Crazy He Calls Me
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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I say I'll move the mountains
And I'll move the mountains
If he wants them out of the way
Crazy he calls me
Sure, I'm crazy
Crazy in love, I say

I say I'll go through fire
And I'll go through fire
As he wants it, so it will be
Crazy he calls me
Sure, I'm crazy
Crazy in love, you see

Like the wind that shakes the bough
He moves me with a smile
The difficult I'll do right now
The impossible will take a little while
I say I'll care forever
And I mean forever
If I have to hold up the sky
Crazy he calls me





Sure, I'm crazy
Crazy in love am I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song Crazy He Calls Me by Peggy Lee embody the feeling of being madly in love with someone. The singer expresses her undying love for her partner, emphasizing how far she is willing to go to make him happy. The first stanza talks about the extent to which she is willing to go just to make her partner happy. She would move mountains and even pass through fire if that's what it takes for him to be happy. Her partner may call her crazy for it, but it's love that drives her actions. The singer expresses the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with being in love, admitting that she is crazy but that's who she is when she's in love.


In the second stanza, the singer uses a simile to describe the emotional power her partner holds over her. Like the wind that shakes the bough, he moves her with a smile. Her partner's expressions and emotions can change her mood, and she is willing to do anything to make sure that he is happy. She then goes on to say that she is willing to do the difficult things right now, and the impossible will just take a little longer. The final stanza further emphasizes the depth of her love, promising that she will care forever and hold up the sky if she has to. She emphasizes that she may be a little crazy, but she is crazy in love.


Line by Line Meaning

I say I'll move the mountains
I express the willingness to do anything he asks, even if it seems impossible like moving a mountain


And I'll move the mountains
I reaffirm my commitment to doing anything asked of me, including the most difficult tasks


If he wants them out of the way
I will do everything within my power to remove obstacles that hinder him from obtaining what he wants


Crazy he calls me
Despite my willingness to do anything for him, he still perceives me as crazy


Sure, I'm crazy
I acknowledge that my actions are perceived as irrational and foolish by others


Crazy in love, I say
But I am truly enamored with him, and my actions are driven by my love for him


I say I'll go through fire
I express an absolute willingness to undergo any hardship that he asks of me


And I'll go through fire
I restate my unwavering commitment to do anything required of me, regardless of the cost


As he wants it, so it will be
I will carry out his wishes and desires without question or hesitation


Like the wind that shakes the bough
He has the power to move me deeply, causing me to sway and bend like a tree in the wind


He moves me with a smile
His smile is all it takes to stir the deepest emotions within me, bringing me enormous joy and happiness


The difficult I'll do right now
I am capable of accomplishing even the most difficult tasks immediately, without complaint or delay


The impossible will take a little while
I am confident in my ability to tackle even the most impossible challenges, but I acknowledge that doing so may require extra effort and time


I say I'll care forever
I declare that my love for him will endure indefinitely and without reservation


And I mean forever
I reinforce the idea that my love for him will never fade or diminish over time


If I have to hold up the sky
I am willing to bear any weight or burden, no matter how heavy or oppressive, to support him and fulfill his needs


Crazy he calls me
Even though I am deeply devoted to him, he perceives me as being unreasonably devoted and seemingly irrational


Sure, I'm crazy
I acknowledge that my intense love for him may come across as excessive and fanatical to others


Crazy in love am I
Regardless of how others view me, I am completely enamored with him and willing to do anything to show it




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@adriaartannale8962

Never know how much I love you
Never know how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
You give me fever (you give me fever) when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight (you give me fever)
Fever in the mornin'
Fever all through the night

Sun lights up the day time
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
'Cause I know you're gonna treat me right
You give me fever (You give me fever) when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight (You give me fever)
Fever in the mornin'
Fever all through the night (Wow!)

Everybody's got the fever
That is somethin' you all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long time ago

Baby, turn on your love light (Yeah, yeah)
Let it shine on me (Yeah, yeah)
Well, baby, turn on your love light (Yeah, yeah)
And let it shine on me (Yeah, yeah)
Well, just a little bit higher (Yeah, yeah)
And just a little bit brighter, baby (Yeah, yeah)
Ow!

You give me fever (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You give me fever (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You give me fever (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You give me fever

Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet she felt the same
When he put his arms around her
He said, "Julie baby you're my flame"
Thou givest fever when we kisseth
Fever with thy flaming youth
Fever I'm on fire
Fever yea I burn forsooth

Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
When her daddy tried to kill him
She said "Daddy oh don't you dare"
"He gives me fever with his kisses"
"Fever when he holds me tight"
"Fever, I'm his missus"
"Daddy won't you treat him right?"

Now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
Chicks were born to give you fever
Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade
We give you fever when we kiss you
Fever if you live and learn
Fever till you sizzle
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn



@jessicalargiu6884

Never know how much I love you
Never know how much I care
When you put your arms around me
I get a fever that's so hard to bear
You give me fever when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the mornin'
A fever all through the night

Sun lights up the day time
Moon lights up the night
I light up when you call my name
And you know I'm gonna treat you right
You give me fever when you kiss me
Fever when you hold me tight
Fever in the mornin'
A fever all through the night

Everybody's got the fever
That is somethin' you all know
Fever isn't such a new thing
Fever started long time ago

Romeo loved Juliet
Juliet she felt the same
When he put his arms around her
He said, "Julie baby you're my flame"
Thou giveth fever, when we kisseth
Fever with thy flaming youth
Fever I'm on fire
Fever yea I burn forsooth

Captain Smith and Pocahontas
Had a very mad affair
When her daddy tried to kill him
She said "daddy oh don't you dare"
"He givess me fever with his kisses"
"Fever when he holds me tight"
"Fever, I'm his misses"
"Daddy won't you treat him right?"

Now you've listened to my story
Here's the point that I have made
Chicks were born to give you fever
Be it Fahrenheit or centigrade
They give you fever when you kiss them
Fever if you live and learn
Fever till you sizzle
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn
What a lovely way to burn



@ВладиславЗапорожец-ц8у

Приятно Слушать Пегги Ли!!!
И Голос и Внешность, Вдохновляют...🔥
Ласкает Слух!!!
Старые, Добрые Времена...
Спасибо!!!
Very Best Song!!!
Nice to Listen to PEGGY LEE!!!
Voice and Appearance, Inspire... 🔥
Caress Hearing!!!
Old, Good Time...
Thanks!!!
P. S. With Love from Russia!!!



All comments from YouTube:

@ginamarie6977

Peggy Lee made this arrangement. Her record producers thought she was crazy to have only a bassist and fingersnaps to accompany her, but she stuck to her guns, and the result was this classic recording.

@swine74

percussion too

@upthedownescalator630

Well it's great

@Se7enevil

Gina Marie great info ! Thank you:)

@upthedownescalator630

@pyropulse Yeah? Maybe you're jealous you didn't know it first

@ginamarie6977

To pyropulse: No, I didn't make this up. It just speaks to how smart Peggy Lee was. A musical arrangement doesn't have to be lush to be beautiful and show off the "lead" instrument, in this case, her voice.

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@MoosicandCritters

Nothing but a bass, drums, finger snaps, and her sweet voice. Absolutely beautiful! Perfection!

@trevorjennings721

Hello dear, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the virus??

@LadyDeirdre

And she had to fight tooth and nail to get that arrangement; her producer kept trying to add more instruments to create a more lush sound.

@afifahsiregar8510

Here I am nostalgic, after The Queen's Gambit!

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