Stylistically, the band took influence from both contemporary adult alternative bands as well as earlier power pop and Bob Dylan-like singer-songwriter music. 'The Madding Crowd' generally received positive critical reviews and reached the #67 slot on the Billboard 200, eventually being certified as gold by the RIAA. Yet Nine Days' acclaim ended up being brief. Despite the popularity of "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)", which reached the #1 slot on Billboard's 'Top 40 Mainstream' chart and raced up in other charts, the group's mainstream success quickly faded, and they became saddled with the "one hitwonder" tag because of that single's ubiquitous nature. They're also sometimes labeled as a "two hit wonder" (due to the major airplay of "If I Am" as well).
Their next album, 'So Happily Unsatisfied', was scheduled for a release in 2002. Unfortunately due to complications with their label, Sony Records, this album became delayed and the group was no longer in possession of the rights of the songs. They managed to put it up for online distribution years later after acrimonious conflict. 'Flying the Corporate Jet', released in 2003 by the band by itself, ended up being Nine Days' last full album for some time.
Justly feeling bashed by the music industry, the band went on hiatus through much of the decade. However, In mid-August 2006, Nine Days formally reunited and went back to the studio to record. 'Slow Motion Life (Part One)', a new EP with six songs, was released on January 19, 2007. Part Two was released later that year. Their more recent work has gone in a more Americana type musical direction.
The band has since performed sporadically. Both vocal artists, John Hampson and Brian Desveaux have pursued solo careers and their music is available for purchase from their respective websites. According to the Absolutely (Story of a Girl) Songfacts, Hampson ended up spending a lot of time as a high school English teacher.
I'd Go Crazy
Nine Days Lyrics
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With the window open
But it's not the same
When everything has changed
But while your still near
I'll try anything
And I'll say all the things that you said you wanted to hear
Are better left unsaid
To lie like the ghosts beneath my bed, oh yeah
Don't you know that I go crazy
But I've nothing left to give
Though I'll miss you for a while
Don't you know that I go crazy
But you're on your own tonight
Though you know I'll miss your smile
You, you can't take back
Half of what you give
And you won't remember
Half the life you've lived
But while you're still here
I'll do anything
And I'll say all the things that you said you needed to hear
Don't you know that I go crazy
But I've nothing left to give
Though I'll miss you for a while
Don't you know that I go crazy
But you're on your own tonight
Though you know I'll miss your smile
The words inside my head
Are better than the words I've said
As always
Don't you know that I go crazy
But I've nothing left to give
Though I'll miss you for a while
Don't you know that I go crazy
But you're on your own tonight
Though you know I'll miss your smile
Don't you know that I go crazy
Though you know I'll miss your smile.
The lyrics of "I'd Go Crazy" by Nine Days evoke the complex emotions one experiences at the end of a relationship. The song speaks of nostalgia, regret, and unrestrained longing, encapsulated perfectly in lines such as "Don't you know that I go crazy, but I've got nothing left to give, though I'll miss you for a while." These lyrics express the feelings of a person who, despite knowing that they have nothing else to offer, is still clinging onto the memories of the past. The first verse, "I drive in the rain, With the window open" underscores the melancholic feeling of catharsis by exposing oneself to the elements. This is further emphasized by the line, "But it's not the same when everything has changed." The second verse shifts to a more poignant note, with the lines, "You, you can't take back half of what you give, and you won't remember half the life you've lived." The singer here reminds the listener of the importance of cherishing every moment of their lives because one day, all that remains are memories.
The chorus reinforces the theme of the longing associated with a failed relationship. The singer is expressing the idea of giving his best even when he knows that he has nothing left to give as he laments that "you're on your own tonight," while still yearning for one last moment with his partner. The lyrics "The words inside my head are better than the words I've said, as always," speak to the idea that the feelings that are experienced in silence but never shared may be more profound and meaningful than those that are simply spoken.
Overall, "I'd Go Crazy" is a song full of passion and heartbreak, which has resonated powerfully with audiences over the years. The message of the track ultimately serves as a reminder to everyone that it's critical to cherish our connections with others while we can and hold onto the memories that they bring, even if those memories may be tinged with regret and nostalgic longing.
Line by Line Meaning
I drive in the rain
I'm willing to face challenges and hardships for you
With the window open
I'm open and honest with you
But it's not the same
Something has changed between us
When everything has changed
Our relationship is not the same anymore
But while your still near
As long as you're still with me
I'll try anything
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make things work
And I'll say all the things that you said you wanted to hear
I'll listen to you and do what you want me to do
But the words inside my head
I have other thoughts and feelings that I hide from you
Are better left unsaid
I don't think it's right to share them with you
To lie like the ghosts beneath my bed, oh yeah
To keep them hidden away like a dark secret
Don't you know that I go crazy
You drive me crazy, I can't live without you
But I've nothing left to give
I've given you everything I had
Though I'll miss you for a while
I'll miss you when you're gone but life goes on
You, you can't take back
Once you do something, it can't be undone
Half of what you give
You may regret your actions later
And you won't remember
Sometimes we forget the things we've done
Half the life you've lived
We forget many important moments from our past
But while you're still here
As long as you're with me now
I'll do anything
I'll do whatever it takes to make you happy
And I'll say all the things that you said you needed to hear
I'll listen to you and provide what you need from me
The words inside my head
My true feelings and thoughts
Are better than the words I've said
My true feelings and thoughts are best kept to myself
As always
This is a recurring theme in my life
Though you know I'll miss your smile
I'll never forget the good times we shared and the happiness you brought me
Contributed by Alexis L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ángela Curzi
los subí porque no están en youtube, una lástima. Son muy buenos :)
Bg 33
Angie Curzi de mis grupos favoritos
ysaakk
Gran tema, gracias por subirlo. Veo que también te gusta Plain White T's, escuchas buena música jaja.
dhudz 22
My favorite song...