Crazier Things
Chelsea Cutler Lyrics


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I've been trying not to think about it, I can't help it
I know you don't wanna hear from me, but I am selfish
It kills me inside you can drink on Friday nights
Not even pick up the phone
It amazes me you move on so easily
From someone that you once called home

I wish you had enough discipline for the both of us
Just because I don't know how to turn off the way I feel
I know you always fell out love so damn easily
But honestly, I don't think you ever had something real

Until you met me, drinks in New York city
Ooh, you looked so pretty
Think I fell in love before I even knew your birthday
Kissed you on our first date
Somehow, I knew someday
This would hurt 'cause I could never let you go

Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Missing a part of me, part of me
Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Hoping your heart is free, heart is free

I don't think that this is fair, but I'm still gonna ask it
What if we're still meant to be? Crazier things have happened
It tears me apart you can't have love in your heart
And not have to act on it, hmm
It erases me and everything I thought we'd be
Back when we gave our promise

I wish you had enough discipline for the both of us
Just because I don't know how to turn off the way I feel
I know you always fell out love so damn easily
But honestly, I don't think you ever had something real

Until you met me, drinks in New York city
Ooh, you looked so pretty
Think I fell in love before I even knew your birthday
Kissed you on our first date
Somehow, I knew someday
This would hurt 'cause I could never let you go

Do you not dream of me?
'Cause I have visions in my sleep
I can't never find my peace now
Do you wake up alone?
Feel an aching in your bones
Or are you happy without me now?

The first time that you told me you thought that you loved me
That bar in the city, I thought you were drunk
But I knew deep down that you meant it
Wish that I had said it, I was scared to let it happen
But it happened and now I cannot forget it

Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Missing a part of me, part of me




Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Hoping your heart is free, heart is free

Overall Meaning

The song "Crazier Things" by Chelsea Cutler is a ballad about a past love story that never really ended. It's a tale of heartbreak, longing, and the struggle to move on. The lyrics express the singer's innermost feelings and her constant battle with her emotions. She is torn between the desire to forget her past and move on and the pain of being unable to do so.


The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is trying hard not to think about her past love and get over it, but she can't help it. She is aware that the person she loved doesn't want to hear from her anymore, but she is selfish and wants to hold onto her feelings. It pains her to see her ex moving on so easily while she struggles to forget. The singer wishes that her ex had enough discipline for both of them so that she wouldn't have to experience the same thing.


In the chorus, the singer laments that she'll spend her entire life missing a part of herself and hoping that her ex's heart is free. She wonders if they're still meant to be together and ponders the possibility of a future reunion. She is emotional and conflicted and is looking for answers to the questions that weigh heavily on her mind.


Overall, "Crazier Things" is a poignant and heartfelt song that explores the complexities of love, loss, and moving on. It is a beautiful ballad that is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced a broken heart. The lyrics are relatable and honest, and Chelsea Cutler's emotive vocals bring them to life.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been trying not think about it, I can't help it
Despite my efforts to avoid thinking about it, I can't stop dwelling on this.


I know you don't wanna hear from me, but I am selfish
I understand that you don't want to communicate with me, but I am seeking attention for my own personal benefit.


It kills me inside you can drink on Friday nights, not even pick up the phone
It pains me to know that you are going out and having fun without me, and not even responding to my attempts to reach out to you.


It amazes me you move on so easily from someone that you once called home
I am surprised at how quickly you are able to forget our past relationship, which used to mean so much to you.


I wish you had enough discipline for the both of us, just because I don't know how to turn off the way I feel
I wish you could control your actions and emotions for both of us, because I am struggling to control my own feelings towards you.


I know you always fell out of love so damn easily, but honestly, I don't think you ever had something real
You have a history of easily losing interest in your romantic partners, and I don't believe you have truly experienced genuine love before.


Until you met me, drinks in New York City, you looked so pretty
Our relationship began in New York City over drinks, and I remember thinking you were incredibly attractive.


Think I fell in love before I even knew your birthday, kissed you on our first date, somehow, I knew someday, this would hurt 'cause I could never let you go
I fell in love with you quickly, before even knowing basic details about you like your birthday. After our first date, I knew that my feelings for you would be difficult to let go of.


Oh, I'll spend my whole life missing a part of me, hoping your heart is free
I will always feel incomplete without you, and I can only hope that you are able to find happiness and love in your future relationships.


I don't think that this is fair, but I'm still gonna ask it, what if we're still meant to be? Crazier things have happened
Although it may not be reasonable, I am still willing to entertain the idea that we are destined to be together. Unlikely events have occurred before.


