In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I'm living on an endless road
Around the world for rock and roll
Sometimes it feels so tough
But I still ain't had enough
I keep saying that it's getting too much
But I know I'm a liar
Feeling alright in the noise and the light
But that's what lights my fire
Hellraiser, in the thunder and heat
Hellraiser, rock you back in your seat
Hellraiser, and I'll make it come true
Hellraiser, I'll put a spell on you
Walking out on another stage
Another town, another place
Sometimes I don't feel right
Nerves wound up too damn tight
People keep telling me it's bad for my health
But kicking back don't make it
Out of control, I play the ultimate role
But that's what lights my fire
Hellraiser, in the thunder and heat
Hellraiser, rock you back in your seat
Hellraiser, and I'll make it come true
Hellraiser, I'll put a spell on you
I'm living on an endless road
Around the world for rock and roll
Sometimes it feels so tough
But I still ain't had enough
Feeling all right in the noise and the light
But that's what lights my fire
Hellraiser, in the thunder and heat
Hellraiser, rock you back in your seat
Hellraiser, and I'll make it come true
Hellraiser, I'll put a spell on you
Around the world for rock and roll
Sometimes it feels so tough
But I still ain't had enough
I keep saying that it's getting too much
But I know I'm a liar
Feeling alright in the noise and the light
But that's what lights my fire
Hellraiser, in the thunder and heat
Hellraiser, rock you back in your seat
Hellraiser, and I'll make it come true
Hellraiser, I'll put a spell on you
Walking out on another stage
Another town, another place
Sometimes I don't feel right
Nerves wound up too damn tight
People keep telling me it's bad for my health
But kicking back don't make it
Out of control, I play the ultimate role
But that's what lights my fire
Hellraiser, in the thunder and heat
Hellraiser, rock you back in your seat
Hellraiser, and I'll make it come true
Hellraiser, I'll put a spell on you
I'm living on an endless road
Around the world for rock and roll
Sometimes it feels so tough
But I still ain't had enough
Feeling all right in the noise and the light
But that's what lights my fire
Hellraiser, in the thunder and heat
Hellraiser, rock you back in your seat
Hellraiser, and I'll make it come true
Hellraiser, I'll put a spell on you
Lyrics submitted by ChildOfAcid
Hellraiser Lyrics as written by Zakk Wylde Johmn Osbourne
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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Oh my god, no one has commented on Hellraiser?! Wow...
This song kicks ass. Whenever I'm in a rotten mood, it always seems to cheer me up.
Yeah this song does rock! There are a lot of cool Ozzy songs people have not commented on... maybe because the only Ozzy stuff they have heard is off "Down To Earth" which sucks....
But this is a rockin' song....I luv it!
:)
Down to Earth was a good album, but it will never be anywhere near as great as Ozzmosis.
I'll really like this song
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Down to Earth was a great album! Better than Ozzmosis ever will be! And I believe this ia a "kinda" cover, seeing how 2 versions of this song exists. One Ozzy sings, the other Lemmy of Motorhead sings. Since they co-wrote this song together, it has appeared on 2 albums, Ozzy's "No More Tears" ['91] and Motordead's "March or Die" ['92].
Try to listen the original motorhead version too!!! Zakk wylde blows this song up, its amazing how his guitar sounds on it
EmbryoSystem, clearly, you are developmentally disabled. Down to Earth is Ozzy's worst album. Ozzmosis was not amazing, but it certainly was superior to DTE. Trust me, I was listening to Sabbath before you were conceived. By the way, Hellraiser is a fucking amazing song.
Great song great movie too haha..... well ozzy knows how to sing and this is an awesome song... o and i would think that ozzy's most famous song is crazy train... which isnt my fav but i still like it.... no more tears is one of my fav CD's and this great song is on it.... but i love everything ozzy sings and all of his albums
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