Crazy In Love
Antony the Johnsons Lyrics
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The red choral caressing me
And you need only say the word
I'll kiss you like a humming bird
I've been walking for a long time
I never did commit no crime
And all my dreams, they all came true
The day I lay my head on you
The day that you cracked open and died
Ten black boys flew free from inside
I don't know where I'm going so
I'm gonna lay down in the snow
The lyrics of Antony and the Johnsons' song "Crazy in Love" reflect the emotional turmoil of a speaker who is searching for love and deep emotional connection. The first two lines depict the singer's sense of being lost and overwhelmed, using the imagery of the ocean and the sea to convey the vastness and depth of their emotional landscape. The red coral caressing the singer suggests a sense of comfort and protection amidst their confusion and fear.
The following lines evoke a sense of vulnerability and raw emotion, as the singer offers to kiss the object of their affection "like a hummingbird." The singer's declaration that they have never committed a crime suggests a sense of innocence or purity, highlighting their desire for genuine intimacy and connection.
The final lines are perhaps the most haunting and enigmatic, as the singer refers to the death and release of another person, symbolized by the release of ten black birds. The singer's own sense of aimlessness and uncertainty is expressed through their decision to lay down in the snow, a stark and potentially dangerous act that underscores the depth of their despair and confusion.
Overall, "Crazy in Love" is a deeply introspective and emotionally charged song that grapples with themes of love, loss, and identity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the ocean, in the sea
The red choral caressing me
I feel lost and overwhelmed, like I'm drowning in my emotions, with the beauty and danger of my surroundings both surrounding and comforting me
And you need only say the word
I'll kiss you like a humming bird
My love for you is so powerful that even the promise of a single word from you can make me feel as light and free as a bird
I've been walking for a long time
I never did commit no crime
I have been on a long journey, but I have remained true to myself and have not done anything wrong
And all my dreams, they all came true
The day I lay my head on you
I have found my true love, and being with you has made all of my hopes and dreams come true
The day that you cracked open and died
Ten black boys flew free from inside
The day that you died, I felt like a part of me died with you. But at the same time, I felt free to explore my own identity and my own desires
I don't know where I'm going so
I'm gonna lay down in the snow
I feel lost and directionless, so I am going to let myself be still and let the beauty and harshness of the world around me wash over me
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Pierre the Motionless
I look and stare so deep in your eyes
I touch on you more and more every time
When you leave I'm beggin you not to go
Call your name two or three times in a row
Such a funny thing for me to try to explain
How I'm feeling and my pride is the one to blame
But I still, don't understand
Just how your love can do what no on else can
Got me lookin so crazy right now, your love
Got me lookin so crazy right now
Got me lookin so crazy right now, your touch
Got me lookin so crazy right now
Got me hoping you page me right now, your kiss
Got me hoping you save me right now
Lookin so crazy, your love's got me lookin
Lookin so crazy in love
When you talk to my friends so quietly
"Who he think he is?" Look at what you've done to me
Tennis shoes, don't even need to buy a new dress
You ain't here, ain't no one else to impress
It's just the way that you knew what I thought I knew
It's just the beat that my heart skips when I'm with you
But I still don't understand
Just how your love can do what no one else can
Got me lookin so crazy right now, your love
Got me lookin so crazy right now
Got me lookin so crazy right now, your touch
Got me lookin so crazy right now
Got me hoping you page me right now, your kiss
Got me hoping you save me right now
Lookin so crazy, your love's got me lookin
Lookin so crazy in love
Got me lookin so crazy right now, your love
Got me lookin so crazy right now
Got me lookin oh crazy right now, your touch
Got me lookin oh crazy right now
Got me hoping you save me right now, your kiss
Got me hoping you page me right now
Lookin so crazy, you've got me lookin
Lookin so crazy in love
Ohoh
Crazy right now
Crazy right now
Lookin
Lookin so crazy
Got me hoping you page me right now
Lookin so crazy, your love's got me lookin
Lookin so crazy in love
daydrmnation
i think antony was able to take a song that was about fun, spontaneity, surprise, etc. and completely shift the mood towards darkness and insecurity, self reflection, and paranoia--the complete opposite reaction... he was able to make his own quite reversed version of an "upbeat" song and still make it wonderful to listen to...truly a great artist.
film star
So moved and touched with this version I am speechless. You are an entity, Anohni. God bless your existence and your art.
Pier Steinþór
Always been curious to know what would Beyoncé think about this cover cause it’s possibly better than the original
iago07
LOL plsssss… Crazy in Love is quite possibly the greatest pop song of the 21st century. An instant classic by the most important artist of the last 25 years.
Balou Balou
@iago07 who said that?
Ekero Willow
@iago07 lol as IF! So overrated.
Ryan Johnson
How can her voice be that good?!
Scott Hanrahan
The beauty of this amazing cover is that it shows the strength of the song writing. Upbeat and dancey or aching and haunting ....both Beyonce and AJ's version are simply compelling!!!
Juan Sayago Cheein
Antony has one of the purest and most emotive voices of this generation. She might be an angel for sure..
mightybazooka
+Juan Sayago Cheein shes a he