"Crazy" - which was their first single - debuted at #1 on the British pop charts on April 2, 2006. It was the first #1 UK single to be obtained solely through Internet downloads. The success of the single in the UK was due largely to its use in a promotional trailer for Radio 1 across all of the BBC TV channels prior to the single's release. 'Crazy' stayed at #1 for almost 9 weeks.
The buzz for "Crazy" helped generate a lot of press coverage of their debut album, St. Elsewhere, which was released on May 9, 2006.
The album is seen as a cross-over between hip-hop, rock and soul. Both artists have previously been known to have a quirky experimental side, moving between different genres of music.
Producer DJ Danger Mouse began his career doing remixes of indie rock artists like Neutral Milk Hotel and downbeat instrumental music under the 'Pelican City' alias. He later went on to emphasize more hip-hop production: most notably his The Grey Album, a remix of Black Album, with samples exclusively from The White Album; 2005's Dangerdoom collaboration with MF Doom; and, most recently, the double platinum Demon Days.
Gnarls Barkley singer Cee Lo Green started out in the classic Southern rap group Goodie Mob, but later developed a unique funk-inspired soulful style of singing which developed on his solo albums.
Their new album The Odd Couple was released March 18, 2008.
Crazy (
Gnarls Barkley Lyrics
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I remember, I remember when I lost my mind
There was something so pleasant about that place
Even your emotions have an echo in so much space
And when you're out there, without care
Yeah I was out of touch
But it wasn't because I didn't know enough
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Possibly
And now that you are having the time of your life
Well think twice
That's my only advice
Come on now, who do you
Who do you, who do you
Who do you think you are?
Ha ha ha, bless your soul
You really think you're in control?
Well
I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
Just like me
My heroes had the heart
To lose their lives out on a limb
And all I remember, is thinking
I wanna be like them
Mm hmm ever since I was little
Ever since I was little it looked like fun
And it's no coincidence I've come
And I can die when I'm done
Maybe I'm crazy
Maybe you're crazy
Maybe we're crazy
Probably ooh hmm
The lyrics of the song “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley describe the feeling of being out of control in one's own mind. The opening lines of the song, “I remember when I lost my mind” suggest that the singer is recounting an experience where they felt disconnected from reality. The following lines, “There was something so pleasant about that place, even your emotions have an echo in so much space” highlight the contrast between the chaos within one's mind and the calmness of the external world.
The next lines of the song describe the feeling of being out of touch with reality characterized by the uncertainty and paranoia that goes with it. However, the singer acknowledges that their "craziness" is a result of being too knowledgeable about the world around them, rather than ignorance. This sense of awareness can make one feel out of touch with the "normal" society, as reflected by the questioning of one's own sanity.
The last part of the song shifts from the singer's feelings to a warning to someone else who may be experiencing the same sense of losing control. The lyrics “Come on now, who do you think you are? Ha ha ha, bless your soul, you really think you're in control?” suggest a certain degree of skepticism about one's control over their life decisions. The song hints that perhaps giving oneself to the madness within is the only way to truly live life to its fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember when
I remember, I remember when I lost my mind
There was something so pleasant about that place
Even your emotions have an echo in so much space
And when you're out there, without care
Yeah I was out of touch
But it wasn't because I didn't know enough
I just knew too much
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Possibly
And now that you are having the time of your life
Well think twice
That's my only advice
Come on now, who do you
Who do you, who do you
Who do you think you are?
Ha ha ha, bless your soul
You really think you're in control?
Well
I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
Just like me
My heroes had the heart
To lose their lives out on a limb
And all I remember, is thinking
I wanna be like them
Mm hmm ever since I was little
Ever since I was little it looked like fun
And it's no coincidence I've come
And I can die when I'm done
Maybe I'm crazy
Maybe you're crazy
Maybe we're crazy
Probably ooh hmm
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BRIAN JOSEPH BURTON, GIAN PIERO REVERBERI, GIANFRANCO REVERBERI, THOMAS CALLAWAY, THOMAS DECARLO CALLAWAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@n1nja1982
What I See:
"I think the beauty of all art, is the ability to interpret what it means to the one perceiving it's start.
Not always is the original intention of the artist, what ends up being real to the one that parts with it."
I can't disagree. You may be correct; you may not ever see the crazy that I see.
Though so much of what's explained, sounds a lot like a poet's "love" to me.
@nguzoloveinlofi3832
@itsjustnopinionok
Greatest songs of all times?1.Beethoven symphony no's 3,5,7,9.
Last 5 string quartets
2. Schubert: "Ava maria"
3. Chopin: mostly all his piano works
4. Brahms symphonies (all of them)
5. Scott Joplin : The Entertainer
6. MJ "Thriller album"
7. Prince "Purple Rain" album
8. The Who "Who are you"
9. The Beatles. all there albums.
10. Fleetwood Mac: "Gypsy"
And to many others to list.
Crazy is good but lower on the list.
@Isabel-hl8ft
I remember when
I remember, I remember when I lost my mind
There was something so pleasant about that place
Even your emotions have an echo in so much space
And when you're out there, without care
Yeah I was out of touch
But it wasn't because I didn't know enough
I just knew too much
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Possibly
And I hope that you are having the time of your life
But think twice
That's my only advice
Come on now, who do you
Who do you, who do you
Who do you think you are?
Ha ha ha, bless your soul
You really think you're in control?
Well
I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
Just like me
My heroes had the heart
To lose their lives out on a limb
And all I remember, is thinking
I wanna be like them
Mmhmm ever since I was little
Ever since I was little it looked like fun
And it's no coincidence I've come
And I can die when I'm done
But maybe I'm crazy
Maybe you're crazy
Maybe we're crazy
Probably ooh hmm
@heheboi9269
there's absolutely nothing wrong in finding a song on tiktok, but calling it a tiktok song, is simply unacceptable.
@msve3730
That shit blows my mind. Like how 🤔. Folks think the missy Eliot song is a tik tac song
@amadeus7907
Fucking facts
@landslide6019
It's not a war crime if it's in defense of a legend.
@-GoldenSTAR-
Damn you're right my man! SIMPLY UNACCEPTABLE!!!
@isisunshine7920
I founded on YouTube, best song. I start every day with this song and I love it!!!!!!!
@nianamora3260
My grandma passed away last night. She helped raise me. In the car she never really listened to any music, but one time she turned it on and this came on. We both sang and danced to it. From that moment on, this song became our song. I just need to post this somewhere that this song means the world to me. Thanks.
@isaacl8155
sorry for your lost
@nianamora3260
@@gatousakhel6206 I don't even care about likes, I just needed to say this. Likes don't get you anything here. I don't even care you don't believe me. But maybe the next time someone comes to you in grief, you'll have some compassion rather than trying to 'hurt' them (which is the only thing I can assume you're trying to do here).
@twilatharp3386
I enjoyed what you wrote, Nia. You'll miss your grandma for sure and I'm sorry she passed on. I had a great grandma too and it makes me happy just thinking about her anytime. Take care. xxx