Armatrading has mixed eclectic musical styles over decades of recording and performing. She has had several British hit singles, the biggest of which were "Love & Affection", "Me Myself I", and "Drop the Pilot". Her music is generally pop, with forays into rock, folk, jazz, and even reggae. Her popularity is primarily as an album artist.
She gained a new audience following her writing and performing "The Flight of the Wild Geese", which was used during the opening and end titles for the 1978 film The Wild Geese.
Armatrading first performed in a concert at Birmingham University for her brother at the age of about 16 (circa 1966). She only knew her own songs, but her brother asked her to perform something that would be familiar to the audience; she chose "The Sound of Silence".[9] She then performed her own songs around the local area with a friend from school, and played bass and rhythm guitar at local clubs.
Crazy for you
Joan Armatrading Lyrics
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That you're never coming back no more
Don't mind if you say
A dozen women got babies
And they're all yours
Don't mind if you tell me
That you got to work late tonight
No matter what you're saying
You hold me in your arms
Squeeze me nice and tight
Let's get down to business
I hear you speak
But my lips still seek your kisses
I know I'm crazy
There's women who want you for your money
Well they get what they deserve
May you never
Reach rock bottom babe
But I'd be there
With some extra fine clothes
So you can
Take me on the town Flaunt our love around
Dancing rude
We're gonna leave
Cos the steam will start a hissin'
You drive me crazy
Let me
Hold you in my arms
Hug your breath away
Let's get down to business
My younger days
Must have lacked some supervision
You lead me astray
Me myself and I want you
I know you're a lover who can't be true
I'm lucky that I got you
To show me love and affection
Tonight
Let's get down to business
I hear you speak
But my lips still seek your kisses
I know I'm crazy
Hold me in your arms
Squeeze me nice and tight
Let's get down to business
I hear you speak
But, my lips still seek your kisses
Drive me crazy
The song Crazy for You by Joan Armatrading is a love song about a woman who is deeply in love with a man who may not be entirely truthful or faithful to her. Despite the possibility of him lying or cheating, the woman does not mind as long as he is with her and she can feel his love. The lyrics, "No matter what you're saying, as long as you say it while you hold me in your arms, squeeze me nice and tight," illustrate her willingness to look past his flaws and embrace their love. She refers to herself as crazy for him, acknowledging that others may see him differently and even want him for his money, but she still wants to be with him and dance with him, flaunting their love.
In the verses, the woman also acknowledges her own faults, admitting that her younger days lacked supervision, and he may have led her astray, but she is grateful to be in love with him and wants to continue being with him. The chorus repeats the phrase "Let's get down to business," indicating a desire for intimacy and closeness with the man she is crazy for. The lyrics overall convey a passionate and intense love, despite the potential for trouble and heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind if you tell me
I'm okay with you being honest with me
That you're never coming back no more
That you won't come back anymore
Don't mind if you say
I don't care if you mention
A dozen women got babies
Numerous women had kids
And they're all yours
And those babies belong to you
Don't mind if you tell me
It's fine if you inform me
That you got to work late tonight
That you need to work overtime this evening
No matter what you're saying
Regardless of what you're expressing
As long as you say it while
Just say it when
You hold me in your arms
You're embracing me
Squeeze me nice and tight
Hug me close
Let's get down to business
Let's get serious
I hear you speak
I listen to you
But my lips still seek your kisses
I want your kisses
I know I'm crazy
I'm aware that I'm insane
There's women who want you for your money
Some women are after your wealth
Well they get what they deserve
They'll get what's coming for them
May you never
I hope you never
Reach rock bottom babe
Hit rock bottom
But I'd be there
I'll be around
With some extra fine clothes
Bringing some exceptional outfits
So you can
So that you're able to
Take me on the town Flaunt our love around
Show off our relationship in public
Dancing rude
Dance suggestively
We're gonna leave
We'll depart
Cos the steam will start a hissin'
Because things will heat up quickly
You drive me crazy
You make me insane
Let me
Allow me to
Hold you in my arms
Embrace you
Hug your breath away
Hug you tightly
My younger days
My past youth
Must have lacked some supervision
Possibly lacked sufficient guidance
You lead me astray
You guided me in the wrong direction
Me myself and I want you
I, myself, and I desire you
I know you're a lover who can't be true
I'm aware you're not a faithful partner
I'm lucky that I got you
I'm fortunate to have you
To show me love and affection
To express care and fondness towards me
Tonight
This evening
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOAN ANITA BARBARA ARMATRADING
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Roy Bell
I am a fool for you baby!