She Drives Me Crazy
Cannibals Lyrics
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Things you do don't seem real
Tell me what you've got in mind
'Cause we're running out of time
Won't you ever set me free?
This waiting 'round's killing me
She drives me crazy
She drives me crazy
And I can't help myself
I can't get any rest
People say I'm obsessed
Everything you say is lies
But to me there's no surprise
What I had for you was true
Things go wrong, they always do
She drives me crazy
Like no one else
She drives me crazy
And I can't help myself
I won't make it on my own
No one likes to be alone
She drives me crazy
Like no one else
She drives me crazy
And I can't help myself
She drives me crazy
Like no one else
She drives me crazy
And I can't help myself
She drives me crazy
Like no one else
She drives me crazy
And I can't help myself
The lyrics of “She Drives Me Crazy” by the British band Fine Young Cannibals express the singer’s obsession with a woman who he cannot seem to get out of his head. The first stanza talks about how the things she does seem unreal, and he is unsure about what she wants. The second stanza opens up with the singer talking about how he struggles to stop thinking about her, and others see him as obsessed. The chorus repeats a line, emphasizing the singer's obsession towards the woman.
The singer knows that the woman is lying to him, but he still believes in her, which is his biggest mistake. He believes that his feelings for her were true, but things keep going wrong, which indicates that the relationship is deteriorating. The line "No one likes to be alone" shows that the singer is afraid of being single again and cannot survive without the woman, as she drives him crazy.
The chorus repeats the phrase "she drives me crazy" several times, suggesting that the woman has a significant impact on the singer's emotions, behavior, and mental state. The song's overall theme is about the singer's unhealthy fixation and how it's taking a toll on him. The Cannibals' use of funky instrumentation and Roland Gift's soulful voice makes this song stand out as a classic hit.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop the way I feel
I am unable to stop my intense emotions towards her.
Things you do don't seem real
Your actions are so captivating that it's hard for me to believe they're real.
Tell me what you've got in mind
Let me know your thoughts and intentions.
'Cause we're running out of time
Because time is limited, we need to act fast and make a decision.
Won't you ever set me free?
I am trapped in a situation where I have no control, please let me go.
This waiting 'round's killing me
The uncertainty and idle state of waiting is causing me great anguish.
She drives me crazy
She has an irresistible hold on me.
Like no one else
No one has ever had this kind of impact on me.
I can't help myself
I am powerless to resist her influence on me.
I can't get any rest
Your constant presence in my thoughts is keeping me from getting any peace.
People say I'm obsessed
Others are noticing that my thoughts and actions are fixated on you.
Everything you say is lies
I've been deceived by your words too many times before, but I'm still drawn to you.
But to me there's no surprise
Despite your untrustworthiness, I keep falling for your allure.
What I had for you was true
My love for you was genuine and sincere.
Things go wrong, they always do
Even though I wanted things to work out, things still went off track like they always do.
I won't make it on my own
I cannot survive without your presence and support.
No one likes to be alone
Being alone is difficult and unpleasant for most people, including myself.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: David Steele, Roland Gift
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@lifeincali4781
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@WhiteWorgenCorp
I remember a few years ago I asked on Facebook "can anyone recommend some good old fashion tunes" and my mother replied to me with this song. Since then my mother has passed and this song has now become something special for me. Love this so much.
@juliahanlon7209
Same thing for me but my dad introduced me to this song when I was 7 :) he's passed on now but all the songs he showed me are now all my favorite.
@lindarogow5338
You want old fashioned???? Try after the ball. It was a big hit in 1910
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