Jillian Rose Banks, known mononymously as Banks (stylized in all caps), is … Read Full Bio ↴Jillian Rose Banks, known mononymously as Banks (stylized in all caps), is an American singer and songwriter. Following the release of two EPs, Fall Over and London, in 2013, Banks released her debut album, Goddess, in 2014 to positive reviews from contemporary music critics. It reached number 12 on the US Billboard 200, while its most successful single, "Beggin for Thread", was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her second studio album, The Altar, was released in September 2016 to a similar positive reception, becoming her second top 20 album in the United States. Her third album, III, was released in 2019. It became her most critically acclaimed release to date and peaked at number 21 on the Billboard 200, as well as number 3 on the Top Albums Sales chart.

And I Drove You Crazy
BANKS Lyrics

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(And I drove you crazy...)

Even though I should of known
It was a bad idea to love you
All I wanted was to lift each other up
All I wanted was to lift each other up
I couldn't even find a date or navigate a way around you
All I wanted was to lift each other up

I never wanted you to hurt too much to touch

What are you looking for
(And I drove you crazy)
Wanted to be your girl
(And I drove you crazy)
And anything you wanted
(And I drove you crazy)
Baby I tried to be
(And I drove you crazy)
What are you looking for
(And I drove you crazy)
Wanted to be your girl
(And I drove you crazy)
Any way you wanted me
(And I drove you crazy)
Baby I tried to be
(And I drove you crazy)
What are you looking for?
(And I drove you crazy)
Wanted to be your girl
(And I drove you crazy)
And anything you wanted
(And I drove you crazy)
I drove you crazy
(And I drove you crazy)
Baby I tried to be
(And I drove you crazy)
What are you looking for
(And I drove you crazy)
Wanted to be your girl
(And I drove you crazy)
In any way you wanted me
(And I drove you crazy)
Believe I tried to be
And I drove you crazy
And I drove you crazy
And I drove you crazy
And I drove you crazy
And I drove you crazy
And I drove you crazy
And I drove you crazy
And I drove you crazy

Oh I see that looking back
I know I blocked out all the red flags
I should of seen that you would only mess me up
I should of seen that I would only mess you up
I know you hurt, I know you hurt, I drove you crazy
You should of seen that I'd only mess you up
I should of seen eventually you would give up

What are you looking for
(And I drove you crazy)
Wanted to be your girl
(And I drove you crazy)
And anything you wanted
(And I drove you crazy)
Baby I tried to be
(And I drove you crazy)
What are you looking for
(And I drove you crazy)
Wanted to be your girl
(And I drove you crazy)
Any way you wanted me
(And I drove you crazy)
Baby I tried to be
(And I drove you crazy)
What are you looking for?
(And I drove you crazy)
Wanted to be your girl
(And I drove you crazy)
And anything you wanted
(And I drove you crazy)
I drove you crazy
(And I drove you crazy)
Baby I tried to be
(And I drove you crazy)
What are you looking for
(And I drove you crazy)
Wanted to be your girl
(And I drove you crazy)
In any way you wanted me
(And I drove you crazy)
Believe I tried to be
And I drove you crazy
And I drove you crazy
And I drove you crazy
And I drove you crazy
And I drove you crazy
And I drove you crazy

And I drove you crazy
And I drove you crazy

Overall Meaning

The song "And I Drove You Crazy" by Banks is a heart-wrenching reflection of a relationship that went wrong. The singer of the song acknowledges that she should have known that it was a bad idea to love her partner. However, despite her best intentions, things did not go as planned, and the relationship ended in a mess. The singer sings about wanting to lift each other up and be what her partner wanted her to be, but in the end, she drove him crazy. She expresses regret about not seeing the red flags that were there all along and acknowledges that she hurt her partner. However, she also believes that she tried her best to be what he wanted her to be and that it was not enough.

The lyrics of the song are incredibly emotive and showcase Banks's talent for expressing complex emotions in simple yet effective ways. She does not shy away from acknowledging her mistakes and accepts responsibility for her part in the relationship's failure. The repetition of the lines "And I drove you crazy" drives home the point that the singer was the reason for the relationship's downfall.

Overall, "And I Drove You Crazy" is a powerful song that captures the pain and regret of a failed relationship. It is a reminder that even with the best intentions, things can go wrong, and mistakes are made.

Line by Line Meaning

Even though I should of known
I had a feeling that it wasn't a good idea to love you

It was a bad idea to love you
Loving you was not a wise decision

All I wanted was to lift each other up
My intention was for us to support each other

I couldn't even find a date or navigate a way around you
It was difficult to do anything because of you

All I wanted was to lift each other up
My intention was for us to support each other

I never wanted you to hurt too much to touch
I didn't want to cause you any pain

What are you looking for
What is it that you want?

(And I drove you crazy)
I caused you to feel insane

Wanted to be your girl
I desired to be your girlfriend

(And I drove you crazy)
I caused you to feel insane

And anything you wanted
I aimed to fulfill all your desires

(And I drove you crazy)
I caused you to feel insane

Baby I tried to be
I made an effort to be what you wanted

What are you looking for
What do you seek?