Crazy Arms
Jerry Lee Lewis Lyrics
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That old storm brewing in this heart of mine
Someday crazy arms will hold somebody new
But now I'm so lonely all the time
Crazy arms that needs to hold somebody new
While your heart keeps saying "you're not mine, not mine, not mine, not mine"
My troubled mind grows blue to another you'll be wed
Now take all those precious dreams I had for you and me
And take all that love I thought was mine
Some day your crazy arms will hold somebody new
But now I'm so lonely all the time
Crazy arms that needs to hold somebody new
While my yearning heart keeps saying "you're not mine, not mine, not mine, not mine"
My troubled mind grows blue to another you'll be wed
But now I'm so lonely all the time
The lyrics to Jerry Lee Lewis's song "Crazy Arms" showcase a person's feelings of loneliness and heartbreak after their love leaves them yearning for their touch. The lyrics convey the emotions of a person whose heart is shattered as they watch the one they love move on to someone new. The first line states that "blue ain't the word for the way that I feel" which expresses the depth of the person's despair, as 'blue' normally refers to sadness. This line emphasizes how intense the heartbreak is, insinuating how alone the person feels. The lyrics continue to describe how the person's heart is in turmoil, with a raging storm inside. The allusion to a storm hints at the idea of something fierce and uncontrollable, reflecting the person's emotions.
The lyrics describe how the "crazy arms" of the person yearn for someone new, yet their heart knows that they are not theirs anymore. The second verse portrays how the person's mind is troubled when they think about the prospect of their love being wed to someone else. The lyrics showcase the pain of unrequited love, as the person's "yearning heart" knows they are not theirs anymore. Nevertheless, the person moves through life with a sense of sorrow that makes it difficult for them to imagine a life without their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Now blue ain't the word for the way that I feel
I'm feeling something much more intense than just feeling blue
That old storm brewing in this heart of mine
My heart is churning with emotion
Someday crazy arms will hold somebody new
Someone else will hold you in their arms someday
But now I'm so lonely all the time
But right now, I'm lonely without you
Crazy arms that needs to hold somebody new
My arms crave to hold someone new
While your heart keeps saying "you're not mine, not mine, not mine, not mine"
But your heart is adamant that I'm not yours
My troubled mind grows blue to another you'll be wed
My mind is troubled knowing that you'll marry someone else
But now I'm so lonely all the time
But right now, I'm still feeling lonely
Now take all those precious dreams I had for you and me
I had dreams for us, but they are now gone
And take all that love I thought was mine
The love I thought was mine is now gone as well
Some day your crazy arms will hold somebody new
Someday you'll hold someone else with your crazy arms
But now I'm so lonely all the time
But right now, I'm still feeling lonely
Crazy arms that needs to hold somebody new
My arms need to hold someone new
While my yearning heart keeps saying "you're not mine, not mine, not mine, not mine"
But my heart still longs for you, even though you're not mine
My troubled mind grows blue to another you'll be wed
My mind is troubled thinking about you being with someone else
But now I'm so lonely all the time
But right now, I'm still feeling lonely
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chuck Seals, Ralph Eugene Mooney
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Riko Rustam
Now blue ain't the world for the way that I feel
And the storm's brewing in this heart of mine
This ain't no crazy dream I know that it's real
And you're someone else's love now you're not mine
Crazy arms that reach to hold somebody new
And my yearning heart keeps saying you're not mine
My troubled mind knows soon to another you'll be wed
And that's why I'm lonely all the time
So please take these treasured dreams I have for you and me
And take all the love I thought was mine
Someday these crazy arms will hold somebody new but now I'm so lonely all the time
Crazy arms that reach to hold somebody new
And my yearning heart keeps saying you're not mine
My troubled mind knows soon to another you'll be wed
And that's why I'm lonely all the time
And that's why I'm lonely all the time
Guido Spanu
Now blue ain't the word for the way that I feel
That old storm brewing in this heart of mine
Someday crazy arms will hold somebody new
But now I'm so lonely all the time
Crazy arms that needs to hold somebody new
While your heart keeps saying "you're not mine, not mine, not mine, not mine"
My troubled mind grows blue to another you'll be wed
But now I'm so lonely all the time
Now take all those precious dreams I had for you and me
And take all that love I thought was mine
Some day your crazy arms will hold somebody new
But now I'm so lonely all the time
Crazy arms that needs to hold somebody new
While my yearning heart keeps saying "you're not mine, not mine, not mine, not mine"
My troubled mind grows blue to another you'll be wed
But now I'm so lonely all the time
George Morley
As soon as I heard he had gone, I came here to listen to this absolute classic. Thank you for the music, killer.
Kristian Nissen
Truly one of the biggest name in rock history. Rest in peace Killer...Thanks for ever song you set on fire!!!
AquaMario123
The smooth texture of Jerry’s phrases is enough to convince any music snob that this era of music is worth a gander. The vocal dips and twinging runs in this song, and the way he almost throws away the opening consonants of certain words gives Jerry a very unique and commanding sound.
Patrick Sean Lee
Bravo, AquaMario. Your words are truly a tribute to this amazing performer.
snertster
Great version of a great song! Saw him live twice. The first time he WAS "The Killer!" Played and sang like he was on fire. Great show; everything one would expect and more. Second time, he was drunk and started preaching to the audience.
Space Cees
But he started to late 😂
Jack Barnes
Don't you expect a Rockstar to show up drunk/high or in handcuffs? Better than what George Jones and Axl Rose would have done. "The Killer" was known for not missing his shows. Even if he had to drive a 61 Lincoln on a flat tire for over 100 miles and set the car on fire to get to his show on time. Just ask Tarp.
da324
@Jack Barnes drunk yes, preaching, no.
James Blaylock
I first Jerry Lee Lewis listing to my dad's 8 tracks and been hooked ever since. Wish this type of music still played like it use to. Another great legend gone but never forgotten
Brenda Artiss
I've been listening to Jerry Lee all my life and he is just as good as ever!