2013: Coolbeanz[edit]
Bizu won an open mic night competition in February 2013 winning over the crowd, which included Emeli Sande and Naughty Boy, who were in attendance.[1] She released her first independent EP Coolbeanz in September 2013 debuting at number 3 on the iTunes Soul and RnB Chart and selling 50,000 copies.[12] The EP’s lead single "White Tiger" was also chosen as Zane Lowe’s ‘Next Hype’.[13] In October 2013 she supported Sam Smith on his UK tour[14] and in November Jamie Cullum handpicked her to open for him at The Roundhouse in London.[15]
2014–16: A Moment of Madness[edit]
In June 2014, Bizu was selected by BBC Introducing[14] to perform at Glastonbury Festival.[16] In July 2014, she signed to Epic Records UK.[2]A year later, she released the first singles from her debut album, Adam & Eve and Diamond which enjoyed support from BBC Radio 1,[17] Radio 2[18] and 1Xtra.[4] and performed at Glastonbury for the second time.[19] In September 2015, following the release of her single Give Me Love, she also made her TV debut on Later with Jools Holland.[20] Bizu supported both Rudimental[5] and Foxes[6] on their UK headline tours. In November 2015, Bizu was shortlisted for a Brit Critics' Choice award.[7] Her debut album A Moment of Madness is due for release on 2 September 2016.[21]
In April 2016, Bizu recorded (with the BBC Concert Orchestra) an uptempo, updated version of the Edith Piaf 1957 hit "La Foule" as the theme music for the BBC's coverage of the Euro 2016 Football Tournament.
Bizu has described herself as a fan of jazz-fusion mixes and a lover of squat parties and warehouse raves. She grew up listening to Ella Fitzgerald, Bettye Swann and James Brown[9] and draws on these influences alongside newer influences such as Amy Winehouse and Adele to create a fusion of soul, funk, jazz and pop.[22] She lists The Black Keys, Diana Ross, Grammatics and Sam Cooke among her other influences.[23]
Hello Crazy
Izzy Bizu Lyrics
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Old friend of mine
I got no baby
By my side
He called the doctor
For my worried mind
Hello crazy
Old friend of mine
My life don′t have to be this way
My man, my man
Got me kicking screamin
Out of the door
God knows
I've seen this place before
I think I lost my mind
I lost my mind
But they say I′m doing fine
I'm doing fine
Hello crazy
Old friend of mine
I got no baby
By my side
He called the doctor
For my worried mind
Hello crazy
Old friend of mine
Maybe I love living in a craze
Why else would I make the same mistakes
Where all the people
Walk in a maze
And they have no name
I think I'm going blind
I′m going blind
But they say I′m doing fine
I'm doing fine
Of all of the places I′ve been in my life
This is the worst I've come to realise
A moment of madness hit me by surprise
When he said goodbye I said
Hello crazy
Old friend of mine
I got no baby
By my side
He called the doctor
For my worried mind
Hello crazy
Old friend of mine
I think I lost my mind
I lost my mind
But they say I′m doing fine
I'm doing fine
Hello crazy
I got no baby
Hello crazy
I got no baby
The lyrics to Izzy Bizu's song "Hello Crazy" depict a narrator who is addressing their own state of mental and emotional instability. The phrase "Hello crazy, old friend of mine" suggests that the singer has had a long-standing relationship with their own craziness or chaotic thoughts. They express a sense of loneliness and longing for connection, as they mention not having a baby by their side, which can be interpreted as not having a partner or support system.
The singer mentions that someone called the doctor for their worried mind, indicating that they may have sought professional help or advice for their mental state. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that their life doesn't have to be this way and questions their decision-making patterns. They allude to repeating the same mistakes and being trapped in a cycle of chaos.
The lyrics also suggest a certain acceptance or even fondness for the chaos. The line "Maybe I love living in a craze, why else would I make the same mistakes" implies that the singer finds comfort or familiarity in the chaos, even though they acknowledge the negative consequences. They describe a world where people walk in a maze without names, highlighting a sense of disorientation and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello crazy
Greetings, my old companion who represents madness and chaos
Old friend of mine
You have been with me for quite some time, familiar in your unsettling ways
I got no baby
I do not have a partner or loved one by my side
By my side
Supporting me and being there for me
He called the doctor
Someone reached out to a professional for assistance
For my worried mind
To ease my anxious thoughts and concerns
My life don't have to be this way
There are other possibilities and choices for how my life can be
My man, my man
My partner, my significant other
Got me kicking screamin
Caused me to express my frustration through physical and vocal outbursts
Out of the door
Leaving the situation or relationship
God knows
It is well known, even by a higher power
I've seen this place before
I have experienced this familiar and unpleasant situation in the past
I think I lost my mind
I believe I have become mentally unstable or lost touch with reality
But they say I'm doing fine
Others claim that I am functioning well and in good condition
Maybe I love living in a craze
Perhaps I actually enjoy the excitement and unpredictability of chaos
Why else would I make the same mistakes
If not for my preference for chaos, why would I repeatedly commit the same errors
Where all the people
In a place where everyone
Walk in a maze
Navigate through a confusing and intricate path in life
And they have no name
Lost in anonymity, lacking individuality
I think I'm going blind
I believe I am losing sight or understanding of what is happening around me
I'm going blind
I am gradually losing clarity or vision
But they say I'm doing fine
Despite my perceived decline, others assure me that I am still functioning well
Of all of the places I've been in my life
Among all the locations I have visited or experienced throughout my existence
This is the worst I've come to realise
I have come to the understanding that this current situation is the most unfavorable or distressing
A moment of madness hit me by surprise
An unexpected instance of irrational behavior or thinking overwhelmed me
When he said goodbye I said
Upon hearing his farewell, I reacted
I think I lost my mind
I believe I have become mentally unstable or lost touch with reality
Hello crazy
Greetings, my old companion who represents madness and chaos
I got no baby
I do not have a partner or loved one by my side
Hello crazy
Greetings, my old companion who represents madness and chaos
I got no baby
I do not have a partner or loved one by my side
Writer(s): Adam Stuart Argyle, Isobel Bizu Beardshaw, Mika Leo Barroux
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.