In 2004, Ciara released her debut studio album, Goodies. It was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and garnered two nominations at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. In 2006, Ciara released her second studio album, The Evolution, which reached number one in the U.S. and was certified platinum.
Ciara's third studio album, Fantasy Ride (2009) was less successful than her first two albums. However, it produced the international top-ten single "Love Sex Magic (feat. Justin Timberlake)", which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. The following year, Ciara released her fourth studio album, Basic Instinct, which included the R&B top-five single "Ride (feat. Ludacris)", but was met with low sales, continuing a downward trend in her commercial performance. Ciara signed a new record deal with Epic Records in 2011. In 2013, she released her fifth studio album, Ciara, which spawned the R&B top-ten single "Body Party". Her sixth album, Jackie (2015), included the singles "I Bet" and "Dance like We're Making Love". Her seventh album, Beauty Marks (2019), included the hit single "Level Up". Ciara's awards include three BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MOBO Awards and one Grammy Award. As of 2019, Ciara's worldwide sales total over 45 million.
In 2006, Ciara made her film debut in All You've Got, and later appeared in the films Mama, I Want to Sing! (2012) and That's My Boy (2012). In 2013, she had a recurring role in the US TV series, The Game. In 2016, Ciara signed a signed a modeling contract with IMG. That year, she became a Global Brand Ambassador for the cosmetics giant Revlon and she married quarterback Russell Wilson.
Crazy
Ciara Lyrics
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(I know he's bad right now
I'm feelin' 'like I need him in my life)
I don't wanna leave him
(Cause he's my best friend
And me without him I can't see us breaking up)
People said it wouldn't work
I'd end up getting hurt
Because he's my man
I don't care what people say
Cause this feels good to me
And I don't want him to leave
[Chorus]
Its crazy
Tell me how come
Something I really want
Is something I love so
Is bad for me
I can't explain it
Its just like a bad habit
I can't shake it
So crazy crazy crazy
I can't believe it
How I need him
He makes a difference
Y'all I'm trippin'
Its crazy
Don't know which way to go
Can't let him go
Even though
I know
He ain't the one for me
Stay in some drama
Cant take him home to momma
I'ma be honest
He a cold playa
Flirts with every girl that he meets
How he do that to me
How he make it not better
So charmin' and clever
He can get whatever
He ask me for what I'm talking about'
Something I cant do without
I can't find the strength to leave
Cause it feel good to me,
And I don't want him to leave
Ooh
[Chorus]
Its crazy
Tell me how come
Something I really want
Is something I love so
Is bad for me
I can't explain it, yeah
Its just like a bad habit
I can't shake it
So crazy crazy crazy (yeah)
I can't believe it
How I need him
He makes a difference
Y'all I'm trippin'
Its crazy
I don't know which way to go
Can't let him go
Even though
I know
He ain't the one for me
Tonight if this ain't smart
Cause he'll probably break my heart
But he's the best thing in a while that's ever happen to me
I don't care what all the other people say
Don't want him to go away
I'm hoping that he stays right here with me
Its so crazy
Woo oh
[Chorus]
Its crazy
Tell me how come (how come)
Something I really want (I really want)
Is something I love so
Is bad for me (bad for me, ey)
I can't explain it (explain it)
Its just like a bad habit (a bad habit)
I can't shake it
So crazy crazy crazy (yeah)
I can't believe it
How I need him
He makes a difference (he makes a difference)
Y'all I'm trippin' (I'm trippin')
Its crazy
Don't know which way to go (woo ooh)
Can't let him go
Even though
I know
He ain't the one for me
Its crazy
Tell me how come
Something I really want
Is something I love so (so)
Is bad for me
I can't explain it
Its just like a bad habit
I can't shake it
So crazy crazy crazy
I can't believe it
How I need him
He makes a difference
Y'all I'm trippin'
Its crazy
Don't know which way to go (baby cant decide)
Can't let him go
Even though
I know
He ain't the one for me
The song "Crazy" by Ciara is about a woman who is in a toxic relationship but can't let go of her partner because she loves him deeply. She knows that the relationship is not good for her and her partner is not the right one for her, but she still can't help herself from wanting to be with him. The lyrics convey her confused and conflicted feelings about the relationship, with her saying that she does not want to leave him because he is her best friend, and that she can't explain why she needs him despite him being bad for her.
The song reflects the struggles that many people face in relationships, where they find themselves caught up in a cycle of being with someone who is not good for them, but they can't seem to let go. The lyrics resonate with listeners who have been in similar situations, bringing to light the difficulties that come with loving someone who is not right for you.
Line by Line Meaning
Its time to make a difference
Acknowledgment of poor decision-making and a need for change
I know he's bad right now I'm feelin' like I need him in my life
Admission of current poor relationship choice
I don't wanna leave him, Cause he's my best friend And me without him I can't see us breaking up
Reluctance to end a relationship with a familiar person
People said it wouldn't work, I'd end up getting hurt But what do they know Because he's my man
Disregarding outside opinions on a relationship
I don't care what people say Cause this feels good to me And I don't want him to leave
Ignoring concerns to maintain an emotionally pleasing status quo
Its crazy Tell me how come Something I really want Is something I love so Is bad for me I can't explain it Its just like a bad habit I can't shake it So crazy crazy crazy I can't believe it How I need him He makes a difference Y'all I'm trippin' Its crazy Don't know which way to go Can't let him go Even though I know He ain't the one for me
Confused feelings towards a relationship and the realization that it may not be the best choice for personal well-being
Stay in some drama Cant take him home to momma I'ma be honest He a cold playa Flirts with every girl that he meets How he do that to me How he make it not better So charmin' and clever He can get whatever He ask me for what I'm talking about Something I cant do without I can't find the strength to leave Cause it feel good to me, And I don't want him to leave
Recognition of negative behaviors from a partner and the inability to leave due to emotional attachment
Tonight if this ain't smart Cause he'll probably break my heart But he's the best thing in a while that's ever happen to me I don't care what all the other people say Don't want him to go away I'm hoping that he stays right here with me Its so crazy Woo oh
Knowing the dangers of the relationship but cherishing the good moments with a partner
Its crazy Tell me how come (how come) Something I really want (I really want) Is something I love so Is bad for me (bad for me, ey) I can't explain it (explain it) Its just like a bad habit (a bad habit) I can't shake it So crazy crazy crazy (yeah) I can't believe it How I need him He makes a difference (he makes a difference) Y'all I'm trippin' (I'm trippin') Its crazy Don't know which way to go (woo ooh) Can't let him go Even though I know He ain't the one for me
Repeating the same confused feelings of a relationship and acknowledging the unhealthiness of it
Its crazy Tell me how come Something I really want Is something I love so (so) Is bad for me I can't explain it Its just like a bad habit I can't shake it So crazy crazy crazy I can't believe it How I need him He makes a difference Y'all I'm trippin' Its crazy Don't know which way to go (baby cant decide) Can't let him go Even though I know He ain't the one for me
Final confirmation of the internal turmoil and the failure to make a rational choice in the face of emotional attachment
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK RONALD HOLDEN, SARAH JO MARTIN, KEITH SPENCER, DALE HOGAN, ANTONIO COPELAND
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