Paul Carrack (born April 22, 1951 in Sheffield, England) is an English keyboardist, singer and songwriter. Carrack has had multiple careers which have overlapped over the last three-plus decades. He has been a member of several bands including Ace, Squeeze, and Mike + The Mechanics, been a session and touring musician for several others, and has enjoyed success as a solo artist as well. His distinctive voice shows up on some of his affiliated bands' best-known hits.
Crazy Love
Paul Carrack Lyrics
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And the heavens open every time she smiles
And when I come to her that's where I belong
Yet I'm running to her like a river's song
[Chorus:]
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She's got a fine sense of humor when I'm feeling low down
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief
[Chorus]
Yes I need her in the daytime
Yes I need her in the night
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight
And when I'm returning from so far away
She gives me some sweet lovin' brighten up my day
Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole
Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul
The lyrics of Paul Carrack's song "Crazy Love" describe the overwhelming feeling that the singer feels for his beloved. He says that he can feel her heart beating for a thousand miles and that the heavens open every time she smiles. The sense of belonging that he feels when he's with her is compared to the flow of a river's song. This imagery emphasizes the natural and unexplainable connection that he feels towards her.
In the chorus, the singer explains that his lover gives him crazy love, repeating the phrase over and over. This phrase contrasts with the calm and serene imagery that he had used earlier, indicating the intense passion and fervor that he feels for her. He talks about her fine sense of humor, which helps him when he's feeling low down. Furthermore, he adds that she takes away his trouble, grief, and heartache in the night, just like a thief. These lines indicate that his lover has the power to heal him and take away his pain.
Towards the end, the singer expresses his need for his lover in both daytime and nighttime, and his desire to hold her tight. He describes how when he returns from far away, she gives him sweet loving that brightens up his day and makes him feel righteous and whole. In just a few lines, Carrack captures the depth of the singer's emotions and the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles
I am in love with her so deeply that I can feel her presence from far away
And the heavens open every time she smiles
Her smile lights up my world and makes everything feel perfect
And when I come to her that's where I belong
Being with her feels like coming home, where I am meant to be
Yet I'm running to her like a river's song
My love for her is so strong and natural that I am drawn to her constantly, like a river flowing to the sea
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
Her love for me is all-encompassing and passionate, beyond what I ever thought possible
She's got a fine sense of humor when I'm feeling low down
Her ability to make me laugh even when I'm down is one of the reasons why she is so special to me
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
I love spending time with her even in the dark of night, and it feels like the perfect time to be with her
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
She has the ability to ease my pain and worries just by being with me
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief
She can make my heartache disappear without even trying, like a magician making something disappear unnoticed
Yes I need her in the daytime
I cannot go through the day without thinking about her, and needing her to be a part of my life
Yes I need her in the night
Even at night, when I am alone with my thoughts, I need her to be with me in my heart and mind
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
I have an overwhelming urge to embrace her tightly, to show her how much she means to me
Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight
I want to shower her with kisses and hugs, to make her feel as loved and cherished as she makes me feel
And when I'm returning from so far away
When I am away from her for too long, I long to return to her and be reunited once again
She gives me some sweet lovin' brighten up my day
Her love and affection brightens up my entire day, making everything feel better and more manageable
Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole
Her love has the power to make me feel like a better person, and fills a void within me that nothing else can
Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul
Her love has a calming effect on me, reaching deep into my soul and bringing me peace
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MORRISON
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Living It Up
Love, love, love Paul Carrack! Ever since first hearing him back in the 1980's, I've always thought he had a singularly unique, powerful, soulful voice. No one sounds like Paul. I can always identify that voice-- fantastic. And, now I find he's covered all these great songs on this album I didn't know about until today... and 'Crazy Love,' by my favorite singer-songwriter of all time, Van Morrison. I'm in heaven. Thank you, Paul, for your enormous contribution to the world's music. May you continue for years to come.
les heath jr
This has to be one of if not the greatest versions of this song ever recorded!
Sally Snow
Paul, you have a great voice. Your music pulls me in.
Femke Koopmans
Beautiful warm voice! This song is about the love I found at age 56!