It is writte… Read Full Bio ↴"Perry Mason", an Ozzy Osbourne song on the album Ozzmosis.
It is written by Ozzy Osbourne / John Purdell and Zakk Wylde.
Perry Mason
Ozzy Osbourne Lyrics
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And with one pull of the trigger he would vanish overnight
Dancing by the roadside, holding on for dear life
Then a gun from out of nowhere made a widow of his wife
I don't mind, single file down the runway
Feelin' fine and I see you, my friend
Over and over again
Who can we get on the case?
We need Perry Mason
Someone to put you in place
Calling Perry Mason again
Again
Riding painted horses, oh the kids they love it so
You can see it on their faces, how they love the wind to blow
Minding my own business like my mama always said
But if I don't try to help 'em they could wind up on the front page
I don't mind, draw the line, then draw me an arrow
Feelin' fine, then I'll see you, my friend
Over and over again
Who can we get on the case?
We need Perry Mason
Someone to put you in place
Calling Perry Mason again
Again
Wake me when it's over, tell me it's all right
Just keep on talking, baby, I've been doing this all night
How much did you give me, tell me it'll be all right
Then I'll see you, my friend
Over and over again
Who can we get on the case?
We need Perry Mason
Someone to put you in place
Calling Perry Mason again
Again, again, again
The song "Perry Mason" by Ozzy Osbourne talks about the ups and downs of life, where one is walking down the street and is surprised by an incident that upends everything they thought they knew. They witness a murder and all of a sudden, life is not the same anymore. The lyrics describe how everything changes with one simple pull of the trigger, as the singer witnesses a murder before his eyes, and his life goes spiraling downward. The song paints a picture of a person who is going about their way, lost in their own world, and then suddenly thrust into the harsh reality of life.
The singer mentions how he needs someone to put the person responsible for the crime in their place, and that someone being Perry Mason. Perry Mason was a fictional character who was a criminal defense lawyer in a series of novels written by Erle Stanley Gardner. The character was portrayed in a popular TV series in the 1960s. The character of Perry Mason is known for his skill in cross-examination and his ability to win even the most challenging cases.
Overall, Ozzy Osbourne's "Perry Mason" is a song about the uncertainty of life, and how it can change unexpectedly with one event. It speaks to the need for justice when things go wrong, and the desire for someone to put everything back together again.
Line by Line Meaning
On his way to dinner when it took him by surprise
He was on his way to dinner when he was suddenly caught off guard
And with one pull of the trigger he would vanish overnight
With just one shot, he would disappear forever
Dancing by the roadside, holding on for dear life
He was dancing along the side of the road, struggling to stay alive
Then a gun from out of nowhere made a widow of his wife
Suddenly, a gun appeared and his wife was killed, leaving him a widower
I don't mind, single file down the runway
It doesn't bother me to walk in single file
Feelin' fine and I see you, my friend
I'm doing well and I see you, my friend
Over and over again
Many times
Who can we get on the case?
Who can help us solve this?
We need Perry Mason
We require the services of Perry Mason
Someone to put you in place
We need someone to take control and put things in order
Calling Perry Mason again
We're asking for Perry Mason's help once more
Riding painted horses, oh the kids they love it so
Riding colorful horses is a favorite for children
You can see it on their faces, how they love the wind to blow
The joy on their faces when the wind blows is unmistakable
Minding my own business like my mama always said
I'm doing as my mother taught me and not getting involved
But if I don't try to help 'em they could wind up on the front page
If I don't intervene, they could end up in trouble and make the news
I don't mind, draw the line, then draw me an arrow
I have no objections, draw a line and then direct me with an arrow
Feelin' fine, then I'll see you, my friend
I'm doing well, and I'll see you, my friend
Wake me when it's over, tell me it's all right
Wake me up when everything is finished and reassure me that everything is okay
Just keep on talking, baby, I've been doing this all night
Keep talking, I've been at this for hours
How much did you give me, tell me it'll be all right
How much did you give me? Tell me everything will be okay
Again
Once more
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Purdell, Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde
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[Verse 1]
On his way to dinner
When it took him by surprise
And with one pull of the trigger
He would vanish overnight
Dancing by the roadside
Holding on for dear life
Then a gun from out of nowhere
Made a widow of his wife
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't mind
Single file down the runway
Feeling fine
And I'll see you my friend
Over and over again
[Chorus]
Who can we get on the case?
We need Perry Mason
Someone to put you in place
Calling Perry Mason again, again
[Verse 2]
Riding painted horses
Oh the kids they love it so
You can see it on their faces
How they love the wind to blow
Minding my own business
Like my mama always said
But if i don't try to help them
They could wind up on the front page
@kurzackd
@Daniel Cox ...
Ozzy might have said many things to draw attraction towards his work. That's the entire point of "stars" giving interviews. ;]
Just look at the lyrics, 2nd verse:
"Riding painted horses
Oh the kids they love it so
You can see it on their faces
How they love the wind to blow "
and then:
"But if i don't try to help them
They could wind up on the front page"
The kids are shooting up / snorting balls / doing hash / whatever, and the protagonist is thinking that he should do something, otherwise they might end up as news items for the local papers.
Then the pre-chorus:
"I don't mind
Draw the LINE, then draw me an arrow
Feeling fine
And I'll see you my friend
Over and over again"
Ahem... COCAINE.... -_-
then, the last verse:
"...
I've been doing this all night
How much did you give me
Tell me it'll be all right"
Only the FIRST verse doesn't sound like it's about drugs at all.
So ok, I can admit that the song is not ENTIRELY about addiction. But a bigger part of is certainly IS... -_-
@devious187
When you're a new fan of an artist, it must be magical when you come across gems like this
@VEMWMIKE
Old fan here and love a of gems.
@brianrankin4550
Yeah, I'm in my 50s and only got into Sabbath a couple of years ago and at the moment I'm still making my way through Ozzy's solo stuff.
@rach2909
The irony being that this song was download onto my MP3 Rocket(yep, I definitely feel old now, lol😊) which was a gift from her in my middleschool) and my first painting i listened to this song, literally "over and over again".
@drive-2786
u watched tolls U SOB :)
@BigBOB1975
Ozzy is like the yoda of metal, he walks in slowly with his cane, drops it, then proceeds to kick ass with ninja speed. Then picks up his cane and walks away like an old man again.
@ColtraneTaylor
These comments become more and more meaningless the more you see them.
@BigBOB1975
So why would you add another one?
@mr.frundles8004
@Bob Opitz you put him in place like Perry Mason xd
@juleeousirving2838
Bob Opitz Because it's fake af and ppl are tired of the bullshit.