Crazy Train
Ozzy Osbourne (H) Lyrics

All aboard ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
The singer is inviting everyone to join them on a journey, and is displaying a silly and lighthearted attitude towards it, as demonstrated by their laughter.

Ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay, ay
This line is simply a vocalization of emotion and doesn't have a specific meaning, but contributes to the overall expressiveness of the song.

Crazy, but that's how it goes
The singer acknowledges that life can be chaotic and unpredictable, but accepts it as a part of the human experience.

Millions of people living as foes
The artist observes that many people in the world are engaged in conflict and negativity towards each other, rather than working together in harmony.

Maybe it's not too late
The artist suggests that there is still a chance for people to make positive changes and treat each other with kindness and compassion.

To learn how to love
The singer believes that love is a powerful force that can overcome hate and division, and encourages others to practice it.

And forget how to hate
The singer suggests that by cultivating feelings of love and compassion, it becomes easier to let go of negative emotions such as hate.

Mental wounds not healing
The artist has experienced emotional pain that has not yet subsided.

Life's a bitter shame
The artist views life as a painful and negative experience, possibly due to their own hardships.

I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
The artist feels as if they're losing control and heading towards a negative outcome, possibly due to their own emotional distress or external factors beyond their control.

Let's go
This line serves as a transition into the next verse or section of the song, urging the listener to continue on the journey with the singer.

I've listened to preachers
The artist has sought guidance and wisdom from religious or spiritual leaders.

I've listened to fools
The singer has also encountered individuals who offer misguided or harmful advice, adding to their confusion and distress.

I've watched all the dropouts
The singer has observed individuals who have given up on society or conventional paths in life, possibly due to their own struggles or disillusionment with existing structures.

Who make their own rules
The singer recognizes that some individuals have created their own way of life and their own value system, rather than following established norms or rules.

One person conditioned to rule and control
The artist observes that there are individuals in power who seek to maintain control over others, possibly at the expense of their freedom or happiness.

The media sells it and you live the role
The artist suggests that the media often reinforces societal norms and expectations, and that individuals may feel pressured to conform to these values in order to fit in or succeed.

Mental wounds still screaming
The singer is still experiencing emotional pain that has not been resolved or healed.

Driving me insane
The emotional distress that the singer is experiencing is causing them to feel overwhelmed and unstable.

I know that things are going wrong for me
The artist is aware that they are facing difficulties or obstacles in life, and may be feeling pessimistic about their future prospects.

You gotta listen to my words, yeah
The artist is emphasizing the importance of their message and imploring the listener to pay attention to what they're saying.

Heirs of a cold war
The artist suggests that contemporary society is still grappling with the legacy and aftermath of past conflicts and divisions, such as the Cold War.

That's what we've become
The singer is lamenting the fact that society is still defined by strife and conflict, rather than unity and cooperation.

Inheriting troubles I'm mentally numb
The artist feels as if they have inherited a legacy of hardship or pain, possibly from their family or the wider world, and that this has caused them to feel emotionally detached or desensitized.

Crazy, I just cannot bear
The singer is expressing frustration and exasperation with the tumultuous and difficult nature of life.

I'm living with something' that just isn't fair
The singer is grappling with a sense of injustice or unfairness at the hardships they are facing.

Who and what's to blame
The singer is questioning the origins of the problems they face, wondering who or what might be responsible for the difficulties in their life.

I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and out of control, as if they are careening towards disaster.

(Ha ha ha, bitch!)
This final line is a derogatory and confrontational statement addressed to an unnamed individual, and represents a more aggressive and confrontational side to the artist's personality.