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)

I Don't Wanna Stop
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics

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I don't know what they're talking about
I'm making my own decisions
This thing that I found
Ain't gonna bring me down
I'm like a junkie without an addiction

Mama, don't cry
I just wanna say hi

Like playing with danger and fear
Everybody's walking, but nobody's talking
It looks a lot better from here

All my life I've been over the top
I don't know what I'm doing
All I know is I don't wanna stop
All fired up, I'm gonna go till I drop
You're either in or in the way
Don't make me, I don't wanna stop

Why don't they ever listen to me?
It's just a one-way conversation
Nothing they say is gonna set me free
Don't need no mental masturbation

Too many religions but only one God
I don't need another savior
Don't try to change my mind
You know I'm one of a kind
Ain't gonna change my bad behavior

All my life I've been over the top
I don't know what I'm doing
All I know is I don't wanna stop
All fired up, I'm gonna go till I drop
You're either in or in the way
Don't make me, I don't wanna stop

All my life I've been over the top
I don't know what I'm doing
All I know is I don't wanna stop
All fired up, I'm gonna go till I drop
You're either in or in the way
Don't make me, I don't wanna stop

Are you in there?
I don't wanna stop
Are you ever going to stop?
I don't wanna stop
I don't wanna stop
Are you in there?
I don't wanna stop
I don't wanna stop
Are you ever going to stop?
I don't wanna stop

All my life I've been over the top
I don't know what I'm doing
All I know is I don't wanna stop
All fired up, I'm gonna go till I drop
You're either in or in the way
Don't make me, I don't wanna stop

All my life I've been over the top
I don't know what I'm doing
All I know is I don't wanna stop
All fired up, I'm gonna go till I drop

You're either in or in the way
Don't make me, I don't wanna stop

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Don't Wanna Stop" by Ozzy Osbourne express an attitude of independence, self-confidence, and rebellion. The singer is tired of being told what to do and how to think, and is determined to make his own choices, even if they are risky or unconventional. He compares himself to a junkie, addicted to the rush of living on the edge, but not dependent on any particular substance or activity. He rejects the idea of being saved or converted by any religious or ideological system, insisting on his individuality and autonomy. Throughout the song, he repeats the refrain "All my life I've been over the top, I don't know what I'm doing, all I know is I don't wanna stop," emphasizing his lack of direction but also his refusal to conform to anyone else's expectations.

The song can be interpreted as a manifesto of rock and roll ethos, celebrating the spirit of rebellion and nonconformity that has characterized the genre since its inception. Ozzy, who has been a symbol of rock rebellion for decades, delivers the lyrics with a raw and powerful voice, emphasizing the emotional intensity and defiance of the message. The verses also contain references to social isolation ("everybody's walking, but nobody's talking") and familial relationships ("Mama, don't cry, I just wanna say hi"), suggesting a deeper layer of personal struggle and alienation behind the bravado.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know what they're talking about
I am not concerned with what others say or think

I'm making my own decisions
I am taking control of my life and choices

This thing that I found, ain't gonna bring me down
I have found something that motivates me and won't let me fail

I'm like a junkie without an addiction
I have a drive and passion that is just as strong as an addiction

Mama, don't cry, I just wanna say hi
I want to reassure my loved ones that I am okay and just pursuing my dreams

Like playing with danger and fear
I am willing to take risks in order to achieve my goals

Everybody's walking, but nobody's talking, it looks a lot better from here
Most people are stagnant and complacent, but my journey looks more appealing

All my life I've been over the top, I don't know what I'm doing
I have always had an intense drive but I am not always sure where it will lead me

All I know is I don't wanna stop
I am committed to chasing my dreams and not giving up

All fired up, I'm gonna go till I drop
I am fueled by passion and will keep striving until I achieve my goals, no matter how hard it becomes

You're either in or in the way, don't make me, I don't wanna stop
Those around me can either support me or get out of my way, but I won't let anyone stop me

Why don't they ever listen to me? It's just a one-way conversation
Others don't understand my drive and desire, and I feel like no one is really listening

Nothing they say is gonna set me free, don't need no mental masturbation
I won't let negativity or doubts hold me back, and I won't indulge in self-doubt or overthinking

Too many religions but only one God, I don't need another savior
I don't need anyone else to save me, as I am responsible for my own success

Don't try to change my mind, you know I'm one of a kind
I won't be swayed from my goals, as I am unique and my path is my own

Ain't gonna change my bad behavior
I won't let anyone judge or shame me for my actions, as I am true to myself

Are you in there? I don't wanna stop
I am asking myself if I have the drive to continue my journey, and the answer is yes

Are you ever going to stop? I don't wanna stop
I am reassuring myself that I won't give up on my goals

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Osbourne, Kevin Churko, Zakk Wylde

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