Little Dolls
Ozzy Osbourne · Diary of a Madman [1981]
The pain just 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.
No where 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 our 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 world
You've been a fool
The little doll is you yeah!
No where 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
Wrything and screaming
The pain just won't go
He'll show you no mercy
Your image in his hands
It's useless to try
Escaping his curses
No where 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
Little Dolls
Recorded in 1981, 'Little Dolls' stands as a defining track on Ozzy Osbourne's 'Diary of a Madman,' capturing the raw energy and melodic sensibilities of the early hard rock era. The song showcases Osbourne's distinctive vocal delivery, blending aggressive power with a hauntingly beautiful chorus that became a staple of his discography. As part of the band's evolution following the departure of guitarist Randy Rhoads, the recording reflects a shift toward a heavier, more polished sound while retaining the bluesy roots that characterized their earlier work. The track remains a significant example of Osbourne's songwriting capabilities during his most prolific period, influencing countless subsequent artists in the heavy metal and hard rock genres.