It tears me apart you can't have love in your heart and not have to act on it
It is painful for me to know that you are capable of feeling love, but you choose not to act on those emotions.


It erases me and everything I thought we'd be, back when we gave our promise
Your lack of action towards our relationship negates everything we had promised each other and everything I had hoped for.


Do you not dream of me? 'Cause I have visions in my sleep, I can't never find my peace now
I wonder if you still think about me, because I continue to have dreams and thoughts of you that disrupt my peace.


Do you wake up alone? Feel an aching in your bones, or are you happy without me now?
I question whether you feel the same pain and loneliness as me when you wake up alone, or if you are content without me in your life.


The first time that you told me you thought that you loved me, that bar in the city, I thought you were drunk, but I knew deep down that you meant it
When you first expressed your love for me at a bar in the city, I initially believed it was just influenced by alcohol, but I later realized that you truly meant it.


Wish that I had said it, I was scared to let it happen, but it happened and now I cannot forget it
I regret not expressing my own love for you at that moment, as I was afraid of the potential consequences. However, we did eventually enter into a relationship and I cannot ignore the impact it had on me.




Writer(s): Noah Kahan, Chelsea Cutler

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@emmaxwang.

Crazier Things - the other perspective

I've been trying to move on from you, your calls don’t help it
Called me late last night, I let it ring ‘cause I am helpless
Every friday night, I drink till I’m dead inside
Trying to feel less alone
It amazes me we were only seventeen
And somehow we thought we were home

I wish I had enough discipline for the both of us
But I don’t because I still love you even though I left
I told you that I fall out of love so damn easily
And honestly, deep down it hurts me much more than you know

And then I met you, drinking ‘til we’re both blue
Trying to find your clues
I fell in and out of love before we had our first date
Missed you between our fates
Somehow, I knew someday
This would hurt, I cut out everyone I know
Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Chasing you in my mind, in my mind
Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Wishing you the best time of your life

I don't think you’re being fair, I’ll play it cool by laughin’
Pressure me to all my limits, my heart’s in a casket
It tears me apart all my love is in my heart
I don’t know how to show it, hmm
I leave traces hoping you’d think we’re meant to be
I had kept my promise

I wish I had enough discipline for the both of us
But I don’t because I still love you even though I left
I told you that I fall out of love so damn easily
And honestly, deep down it hurts me much more than you know

And then I met you, drinking ‘til we’re both blue
Trying to find your clues
I fell in and out of love before we had our first date
Missed you between our fates
Somehow, I knew someday
This would hurt, I cut out everyone I know

You haunt me in my sleep
‘Cause I’m the monster in the dreams
I can't ever find my peace now
Wake up with alcohol
And empty glasses in my hands
Part of me wishes you’re here now

The first time that I told you I thought that I loved you
Still searching for your clues, hoping that’d you’d say it back
But I knew that you wouldn’t
Wish I never said it, I wanted it so bad
But now we’re both broken, I know I’ll never forget this
Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Chasing you in my mind, in my mind
Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Wishing you the best time of your life

Edit: If you want to support my music journey, I posted a cover of my version on my YouTube channel. Thank you for all the love <3



@brajinjshrestha3385

[Verse 1: Chelsea Cutler]
I've been trying not to think about it, I can't help it
I know you don't wanna hear from me, but I am selfish
It kills me inside you can drink on Friday nights
Not even pick up the phone
It amazes me you move on so easily
From someone that you once called home

[Pre-Chorus: Chelsea Cutler]
I wish you had enough discipline for the both of us
Just because I don't know how to turn off the way I feel
I know you always fell out love so damn easily, but honestly
I don't think you ever had something real

[Chorus: Chelsea Cutler]
Until you met me
Drinks in New York City
Ooh, you looked so pretty
Think I fell in love before I even knew your birthday
Kissed you on our first date
Somehow, I knew someday
This would hurt 'cause I could never let you go
Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Missing a part of me, part of me
Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Hoping your heart is free, heart is free

[Verse 2: Noah Kahan]
I've been trying not to think of this as something tragic
'Cause our two paths might cross again
Crazier things have happened
And I realize lightning strikes just once, not twice
And shooting stars are burning rocks
So I spend weeks inside, drowning in these dreams of mine
And wondering if I'm worth your thoughts

[Pre-Chorus: Noah Kahan]
I wish you had enough discipline for the both of us
Just because I don't know how to turn off the way I feel
I know you always fell out love so damn easily, but honestly
I don't think you ever had something real

