Osbourne's total album sales from his years in Black Sabbath, combined with his solo work, are over 100 million. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Black Sabbath and into the UK Music Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the band. He has been honoured with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Birmingham Walk of Stars. At the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards, he received the Global Icon Award. In 2015, Osbourne received the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
In the early 2000s, Osbourne became a reality television star, appearing as himself in the MTV reality show The Osbournes alongside wife and manager Sharon and two of their three children, Kelly and Jack. He co-stars with Jack and Kelly in the television series Ozzy & Jack's World Detour. The show's third season debuted in June 2018.
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Studio albums
Blizzard of Ozz (1980)
Diary of a Madman (1981)
Bark at the Moon (1983)
The Ultimate Sin (1986)
No Rest for the Wicked (1988)
No More Tears (1991)
Ozzmosis (1995)
Down to Earth (2001)
Under Cover (2005)
Black Rain (2007)
Scream (2010)
Ordinary Man (2020)
Patient Number 9 (2022)
Denial
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics
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You look inside my other, he'll give you bad advice
I will tell you I'm OK, but deep inside I'm afraid
I don't drink holy water, I'm not a son of Christ
I ain't no black messiah, and I don't load my dice
You can tell me you're all right, but why you so afraid?
You're in denial, you never will believe it's you
Denial, you always hide behind the truth
I don't think I'm amazing, in fact I'm quite insane
To live inside my bucket, with all my plastic chains
People tell me every time, I look at the wrong all right
You're in denial, you never will believe it's you
Denial, you always hide behind the truth
You'll never believe it, you never believe it's you
You'll never believe it, you never believe it
Secrets told you, dreamland holds you, secrets told you
You wouldn't believe it, you couldn't conceive it
Secrets told you
You wanna receive it, you gotta believe it's you
You're on a trip already, I'm tripping out alright
I'll get there slow and steady, just sit and hold on tight
Denial, you never will believe it's you
Denial, you always hide behind the truth
Denial, you never will believe it's you
Denial, you always hide behind the truth, yeah, yeah
Behind the truth, yeah, yeah
It's true, yeah, yeah
Behind the truth, yeah, yeah
It's you, yeah, yeah
Behind the truth, yeah, yeah
It's gonna be alright, just hold on tight
It's gonna be alright, just hold on tight
The lyrics to Ozzy Osbourne's song "Denial" explore themes of denial and self-deception within oneself. The first stanza speaks of the singer's fear and lack of faith in religion, despite trying to appear okay on the surface. They reveal their own flaws, such as being insane, living in a bucket with plastic chains, and looking at the wrong aspects of their life. The singer also acknowledges the tendency for others to project their own issues onto someone else. The chorus reinforces the idea that the person in denial cannot believe that they are the problem.
The second verse continues with the theme of self-deception, where the singer admits to being "tripping out" and taking their time to get to where they need to be. The final lines of the song's outro bring a sense of hope, as the singer encourages the listener to hold on tight and that everything will be alright.
Overall, the lyrics to "Denial" speak to the human tendency to avoid facing personal issues and instead placing blame on external factors. The song serves as a reminder to take ownership of one's actions and to face the truth, no matter how difficult it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my only daughter, I guess I made you twice
Addressing his daughter, Osbourne wonders if he has raised her to be perfect, as though he had a second chance to do it right.
You look inside my other, he'll give you bad advice
Osbourne warns his daughter against listening to his dark side, knowing that it can steer her the wrong way.
I will tell you I'm OK, but deep inside I'm afraid
Osbourne tries to appear strong to his daughter, but admits to his fear and vulnerability.
I don't drink holy water, I'm not a son of Christ
Osbourne acknowledges that he is not a religious figure and cannot provide divine guidance.
I ain't no black messiah, and I don't load my dice
Osbourne disclaims any power to effect significant change or to rig the outcome of life's events.
You can tell me you're all right, but why you so afraid?
Osbourne senses his daughter's fear and encourages her to be honest with him.
You're in denial, you never will believe it's you
Osbourne suspects that his daughter struggles with denial and refuses to acknowledge personal faults.
Denial, you always hide behind the truth
Osbourne emphasizes that denial leads to hiding behind a false reality and obscures the truth.
I don't think I'm amazing, in fact I'm quite insane
Osbourne doubts his own greatness and admits to being mentally unstable.
To live inside my bucket, with all my plastic chains
Osbourne describes himself as living a limited and constricted life, lacking real freedom.
People tell me every time, I look at the wrong all right
Osbourne acknowledges that he may be unable to appreciate what is right in front of him.
Secrets told you, dreamland holds you, secrets told you
Osbourne references the idea that people live in a dream-like state, where secrets hold them captive.
You wouldn't believe it, you couldn't conceive it
Osbourne tells his daughter that she is unable to believe or imagine such a reality.
You wanna receive it, you gotta believe it's you
Osbourne encourages his daughter to believe in herself if she wants to receive a positive outcome.
You're on a trip already, I'm tripping out alright
Osbourne observes that his daughter is on a journey of self-discovery, while he himself is feeling disoriented.
I'll get there slow and steady, just sit and hold on tight
Osbourne promises his daughter that he will support her through her journey, even if he is progressing at a slower pace.
It's gonna be alright, just hold on tight
Osbourne reassures his daughter that everything will be alright, as long as she remains steadfast and focused.
Behind the truth, yeah, yeah
Osbourne reminds his daughter that the truth often lies hidden beneath the surface, waiting to be uncovered.
It's true, yeah, yeah
Osbourne emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the truth.
It's you, yeah, yeah
Osbourne empowers his daughter by telling her that she has the strength and ability to uncover the truth and succeed in life.
It's gonna be alright, just hold on tight
Osbourne concludes with a final affirmation of his support, urging his daughter to remain hopeful and determined.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN EMIL DUDAS, MARK JEFFREY HUDSON, OZZY OSBOURNE
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