Secret Loser
Ozzy Osbourne · Best Of Ozz [2007]
I'm losing control
Can't show my emotions
And I'm losing my soul
Could it be that I'm obsessed with feeding my disease
I couldn't make it know the hidden things no one sees
Yeah
Loser, I'm a secret loser
Loser, I'm a secret loser
Fighting a losing battle
Pretending to win
Repenting to holy unknowns
Pretending to sin
All I do is hide the wounds where blood just won't congeal
Couldn't ever take my soul 'cos it isn't there to steal
Yeah, Loser, I'm a secret loser
Loser, I'm a secret loser
Though I'm the loser
There is no winner
There's nothing left to win
The hidden reasons
Now in deletion
Are lost in sin
So heed my warning
The time is dawning
I'll tell you here's the twist
The truth is lying
Below the surface
I don't exist
Loser, I'm a secret loser
Loser, I'm a secret loser
Seeing is not believing
It don't mean a thing
Although it appears to be that
The loser is king
I can understand that what you see
You think is real
But underneath the surface is a wound
That cannot heal
Yeah, loser, I'm a secret loser
Loser, I'm a secret loser
Loser, I'm a secret loser
Loser, I'm a secret loser
Loser, I'm a secret loser
Secret Loser - Ozzy Osbourne
Released on the 2007 compilation Best Of Ozz, 'Secret Loser' stands as a defining track in Ozzy Osbourne's career, blending hard rock energy with the melodic sensibilities that characterized his work in the 1980s. The song captures the essence of his evolution from the heavy, blues-infused sound of early albums like Blizzard of Ozz to a more polished, arena-ready style. With its driving rhythm and Osbourne's distinctive vocal delivery, the recording exemplifies the power ballad genre that became a staple of his discography. It serves as a testament to his enduring influence on heavy metal and hard rock, showcasing his ability to craft anthems that resonate across generations while maintaining the raw intensity that fans have come to expect from his catalog.