Never Say Die
Ozzy Osbourne · Speak Of The Devil [1986]
Looking for the answers that they know inside
Searching for a reason, looking for a rhyme
Snow White's mirror said "partners in crime!"
Don't they ever have to worry?
Don't you ever wonder why?
It's a part of me that tells you
Oh, don't you ever, don't ever say die
Never, never, never say die again
Sunday's satisfaction, Monday's home and dry
Truth is on the doorstep, welcome in the lie
All dressed up in sorrow, got no place to go
Hold back, 'till it's ready, taking it slow
Don't they ever have to worry?
Don't you ever wonder why?
It's a part of me that tells you
Oh, don't you ever, don't ever say die
Never, never, never say die again
Don't you ever say die
Don't you ever say die
Never say die
Panic, silver lining, writing's on the wall
Children get together, you can save us all
Future's on the corner, throwing us a die
Slow down, turn around, everything's fine
There's no need to have a reason
There's no need to wonder why
It's a part of me that tells you
Oh, don't you ever, don't ever say die
Never, never, never say die again
Never Say Die
Released on the 1986 album Speak Of The Devil, 'Never Say Die' stands as a defining track in Ozzy Osbourne's career, marking his transition from hard rock to a more polished, blues-infused hard rock sound. The song features Osbourne's signature vocal delivery, characterized by a gritty, raspy tone that delivers the lyrics with a defiant energy. Musically, it blends driving guitar riffs with a steady, mid-tempo groove that became a staple of his live performances throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. As a staple of his discography, the recording exemplifies the power and swagger of Osbourne's work during this era, cementing his status as a rock icon. The track remains a powerful representation of his ability to combine raw emotion with technical proficiency, influencing countless subsequent artists in the heavy metal and hard rock genres.