Bonkers
Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden Lyrics
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Everythin' in my life ain't what it seems
I wake up just to go back to sleep
I act real shallow but I'm in too deep
And all I care about is sex and violence
A heavy bass line is my kind of silence
Everybody says that I gotta get a grip
Some people think I'm bonkers
But I just think I'm free
Man, I'm just livin' my life
There's nothin' crazy about me
Some people pay for thrills
But I get mine for free
Man, I'm just livin' my life
There's nothin' crazy about me
Bonkers
I wake up everyday it's a daydream
Everythin' in my life ain't what it seems
I wake up just to go back to sleep
I act real shallow but I'm in too deep
And all I care about is sex and violence
A heavy bass line is my kind of silence
Everybody says that I got to get a grip
But I let sanity give me the slip
Bonkers
Some people think I'm bonkers
But I just think I'm free
Man, I'm just livin' my life
There's nothin' crazy about me
Some people pay for thrills
But I get mine for free
Man, I'm just livin' my life
There's nothin' crazy about me
Mmm, yeah, I'm back in the floor now
I wake up everyday it's a daydream
Everythin' in my life ain't what it seems
I wake up just to go back to sleep
I act real shallow but I'm in too deep
And all I care about is sex and violence
A heavy bass line is my kind of silence
Everybody says that I got to get a grip
But I let sanity give me the slip
Bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon
Some people think I'm bonkers
But I just think I'm free
Man, I'm just livin' my life
There's nothin' crazy about me
Some people pay for thrills
But I get mine for free
Man, I'm just livin' my life
There's nothin' crazy about me
Bonkers
I wake up everyday it's a daydream
Everythin' in my life ain't what it seems
I wake up just to go back to sleep
I act real shallow but I'm in too deep
And all I care about is sex and violence
A heavy bass line is my kind of silence
Everybody says that I got to get a grip
But I let sanity give me the slip
Bonkers
Some people think I'm bonkers
But I just think I'm free
Man, I'm just livin' my life
There's nothin' crazy about me
Some people pay for thrills
But I get mine for free
Man, I'm just livin' my life
There's nothin' crazy about me
Mmm, yeah, I'm back in the floor now
Mmm, yeah, I'm back in the floor now
Mmm, yeah, I'm back in the floor now
Mmm, yeah, I'm back in the floor now
The lyrics of “Bonkers” by Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden can be interpreted as an exploration of living life on one’s own terms, even if it appears to be unconventional. The opening lines suggest that the singer wakes up every day feeling like they’re in a dream, that their life is not what it seems, and that they act shallow but are actually too deeply invested in their way of living. They are drawn to things like sex, violence, and a heavy bassline, and seemingly eschew the idea that they need to conform to societal norms in order to be considered mentally stable. The repeated chorus includes the lines “Some people think I’m bonkers / but I just think I’m free / Man, I’m just living my life / there’s nothing crazy about me,” which emphasizes the idea that the singer is comfortable with their way of life and doesn’t want to be judged for it.
The song as a whole can be seen as a celebration of individuality and doing what makes oneself happy, regardless of what others may think. The repeated use of the word “bonkers” can be seen as both a description of the singer’s actions and mindset, as well as a reclaiming of the word as a positive descriptor of living life outside the norm. The lines “some people pay for thrills / but I get mine for free” reinforce the idea that the singer is living an exciting life on their own terms, and doesn’t feel the need to conform to societal expectations in order to be happy.
Overall, “Bonkers” can be interpreted as an anthem for individuality and not caring what others think about one’s way of life. The repeated chorus of “there’s nothing crazy about me” emphasizes that living outside of societal norms doesn’t make one inherently crazy, and that being true to oneself is a valuable way to live.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up everyday it's a daydream
My life feels like a dream that I can't escape from and it's a constant cycle.
Everythin' in my life ain't what it seems
Nothing in my life is as it appears to be upon first glance.
I wake up just to go back to sleep
I exist in a state of boredom and repetition where sleep is the only escape.
I act real shallow but I'm in too deep
I try to keep things on the surface to hide the fact that I feel trapped and overwhelmed.
And all I care about is sex and violence
My life is fueled by primal urges and aggressive tendencies.
A heavy bass line is my kind of silence
The only moment of peace I experience is when I'm lost in the beat of music.
Everybody says that I gotta get a grip
Others think I need to regain control of my life and actions.
But I let sanity give me the slip
I willingly let go of any semblance of sanity because it makes me feel more free.
Some people think I'm bonkers
There are those who see me as crazy or unhinged.
But I just think I'm free
I see myself as liberated from societal norms and expectations.
Man, I'm just livin' my life
I'm simply existing in a way that brings me joy and fulfillment.
