"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 (Cee-Lo
Gnarls Barkley Lyrics
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I remember, I remember when I lost my mind
But there was something so pleasant about that place
Even your emotions had an echo
In so much space
And when you're out there, without care
Yeah, I was out of touch
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 want to be like them
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...
The song Crazy by Gnarls Barkley seems to be about losing one's mind and the pleasantness that can come along with it. The lyrics suggest that even though losing touch with reality can be seen as something negative by others, it can also be comforting in its own way. The line "even your emotions had an echo in so much space" could be interpreted as feeling like your emotions are amplified and echoed back to you when you're in a state of craziness.
The chorus, "does that make me crazy..." is a rhetorical question that suggests that being crazy is subjective and that there isn't a clear definition for it. The song suggests that society has a pre-determined idea of what "normal" behavior is, and anyone who doesn't fit that mold could be seen as "crazy". The lines "who do you think you are? Ha ha ha, bless your soul, you really think you're in control?" suggest that people who are deemed "crazy" by society have a higher understanding of their lack of control over their actions and their place in the universe.
Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that people who are crazy see themselves as heroes that are willing to take risks and live life to the fullest, even if it means losing their lives. The line "all I remember is thinking, I want to be like them" could be interpreted as a desire to break out of societal norms and live freely.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember when,
I remember, I remember when I lost my mind
But there was something so pleasant about that place
But there was something so pleasing about that state
Even your emotions had an echo
Even your emotions had a repetition
In so much space
In a large area
And when you're out there, without care
And when you're out there, without any concern
Yeah, I was out of touch
Yeah, I was not connected
But it wasn't because I didn't know enough
But it wasn't because I was not knowledgeable enough
I just knew too much
I just had an excess of knowledge
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me insane?
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me insane?
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me insane?
Possibly
Maybe
And I hope that you are having
And I hope that you are enjoying
The time of your life
The moment of your existence
But think twice
But ponder about it twice
That's my only advice
That's the only counsel I give
Come on now, who do you,
Come on now, who do you,
Who do you, who do you, who do you think you are?
Who do you think you are?
Ha ha ha, bless your soul
Ha ha ha, thank you so much
You really think you're in control?
Do you truly suppose you're in command?
Well, I think you're crazy
Well, I think you're insane
I think you're crazy
I think you're insane
I think you're crazy
I think you're insane
Just like me
Just like myself
My heroes had the heart
My admired ones had the bravery
To lose their lives out on a limb
To lose their lives while going for broke
And all I remember
And all I recollect
Is thinking, I want to be like them
Is reckoning, I desire to be like them
Ever since I was little
Ever since I was little
Ever since I was little it looked like fun
Ever since I was little, it seemed entertaining
And it's no coincidence I've come...
And it's not by chance that I've arrived...
And I can die when I'm done
And I can expire after I'm finished
But maybe I'm crazy
But maybe I'm insane
Maybe you're crazy
Maybe you're insane
Maybe we're crazy
Probably we're insane
Probably...
Maybe...
Contributed by Lila V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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