You're Driving Me Crazy
Louis Armstrong And 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 lyrics of Louis Armstrong's song "You're Drivin' Me Crazy" express a feeling of sadness, loneliness, and heartbreak that the singer is experiencing due to the actions of a former lover. He addresses the person who left him and questions why they did so, expressing that his heart only belongs to them. The singer is consumed by the memory of the relationship and can't seem to let go, as evidenced by his burning desire for the person and his refusal to blame anyone but them for his sadness. He then goes on to describe how the relationship has affected him physically and emotionally, as he feels like he is going crazy, and everything around him is hazy and clouded because of his tears. Despite having friends who tried to help him during this difficult time, the singer feels that he was repeatedly hurt and abandoned by the person he loved the most.
The lyrics of this song capture a common theme of heartbreak and longing that can be found in many musical genres. Louis Armstrong's soulful delivery and the emotional lyrics help to convey the pain of heartache and the struggle to move on after losing a loved one. This song was popularized in the 1930s and became an enduring classic of the jazz and swing music scene. Today, the song remains a timeless example of the power of music to express deep emotions and connect with audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
You left me sad and lonely
Why did you leave me sad and lonely?
For here's a heart that's only
There is a heart that belongs to nobody but you
I'm burning like a flame, dear
I feel the intense pain of separation from you
Oh, I'll never be the same, dear
I can never be the same again after losing you
I'll always place the blame, dear
I will always blame myself for what happened
On nobody but you
Because it was only you who mattered to me
Yes, you
It was you who caused all this pain and hurt
You're driving me crazy!
Your absence is causing me extreme emotional distress
What did I do? What did I do?
I don't know what I did wrong to deserve this
My tears for you
My tears are flowing because of my love for you
Make everything hazy
My tears are clouding everything around me
Clouding the skies of blue
Even the sky doesn't seem clear anymore because of my tears
How true
It is so true that
Were the friends who were near me to cheer me
My friends were there to support me and make me happy
Believe me, they knew
They were aware of how much I loved you
But you
However,
Were the kind who would hurt me, desert me
You were the one who caused me pain and abandoned me
When I needed you!
Just when I needed you the most
What did I do to you?
I'm still trying to understand why you did this to me
Lyrics © DONALDSON PUBLISHING CO, Kanjian Music, TOBAGO MUSIC COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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.