Davis was a member of a local group called the "Six Soul Survivors" around 1966 and later in another group called the "Endless Chain." In 1968 he was a writer for Malaco Records, based at Jackson, MS.
Ilene Berns, widow of Bert Berns, signed Davis to Bang Records in 1969, and in 1970, released a cover of The Jarmels' hit song "A Little Bit of Soap", reaching #52 on the Billboard pop charts. His first album, A Little Bit of Paul Davis, was released in 1970. In 1974 he recorded his third album, Ride 'Em Cowboy, which garnered a Top 40 for the title track. The same song also became a Top-40 country hit for Juice Newton in 1984.
Davis had his first American Top 10 single with the slow ballad "I Go Crazy," which peaked at #7 in 1978. "I Go Crazy" spent 40 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, which at the time set the single-song record for most consecutive weeks on the chart in the rock era. The follow-up, "Sweet Life", did moderately well, peaking at #17. The corresponding album Singer of Songs - Teller of Tales was a modest success, peaking at #82 on the Billboard pop album chart. He was the last artist active on the Bang Records label when it folded in 1981.
After one more album, in 1981 he signed with Arista Records and had two more Top 20 singles, "Cool Night" (which rose to #11) and "'65 Love Affair" (which rose to #6). Davis retired from making records, except for two duet singles that went to #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts. The first was in 1986 with Marie Osmond on "You're Still New To Me" while the second was in 1988 was a collaboration with Tanya Tucker and Paul Overstreet on "I Won't Take Less Than Your Love". Davis also wrote "Meet Me in Montana", which Dan Seals and Osmond took to #1 on the Billboard country charts inn 1985.
He survived a shooting in Nashville on July 30, 1986.
Before his death on April 22, 2008 (one day after his 60th birthday), Paul returned to singing and songwriting recording two songs, "You Ain't Sweet Enough," and "Today." He died of a heart attack at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi.
I Go Crazy
Paul Davis Lyrics
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Guess you'll be glad to know
That I've learned how to laugh and smile
Getting over you was slow
They say old lovers can be good friends
But I never thought I'd really see you,
I'd really see you again
I go crazy
When I look in your eyes I still go crazy
No my heart just can't hide that old feelin' inside
Way deep down inside
Oh baby, you know when I look in your eyes I go crazy
You say he satisfies your mind
Tells you all of his dreams
I know how much that means to you
I realize that I was blind
Just when I thought I was over you
I see your face and it just ain't true
No it just ain't true
I go crazy
When I look in your eyes I still go crazy
That old flame comes alive, it starts burning inside
Way deep down inside
Oh baby, you know when I look in your eyes I go crazy
Oooh, oh ooh, oh
I go crazy
You know when I look in your eyes I go crazy
No my heart just can't hide that old feelin' inside
Way deep down inside
I go crazy
The song "I Go Crazy" by Paul Davis is a classic ballad about love and heartbreak. The lyrics describe a reunion between old lovers after some time has passed. The singer acknowledges that he has moved on and learned how to laugh and smile again, but seeing his old flame again sparks something inside of him. He admits to going crazy when he looks into her eyes because he still feels a deep connection to her.
The song explores the idea of whether old lovers can truly be just friends. The singer admits that he never thought he would see his former partner again, but when he does, he realizes just how much he still cares for her. He acknowledges that her current partner satisfies her mind and knows how important that is to her, but he can't help the feelings that he still has for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello girl it's been awhile
The singer greets his former lover whom he hasn't seen in a long time.
Guess you'll be glad to know
That I've learned how to laugh and smile
The singer has moved on from their past relationship and can now feel happy emotions again.
Getting over you was slow
The singer had a difficult time recovering from the end of the relationship.
They say old lovers can be good friends
There is a common saying that former romantic partners can maintain a platonic friendship.
But I never thought I'd really see you,
I'd really see you again
The singer did not anticipate running into their ex-lover again.
I go crazy
When I look in your eyes I still go crazy
No my heart just can't hide that old feelin' inside
Way deep down inside
Oh baby, you know when I look in your eyes I go crazy
The singer still feels a strong emotional connection to their former lover, especially when they make eye contact.
You say he satisfies your mind
Tells you all of his dreams
I know how much that means to you
The singer acknowledges that his ex-partner is with someone else who fulfills her emotional needs.
I realize that I was blind
Just when I thought I was over you
I see your face and it just ain't true
No it just ain't true
Even though the singer thought he had moved on, seeing his old flame makes him realize that he still has feelings for her.
That old flame comes alive, it starts burning inside
Way deep down inside
Oh baby, you know when I look in your eyes I go crazy
The singer's former love is rekindled when he sees his ex-partner, causing him to feel deeply emotional.
Oooh, oh ooh, oh
I go crazy
You know when I look in your eyes I go crazy
No my heart just can't hide that old feelin' inside
Way deep down inside
I go crazy
The singer repeats that he still feels intense emotions when he sees his ex-partner's eyes.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROCCO MICHELE BARKER, NICHOLAS JAVEN MARSH, JAMES MITCHELL, KEVIN MILLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Who's still listening to this masterpiece in 2024
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Me!
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Me!!!!!
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I listen every chance. Much love for hometown boy.
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Me
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Back when you could understand every word they sang. Just beautiful
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We don't search for old songs, we search for old memories❤
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we sure do search for old memories