Mr. Crowley – English Lyrics

• By: Ozzy Osbourne

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into the dark and mysterious world of Ozzy Osbourne's "Mr. Crowley" to enhance your English skills. The song's lyrics, which question the life of the infamous occultist Aleister Crowley, offer a unique opportunity to explore vocabulary related to history, magic, and philosophy. Learning the meaning behind phrases like "polemically sent," inspired by Crowley's own writings, provides a fascinating look into the language of the era. Beyond the lyrics, the song is a masterpiece of heavy metal, renowned for Randy Rhoads' legendary guitar solos and Don Airey's unforgettable keyboard introduction, making it a powerful and engaging way to experience the English language.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
head /hed/ A1	noun - the part of the body above the neck where the brain is
dead /ded/ A1	adjective - no longer alive noun - dead people
tragic /ˈtrædʒɪk/ B2	adjective - causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow
thrill /θrɪl/ B2	noun - a feeling of excitement and pleasure verb - to cause someone to feel excited and pleased
faithful /ˈfeɪθfəl/ B2	adjective - loyal and reliable noun - the believers
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ B1	noun - the power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces adjective - relating to or employing magic
call /kɔːl/ A1	verb - to cry out (words or names) noun - a cry out (words or names)
charming /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/ B1	adjective - very pleasant or attractive
pure /pjʊr/ B1	adjective - not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material
alarming /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/ B2	adjective - causing worry or fear
sacred /ˈseɪkrɪd/ B2	adjective - regarded with great respect by a particular religious group and having a spiritual value
earth /ɜːrθ/ A1	noun - the planet on which we live
secret /ˈsiːkrət/ A2	noun - something that is kept hidden or not generally known adjective - not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - to sit on and control the movement of (an animal, especially a horse) noun - a journey on horseback or by vehicle
white /waɪt/ A1	adjective - of the color of milk or fresh snow
horse /hɔːrs/ A1	noun - a large plant-eating domesticated mammal with solid hoofs and a flowing mane and tail, used for riding, racing, and to carry and pull loads
classic /ˈklæsɪk/ B1	adjective - judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind noun - a book or other work of art that is highly regarded and has lasting value
maiden /ˈmeɪdn/ B2	noun - a girl or young woman adjective - being a maiden
drastic /ˈdræstɪk/ C1	adjective - likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect
meant /ment/ A2	verb - past tense of mean: intend to refer to (a particular thing or notion)