Arriving at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, he had initial aspirations of being an art major, while also being a very capable golfer and a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Kelley released his indie album Changing Faces in 2001, signing with Hollywood in 2002. Working with John Alagia as his producer, Kelley released For The Ride Home in 2003. He also made an appearance at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2003. The song "Everybody Wants You" was recommended to be written by a friend to not forget who he is, while "Amazing" was possibly his first critically acclaimed hit.
Josh Kelley's 2011 record, Georgia Clay, was his first Country album; his previous work was more pop. Speaking with Songfacts in a 2011 interview, Kelley explained that Gone Like That was the song that actually started his journey into Country music. He said: "I had written and presented it to my music publisher to pitch to other artists, but they liked my demo so much they encouraged me to cut it. It was the first song I wrote that gave me the confidence to pursue a career as a Country singer."
His musical guise can be recognized akin to Jack Johnson, John Mayer, or Ben Harper.
Kelley remains a supporter of Napster-like sharing peer to peer applications for independent artists who have a difficult time receiving an audience. In fact, Kelley was "found" after accidentally targeting Eric Clinger at Hollywood Records with private spam messages using the Napster program.
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Josh Kelley Lyrics
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this thing called love I must get round to it
I ain't ready
Crazy little thing called love
This (This Thing) called love
(Called Love)
It cries (Like a baby)
In a cradle all night
It jives (Woo Woo)
It shakes all over like a jelly fish,
I kinda like it
Crazy little thing called love
There goes my baby
She knows how to Rock n' roll
She drives me crazy
She gives me hot and cold fever
Then she leaves me in a cool cool sweat
I gotta be cool relax, get hip
Get on my track's
Take a back seat, hitch-hike
And take a long ride on my motor bike
Until I'm ready
Crazy little thing called love
I gotta be cool relax, get hip
Get on my track's
Take a back seat, hitch-hike
And take a long ride on my motor bike
Until I'm ready (Ready Freddie)
Crazy little thing called love
This thing called love I just can't handle it
this thing called love I must get round to it
I ain't ready
Crazy little thing called love
Crazy little thing called love
Crazy little thing called love
Crazy little thing called love
Crazy little thing called love
Crazy little thing called love
Crazy little thing called love
Crazy little thing called love
The lyrics to Josh Kelley's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" describe the complex and unpredictable nature of love. The singer confesses that he is not ready to handle the intensity of love, but he is intrigued by it nonetheless. He marvels at how this feeling can make him feel like he is being rocked and shaken like a jellyfish. The singer also admits that he is powerless to the woman who knows how to rock and roll and is able to give him hot and cold fever.
The singer realizes that in order to handle this crazy little thing called love, he needs to be cool, relax, and get hip. He compares his journey in love to hitchhiking on a long ride on his motorbike until he is ready to come to terms with the emotions it brings.
Overall, the song highlights the idea that love is something that is beyond our control, but it is also something that is worth exploring despite its unpredictability.
Line by Line Meaning
This thing called love I just can't handle it
The intense feeling of love is overwhelming and difficult to manage
this thing called love I must get round to it
I must find a way to deal with this love and develop a plan to manage it
I ain't ready
I'm not prepared or mature enough to handle the intensity of love
Crazy little thing called love
Love is a complex and unpredictable emotion
This (This Thing) called love
Love is an indescribable concept and feeling
(Called Love)
Describing the name and nature of this indescribable emotion
It cries (Like a baby)
Love can stir up intense emotions and bring one to tears
In a cradle all night
Love can be nurturing and provide a sense of comfort and safety
It swings (Woo Woo)
Love can induce a sense of euphoria and excitement
It jives (Woo Woo)
Love can create a rhythm and flow that brings two people together
It shakes all over like a jelly fish,
Love can make one's whole body shake and quiver with excitement and passion
I kinda like it
Despite the challenges, the artist enjoys the intensity and excitement that love brings
There goes my baby
The singer's lover is leaving or moving on
She knows how to Rock n' roll
The singer's lover is confident, independent, and knows how to have fun
She drives me crazy
The singer's lover causes them to feel intense emotions
She gives me hot and cold fever
The artist's lover causes them to feel both intense heat and coldness in their emotions
Then she leaves me in a cool cool sweat
The artist's lover can excite and arouse them, but also leave them feeling overwhelmed and confused
I gotta be cool relax, get hip
The singer needs to calm down and focus on being more aware and in control of their emotions
Get on my track's
The singer needs to get back on their life path and goals
Take a back seat, hitch-hike
The artist needs to take a break from their current situation and go with the flow
And take a long ride on my motor bike
The artist needs to take a journey of self-discovery and growth
Until I'm ready
The artist needs to prepare themselves emotionally and mentally before they can handle love
Ready Freddie
Using a nickname to emphasize the importance of being emotionally prepared to handle love
Crazy little thing called love
Summary and repetition of the main theme: love is a complex and unpredictable emotion
Contributed by Cooper C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sofyan Arifin
This thing called love
I just can't handle it
This thing called love
I must get 'round to it
I ain't ready
Crazy little thing called love
This thing (this thing) called love (called love)
It cries (like a baby), in a cradle all night
It swings (woo), it jives (woo)
Shakes all over like a jellyfish
I kinda like it
Crazy little thing called love
There goes my baby
She knows how to rock and roll
She drives me crazy
She gives me hot and cold fever
She leaves me in a cool, cool sweat
I gotta be cool, relax
Get hip and get on my tracks
Take a back seat, hitchhike
And take a long ride on my motorbike
Until I'm ready
Crazy little thing called love
Yeah
I gotta be cool, relax
Get hip and get on my tracks
Take a back seat, hitchhike
And take a long ride on my motorbike
Until I'm ready (ready Freddie)
Crazy little thing called love
This thing called love
I just can't handle it
This thing called love
I must get 'round to it
I ain't ready
Crazy little thing called love
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
resilvina
Quite good. Queen is one of the most difficult bands to cover.
byronicman
Bad ass guitar solo! Kudos to the session player.
JAS BARN
really really like this guys voice.
Kyle Jackson
He has a good voice, and this arrangement goes well to show his voice but this is by no means my favorite version of the song. I can't quite put my finger on it but it's just missing something.
Sofyan Arifin
This thing called love
I just can't handle it
This thing called love
I must get 'round to it
I ain't ready
Crazy little thing called love
This thing (this thing) called love (called love)
It cries (like a baby), in a cradle all night
It swings (woo), it jives (woo)
Shakes all over like a jellyfish
I kinda like it
Crazy little thing called love
There goes my baby
She knows how to rock and roll
She drives me crazy
She gives me hot and cold fever
She leaves me in a cool, cool sweat
I gotta be cool, relax
Get hip and get on my tracks
Take a back seat, hitchhike
And take a long ride on my motorbike
Until I'm ready
Crazy little thing called love
Yeah
I gotta be cool, relax
Get hip and get on my tracks
Take a back seat, hitchhike
And take a long ride on my motorbike
Until I'm ready (ready Freddie)
Crazy little thing called love
This thing called love
I just can't handle it
This thing called love
I must get 'round to it
I ain't ready
Crazy little thing called love
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Tiago Silva
Muito bom. Obrigado.
Robbie F.
Great . Queen meets Cars. Love it.
tipofmytongue1024
uhh...I LOVE THIS VERSION!!!! What's wrong with you guys?!
Jason White
He went full Travolta opening that 2nd Verse!
Ryan Heisinger
amazing