About the Song
Released in 2005 as part of the album Under Cover, Ozzy Osbourne’s version of “In My Life” — a classic originally written and recorded by The Beatles in 1965 — stands as a deeply personal and reflective tribute to the passage of time, loss, and enduring memories. With his signature vulnerability layered over a song already soaked in nostalgia, Ozzy turns this timeless ballad into something quietly powerful.
While many associate Ozzy with heavy riffs and wild energy, “In My Life” proves just how versatile and emotionally articulate he can be when the moment calls for it. Stripped of distortion and spectacle, the track leans into piano, strings, and a soft rock arrangement that highlights Ozzy’s raw, weathered voice — a voice that has lived the experiences this song describes.
There’s something uniquely moving about hearing this man — often defined by the chaos of rock stardom — slow down and deliver lines about cherished people and moments lost to time. The weight of age and reflection sits heavily on every note. Ozzy doesn’t just sing this song; he inhabits it, as if he’s speaking to the ghosts of his past, quietly thanking them before continuing forward.
Under Cover was a project filled with reinterpretations, but “In My Life” stands out. It doesn’t try to outshine the original — instead, it honors it, while simultaneously allowing Ozzy to infuse it with his own history, sorrow, and appreciation. It becomes a tribute not only to the song itself, but to the people Ozzy has loved and lost over the years — bandmates, family, friends, and perhaps even pieces of himself.
For longtime fans, it’s a moment of clarity, a rare instance where the Prince of Darkness steps into the light, offering listeners a glimpse of the man behind the legend. Quiet. Grateful. And human.