Crazy Love
Luther Vandross Lyrics


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We can't change the way we were
But we can change the way we are
All I really wanted
From this crazy love
Was a night so full of stars
That our hearts could not pretend
Oh what I wouldn't give
To have that crazy love again
I believe in second chances
And I'm holding on for sure
To your crazy love
To your crazy love
Crazy love
I lived my l life for you
But now I'm left with me
Hanging on to pieces
Of what used to be
And no matter how I try
When I feel another's touch
It brings me back to why
I miss our crazy love so much
I believe in second chances
And I'm holding on for sure
To your crazy love
To your crazy love
Crazy love
Yes I believe in second chances
And I'm holding on for sure




To our crazy love
It was crazy love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Luther Vandross's song Crazy Love tell a story of lost love and the yearning for its return. The first stanza acknowledges that the past cannot be undone, but that it is possible to change the present and future. The singer then reveals that all they ever wanted from their past relationship was a moment of pure happiness under the stars. They long for a time when their hearts believed in the love they had. They then lament how they now feel emptiness and loneliness since the relationship ended. The chorus repeats the phrase "crazy love" which suggests that the love they had was turbulent and passionate. This love is contrasted with the emptiness they feel now that it's gone, and it illustrates the deep desire to have it again. The second verse highlights the difficulty of moving on when one is constantly reminded of the intensity of their past love. Even the touch of someone else brings back memories of a time when they felt truly loved.


Line by Line Meaning

We can't change the way we were
We can't alter our past, but we can transform our present and future.


But we can change the way we are
However, we have the power to change our current behavior and attitudes.


All I really wanted from this crazy love was a night so full of stars
The singer desired a magical moment with their love, surrounded by starry skies.


That our hearts could not pretend
It was a moment that would be real and true, with no falsities or pretenses.


Oh what I wouldn't give to have that crazy love again
The nostalgia for that past love is so strong that the artist would do anything to rekindle it.


I believe in second chances
The singer has hope for a renewed relationship with their former love.


And I'm holding on for sure to your crazy love
Despite the challenges, the singer is determined to hang on to their feelings for their love.


Crazy love
The chaotic but passionate nature of the love shared between the artist and their former love.


I lived my life for you
The artist's life centered around their love, living for their happiness and needs.


But now I'm left with me
However, the artist is now alone and dealing with their own emotions and thoughts.


Hanging on to pieces of what used to be
The memories of their past love are fragmented and hard to let go of.


And no matter how I try when I feel another's touch
The artist struggles to move on, as any physical contact with someone else reminds them of their old love.


It brings me back to why I miss our crazy love so much
These feelings propel the singer to once again yearn for the intensity of their past relationship.


To our crazy love
The singer not only longs for their old love, but acknowledges the equal responsibility and role they played in creating that chaos.


It was crazy love
The love was indeed wild and passionate, but the singer cherishes it nonetheless.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLAN RICH, DAVID LASLEY, ROBIN B. LERNER, MARSHA MALAMET

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Seb Quelcutti

Hello, Betty,


Thank you for your message, it was a lovely thing for me to read and put a smile on my face. Bless you.

Luther's music has been a part of my life since I was a teenager, and it seems that his songs touch people in a way I'm not sure I would be able to explain. Luckily, I don't need to explain it to people like yourself, Betty, as you already understand the beauty and depth his music, and of soul music in general, brings to our lives. I've always thought that people like ourselves, who love soul music, tend to be sensitive, caring people who are very much in-touch with our feelings - look at the rest of the comments for this video and you can see the love people have for Luther, and what his music means to them - it truly is a wonderful thing!


All the very best,


Seb


P.S. Don't worry about your age - I'm no spring chicken myself! ;-)



All comments from YouTube:

Donne Williams

This is one of Luther's underrated songs. There will never be another voice like his. R.I.P.

B-RAD Kittner

Never heard this until now. What a profound impact this masterful vocalist has on me...undeniably one of the best male vocalists ever!

Portia Letwaba

This man will forever be relevant, even posthumously. I love Luther.

katlego lesetedi

I'm in loooooooove with this song, to think i've been listening to this album since i was as little as 3/4 years old when my dad bought this CD...

Dean Galione

Simply brilliant as always..........

Nondumiso Nthemby

I just adore this guy

Deborah Patterson

To much talent gone too soon. So many grown folk memories because I believed in second chances. Rest easy MB, rest easy.

Dwayne

Rest in peace Luther 🌹🙏🏾👑 Always

MizEvon ImDef'rant

This excellent excellent song by Luther should be in an excellent excellent film!
#MyDailyPlayList......................Lovin' me some Luther 4evva!

Farren Lucretia

Luther Ronzoni Vandross ❤❤ ..You're Voice Is Just Adorable My Love😍 ..May You R.I.P 🙏

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