There's nothin' crazy about me
Despite what others may think, my way of life is not insane or abnormal.
Some people pay for thrills
There are those who seek out adventure and excitement through paid means.
But I get mine for free
I find my own thrills and sensations without needing to spend money.
Mmm, yeah, I'm back in the floor now
I've returned to my preferred state of being lost in the music on the dance floor.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Armand Van Helden, Dylan Mills, James Reeves, Tyler Fagan, Tyler Harris, Tyronne Fagan
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Burek sa Mesom
BONKERS SONGTEXT
I wake up everyday its a daydream
Everything in my life aint what it seems
I wake up just to go back to sleep
I act real shallow but Im in too deep
And all I care about is sex and violence
A heavy bass line is my kind of silence
Everybody says I got to get a grip
But I let sanity give me the slip
Some people think Im bonkers
But I just think Im free
Man Im just living my life
There's nothing crazy about me
Some people pay for thrills
But I get mine for free
Man Im just living my life
There's nothing crazy about me
Bonkers
I wake up everyday its a daydream
Everything in my life aint what it seems
I wake up just to go back to sleep
I act real shallow but Im in too deep
And all I care about is sex and violence
A heavy bass line is my kind of silence
Everybody says I got to get a grip
But I let sanity give me the slip
Some people think Im bonkers
But I just think Im free
Man Im just living my life
There's nothing crazy about me
Some people pay for thrills
But I get mine for free
Man Im just living my life
There's nothing crazy about me
Mmmmmmmm
I wake up everyday its a daydream
Everything in my life isnt what it seems
I wake up just to go back to sleep
I act real shallow but Im in too deep
And all I care about is sex and violence
A heavy bass line is my kind of silence
Everybody says I got to get a grip
But I let sanity give me the slip
Bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon, bon
Some people think Im bonkers
But I just think Im free
Man Im just living my life
There's nothing crazy about me
Some people pay for thrills
But I get mine for free
Man Im just living my life
There's nothing crazy about me
Bonkers
I wake up everyday its a daydream
Everything in my life aint what it seems
I wake up just to go back to sleep
I act real shallow but Im in too deep
And all I care about is sex and violence
A heavy bass line is my kind of silence
Everybody says I got to get a grip
But I let sanity give me the slip
Bonkers
Some people think Im bonkers
But I just think Im free
Man Im just living my life
There's nothing crazy about me
Some people pay for thrills
But I get mine for free
Man Im just living my life
There's nothing crazy about m
Emre Can
BONKERS- LYCRİS
I wake up everyday it's a daydream
Everythin' in my life ain't what it seems
I wake up just to go back to sleep
I act real shallow but I'm in too deep
And all I care about is sex and violence
A heavy bass line is my kind of silence
Everybody says that I gotta get a grip
But I let sanity give me the slip
Some people think I'm bonkers
But I just think I'm free
Man, I'm just livin' my life
There's nothin' crazy about me
Some people pay for thrills
But I get mine for free
Man, I'm just livin' my life
There's nothin' crazy about me
Bonkers
I wake up everyday it's a daydream
Everythin' in my life ain't what it seems
I wake up just to go back to sleep
I act real shallow but I'm in too deep
And all I care about is sex and violence
A heavy bass line is my kind of silence
Everybody says that I got to get a grip
But I let sanity give me the slip
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Chrizzle
This song is crazy live. Everyone is bouncing in sync, so dope.
Dermacrosis
Was the pun intended? ;)
I wish I could have been there, bouncing is about all I can do properly. You really do not want to see me dancing.
Cammy Little
I have been there live ITS BONKERS!
Larry Wyse
"Bonkers" has been Dizzee Rascal's most successful single worldwide. It became his second UK #1 hit and peaked at #3 in Ireland, becoming his highest charting Irish single. It even made the Australian charts, peaking at #13.
xsweight
📻📻📻
classmetazz
Even for a metal/jazz/fusion-guitarplayin' musician like me, this technobeat is extremely hard to resist, I can't stop moving and wanna rap along from the top of my lungs! Aaaaaaaaaawesomeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
J.A.G
This is one of my favourite Tunes EVER!!
BIG BIG Thank You to all involved!!
For so many years of pure Joy Listening & Dancing to this Epic Tune!!
🙏👏👊
🎶💃🕺🎶
❤️&✌️
AnanAS Kowalski
Gdy się tego pierwszy raz posłuchało o mało łba nie urwało! NAJLEPSZY BIT JAKI W ŻYCIU SŁYSZAŁEM...
Marcos Villain
Essa musica é muito foda, escuta direto quando era mais novo
kingrich742
I love how Armand hits back with a killer tune every year!