Steal Away (The Night)
Ozzy Osbourne · Blizzard of Ozz
Love will flow like wine tonight
Give your love and it will come to you
If you feel that you and me
Could escape and hold the key
To a paradise that's true and free
Steal away,
Steal away
Steal away - the night
Now I've met your honesty
You are here and I am free
Broken chains have fallen all around
Point my finger at the fools
Broken chains and broken rules
Let it be rebellion rules tonight
Steal away,
steal away
Steal away - the night
Can it be a dream come true
Now that I am here with you
Tearful eyes of joy is something new
Runaway with me tonight
Dream the dream,
Light the light
Happiness is what you give to me
Steal away,
steal away
Steal away - the night
Steal Away (The Night)
Released on Blizzard of Ozz in 1980, "Steal Away (The Night)" stands as a pivotal track in Ozzy Osbourne's career, marking his transition from a hard rock vocalist to a definitive heavy metal icon. The song exemplifies the band's signature sound, blending Osbourne's raw, emotive vocals with Randy Rhoads' melodic guitar work and a driving rhythm section. As a staple of the album's catalog, it captures the raw energy and theatricality that defined the early 1980s metal scene. The recording remains a critical component of Osbourne's discography, showcasing his ability to convey deep melancholy and aggression simultaneously. Its enduring popularity ensures its place in the canon of classic heavy metal anthems, frequently covered and referenced in subsequent generations of rock and metal musicians.