Insane
Dinner Party Lyrics

These lyrics, from the song "Insane" by Dinner Party (Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington), express the singer's intense infatuation with someone and the effect they have on them.

In the first stanza, the singer expresses excitement that the person they are addressing has arrived. They feel so elated that time seems to be distorted ("Shot a clock, I'm faded"). The singer asks the person to be their designated driver, metaphorically implying that they are willing to surrender control to this person because their presence drives them crazy.

The second stanza emphasizes the singer's surrender to their feelings. They allow the person to drive them insane, meaning they are open to experiencing intense emotions and going on this emotional journey with them. The singer expresses their willingness to join the person on this ride, suggesting a strong desire to explore a deep connection or intense relationship.

The third stanza further emphasizes the impact of the person's physical appearance and presence. The singer describes the person's body, legs, and walk as "insane," indicating how captivating and mesmerizing they find them. The person's presence has become a constant presence in the singer's mind, as they have been figuratively "walking on my brain." This line suggests that the person has taken up a significant space in the singer's thoughts and emotions, further amplifying their desire for them.

The final stanza reiterates the singer's surrender and willingness to be driven to insanity by the person. They emphasize their commitment to going on this emotional journey together, expressing their desire to ride along with them. The repetition of the description of the person's body, legs, and walk as "insane" reinforces the intensity of the singer's attraction. The line "You've been walking on my brain" is repeated, highlighting the person's impact on the singer's thoughts and emotions.

Overall, these lyrics convey the passionate and all-consuming nature of the singer's infatuation with someone. They willingly surrender themselves emotionally and physically, mesmerized by the person's presence and willing to go to extremes to explore the intensity of their connection.