Forming "The Royal Canadians" in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert, and Victor and other musicians from his hometown, Lombardo led the group to international success, billing themselves as creating "The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven." The Lombardos are believed to have sold between 100 and 300 million phonograph records during their lifetimes.[1]
You're Driving Me Crazy
Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians Lyrics
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What did I do?
What did I do?
My tears for you make everything hazy
Clouding the skies of blue
How true
Were the friends who were near me to cheer me
But you
Were the kind who would hurt me, desert me
When I needed you
Yes you, you're driving me crazy!
What did I do to you?
The lyrics of Guy Lombardo's song "You're Driving Me Crazy" are an expression of despair and confusion felt by the singer of the song. The song is about a person who has been hurt by someone whom they trusted and loved deeply. The singer is pleading with the person who caused them pain, asking what they did wrong to deserve such treatment. The feeling is very relatable as it can be devastating to be wounded by the person you thought was your safest bet. The lyrics are a mix of desperation, self-blame, and frustration as the singer tries to make sense of what happened.
The lyrics also talk about how the singer's tears for their lover have clouded everything around them. They no longer see the skies of blue and are unable to think clearly. The lyrics also mention how there were friends around who tried to cheer the singer up, but the wounds caused by the lover are just too deep to be healed quickly. The words "were the kind who would hurt me, desert me when I needed you" are a particular reference to the lover. The singer feels the hurt very acutely and is aware of the fickleness of their lover. The final line of the song, "What did I do to you?" is an earnest question from the singer, looking for an explanation to the sudden turn of events.
Line by Line Meaning
You, you're driving me crazy!
Your behavior is making me feel insane and out of control.
What did I do?
I am uncertain of what I have done wrong to cause your negative actions toward me.
What did I do?
I am still questioning if I have done anything to deserve this treatment.
My tears for you make everything hazy
My sadness and emotional pain for you is clouding my perception of reality.
Clouding the skies of blue
My emotional distress is causing me to see the world in a negative and cloudy light.
How true
This situation has revealed the true nature of the people around me.
Were the friends who were near me to cheer me
My true friends were there to support and uplift me during this difficult time.
Believe, me they knew
My real friends understood the situation and believed in me.
But you
Unlike my supportive friends, you were not there for me.
Were the kind who would hurt me, desert me
You are the type of person who would intentionally cause me emotional pain and abandon me when I needed support.
When I needed you
You were not there for me when I needed you the most.
Yes you, you're driving me crazy!
I am so overwhelmed and frustrated by your actions towards me that I feel like I am going insane.
What did I do to you?
I still cannot understand how I have hurt you or why you are hurting me.
Lyrics © DONALDSON PUBLISHING CO, Kanjian Music, TOBAGO MUSIC COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Walter Donaldson
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@dr.sebastion9305
Guy Lombardo always rocks
@jeffdawson2786
Guy’s woodwinds are the most nostalgic of all bands. And Carmen’s voice is perfect for this song.
@danielarick2105
In about three days this recording will be 90 years old ! How about that good song and even better band.
@Vintage_Ambience
92 now
@massimilianomiotello3473
93
@jaysplaygo1444
i could listen to this hours on end
@apfelsnutz
i LIVED in the wrong generation... this is heaven !
@scottcuh
Same here.
@nova3752
But you're alive and have more music to pick from, why would you even want to live then
@strawberystar
@@nova3752 true but I like the way the lived and it just makes me feel safe idk