John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, s… Read Full Bio ↴John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which period he adopted the nickname "Prince of Darkness". Born and raised in Birmingham, Osbourne became a founding member of Black Sabbath in 1967, and sang on every album from their debut in 1970 to Never Say Die! in 1978. The band was highly influential on the development of heavy metal music, in particular their critically acclaimed releases Paranoid, Master of Reality and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, but went on to have a successful solo career, releasing 13 studio albums, the first seven of which received multi-platinum certifications in the US. Osbourne has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions. He rejoined in 1997 and helped record the group's final studio album, 13 (2013), before they embarked on a farewell tour that ended with a February 2017 performance in their hometown, Birmingham. His longevity and success have earned him the informal title "Godfather of Metal".

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)

Devil's Daughter
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics

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Well I know where you live
I know you live alone
I'll pay a visit in your darkest hour
I've got a treat in store
Won't be the same no more
And I will demonstrate my holy power

Devil's daughter

You don't want a holy war.
Devil's daughter
You don't want a holy war

You know what I'm about
I'll cast the demons out
And I'll persist until the battle's won
I'll feel your creeping flesh
If you're to be possessed
Then I will desecrate what you've become

Devil's daughter
You don't want a holy war
Devil's daughter

The time has come at last
Your future days have past
No use in fighting battles you can't win
The final conflict's lost
You can't afford the cost
Don't try to expiate your father's sins

Breakdown, breakdown
Breakdown and cry
Devil's daughter (I'm watching you watching you)
Devil's daughter (I'm watching you watching you)

Devil's daughter (I'm watching you watching you)
Devil's daughter ha ha ha

Overall Meaning

In "Devil's Daughter", Ozzy Osbourne delivers a chilling message to the titular character, warning her of his impending visit during her darkest hour. The lyrics suggest that she lives alone and may be possessed by demons. The singer claims to have holy power, which he will use to cast the demons out and desecrate what she has become. The chorus warns her that she does not want a holy war with him, and the breakdown suggests that there will be no escape from his wrath.

The song appears to be about religious struggle, with the singer representing the devil's daughter and Ozzy Osbourne representing a holy figure. The lyrics seem to suggest that he wants to convert her to his faith or destroy her if she resists. One interpretation is that the character represents the idea of evil or sin, and Ozzy Osbourne is attempting to rid her of these influences. Another interpretation is that he is warning her of her own negative tendencies and showing her the error of her ways.

Despite the ambiguity of the lyrics, the song is a classic Ozzy Osbourne track with its hard-hitting guitar riffs, intense drumming, and ominous tone. It contains a message of warning and impending doom that resonates with many listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I know where you live
I am aware of your whereabouts

I know you live alone
I know that you reside without company

I'll pay a visit in your darkest hour
I will come to you when you are most vulnerable

I've got a treat in store
I have something special planned for you

Won't be the same no more
Things will be completely different after my visit

And I will demonstrate my holy power
I will show you what my holy strength is capable of

Devil's daughter
You are the offspring of the devil

You don't want a holy war.
You do not wish to engage in a battle against me

You know what I'm about
You understand my intentions

I'll cast the demons out
I will free you from the grasp of evil spirits

And I'll persist until the battle's won
I will keep fighting until I emerge victorious

I'll feel your creeping flesh
I will sense your skin crawling

If you're to be possessed
If you are under possession

Then I will desecrate what you've become
I will violate the entity that has taken control of you

Devil's daughter
You are the offspring of the devil

The time has come at last
It is finally time

Your future days have past
Your future is no more

No use in fighting battles you can't win
There is no point in resisting an inevitable defeat

The final conflict's lost
The last battle has been lost

You can't afford the cost
You cannot bear the consequences

Don't try to expiate your father's sins
Do not try to atone for your father's wrongdoings

Breakdown, breakdown
Experience a mental, emotional collapse

Breakdown and cry
Break down into tears

Devil's daughter (I'm watching you watching you)
You, the offspring of the devil, are being closely monitored

Devil's daughter ha ha ha
A taunting laugh directed at the offspring of the devil

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN TERENCE SINCLAIR, OZZY OSBOURNE, RANDOLPH FRANK CASTILLO, ROBERT JOHN DAISLEY, ZAKK WYLDE

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