You're Driving Me Crazy
Louis Armstrong & His Sebastian New Cotton Club Orchestra Lyrics
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Why did you leave me lonely?
For here's a heart that's only
For nobody but you!
I'm burning like a flame, dear
Oh, I'll never be the same, dear
I'll always place the blame, dear
Yes, you
You're driving me crazy!
What did I do? What did I do?
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?
The song "You're Driving Me Crazy" by Louis Armstrong & His Sebastian New Cotton Club Orchestra is a classic love song about heartbreak and unrequited love. The singer expresses his sadness and loneliness after his lover left him, and he can't help but blame them for the pain he is feeling. The lyrics "You left me sad and lonely, why did you leave me lonely? For here's a heart that's only for nobody but you!" express the singer's deep despair due to the breakup. He then goes on to say that he's burning like a flame and will never be the same since she left him, and all he can do is blame her. The chorus repeats the phrase "You're driving me crazy" to emphasize how much pain he is feeling and how much he misses her.
Later in the song, the singer reflects on the support he received from his friends during this difficult time. But despite their efforts, the person he loved was the one who hurt and deserted him when he needed her the most. The final chorus brings back the same phrase, once again accusing the person he loved of driving him crazy, and questioning what he did wrong to deserve this heartache.
Overall, this song portrays the feeling of being left alone by someone you love and the hurt and betrayal that comes with it. The pain the singer is feeling is clear in his voice and lyrics, and he can't help but blame the one who broke his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
You left me sad and lonely
You went away and left me feeling unhappy and alone
Why did you leave me lonely?
What was the reason for you leaving me behind and alone?
For here's a heart that's only
Because all I have is a heart that belongs only to you
For nobody but you!
As no one else deserves it or has earned my love
I'm burning like a flame, dear
I'm feeling intense passion and love for you
Oh, I'll never be the same, dear
I'll be forever changed by this love and devotion
I'll always place the blame, dear
I'll hold myself accountable for any wrong that happens in this love
On nobody but you
As you're the only one responsible for this heartache and bliss
Yes, you
It's all because of you, and only you
You're driving me crazy!
You're making me go insane with love and longing
What did I do? What did I do?
What did I ever do to deserve this heartache and devastation?
My tears for you
My love is expressed through the tears that flow for only you
Make everything hazy
As the tears cloud my vision and distort my reality
Clouding the skies of blue
Even the bright blue sky seems dull and grey without you
How true
How honest and sincere are the feelings I have in my heart
Were the friends who were near me to cheer me
Those around me supported me and cheered for this love to succeed
Believe me, they knew
They understood just how much you meant to me
But you
But you, the one I loved, hurt and abandoned me
Were the kind who would hurt me, desert me
You were unkind and left me when I needed you most
When I needed you!
As you were the one I needed most in this love, but you were not there
What did I do to you?
What have I ever done to you to deserve this pain and suffering?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Walter Donaldson
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puppetlady1
I think I will go crank up the Victrola now. Thank-you so much for your uploads. I particularly love this song and Kay Starr does a lovely cover of it as well.