Crazy
Patsy Cline Lyrics
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I'm crazy, crazy for feeling so blue
I knew you'd love me as long as you wanted
And then someday you'd leave me for somebody new
Worry, why do I let myself worry?
Wondering what in the world did I do?
Oh crazy for thinking that my love could hold you
I'm crazy for trying and crazy for crying
And I'm crazy for loving you
Crazy for thinking that my love could hold you
I'm crazy for trying and crazy for crying
And I'm crazy for loving you
The first verse of "Crazy" describes the singer's feeling of loneliness and melancholy, which they attribute to being in love with someone who they know will eventually leave them for another person. The use of the word "crazy" suggests the singer is aware of how irrational their emotions are, yet they cannot help feeling this way. In the second verse, the singer questions why they let themselves worry about the situation, and wonders if there was anything they could have done differently to prevent their loved one from leaving. The final verse repeats the opening lines, emphasizing the singer's unconditional love for the person despite the pain it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Crazy, I'm crazy for feeling so lonely
Being overwhelmed by loneliness makes me feel insane
I'm crazy, crazy for feeling so blue
Feeling down and heartbroken has driven me to madness
I knew you'd love me as long as you wanted
I was aware that your love for me had an expiration date
And then someday you'd leave me for somebody new
I always expected that you would find someone else and abandon me
Worry, why do I let myself worry?
Why can't I stop myself from feeling anxious?
Wondering what in the world did I do?
What was the mistake I made that led to this situation?
Oh crazy for thinking that my love could hold you
I was foolish to believe that my love alone could keep you by my side
I'm crazy for trying and crazy for crying
I am insane for trying to hold on to you and for crying over something I should have expected
And I'm crazy for loving you
Being in love with you has made me somewhat insane
Crazy for thinking that my love could hold you
I was delusional to think that my love was enough to keep you committed
I'm crazy for trying and crazy for crying
I am completely mad for trying to maintain our relationship and for crying when it inevitably fails
And I'm crazy for loving you
My love for you is making me feel insane
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Written by: Willie Nelson
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