You're Driving Me Crazy
Carmen Lombardo Lyrics


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You, you're driving me crazy!
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

But you
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?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carmen Lombardo's song, "You're Driving Me Crazy" are about the pain of unrequited love. The singer is expressing their frustration and sadness towards someone who has hurt them deeply. The lyrics start with the line "You, you're driving me crazy! What did I do?" which is repeated throughout the song. The singer is questioning what they did wrong to deserve the pain they are feeling.


The next line, "My tears for you make everything hazy, clouding the skies of blue," shows how the singer's emotions are affecting their perception of the world around them. They are so consumed with sadness that it is affecting their view of life. The following lines, "How true were the friends who were near me to cheer me, believe me they knew," show that despite their pain, the singer has a support system of friends who understand what they are going through. However, the singer cannot escape the pain caused by the person they love.


The last lines, "But you 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?" express the pain and confusion the singer feels. They trusted and loved someone who let them down when they needed them the most. The repeated line "What did I do?" showcases the singer's desire to understand why they were treated in such a cruel manner. Overall, this song is a heart-wrenching portrayal of unrequited love and the pain it can cause.


Line by Line Meaning

You, you're driving me crazy!
Your actions towards me are causing me severe emotional distress.


What did I do?
I am questioning if I have done something wrong to deserve this treatment from you.


What did I do?
I am questioning if I have done something wrong to deserve this treatment from you.


My tears for you make everything hazy
I am so upset by your treatment of me that it is affecting my ability to think clearly.


Clouding the skies of blue
Your behavior is causing a metaphorical dark cloud to hover over my once bright and happy life.


How true
The support and care of my friends is genuine and unwavering.


Were the friends who were near me to cheer me
My close friends have come to my aid during this difficult time.


Believe, me they knew
My friends understood the hurt I was experiencing due to your actions.


But you
You, on the other hand, failed to provide me with the love and support I needed from you.


Were the kind who would hurt me, desert me
You consistently caused me pain and turned your back on me when I needed you most.


When I needed you
Despite my pleas for your help, you were absent and indifferent to my pain.


Yes you, you're driving me crazy!
Your harmful actions towards me have made me feel unstable and distressed.


What did I do to you?
I am still searching for an explanation for your hurtful behavior towards me.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MEMORY LANE MUSIC GROUP
Written by: WALTER DONALDSON

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Comments from YouTube:

@dr.sebastion9305

Guy Lombardo always rocks

@jeffdawson2786

Guy’s woodwinds are the most nostalgic of all bands. And Carmen’s voice is perfect for this song.

@danielarick2105

In about three days this recording will be 90 years old ! How about that good song and even better band.

@Vintage_Ambience

92 now

@massimilianomiotello3473

93

@jaysplaygo1444

i could listen to this hours on end

@apfelsnutz

i LIVED in the wrong generation... this is heaven !

@scottcuh

Same here.

@nova3752

But you're alive and have more music to pick from, why would you even want to live then

@strawberystar

@@nova3752 true but I like the way the lived and it just makes me feel safe idk

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