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Diary of a Madman

Ozzy Osbourne

℗ 1981 Jet Records JET LP 237

℗ 1985 Jet Records ZK 37492

℗ 2011 Epic Records 88697 73821

Ozzy Osbourne • 1981 • Diary of a Madman

The follow-up to the masterful «Blizzard of Ozz», «Diary of a Madman» was rushed into existence by a band desperate to finish its next album before an upcoming tour. As a result, it doesn't feel quite as fully realized — a couple of the ballads are overly long and slow the momentum, and RANDY RHOADS' guide solo on «Little Dolls» was never replaced with a version intended for the public. Yet despite the fact that some songs could have used a longer gestation period, there are numerous moments of brilliance on «Diary of a Madman» — at least half of it stands up to anything on Blizzard, and the title track is a jaw-droppingly intricate epic that represents the most classically influenced work of Rhoads' all-too-brief career. But even if parts of the album don't quite live up to the band's previous (and incredibly high) standards, they're by no means bad; moreover, the production is fuller, and the instruments better recorded this time around. It's not uncommon to find fans who prefer «Diary to Blizzard», since it sets an even more mystical, eerie mood, and since Rhoads' playing is progressing to an even higher level. One can only wonder what the Osbourne/Rhoads collaboration might have produced in the future, had Rhoads not been killed in a bizarre and sadly avoidable plane crash. — Steve Huey.

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Over the Mountain

(Ozzy Osbourne — Randy Rhoads — Bob Daisley — Lee Kerslake)

Over the mountain take me across the sky
Something in my vision something deep inside
Where did I wander, where d'ya think I wandered to
I've seen life's magic astral plane I travel through.

I heard them tell me that this land of dreams was now
I told them I had ridden shooting stars
And said I'd show them how.

Over and over always tried to get away
Living in a daydream only place I had to stay.
Fever of a breakout burning in me miles wide
People around me talking to the walls inside

I heard them tell me that this land of dreams was now
I told them I had ridden shooting stars
And said I'd show them how.

Don't need no astrology it's inside of you and me
You don't need a ticket to fly with me - I'm free.

Over and under in between the ups and downs
Mind on a carpet magic ride goes round and round.
Over the mountain kissing silver inlaid clouds
Watching my body disappear into the crowd.

Don't need no astrology it's inside of you and me
You don't need a ticket to fly with me — I'm free.

Flying High Again

(Ozzy Osbourne — Randy Rhoads — Bob Daisley — Lee Kerslake)

Got a crazy feeling I don't understand
Gotta get away from here
Feelin' like I shoulda kept my feet on the ground
Waiting for the sun to appear

Mamma's gonna worry
I been a bad bad boy
No use saying sorry
It's somethin' that I enjoy

Cause you can't see what my eyes see
(I can see it, I can see it)
And you can't be inside of me, flying high again

I can see through mountains watch me disappear
I can even touch the sky
Swallowing colours of the sound I hear
Am I just a crazy guy (you bet).

Mamma's gonna worry
I been a bad bad boy
No use saying sorry
It's somethin' that I enjoy

If you could be inside my head
You'd see that black and white is read
Flying high again
Flying high again
Flying high again
Flying high again come on and join me

Flying high again
Flying high again
Flying high again
Flying high again come on and join me

Daddy thinks I'm lazy he don't understand
Never saw inside my head
People think I'm crazy but I'm in demand
Never heard a thing I said.

Mamma's gonna worry
I been a bad bad boy
No use saying sorry
It's somethin' that I enjoy

Flying high again
Flying high again
Flying high again
Flying high again

You Can't Kill Rock and Roll

How many times can they fill me with lies and I listen again
Twisting the truth and they're playing around with my head OK
The things they will do and the things they will say
When they don't really understand
Tears fill my eyes when I hear all the cries
For the reason today

And they don't really know even what they're talking about
And I can't imagine what empty heads can achieve

Leave me alone don't want your promises no more
'Cause rock'n'roll it's my religion and my law
Won't ever change, may think it's strange
You can't kill rock'n'roll it's here to stay.

Looking through eyes of time mirrors reflecting
Their stories untrue
Promises, promises, telling me all of my glories
Overdue.
How many times have I heard it before
And I'll probably hear it again
King of a thousand knights, pawn in a table fight losing to you.

And they don't really know even what they're talking about
And I can't imagine what empty heads can achieve.

Leave me alone don't want your promises no more
'Cause rock'n'roll it's my religion and my law
Won't ever change, may think it's strange
You can't kill rock'n'roll it's here to stay.

Even the rhymes that they give me in times of confession ain't true
Outcome is obvious all for them none for us meaning you too.
The things they will do and the things they will say
When they don't really understand
Fear of rejection I need their protection
I'm making a stand.

