You're Driving Me Crazy
Henri René and His Orchestra Lyrics
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My tears for you make everything hazy, clouding the skies of blue
How true, were the friends who were near me to cheer me
Believe, me they knew, 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?
These lyrics express the frustration and hurt caused by a failed relationship. The singer is clearly deeply upset, asking what they did wrong to deserve being hurt in this way. The imagery of tears clouding the skies and making everything hazy reinforces the sense of confusion and pain the singer is experiencing. The contrast with the blue skies that should be present adds to the sense of loss and disappointment.
The lyrics also touch on the betrayal the singer feels, as friends who were once supportive are unable to help them now. The lines "Believe, me they knew, but you/Were the kind who would hurt me, desert me/When I needed you" reveal the singer's understanding that their former lover is responsible for the pain they are currently feeling. The final line, "Yes you, you're driving me crazy! What did I do to you?" reinforces the sense of bewilderment and frustration at being unable to understand or fix the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
You, you're driving me crazy! What did I do? What did I do?
Your actions are causing me great distress and confusion. I am unsure of what I could have possibly done to deserve this treatment.
My tears for you make everything hazy, clouding the skies of blue
The sadness and heartache caused by your betrayal has clouded every aspect of my life, making it difficult to find any happiness.
How true, were the friends who were near me to cheer me
The friends who supported me during this difficult time were sincere and genuine in their kindness towards me.
Believe, me they knew, but you
My supportive friends were aware of your mistreatment towards me, but you were unwilling to see the error of your ways.
Were the kind who would hurt me, desert me
Your actions were hurtful and showed a lack of loyalty, causing me to feel abandoned and alone in my pain.
When I needed you
During times when I required your support and presence the most, you were absent and uncommunicative.
Yes you, you're driving me crazy! What did I do to you?
Without any comprehension of what I could have done to warrant your mistreatment, your actions continue to cause me overwhelming emotional turmoil.
Lyrics © DONALDSON PUBLISHING CO, TOBAGO MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: Walter Donaldson
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