You Crazy You
Navigating Love's Unpredictable Journey
Lyrics
Used to think you were the best, the best around.
Initially thought highly of the person, considering them the best.
So suave, so cool, the best around.
Describes the person as suave and cool, reinforcing the initial admiration.
Never gave it much thought (3X)
Expresses indifference or lack of consideration until a significant event occurs.
Until the day that paper star fell down.
Refers to a moment when something important or symbolic happened, represented by a falling paper star.
Said, “I'm gonna get me that girl,
Quotes the speaker expressing a determination to pursue the person of interest.
She's the best make, model, and year ever found.”
Describes the person in highly positive terms, emphasizing their attractiveness.
Then came around my opportunity.
Indicates the arrival of an opportunity involving the person of interest.
Your eyes, your smile, ooh, child, how you came onto me—
Describes the captivating qualities of the person, particularly their eyes and smile.
Fell right into my lap.
Highlights the suddenness of the romantic connection.
Everything happened so quickly but I could not care a lick about that.
Expresses the speaker's indifference to the rapid development of the relationship.
Good times.
Reflects on the enjoyable moments in the relationship.
Days of you and me.
Describes the positive experiences shared between the speaker and the person.
Sweet apple-honey kisses, blisses falling from the trees.
Uses metaphorical language to depict affectionate moments, comparing them to blissful falling kisses.
Stay up all night and wrestle in the sand.
Describes engaging in carefree and intimate activities.
Could've sworn you were the one,
Expresses a belief that the person is the right one.
But slowly I began to understand…
Indicates a gradual realization that the person may be unpredictable or unstable.
That you crazy, you crazy, you crazy, you crazy, child.
Labels the person as crazy, suggesting a realization of their unpredictable nature.
Wait a minute, you crazy, you crazy, you crazy, you crazy child.
Reiterates the realization of the person's erratic behavior.
Well you're driving me crazy,
Expresses the impact of the person's behavior on the speaker, driving them crazy.
Used to only drive my senses wild.
Compares the current impact to the past when the person's influence was positive.
Used to think you were the one, the one for me.
Initially believed the person was the right match.
Now, if I'm wrong, I don't know,
Expresses uncertainty about the correctness of the initial belief.
But if I'm right, Lord, won't you help me please.
Requests divine intervention or guidance in understanding the situation.
You've got to help me out this time.
Desperation for assistance, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
I don't want to lose my love, but I sure don't want to lose my mind.
Expresses the speaker's reluctance to lose both love and sanity.
Good times.
Recalls positive moments in the relationship.
Days of you and me.
Reiterates the blissful experiences shared between the speaker and the person.
Sweet apple-honey kisses, killing me by degree.
Uses metaphorical language to convey the intensity of affection, suggesting it is harming the speaker.
Stay up all night and wrestle in the sand.
Describes engaging in intimate activities, reminiscent of happier times.
I thought you were the one,
Originally believed the person was the right one.
But now I understand…
Acknowledges the understanding that the person is unpredictable or unstable.
That you crazy, you crazy, you crazy, you crazy, child.
Repeats the label of the person as crazy, emphasizing their erratic nature.
Wait a minute, you crazy, you crazy, you crazy, you crazy child.
Reiterates the realization of the person's unpredictable behavior.
Well you're driving me crazy,
Expresses the impact of the person's behavior on the speaker, driving them crazy.
Used to only drive my senses wild.
Recalls a time when the person's influence was positive and exciting.
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