Mama, I'm Coming Home
Ozzy Osbourne
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Times have changed and times are strange Here I come, but I ain't the same Mama, I'm coming home Times gone by seems to be You could have been a better friend to me Mama, I'm coming home You took me in and you drove me out Yeah, you had me hypnotized Lost and found and turned around By the fire in your eyes You made me cry, you told me lies But, I can't stand to say goodbye Mama, I'm coming home I could be right, I could be wrong It hurts so bad, it's been so long Mama, I'm coming home Selfish love yeah we're both alone The ride before the fall yeah But I'm gonna take this heart of stone I just got to have it all I've seen your face a hundred times Everyday we've been apart I don't care about the sunshine, yeah 'Cause mama, mama, I'm coming home I'm coming home You took me in and you drove me out Yeah, you had me hypnotized Lost and found and turned around By the fire in your eyes I've seen your face a thousand times Every day we've been apart And I don't care about the sunshine, yeah 'Cause mama, mama, I'm coming home I'm coming home I'm coming home I'm coming home
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Written by: John Osbourne, Zakk Wylde
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Mama, I'm Coming Home" is a song by British heavy metal artist Ozzy Osbourne. It was released as the second single from his sixth studio album, "No More Tears," in 1991.
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AchievementsThe song reached number two on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks and number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Osbourne’s highest charting songs ever.
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Personal MeaningThe song was written by Osbourne, his guitarist Zakk Wylde, as well as multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and best seller author, Lemmy Kilmister. It's dedicated to his wife Sharon. As suggested by its title, the lyrics involve Ozzy singing about "coming home" to Sharon.
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Lemmy's ContributionThe song was co-written by Lemmy Kilmister, the frontman of the heavy metal band Motörhead. Ozzy has admitted that it was Lemmy who made the song's lyrics possible, since at the time he was struggling with his lyric writing abilities.
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Popular UseIt is notably recognized as Osbourne's only solo track to have been certified Gold for sales of over half a million copies in the United States.
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Music VideoThe video for the song was directed by Fred Stuhr. It includes a montage of clips from Osbourne's earlier videos and concerts, and features a dramatic and symbolic sequence involving a crucified figure coming back to life.
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Song's LegacyMore than 20 years after its initial release, "Mama, I'm Coming Home" remains a staple on rock radio and continues to be used in a number of movies and television shows.
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OriginalityDespite Osbourne's reputation as a heavy metal musician, "Mama, I'm Coming Home" adopts a softer, more melodic approach, and is hence considered one of Osbourne's few ballads.
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Unusual PairingThe combination of Osbourne, known for his wild lifestyle and heavy metal image, with the more reserved Kilmister was an unusual one, but it produced a song that has endured as one of Osbourne's most popular and beloved among fans.
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Live Performances"Mama, I'm Coming Home" is a staple in Osbourne's live setlists, even over two decades after its release. This continues to reflect its timeless appeal and enduring popularity among fans and listeners.
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