[Chorus: Chelsea Cutler & Noah Kahan]
Until you met me
Drinks in New York City
Ooh, you looked so pretty
Think I fell in love before I even knew your birthday
Kissed you on our first date
Somehow, I knew someday
This would hurt 'cause I could never let you go

[Bridge: Chelsea Cutler & Noah Kahan]
Do you not dream of me?
'Cause I have visions in my sleep
I can't ever find my peace now
Do you wake up alone
And feel an aching in your bones?
Or are you happy without me now?
[Chorus: Chelsea Cutler, Chelsea Cutler & Noah Kahan]
The first time that you told me
You thought that you loved me
That bar in the city
I thought you were drunk
But I knew deep down that you meant it
Wish that I had said it
I was scared to let it happen
But it happened and now I cannot forget it
Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Missing a part of me, part of me
Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Hoping your heart is free, heart is free



@denisenicole5886

I've been trying not to think about it, I can't help it
I know you don't wanna hear from me, but I am selfish
It kills me inside you can drink on Friday nights
Not even pick up the phone
It amazes me you move on so easily
From someone that you once called home
I wish you had enough discipline for the both of us
Just because I don't know how to turn off the way I feel
I know you always fell out love so damn easily
But honestly, I don't think you ever had something real
Until you met me, drinks in New York city
Ooh, you looked so pretty
Think I fell in love before I even knew your birthday
Kissed you on our first date
Somehow, I knew someday
This would hurt 'cause I could never let you go
Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Missing a part of me, part of me
Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Hoping your heart is free, heart is free
I've been trying not to think of this as something tragic
'Cause our two paths might cross again
Crazier things have happened
And I realize lightning strikes just once, not twice
And shooting stars are burning rocks
So I spend weeks inside, drowing in those dreams of mine
And wondering if I'm worth your thoughts
I wish you had enough discipline for the both of us
Just because I don't know how to turn off the way I feel
I know you always fell out love so damn easily, but honestly
I don't think you ever had something real
Until you met me
Drinks in New York City
Ooh, you looked so pretty
Think I fell in love before I even knew your birthday
Kissed you on our first date
Somehow, I knew someday
This would hurt 'cause I could never let you go
Do you not dream of me?
'Cause I have visions in my sleep
I can't ever find my peace now
Do you wake up alone
And feel an aching in your bones?
Or are you happy without me now?
The first time that you told me
You thought that you loved me
That bar in the city
I thought you were drunk
But I knew deep down that you meant it
Wish that I had said it
I was scared to let it happen
But it happened and now I cannot forget it
Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Missing a part of me, part of me
Oh, I'll spend my whole life
Hoping your heart is free, heart is free
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@victorvandort4877

this cuts deep, I miss her more than I can bare it's almost driving me insane. I still feel empty, I put on a facade that I'm alright but when I lay in bed I can't lie to myself; I miss her soo much and I can't do anything about it. We once claimed to be each other's home and it's still heartbreaking till this day that I let that slip away. She was everything to me and I drained her and eventually she emotionally let me go. It's been 8 months but I still vividly see her, not only in my dreams but even when I'm awake. Hearing this song made every beautiful memory flashed before my eyes, tears fell; it was heartbreaking and subliminal at the same time, anguish and rejoice.

If you're out there,

I'm sorry if I fell short of the man that I promised I would be.

You brought meaning to me, because of you I am improving. I hope one day I can tell you how much I changed and how everything I do has a little bit of you in it.

I miss you
come home, my love.



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@ChelseaCutler

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@sandeepacharya229

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@poisonivy9553

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@BeepBeepMeow69

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@stephenasmith1591

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@oovoojaver179

I love when Noah says “And I realize lightning strikes just once not twice and shooting stars are burning rocks.” It’s a deep line and he’s saying that he realizes they won’t ever happen again like the old saying “Lightning never strikes twice” and the lightning is a metaphor for their relationship and that the wishes that he makes that they’ll get back together when he sees a shooting star won’t ever come true because they’re just burning rocks.

@danicabaxen

Bruh this line hurts me so much cause it’s something I haven’t accepted yet

@lunabrights4073

@@danicabaxen Shooting starts are more than just rocks. They're simply not from here. Something from out of the world...it's the closest you can get to a star. After all, all stars are burning rocks. Even the sun, yet it sustains everything in this small Earth and solar system that we depend on for survival. You're still allowed to dream and make wishes. I hope every single one of them comes true love x

@danicabaxen

Luna Brights this made my day. Thank you so much❤️

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