And they don't really know even what they're talking about
And I can't imagine what empty heads can achieve

Leave me alone don't want your promises no more
'Cause rock'n'roll it's my religion and my law
Won't ever change, may think it's strange
You can't kill rock'n'roll it's here to stay.

Leave me alone don't want your promises no more
'Cause rock'n'roll it's my religion and my law
Won't ever change, may think it's strange
You can't kill rock'n'roll it's here to stay.

Believer

Watching the time go and feeling belief grow
Rise above the obstacles.
People beseech me but they'll never teach me
Things that I already know. (I know)

Dreams that have shattered may not have mattered
Take another point of view
Doubts will arise though like chasing a rainbow
I can tell a thing or two. (that's true)

You've got to believe in yourself or no one
Will believe in you
Imagination like a bird on the wing
Flying free for you to use (OK, baby).

I can't believe they stop and stare
And point their fingers doubting me
Their disbelief suppresses them
But they're not blind it's just that they won't see.

I'm a believer, I ain't no deceiver
Mountains move before my eyes
Destiny planned out I don't need no handout
Speculation of the wise.

Little Dolls

Writhing and screaming the pain won't go
He'll show you no mercy.
Your image in his hands it's useless to try
Escaping his curses.

The pins and needles prick the skin of little dolls.

Tortured and flaming you give birth to hell
Living a nightmare…
It's a pity you'll pray for your death
But he's in no hurry.

The pins and needles prick the skin of little dolls.

Nowhere to run - your fate is in his hands
Your time has come - you'll live to his command
I'm warning you - the worst is yet to come
The killer who - remains a mystery

I that believe in the stories of old - would never fight it.
Demons and curses that play on your soul
Like something ignited.

You never imagined such a fate could follow you
(You never thought it was true)
And when it's your time I wonder how you'll do
Your kind of trouble's running deeper than the sea
You broke the rules
You've been a fool
The little doll is you yeah!

Nowhere to run - your fate is in his hands
Your time has come - you'll live to his command
I'm warning you - the worst is yet to come
The killer who - remains a mystery

Writhing and screaming the pain won't go
He'll show you no mercy.
Your image in his hands it's useless to try
Escaping his curses.

Nowhere to run - your fate is in his hands
Your time has come - you'll live to his command
I'm warning you - the worst is yet to come
The killer who - remains a mystery

Tonight

Now I'm back out on the street again
It never rains unless it pours
Try to get back on my feet again
I hear the raging thunder as it roars

Tonight, tonight is it just a rhapsody
Or am I right
Tonight, tonight is it all a mystery
I just can't fight no more.

I hear the questions surface in my mind
Of my mistakes that I have made,
Times and places I have left behind
And am I ever gonna make the grade.

Tonight, tonight is it just a rhapsody
Or am I right
Tonight, tonight is it all a mystery
I just can't fight no more.

As I beat my head against the wall
Running round in circles in vain
I'm feeling three foot fall
You don't understand I'm fading away.

Don't want your pity or your sympathy
It isn't gonna prove a thing to me
Good intentions pave the way to hell.
Don't you worry when you hear me sing.

Tonight, tonight is it just a rhapsody
Or am I right
Tonight, tonight is it all a mystery
I just can't fight no more.

S.A.T.O.

Now I find peace of mind
Finally found a way of thinking
Tried the rest found the best
Stormy day won't see me sinking

I can't conceal it like I know I did before
I got to tell you now the ship is ready
Waiting on the shore.

Dare to look face the test on the eve
When you set sailing
What you've learned what you've earned
Ship of joy will stop you failing.

I can't conceal it like I know I did before
I got to tell you now the ship is ready
Waiting on the shore.

Wind is high so am I
As the shore sinks in the distance.
Dreams unfold seek the gold
Gold that's brighter than the sunlight.
Sail a way see the day
Dawning on a new horizon
Golds' insight shinning bright
Brighter than the sun that's rising

3,000 sails on high are straining in the wind
A raging sea below in this voyage coming to an end

Diary of a Madman

Screaming at the window
Watch me die another day
Hopeless situation endless price I have to pay

Sanity now it's beyond me there's no choice

Diary of a Madman
Walk the line again today
Entries of confusion
Dear diary I'm here to stay

Manic depression befriends me
Hear his voice
Sanity now it's beyond me
There's no choice

A sickened mind and spirit
The mirror tells me lies
Could I mistake myself for someone
Who lives behind my eyes
Will he escape my soul
Or will he live in me
Is he trying to get out or trying to enter me

Voices in the darkness
Scream away my mental health
Can I ask a question
To help me save me from myself

Enemies fill up the pages
Are they me
Monday till Sunday in stages
Set me free