After quietly making music for several years, she entered a song in the Queensland Music Awards and ended up winning the pop category. She then began touring nationally and received an arts grant that allowed her to work with producer M-Phazes on her song "Adore." The single was well-received on radio upon release in 2016 and went on to become a Top Three hit in Australia in early 2017.
Shark signed with Sony Australia's Wonderlick label, and her official debut EP, Night Thinker, entered the country's albums chart at number two a few months later. The album garnered six Aria Award nominations and took home two, including Best Pop Release and Breakthrough Artist.
In 2018, Shark issued her first full-length effort, Love Monster. ~ Marcy Donelson
Drive You Mad
Amy Shark Lyrics
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Oh, I felt like this yesterday
And if there's a problem, you'd want to know
Who's in my shadow
Even though you say you won't lie down
I'll ask every night to wear you out
Make me believe one day I'll be great
I need love
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms I need it bad
Believe me
Sleep on the grass
You take my hand, I take you way too fast
You said you feel like there's nothing you can't say
And I felt that yesterday
Even though you say you won't lie down
I'll ask every night to wear you out
Make me believe one day I'll be great
Keep me in your heart for old times' sake
I need love
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms I need it bad
Believe me
Running away
Oh, I felt like this yesterday
Waste all your love
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms I need it bad
Oooh believe me
Enough
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
Oooh believe me
The song "Drive You Mad" by Amy Shark seems to speak about a relationship that is difficult to handle. The first verse mentions wanting to run away from the situation because it feels like it happened before. The singer seems to acknowledge that there's a problem, but she's also questioning who is in her shadow. The reference to shadows could be about someone who overshadows her, making her feel insignificant.
The chorus of the song is a plea for love and recognition. The singer emphasizes that she's enough to drive the other person crazy. She needs to be held in their arms and wants them to believe in her. However, the second verse suggests some uncertainty about the relationship. She talks about taking things too fast, and how the other person can tell her anything, but she felt like that the day before.
The overall interpretation of the lyrics is that the relationship isn't strong enough, but the singer is desperate for love and affection. Despite the tension between the two, she craves the physical connection that being in their arms provides. This song is an emotional plea to "believe me" and "keep me in your heart for old times' sake."
Line by Line Meaning
Running away
I have a desire to escape from my current situation
Oh, I felt like this yesterday
This feeling is not new to me, itโs been around for a while
And if there's a problem, you'd want to know
I recognize that you are concerned about my well-being and want to help if there is a problem
Who's in my shadow
I feel like someone is following me, or perhaps I am being overshadowed by someone else
Even though you say you won't lie down
Despite your claims to resist my charm or my arguments, I know that you can be won over
I'll ask every night to wear you out
I will persist in trying to convince you and wear you down with my requests or pleas
Make me believe one day I'll be great
I need to be convinced that I have potential to succeed or to be recognized for my talents
Keep me in your heart for old times' sake
I hope you will remember me fondly, perhaps as a reminder of our shared experiences or affection for each other
I need love
I yearn for emotional connection and romantic fulfillment
I'm enough, I'm enough
Despite any uncertainty, I am confident in myself and my worthiness of love
In your arms, in your arms
The physical intimacy of being held in someone's arms is something I crave and find comfort in
In your arms I need it bad
I have a strong desire for this emotional or physical connection and feel like I cannot live without it
Believe me
I want you to trust me and understand that these emotions are genuine
Sleep on the grass
This could be a metaphor for finding a moment of rest or simple pleasures in nature
You take my hand, I take you way too fast
I am eager to act on my feelings and perhaps move too quickly without much hesitation
You said you feel like there's nothing you can't say
You have indicated that you trust me and feel comfortable sharing anything with me
And I felt that yesterday
I had similar feelings of comfort and ease in our interaction recently
Waste all your love
Perhaps an ironic statement, as I truly believe I am worth your attention and affection
Oooh believe me
I am desperate for you to have faith in my sincerity and intentions
Enough
Perhaps a statement of acceptance or self-assurance, knowing that my love is enough for me to be content
I'm enough, I'm enough I'm enough to drive you mad
Repeating the line from earlier for emphasis, confident that my passion or charm will win you over or drive you crazy with desire
I'm enough, I'm enough I'm enough to drive you mad Oooh believe me
A final plea for you to trust me and believe that my love is genuine and intense enough to create a powerful connection
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Amy Shark - Drive You Mad (Lyrics)
