You're Lucky to Me
Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra Lyrics


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You left me sad and lonely;
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,
On nobody but you.

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?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Louis Armstrong's 'You're Drivin' Me Crazy' speak to the pain of a broken heart and the aftermath of a failed relationship. The song conveys a sense of betrayal from a lover who has left the singer "sad and lonely." Despite the hurt that this person has caused, the singer still longs for their love and devotion, believing that their heart is "only for nobody but you."


The pain and frustration felt by the singer are evident in the repetition of the title phrase, "you're drivin' me crazy," which emphasizes the emotional turmoil that they are experiencing. The singer questions why they have been left alone and wonders what they have done to deserve such treatment. The chorus conveys the physical and emotional toll that the break-up has taken, with tears clouding the blue skies and friends unable to truly understand the heartache that the singer is experiencing.


Despite the difficult subject matter, the song is performed with upbeat, jazzy instrumentation that serves to highlight the tension between the joy and sadness that are present in the lyrics. The combination of catchy melodies and heart-rending lyrics has made 'You're Drivin' Me Crazy' a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today.


Line by Line Meaning

You left me sad and lonely;
You departed and now I'm feeling melancholic and alone.


Why did you leave me lonely?
I wonder what caused you to abandon me in a desolate state.


For here's a heart that's only For nobody but you!
My heart is devoted solely and exclusively to you, and no one else.


I'm burning like a flame, dear;
My passion for you is so intense that it feels like I'm on fire, my love.


Oh, I'll never be the same, dear;
My life will never be the same again without you, my dear.


I'll always place the blame, dear, On nobody but you.
I hold only you accountable for my heartache, and no one else.


Yes, you, You're driving me crazy!
You're making me go insane with love, my beloved.


What did I do? What did I do?
What did I do to be blessed with such a wonderful love like you and yet be cursed with such sorrow?


My tears for you Make everything hazy, Clouding the skies of blue.
My love for you is so powerful that it makes everything around me appear blurry and uncertain, even the clear skies above.


How true, Were the friends who were near me to cheer me, Believe me, they knew!
My close friends were right by me to provide support and encouragement during hard times, and they certainly knew the impact of your absence on me.


But you, Were the kind who would hurt me, desert me, When I needed you!
Even though I needed you the most, you were the one who caused me pain and abandoned me when things got tough.


Yes, you! You're driving me crazy!
I'm going insane trying to understand why the love I have for you is causing so much pain, my beloved.


What did I do to you?
What could I have possibly done to deserve this heartache caused by your absence, my love?




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WALTER DONALDSON

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