Rexha released two additional EPs in 2017, All Your Fault: Pt. 1 and All Your Fault: Pt. 2, which again saw the moderate success of the singles "I Got You" and "The Way I Are (Dance with Somebody)". Rexha has also seen success with several collaborations including "Hey Mama" with David Guetta, Nicki Minaj and Afrojack, "Me, Myself & I" with G-Eazy, "In the Name of Love" with Martin Garrix, and "Meant to Be" with Florida Georgia Line, the latter of which had large success as a country crossover single, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. Rexha's debut studio album, Expectations (2018), reached number 13 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States and saw the success of its lead single, "I'm a Mess", and brought Rexha two nominations for Best New Artist and Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 61st Grammy Awards. Rexha released her second studio album, Better Mistakes, in 2021.
I'm Gonna Show You Crazy
Bebe Rexha Lyrics
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Sometimes I wish that I was dead, I'm broken
So I call this therapist
And she said, "Girl, you can't be fixed, just take this."
I'm tired of trying to be normal
I'm always over-thinking
I'm driving myself crazy
And I don't need your quick fix
I don't want your prescriptions
Just 'cause you say I'm crazy
So what if I'm fucking crazy?
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
Loco, maniac, sick bitch, psychopath
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
I'm gonna show you,
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
Mental out my brain, bad shit go insane
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
I'm gonna show you
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
I've been searching city streets
Trying to find the missing piece like you said
And I say child don't need to find
There's not a single thing that's wrong with my mind
Yeah, I'm tired of tryna be normal
I'm always over-thinking
Driving myself crazy
So what if I'm fucking crazy?
And I don't need your quick fix
I don't want your prescriptions
Just 'cause you say I'm crazy
So what if I'm fucking crazy?
I'm gonna show you
Loco, maniac, sick bitch, psychopath
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
I'm gonna show you
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
Mental out my brain, bad shit go insane
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
I'm gonna show you
(I'm gonna show you)
Crazy, crazy, yeah I'm gonna show you
Crazy, crazy, yeah I'm gonna show you
Crazy, crazy
Tired of tryna be normal
I'm driving myself crazy
And I don't need your quick fix
I don't want your prescriptions
Just 'cause you say I'm crazy
So what if I'm fucking crazy?
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
Loco, maniac, sick bitch, psychopath
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
I'm gonna show you,
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
Mental out my brain, bad shit go insane
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
I'm gonna show you
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
The song "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy" by Bebe Rexha touches upon the themes of mental health, societal expectation, and self-reclamation. The opening lyrics refer to the constant battle that occurs within one's own mind. The singer displays a lack of assurance and a yearning for release and respite from the turmoil they experience within. They seek professional assistance for support, but are met with disheartening condolences. Here, the lyrics convey a feeling of helplessness and disillusionment, highlighting the connotations of struggle in the context of seeking aid through therapy.
The chorus part of the song is where the message becomes clear. The singer wishes to reject the notion that they are a wrong, broken, or insane person. The line "I'm tired of trying to be normal," depicts the societal expectations of what is healthy or acceptable. The lyrics question these invariances, and present the notion that the label of 'crazy' does not diminish the singer's right to exist. They embrace their unconventional nature and claim power over their own narrative, refusing to comply with the world's expectations. Here, the lyrics manifest self-confidence and a desire to recreate the norm by accepting individuality and taking ownership of one's choices.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a war inside my head
I'm constantly battling with my thoughts and emotions
Sometimes I wish that I was dead, I'm broken
I feel so broken and lost that death seems like a better option
So I call this therapist
I seek help from a professional
And she said, "Girl, you can't be fixed, just take this."
The therapist advises me to accept my flaws and take medication to cope
I'm tired of trying to be normal
I'm exhausted from pretending to be like everyone else
I'm always over-thinking
I constantly analyze and scrutinize every thought and action
I'm driving myself crazy
My overthinking is causing me to go insane
So what if I'm fucking crazy?
I embrace my craziness and refuse to be ashamed of it
And I don't need your quick fix
I refuse to rely on temporary solutions for my issues
I don't want your prescriptions
I reject the idea that medication is the only answer to my problems
Just 'cause you say I'm crazy
I won't let others dictate how I should feel or act
Yeah, I'm gonna show you
I'm determined to prove to others that I'm not ashamed of who I am
Loco, maniac, sick bitch, psychopath
I embrace my labels and refuse to hide from them
Mental out my brain, bad shit go insane
I acknowledge my thoughts are sometimes irrational and I embrace the craziness of it all
I've been searching city streets
I've been looking for answers in different places
Trying to find the missing piece like you said
I've been trying to fix myself according to others' advice
And I say child don't need to find
I realize that I don't need to change anything about myself
There's not a single thing that's wrong with my mind
I accept that I am different and unique and that's okay
Crazy, crazy, yeah I'm gonna show you
I repeat my label proudly to show that it doesn't define me negatively
Tired of tryna be normal
I'm exhausted from conforming to society's expectations
And I don't need your quick fix
I refuse to let others try to solve my problems for me
Crazy, crazy, yeah I'm gonna show you
I reiterate that I'm proud of my craziness and won't let anyone make me feel otherwise
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jon Levine, Lauren Christy, Bleta Rexha
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@goreizz
Bebe rexha looked so good in dark hair
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@RomanticMelodies2904
I can honestly relate to this song in a way. I have BPD, anxiety, and depression. Whenever I hear this song, it makes me feel good because I can just let all my emotions show when I'm not in public.
@Kitty_bandida22
Same here I have anxiety and depression and even when I go to therapy I still feel like my therapist doesn’t understand or care at all or even my parents. Scoffs, my parents are so blind and focused on there own stupid crap
@mellisamilka
I can't believe I find people who experience the same thing, I told my mum about my anxiety she told me not to think of anything like pills and that i don't understand the word depression and anxiety when I am the one experiencing it. No one really understands even if I try to explain.
@darrenstark7463
I totally relate to this song! People have a tendency to put me there! So I stay away from people!