Running away
How I felt like this yesterday
And if there's a problem, you'd want to know
Losing my shadow
Even though you say you won't lie down
I'll ask every night to wear you out
Make me believe one day I'll be great
Keep me in your heart for old times sake
I need love
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms I needed that
Believe me
Sleep on the grass
You take me hand I take you way too fast
You said you feel like there's nothing you can't say
And I felt that yesterday
Even though you say you won't lie down
I'll ask every night to wear you out
Make me believe one day I'll be great
Keep me in your heart for old times sake
I need love
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms I needed that
Believe me
Running away
How I felt like this yesterday
We stole your love
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms I needed that
Oooh believe me
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
Oooh believe me
A. J.
LYRICS
Running away
Oh, I felt like this yesterday
And if there's a problem, you'd want to know
Who's in my shadow
Even though you say you won't lie down
I'll ask every night to wear you out
Make me believe one day I'll be great
Keep me in your heart for old times' sake
I need love
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms I need it bad
Believe me
Sleep on the grass
You take my hand, I take you way too fast
You said you feel like there's nothing you can't say
And I felt that yesterday
Even though you say you won't lie down
I'll ask every night to wear you out
Make me believe one day I'll be great
Keep me in your heart for old times' sake
I need love
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms I need it bad
Believe me
Running away
Oh, I felt like this yesterday
Waste all your love
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms I need it bad
Oooh believe me
Enough
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
Oooh believe me
R Ferdous F
Running away
Oh, I felt like this yesterday
And if there's a problem, you'd want to know
Who's in my shadow
Even though you say you won't lie down
I'll ask every night to wear you out
Make me believe one day I'll be great
Keep me in your heart for old times' sake
I need love
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms I need it bad
Believe me
Sleep on the grass
You take my hand, I take you way too fast
You said you feel like there's nothing you can't say
And I felt that yesterday
Even though you say you won't lie down
I'll ask every night to wear you out
Make me believe one day I'll be great
Keep me in your heart for old times' sake
I need love
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms I need it bad
Believe me
Running away
Oh, I felt like this yesterday
Waste all your love
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
In your arms, in your arms
In your arms I need it bad
Ooh believe me
Enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
I'm enough, I'm enough
I'm enough to drive you mad
Ooh believe me
Blitter 2016
Amy, don't lose the rawness of the emotions you beautifully share through your music. This song resonates like no other I've listened to. Why are so many of us not "enough" for others to love without leaving? We wake hoping for better, and go to bed that night still alone, not feeling 'enough' for someone to like or love us for who we are, even when we go so far as to make ourselves completely vulnerable.
Your music is raw, grounded, natural, earthern. Its unadulterated by what the music industry would have us believe we as consumers want. Good on you and your determination to fight so hard, to live the aspirations you knew you were capable of. AND....I absolutely love the fact you stuck it to everyone who turned you down in your latest song. Don't let the system change you or your music, there's a beauty about you just the way you are. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Rachel rose
Her music resonates with me so deeply i cry with a smile. My love for this chick and her music is irrevocable. ๐
Drew Baby drew
I smile with a cry
Meredith Marshall
She definitely deserves success more than most artists who have hit it big up to this point. I imagine itโs only a matter of time (and upgrade in taste on most peopleโs part) Honestly Iโm just glad I came across her before her music shows up in ad campaigns or is grossly overplayed on the radio. Right now itโs like a hidden treasure only enjoyed by her unbelievably small fan base, and for now we have it all to ourselves. But soon enough the rest of the world will wake up, leading to one or more of her songs being featured in some commercial or movie trailer that runs adnauseum on every channel and streaming service. For some reason my loyalty to artists, and love for their music is significantly greater when I discover it before it becomes mainstream. It just sounds sweeter donโt you think?
Blake Richardson
If you've got the album you'll understand how talented this woman really is ๐
Angie
This song is so amazing. ๐ฅ the feelings
Sol
Damn! Her music is amazing! Wish I lived in AUS or anywhere she tours really. Would love to hear her live. I'll bet she kills the acoustic performances.
Mark Wilken
Solange De Silva she just did a MTV Unplugged set in Melbourne. Just saw it on tv tonight. Amazing
Rya Lat
I'm from Brisbane, Australia!!! I would love to watch you perform live, Amy Shark! <3
Lisa O'leary
Saw her live at the Tivoli in Brisbane Australia and she was AMAZING!!!!!!! She is the most grounded performer I have ever seen, smiles on stage when she realises how amazing her music is effecting the crowd!!!! So proud to cool her a Queenslander ๐๐ง