Breaking All The Rules

Ozzy Osbourne · No Rest For the Wicked [1988]

Well I know I could be just another stranger,

But to you I guess I'm just another fool

And you swear you like to live your live in danger,

Then you hide behind a wall of silly lies



Nobody thinks the way I do,

I guess that nobody dares

Your head's so full of things,

So set your mind free of them,

I'm breaking the rules



Did you know that in the truth,

There's nothing stranger.

I suppose you think I think I know it all



Nobody hears the things I say,

I guess nobody cares.

my head's so full of things,

Is set my mind free of them

I'm breaking the rules,

Breaking all the rules,

Can't you see they're nothing without you,

Empty heads full of fool.

Now you see

I'm breakin' all the rules,

Breakin' all the rules



Well I know that you would love to go to heaven

But you know that you're just too afraid to die

And I know that you would love to know the answers,

But to you the truth is just another lie



Nobody hears the things I say,

I guess nobody cares

my head's so full of things,

Is set my mind free of them

I'm breaking the rules,

Breaking all the rules,

Can't you see they're nothing without you,

Empty heads full of fools

Now you see

I'm breaking all the rules,

Breaking all the rules,

Breaking all the rules,

Why don't you tell them

Breaking all the rules,

Now come on, now come on,

Breaking all the rules,

Why don't you get it on,

Breaking all the rules

Breaking All The Rules

Released on the 1988 album No Rest For the Wicked, this track stands as a defining example of Ozzy Osbourne's hard rock and heavy metal output during his final solo studio period. The song features Osbourne's signature vocal delivery, characterized by its raw power and melodic aggression, which became a staple of his discography. Musically, it blends classic rock structures with the heavier distortion and tempo typical of late 80s metal, reflecting the band's evolution from their earlier work on Blizzard of Ozz. As a recording from this era, it captures the intensity of Osbourne's performance style, contributing to his legacy as a pioneering figure in the genre. The track remains a recognizable piece of his catalog, often cited for its energetic delivery and enduring appeal within the heavy metal community.