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)

Good Time
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics

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When I think of all the good times that I've wasted having good times
When I think of all the good times that 's been wasted having good times

When I was drinking
I should've been thinking
When I was fighting
I could've done the right thing
All of that boozing

I was really losing
Good times
Good times

When I think of all the good time that's been wasted having good times
When I think of all the good time that we wasted having good times

All of my lying
I remember her crying
All of the talking
I could've been walking
Instead of complaining
I could've been gaining
Good times

Useless talking
All that walking
All of my sinning
I could've been winning
I have it too easy
And its a beginning of a good time
Good times

When I was drinking
I should've been thinking
When I was fighting
I could've done the right thing
All of that boozing
When I was really losing
All of my sinning
I could've been winning

Oh yeah, I am ready for a good time

Cheers!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ozzy Osbourne's song "Good Times" speak to the theme of regret and the idea that we may not always make the best choices in life. The repeated line "When I think of all the good times that I've wasted having good times" emphasizes this regret, as the singer realizes that they have failed to properly appreciate or make the most of certain moments in their life.

The verses specifically focus on times when the singer was either drinking, fighting, or engaging in other negative behaviors that prevented them from truly enjoying or benefiting from the experience. The line "All of my sinning, I could've been winning" highlights the idea that the singer realizes their past actions may have held them back from achieving their goals or living their best life.

At the same time, the song also suggests a sense of optimism - the singer seems to acknowledge their mistakes and is ready to move forward with a new perspective. The final line "Oh yeah, I am ready for a good time" suggests a willingness to embrace positivity and enjoy life to the fullest, even in the face of past missteps.

Line by Line Meaning

When I think of all the good times that I've wasted having good times
Reflecting on all the moments I spent partying and having fun that could have been spent more productively

When I was drinking
During the moments of intoxication

I should've been thinking
The realization that it would have been better to be more mindful and make better decisions

When I was fighting
During a time of conflict or struggle

I could've done the right thing
The missed opportunity to make things right in the moment

All of that boozing
The excessive drinking that led to negative consequences

I was really losing
In reality, all of my choices were leading to negative outcomes

Good times
A sarcastic remark, speaking on the idea of having 'good times' despite the obvious negative consequences

All of my lying
The times when I was dishonest with others

I remember her crying
Reflecting on the emotional pain that my actions caused others

All of the talking
The times when I wasted my breath on meaningless dialogue

I could've been walking
The realization that it would have been better to take more actions rather than talking without action

Instead of complaining
Regretful that I spent time complaining instead of being productive

I could've been gaining
The realization that I could have been doing more in order to improve my situation

Useless talking
Speaking about things that don't matter, wasting my own time and the time of others

All that walking
Walking around without taking any real action or making any progress

All of my sinning
The moments of immoral or unethical behavior

I could've been winning
The realization that better behavior could have led to a better outcome

I have it too easy
Acknowledging that I have had privileges that were not necessarily earned

And its a beginning of a good time
Commenting on the irony that the negative habits were just the 'beginning' of what would have been thought of as a 'good time'

Oh yeah, I am ready for a good time
The closing statement is also sarcastic, highlighting a lack of genuine accountability for past behavior

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KIKI DEE, PATRICK SEYMOUR

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