You're Driving Me Crazy
Billie Holiday - Charlie Parker Lyrics
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What did I do?
What did I do?
My tears for you make everything hazy
Clouding the skies of blue
How true
Were the friends who were near me to cheer me
Believe, me they knew
Were the kind who would hurt me, desert me
When I needed you
Yes you, you're driving me crazy!
What did I do to you?
Billie Holiday's rendition of Charlie Parker's song You're Driving Me Crazy is a heart-wrenching work of art that perfectly captures the pain of unrequited love. The song's lyrics explore the singer's raw emotions, as they grapple with the confusion and heartbreak that comes with being driven mad by someone they deeply care for. The singer is asking their love interest what they did to earn such mistreatment, while lamenting the cloudiness and tears that come with their painful longing.
The lyrics are a beautifully poetic way of describing the ways in which love can drive us to the brink of insanity. The singer is struggling with the contrast between the joy their friends bring them, and the misery their love interest causes them. The irony of the situation is that the singer's friends know the kind of pain they're going through, even as the love interest continues to hurt and desert them.
In short, You're Driving Me Crazy is a poignant reminder of just how much love can hurt, even as it lifts us up. It's a song that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved and lost, and a lasting testament to the emotional depth of Billie Holiday's artistry.
Line by Line Meaning
You, you're driving me crazy!
You are causing me to feel intense and overwhelming emotions.
What did I do?
I am confused and unaware of what actions or behaviors led to this situation.
What did I do?
I am confused and unaware of what actions or behaviors led to this situation.
My tears for you make everything hazy
I am so emotional that I am having trouble seeing clearly.
Clouding the skies of blue
My emotions are overwhelming and causing my perception of the world to be darkened.
How true
My true friends understand and support me during this difficult time.
Were the friends who were near me to cheer me
My loyal and supportive friends are trying to lift my spirits.
Believe, me they knew
My friends understand the situation and believe in my ability to overcome it.
But you
In contrast, you are not providing me with the same level of support or care.
Were the kind who would hurt me, desert me
You have a history of causing me pain and abandoning me.
When I needed you
During times of struggle or distress, you were not there for me.
Yes you, you're driving me crazy!
Your actions and behaviors are causing me to feel overwhelmed and unstable.
What did I do to you?
I do not understand what I did to deserve this treatment from you.
Lyrics © DONALDSON PUBLISHING CO, TOBAGO MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: Walter Donaldson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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