Exit East's self-titled debut album brings out these passions in the form of catchy guitars, floor-shaking drums and groove-heavy bass lines that work as a team to create tight, unforgettable songs like "All of This."
Jason is an unabashed lover of great pop bands, from the Beatles to matchbox twenty, and says "We're huge fans of great hooks and strong writing." The members of the group wear their influences, like their hearts, on their sleeves, and they range from Train and Lifehouse to Switchfoot and Steven Curtis Chapman.
Producer Otto Price met Exit East at AtlantaFest where they won the festival's Artist Search contest in 2003. Though Otto is best-known for working with acts like Out of Eden, Grits and BarlowGirl, he turned out to be the producer to mesh with and help bring out the band members' individual strengths. "Otto can reach inside you and pull these things out of you that you didn't know were there," Jason says. "He takes you out of your little box and opens you up to all sorts of possibilities."
"I've worked with some great artists on every level of talent, and after being with these guys in the studio and out; they are the whole package! There will be no stopping Exit East. They have such a defining and interesting sound throughout their entire album that makes them the real deal," shares Otto.
Childhood friends, Little Leaguers, and now bandmates, Jason and Jon paired up and collaborated on eight of the album's 11 songs. Jason worked, until recently, as the assistant to the head of worship at Altanta's Westridge Church, a position that occasionally had him working with and learning from Third Day guitarist Brad Avery. The two have since become great friends.
"It's very important to remember where you are at all points in your life—good, bad, ugly, beautiful," Jason says. "It's the path that God has put you on, and you weren't there for any other purpose but His."
Crazy
Exit East Lyrics
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They say I'm crazy when it comes to you
(No matter what they say)
(No words I know can keep me away from your love)
(They say I'm crazy)
This is why
They see me walking down this lonely avenue
(They say I'm crazy)
Well I'm not crazy
(Maybe a little crazy)
When it comes to you
I hear them whisper
Certainly, she's lost her mind
And draw conclusions on any reasons they can find
They say I'm crazy
Well I'm not crazy
(Maybe a little crazy)
When it comes to you
(They say I'm crazy)
Well I'm not crazy
(Maybe a little crazy)
When it comes to you, you
(When it comes to you)
All others just a waste of time
(When it comes to you)
There is nothing more on my mind
(When it comes to you)
I'm just in love
(I'm just in love)
And a little (crazy)
When it comes to you
Yes I'm just crazy
When it comes to you
They've come to notice
That it's a smile I always wear
And those who notice
That when I'm down it's still there
(They say I'm crazy)
Oh, but I'm not crazy
(Maybe a little crazy)
When it comes to you
(When it comes to you)
All others just a waste of time
(When it comes to you)
There's nothing more on my mind
(When it comes to you)
I'm just in love
(I'm just in love)
And a little crazy when it comes to you
(When it comes to you)
All of my problems seem to fade
(When it comes to you)
All of those nights turn to day
(When it comes to you)
I'm just in love
(I'm just in love)
And a little crazy when it comes to you
Yes I'm a little crazy, hey
When it comes to you, you, yeah
(No matter what they say)
(No words I know can keep me away from your love)
They say I'm crazy when it comes to you
(Say I'm crazy)
But I'm not crazy
(Maybe a little crazy)
When it comes to you
(Say I'm crazy)
Well I'm not crazy
(Maybe a little crazy)
Hey, when it comes to you
(Crazy) when it comes to you
[ad lib to fade]
The song "Crazy" by Exit East is a heartfelt ode to a love that is considered by others to be irrational and foolish. The lyrics express the singer's devotion in the face of judgment and criticism, proclaiming that no matter what anyone says, nothing can keep them away from the love they feel. The opening lines of the song immediately set the tone, as the singer acknowledges that others view their passion as "crazy." However, the lyrics go on to emphasize that this judgment is unfounded and that the love they feel is real and meaningful.
Throughout the song, there are hints that the singer is struggling with their feelings and the attention that is being paid to their relationship. They describe walking down a lonely avenue and feeling as though they are the only one in view, suggesting a sense of isolation from others who cannot understand their love. There are also references to the whispers and judgments of others, who conclude that the singer must be "crazy" to feel the way they do. However, the lyrics ultimately assert that this judgment is irrelevant and that the love they feel is what truly matters.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as the singer declares that when it comes to their love, all others are a waste of time. They describe how their love is always on their mind and that even when they are down, the love they feel remains strong. Despite these intense feelings, the singer acknowledges that they are "a little crazy" when it comes to this person, perhaps recognizing that their love is not entirely logical but still deeply felt.
Overall, "Crazy" is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to the power and intensity of love. It conveys the message that no matter what others may say, the feelings between two people are what truly matter and that love can overcome even the harshest judgments and criticisms.
Line by Line Meaning
They say I'm crazy when it comes to you
People think I'm insane for loving you so much
(No matter what they say)
I don't care what other people think or say about us
(No words I know can keep me away from your love)
Nothing anyone says or does can stop me from loving you
(They say I'm crazy)
People keep telling me I'm insane
This is why
This is why they think I'm crazy
They see me walking down this lonely avenue
People see me walking alone without you
They see me talking when I'm the only one in view
People see me talking to myself when no one else is around
(Maybe a little crazy)
I can admit I might be a little crazy
When it comes to you
Because of how much I love you
I hear them whisper
I can hear people talking behind my back
Certainly, she's lost her mind
They think I've gone insane
And draw conclusions on any reasons they can find
They make assumptions without really knowing why I love you so much
(When it comes to you)
Because of my love for you
All others just a waste of time
Anyone else I could be with doesn't compare to you
There is nothing more on my mind
My thoughts only revolve around you
I'm just in love (I'm just in love)
I'm simply head-over-heels for you
Yes I'm just crazy
I can admit I'm a bit insane
They've come to notice
People are starting to realize
That it's a smile I always wear
I'm constantly happy and smiling because of you
And those who notice
People who pay attention
That when I'm down it's still there
Even when I'm feeling down or sad, my love for you remains
(Crazy) when it comes to you
People still think I'm insane because of how much I love you
Writer(s): Jon Stanley, Jason Foust Copyright: Word Music LLC
Contributed by Isabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ThatMadCat
The person in the white car should get jail time.
David
No. They were simply going too fast and not watching the road.
savaş kılıçkaya
@Liam Williams ömür boyu hapis
life imprisonment
EEdd0000
at least and drivers lincense 2 year suspended AFTER finish jail time
maepl3
@Eidelmania that’s so unnecessary, irrelevant and unusual to say…
Xoilen
Should never be allowed behind the wheel again
TheStryker
I love how he casually drives away like 'nothing to see here'....
TheLoLAsian
its not something to love but something to hate, think twice before you speak, karma bites back
Ball D. Gull
@TheStompboxer I think you're both morons who are glued to FOX News 24/7
Metalgear SolidSnake
Spiderman no way home@And than the white car just drives away what in the world! In my country you have to stop when accidents happen! or else you might go to jail