"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 (TEEMID
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.
@mohamedabdallahouahmi8364
I remember walking alone at around 1AM in rainy night on a bridge in Lyon-France, blasting this very remix on my headphones 7 years ago.
I was 21, full of ambition, drive and determination.
This very souvenir brought me back here.
Now i'm almost 30, back to my home country and that old chapter of my life feels so far away and seems like a part of a past life, and only this remix makes it alive in my mind and heart again.
@joietan
Thank you so much for the love on this song! TEEMID is so talented and I'm really thankful he remixed my cover. Just wanted to thank everyone for the kind words and for sharing this <3
@NightTarja2
Actually, nevermind. Apparently, you did know about it. Haha....Ignore my other comment then.
@JeroxB
Excellent singing ^^.
@TheGarBrett
Awesome!
@jonasmaki8346
Voice of an angel! Listening for this none stop!
@sidjackbudania
such a great cover of this song!!! LOVE.
@aaronbilbrey5713
I remember being on a Navy deployment somewhere around the time that this was released. We were at a lounge area in Hong Kong. Everyone else was obsessed with getting hammered and picking fights in bars. A couple friends and I went to this upstairs lounge with light columns, open air, and plants. It was already such a cool place and this song made it perfect.
@queen1nena
What a nice memory!
@GrimLifeProductionz
@@queen1nena It definitely was. I love when music can take you to memories. It's like the video for Grimes "Realiti." She has some GORGEOUS shots/footage of Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan. Good Times.