I'll Go Crazy
Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy Lyrics
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If you leave me I'll go crazy
'Cause I love you I love you
Oh I love you so much
Oh if you quit me I'll go crazy
If you forget me I'll go crazy
'Cause I love you I love you
You've got to live for yourself
Yourself and nobody else
You've got to live for yourself
Yourself and nobody else
If you leave me I'll go crazy
If you ever forget me I'll go crazy
I love you I love you
Oh I love you so much
You've got to live for yourself
Yourself and nobody else
You've got to live for yourself
Yourself and nobody else
Oh if you leave me I'll go crazy
And if you forget me I'll go crazy
'Cause I love you I love you
Oh I love you too much
If you leave me I'll go crazy
If you ever forget me I'll go crazy
'Cause I love you I love you
Oh I love you so much
(Yes I do)
Oh yeah yeah
The repeated declaration of "If you leave me, I'll go crazy" in Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy's song "I'll Go Crazy" speaks to the intensity of the singer's love for their partner. The lyrics are simple yet convey the depth of feeling and the fear of abandonment that comes with such strong emotion. The song's chorus is a plea to their partner to stay with them, as the thought of being without them is unbearable.
The second verse, "If you quit me I'll go crazy / If you forget me I'll go crazy," doubles down on this fear, adding the possibility that their partner may actively choose to leave them. However, there is a glimmer of empowerment in the bridge, as the singer reminds themselves and their partner that ultimately, one must live for themselves and no one else.
Overall, "I'll Go Crazy" is a song about the complexities of love and the fear of loss that comes with it. The repetition of the chorus further reinforces this fear and the need for reassurance from the partner. The bridge offers a moment of stability and self-affirmation, but ultimately, it is the partner's love that keeps the singer grounded.
Line by Line Meaning
If you leave me I'll go crazy
The thought of losing you would drive me insane
If you forget me I'll go crazy
If you don't remember me, I'll lose my mind
'Cause I love you I love you
I'm deeply in love with you
Oh I love you so much
My love for you is immeasurable
You've got to live for yourself
You need to prioritize your own needs and desires
Yourself and nobody else
No one else can live your life for you
Oh if you quit me I'll go crazy
If you abandon me, I'll lose my mind
If you forget me I'll go crazy
If I fade from your memory, I'll be devastated
Oh yeah yeah I love you too much
I have an intense and enduring affection for you
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN
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