Kelly Osbourne Channels ‘Changes’ Lyrics in Heartfelt Ozzy Tribute
Kelly Osbourne broke her social media silence by quoting Black Sabbath’s ‘Changes’ in her first post since her father Ozzy Osbourne’s passing. Avery Sinclair here, ready to peel back the curtain on this rock-star ritual of grief and nostalgia.
The post went live on Instagram Tuesday, with Kelly Osbourne sharing a simple yet potent line from the 1972 piano ballad: “I feel unhappy I am so sad. I’ve lost the best friend I ever had.” She paired it with a broken heart emoji and let the lyrics speak for themselves. TMZ first reported the move, noting that this marks her first public words following the legendary vocalist’s death earlier in the week.
This isn’t just any Black Sabbath track. Vol. 4 dropped in 1972, and “Changes” was born from drummer Bill Ward’s personal heartbreak. Flash forward to 2003, and Kelly teamed up with her dad for a haunting duet that climbed to No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart. Since then, they’ve performed it together onstage and in countless TV appearances, turning their family saga into a signature moment.
In a move that’s as much about legacy as it is about loss, Kelly’s lyric choice feels calculated to tug at every fan’s heartstring. After all, how better to show you shared a bond with a parent than by channeling a song you recorded side by side? Variety noted that the cover was her breakout moment in Britain, cementing her pop-rock credentials.
TMZ also flagged a poignant detail from the weekend: Kelly’s Instagram Story on Sunday showed Ozzy cheerfully having breakfast in England, scrolling on his iPad as the family laughed around him. That clip now reads as a final glimpse of the “Prince of Darkness” in his element—alive, at home, and surrounded by loved ones.
Confirmed reports indicate Ozzy Osbourne breathed his last Tuesday, with wife Sharon and all five of his children, including Kelly, at his side. While fans pour out condolences online, Kelly’s strategic lyric drop bridges the gap between mourning and memory, reminding followers why the Osbournes remain one of rock’s most enduring clans.
Of course, no celebrity tribute is immune to cynics—yours truly included—so feel free to wonder whether this is genuine homage or a savvy way to repackage old footage and recycled tunes. But for now, the internet has its anthem of sorrow, and Kelly’s choice guarantees that “Changes” charts again in our collective consciousness.
What’s next? Expect more throwbacks, maybe a posthumous collaboration, or an official commemorative release from Black Sabbath’s camp. Stick around for updates, because if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that the Osbournes know how to turn a family saga into headline news.
And that’s today’s dose of reality. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Variety
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