[Verse 1:
Ozzy Osbourne]
I was
unprepared for fame then everybody knew my name
No more
lonely nights, it's all for you
I have
travelled many miles, I've seen tears and I've seen smiles
Just
remember that it's all for you
[Pre-Chorus:
Ozzy Osbourne]
Don't
forget me as the colours fade
When the
lights go down, it's just an empty stage
Okay
[Chorus:
Ozzy Osbourne]
Yes, I've
been a bad guy, been higher than the blue sky
And the
truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man
I've made
momma cry, don't know why I'm still alive
Yes, the
truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man
[Verse 2:
Elton John]
Many
times, I lost control, they tried to kill my rock 'n' roll
Just
remember I'm still here for you
I don't
wanna say goodbye, when I do, you'll be alright
After
all, I did it all for you
[Pre-Chorus:
Ozzy Osbourne]
Don't
forget me as the colours fade
When the
lights go down, it's just an empty stage
Okay
[Chorus:
Ozzy Osbourne]
Yes, I've
been a bad guy, been higher than the blue sky
And the
truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man
I've made
momma cry, don't know why I'm still alive
Yes, the
truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man
[Guitar
Solo]
[Chorus:
Ozzy Osbourne]
Yes, I've
been a bad guy, been higher than the blue sky
And the
truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man
I've made
momma cry, don't know why I'm still alive
Yes, the
truth is I don't wanna die an ordinary man
Curiously
not 10 minutes after listening to this song in the week it was released, my friend Eber (which writes on the blog Conjugando o Verbo),
sent me this very same song and added: "it would fit so well in Building a
Memory!". I agree with him.
I really
like Ozzy Osbourne's bio in Spotify. He's one of the most unique beings in this
planet, where madness is his best definition. It's so weird knowing that he has
a book where he gives medical advice (Trust Me, I'm Doctor Ozzy). I'm reading
and I'm having a good time laughing with it.
After
this summary, we know he had the opposite of an ordinary life. We can say the
same on Elton John, who plays the piano and sings the second verse, and Slash,
who plays the guitar solo. They were anonymous at some point and, with a turn
of events, they became famous.
What is
the purpose of life? Why are you here? Just another person in this world? What
are you making to change the world? These three moulded what rock and roll look
like.
Looking
at the lyrics we see some melancholy about life. Fear of dying without doing
any difference. OZZY OSBOURNE FEARS LEAVING THE WORLD BEING "ANOTHER
ONE".
Despite
possessing a not very exemplary behaviour, he is genuine in his attitudes and
will be remembered for making a difference. His perspective of the world may
differ from ours. We don't need to be worldly famous. Our world can be our
family, friends, co-workers or those living near us.
Ozzy is
71 till the moment I'm writing this text. By his age, he could easily get sick
and even hear rumours of death. When we hear his name, something comes to our
mind. When people hear your name, what do they evoke?
During
the holidays I've been to Minas Gerais visiting my families. My grandpa, which
is 88 years old, was talking about life. About how he would be remembered and
what would be his heritage.
You
probably are as young as I am. I'm just a 26-year-old boy and, as a teacher, I
wonder how my students will remember me. Tedious or enthralling? Kind or
insensitive? Someone who cares or just a know-it-all who doesn't care? I'm
trying my best to be different. I don't want to die an ordinary man. Do you?
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