Duterde first gained prominence in his home country with the Soul Wash EP (2009), which featured six covers of songs by Gnarls Barkley, Spice Girls, Katy Perry and, most notably, The White Stripes (Seven Nation Army).
Ben's first full-length album, entitled simply Ben L'Oncle Soul was released in the summer of 2010 and was put out internationally on the Motown label.
Crazy
Ben l'Oncle Soul Lyrics
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Something so about that place.
Had an echo
In so much space
You're out there
Without care,
I was out of touch
I just knew too much
Well, does that make me crazy? (Crazy)
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Probably
Well well
Hope that you are having the time of your life
But think twice, that's my only advice
Ouh well well
Come on now, who do you, who do you think you are,
Ha ha ha bless your soul
Really think you're in control
Well, I think you're crazy (Ha ha)
Well, I think you're crazy
Well, I think you're crazy
Just like me (x2)
My heroes had the heart to lose their lives out on a limb
And all I remember is thinking, I want to be like them
Ever since I was little, it looked like fun
And it's no coincidence I've come
I can die when I'm done
Maybe I'm crazy
Maybe you're crazy
Maybe we're crazy
Probably (x2)
The lyrics of "Crazy" by Ben l'Oncle Soul seem to be about a person who lost their mind and is reflecting on the experience. The person talks about a place that they found themselves in which had an overwhelming effect on them. It seems like this place was so big that it echoed and made them feel small and insignificant. They talk about feeling out of touch and not knowing enough about the situation they were in.
The lyrics then move onto the idea that the person they are singing to is "out there without care" and they themselves were "out of touch". It is as though they are saying that they were so consumed with what was happening in their own head that they did not see what was happening around them. They juxtapose this statement by then saying that maybe they are crazy, and wonder if this makes them like others who have lost their minds.
The chorus then takes a different turn and talks about how the person hopes the person they are singing to is enjoying their life but offers some advice to think twice. They then mock the person by saying "who do you think you are?" and "think you're in control?" This suggests they might know the person they are singing to quite well and do not believe they have a good handle on their life. The lyrics then come full circle by stating that maybe everyone is crazy, including the singer, and suggests that they can die when they are done.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be about the experience of losing one's mind and how it can be difficult to understand what is happening around us. It seems like the person the singer is addressing might be a friend who they believe is spiralling out of control. However, the singer acknowledges that perhaps everyone is crazy in their own way, and we should not judge others for their experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember when, when I lost my mind
I recall the time when I lost my sanity
Something so about that place.
There was something peculiar about that place
Had an echo
There was a resonance
In so much space
Within vast expanses
You're out there
You're out and about
Without care,
Without any worry
I was out of touch
I was disconnected
Really think I didn't know enough
I truly believe I lacked enough knowledge
I just knew too much
But in reality, I knew too much
Well, does that make me crazy? (Crazy)
So, does that mean I'm insane?
Does that make me crazy?
Am I considered crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Is it crazy of me to think that?
Probably
Most likely
Hope that you are having the time of your life
I hope you're enjoying life to the fullest
But think twice, that's my only advice
However, consider carefully, that's my only suggestion
Come on now, who do you, who do you think you are,
Seriously, who do you think you are?
Ha ha ha bless your soul
Ha ha ha, bless your heart
Really think you're in control
Do you truly believe you're in charge?
Well, I think you're crazy (Ha ha)
Well, I think you're insane (Ha ha)
Well, I think you're crazy
Well, I think you're crazy
Well, I think you're crazy
Well, I think you're bonkers
Just like me (x2)
Just like I am (repeated twice)
My heroes had the heart to lose their lives out on a limb
The people I admire were willing to risk their lives
And all I remember is thinking, I want to be like them
And all I can recall is my longing to emulate them
Ever since I was little, it looked like fun
It seemed like a good time to me ever since I was young
And it's no coincidence I've come
So it's not by happenstance that I'm here now
I can die when I'm done
I can pass away when my time is up
Maybe I'm crazy
Perhaps I'm insane
Maybe you're crazy
Maybe you're crazy
Maybe we're crazy
Perhaps we're all a bit mad
Probably (x2)
Most likely (repeated twice)
Contributed by Matthew A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Katy Diaz
Muy talentoso, excelente versión con un toque fresco. Alegraste mi mañana y no puedes dejar de mover los hombros, bailar y sonreír :)
lefan andre
Très bon,merci pour l'écoute
Maria Da Silva
😂😂😂 soul wash
성이름이누구야
i regret i set this song awake alarm.
BUFF †
@mevrey Because he is waking up hahaha
mevrey
이병진 why lol