Iron Man
Ozzy Osbourne feat. Type O Negative Lyrics
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Come on let's go fuck you up
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Has he lost his mind?
Can he see or is he blind?
Or if he moves will he fall?
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Is he alive or dead?
Has he thoughts within his head?
We'll just pass him there
Why should we even care?
Come on you fuckers
God bless you all
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
He was turned to steel
In the great magnetic field
Where he traveled time
For the future of mankind
Nobody wants him
They just turn their head
Nobody helps him
Now he waits in regret
I wanna hear everybody now, come on
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Now the time is here
For Iron Man to spread fear
Vengeance from the grave
Kills the people he once saved
Nobody wants him
They just turn their head
Nobody helps him
So he waits in regret
Alright let's see a fucking wild call
Come on
Come on
Go fucking crazy
The lyrics to Ozzy Osbourne's iconic song "Iron Man" describe the story of a man who was turned into steel after traveling through a great magnetic field. The man is left isolated and rejected by society, with nobody caring whether he is alive or dead. The opening lines of the song - "I am Iron Man / Has he lost his mind?" - seem to signify this once-human character identifying with his metallic form and embracing his new identity.
The chorus of the song, with its repeated "Oh, oh, oh, oh" lines, becomes a sort of battle cry for the Iron Man, as he faces the rejection of society and seeks revenge on those who once rejected him. He is described as waiting in regret, suggesting that he has negative emotions surrounding his transformation and perhaps wishes he could go back to his human form.
The song's lyrics have been interpreted in numerous ways, with some seeing it as a commentary on the nature of human isolation and others believing it to be a representation of the dangers of scientific experimentation. Regardless of the interpretation, "Iron Man" has stood the test of time as one of heavy metal's most iconic songs, full of iconic riffs and powerful lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I am Iron Man
I am a powerful being who is invincible and unstoppable.
Come on let's go fuck you up
Let us go and cause chaos and destruction, and show our strength.
Has he lost his mind?
Is he sane or insane?
Can he see or is he blind?
Does he have vision or is he unable to see?
Can he walk at all?
Is he able to walk?
Or if he moves will he fall?
If he tries to move, will he lose his balance and fall?
Is he alive or dead?
Is he living or deceased?
Has he thoughts within his head?
Does he possess cognitive abilities and consciousness?
We'll just pass him there
We'll ignore him and leave him behind.
Why should we even care?
What is the point of feeling any sympathy or concern for him?
God bless you all
May the divine protect and watch over all of you present here.
He was turned to steel
He was transformed into a metal material, making him indestructible.
In the great magnetic field
He was exposed to a very strong magnetic force.
Where he traveled time
He journeyed through time and space.
For the future of mankind
He did this for the betterment and evolution of humanity.
Nobody wants him
There is no one who desires his companionship or presence.
They just turn their head
People tend to avoid him and pretend that he doesn't exist.
Nobody helps him
No one is willing to extend any assistance or aid to him.
Now the time is here
The moment has arrived.
For Iron Man to spread fear
It's time for me as a powerful entity to sow terror and panic.
Vengeance from the grave
I am motivated by a desire for revenge even after my supposed demise.
Kills the people he once saved
I am now murdering the very people that I once protected and rescued.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Terence Michael Butler, Anthony Frank Iommi, John Michael Osbourne, William Ward
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