All My Life
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics


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I was standing in the edge
Looking down at myself as a child
And he looked back at me
Crying tears of defeat
From his eyes
He said I know all the lies
That you hide behind every fake smile
Am I gonna be lonely like you

For all my life
I've been living in yesterday
All my life
A dollar short and a day too late

I was standing in the edge
Looking down at the drink in my hand
And it looked back at me
Saying how in the hell
Have you been
I've been dryer than dirt
Dragging all of my thoughts through the quick sand
Now I'm quenching my thirst and I'm running like

All my life
I've been living in yesterday
All my life
A dollar short and a day too late
All my life

Heaven can take me
But no one can save me from hell again
You'll never erase me
I'm back on the road again

All my life
I've been living in yesterday
All my life
A dollar short and a day too late
All my life





All my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ozzy Osbourne's song In My Life tells a story of self-reflection and realization, as well as a longing for meaning and purpose. In the first verse, the singer looks at himself as a child and sees the pain he hid behind fake smiles. This child represents the parts of the singer that he has repressed and ignored, leading him to question whether he will end up alone and unfulfilled like the child he sees. The second verse shows the singer looking at the drink in his hand, realizing the extent of his own self-destructive behavior and how it has affected his life. He recognizes that he has been living in the past, unable to move forward and make the most of his life.


The chorus of the song, "All my life, I've been living in yesterday, a dollar short and a day too late," speaks to the regrets and missed opportunities the singer has experienced. The repetition of this line emphasizes the weight of his past and how it has held him back. The bridge speaks of the singer's desire for change and hope for redemption: "Heaven can take me, but no one can save me from hell again, you'll never erase me, I'm back on the road again." This line shows that even though his past has caused him pain, he is still moving forward and seeking a better future for himself.


Overall, the lyrics of "In My Life" highlight the importance of self-reflection, acknowledging and dealing with pain, and taking steps towards a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

I was standing in the edge
I found myself on the brink of something and unsure about which way to go.


Looking down at myself as a child
I reflected on my younger self, who I once was and all that has changed since then.


And he looked back at me
My younger self stared back at me, full of innocent vulnerability.


Crying tears of defeat
He was in tears, accepting his failures and disappointed with the circumstances around him.


From his eyes
His emotions were visible and raw through his eyes.


He said I know all the lies
My younger self recognized the falsehoods and deception present in my current state.


That you hide behind every fake smile
He saw through my forced happiness and understood that it was all a facade.


Am I gonna be lonely like you
He questioned whether his own path would lead to a life of isolation and sadness, similar to mine.


All my life
Throughout my entire existence


I've been living in yesterday
I've been stuck dwelling in past regrets and memories instead of moving forward.


A dollar short and a day too late
It feels like I've missed my chance and opportunity has passed me by.


Looking down at the drink in my hand
I noticed the alcohol and what it represents in my life.


And it looked back at me
The drink appeared to have a life of its own and knew it had control over me.


Saying how in the hell
It expressed surprise at how far I've fallen and how much I've relied on it.


Have you been
The drink questioned my current state and the path I've taken.


I've been dryer than dirt
Despite my alcohol use, I've been going through a difficult and arid time in my life.


Dragging all of my thoughts through the quick sand
I've been struggling to find clarity and direction, and my thoughts have been weighed down and trapped.


Now I'm quenching my thirst and I'm running like
I'm using alcohol to numb myself and escape from my problems.


Heaven can take me
I'm willing to leave this world and my problems behind.


But no one can save me from hell again
Even if I pass away, my soul will still be burdened by the pain and suffering I've experienced.


You'll never erase me
My memory will always remain, even if I'm no longer physically present.


I'm back on the road again
Despite everything, I'm still striving to move forward and find a new path.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ali Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, Chad Smith, Duff Mckagan, Ozzy Osbourne

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@paradiseyee3797

I was standing in the edge
Looking down at myself as a child
And he looked back at me
Crying tears of defeat
From his eyes
He said I know all the lies
That you hide behind every fake smile
Am I gonna be lonely like you
For all my life
I've been living in yesterday
All my life
A dollar short and a day too late
I was standing in the edge
Looking down at the drink in my hand
And it looked back at me
Saying how in the hell
Have you been
I've been dryer than dirt
Dragging all of my thoughts through the quick sand
Now I'm quenching my thirst and I'm running like
All my life
I've been living in yesterday
All my life
A dollar short and a day too late
All my life
Heaven can take me
But no one can save me from hell again
You'll never erase me
I'm back on the road again
All my life
I've been living in yesterday
All my life
A dollar short and a day too late
All my life
All my life



All comments from YouTube:

@theautistic.teacher

I just have one thing to say : THANK YOU, OZZY.

@mearndt1

Yes Ozzy, love this man! Despite all of his screw ups his music is legendary, and what a legendary band he got together for this.

@thyxreaper

Ozzy Our Great Grandfather ❤️

@melquisedequedeoliveira3738

I'm too 🇧🇷

@lyleswann6296

"You'll never erase me..."
Damn straight! Ozzy rocks forever!

@Desechannsl

Agreed

@ToneLone69

Lyle Swann “I’m back on the road again!”🤟🏽

@mearndt1

Yes sir!!! I love this album you all!

@Magic818100

We stand with Ozzy in these difficult times.

@BrianCarnevaleB26

We do at that. but stand with your real name and face and make it mean something!

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