Sheppard's international hit single Geronimo was the Brisbane band's battle-cry, a super-sophisticated stadium pop anthem shot through with all the mixed emotions of being young. With this, the six-piece, formed around siblings George, Amy and Emma Sheppard, launched their debut album Bombs Away.
The Sheppard story starts two and half thousand miles from Brisbane in the tropical Pacific paradise of Papua New Guinea, where the family moved with their lawyer father. Music was in the air from day one: while dad blasted Cat Stevens in the house to get them out of bed in the mornings, mum sent them for lessons in piano and music theory. But their biggest influence was a music teacher at their Port Moresby school, Baruka Tau-Matagu, keyboard player of the legendary Aboriginal group Yothu Yindu and top session man for the likes of Janet Jackson and Madonna. From Tau the Sheppards picked up their love of harmony.
Sheppard came about by accident, back in Australia, in fact, when middle child Amy was studying for a music diploma and felt that one of her songs (working title *Cheese on Toast*) lacked a certain something. Brother George, then a drama student in Sydney, helped out on harmonies, and the pair realised they could write together. They added young composer and producer Jay Bovino, fresh from Sydney band Vienna Circus, and in the space of two months the trio Bovino / Sheppard / Sheppard had written 30 tracks. Brisbane musicians Michael Butler and Dean Gordon joined them on guitar and drums, with younger sister Emma on bass guitar. After trying out various producers, they finally hit upon one - Stuart Stuart of Analogue Heart Records - who let them be themselves. "With Geronimo," says Amy, "we kind of knew it was a hit. We wrote it in about two hours - there were so many hooks, and so many more hooks we could have added and didn’t.”
At the ARIA Music Awards of 2013, Sheppard were nominated for Best Independent Release for "Let Me Down Easy". At the 2014 ceremony, they were nominated for Album of the Year, Best Group, Best Independent Release, Best Pop Release, Song of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Best Video.
On 1 November 2016, "We Belong" was released.
Keep Me Crazy
Sheppard Lyrics
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It says, "Yeah, I live a lie 'cause I like it more than the truth"
I made my peace, I'm one with the war
But here you are without any warning
I'm out of breath but I got to say, say, say, say, say
Darling, lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God, I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy, woah, oh oh, uh!
Cheap wine, head spins, start to fall
Lights down, heart wins, shake it all
I wave my flag, I'm done with the war
You grab my hand, without any warning
I'm on the edge, you pull me away, way, way, way, way
Darling, lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God, I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy, woah, oh oh, uh!
(Keep me crazy)
Cheap wine, head spins, start to fall
Lights down, heart wins, shake it all
Darling, lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
Darling, lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God, I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy, woah, oh oh, uh!
I've been walking blind in the dark never see the sun
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God, I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy, woah, oh oh, uh!
The lyrics to Sheppard’s song “Keep Me Crazy” capture the feeling of being lost and searching for something to hold onto. The first verse describes a voice, likely the singer’s own thoughts, admitting to living a lie because they prefer it to the truth. They are at peace with the chaos in their life, until someone unexpected enters and shakes things up. The chorus speaks directly to this person, asking them to save the singer and give warmth to their previously cold heart. The bridge adds to the chaos of the song, with images of cheap wine, head spins, and falling all around. Despite this, the singer is drawn to this person and asks them to keep them crazy.
Overall, the song is about finding love and holding onto it, even when it may be chaotic and scary. The singer has been living in darkness and needs someone to bring light into their life. They see this person as their savior and are willing to throw caution to the wind to be with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I can hear a voice from the other side of the room
I perceive a voice speaking from a distant part of the room
It says, 'Yeah, I live a lie 'cause I like it more than the truth'
The voice admits to deliberately deceiving because they prefer it to telling the truth
I made my peace, I'm one with the war
I've come to terms and found contentment with the conflicts and difficulties in life
But here you are without any warning
But then you unexpectedly appeared in my life
I'm out of breath but I got to say, say, say, say, say
I'm short of breath but I must express something urgently
Darling, lately
My beloved, recently
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
I've been living in a state of confusion and despair, unable to experience happiness
You could save me
You have the potential to rescue me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
Revitalize the adventurous spirit that resides within me
It was love in a minute, God, I admit it
I acknowledge that it was love at first sight, God as my witness
Let's make a break for the door
Let's make an escape and start anew
Be my baby
Be my partner in life
Keep me crazy, woah, oh oh, uh!
Bring excitement, passion, and unpredictability to our relationship
Cheap wine, head spins, start to fall
Consuming inexpensive wine causes dizziness and unsteadiness
Lights down, heart wins, shake it all
Dimming of lights elicits strong feelings of the heart and overcomes all else
I wave my flag, I'm done with the war
I declare my surrender, I no longer wish to fight
You grab my hand, without any warning
You take my hand, catching me off guard
I'm on the edge, you pull me away, way, way, way, way
I'm teetering on the brink, but you rescue me by pulling me back
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kyle Sherard Moorman, George Josef Sheppard, Amy Louise Sheppard, Jason Bovino, Peter Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
しょちん
Verse 1]
I can hear a voice from the other side of the room
It says, "Yeah, I live a lie 'cause I like it more than the truth"
I made my peace, I'm one with the war
But here you are without any warning
I'm out of breath but I got to say say say say say
[Chorus]
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
[Verse 2]
Cheap wine, head spins, start to fall
Lights down, heart wins, shake it all
I wave my flag, I'm done with the war
You grab my hand, without any warning
I'm on the edge, you pull me away, way way way way
[Chorus]
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
(Keep me cra-a-azy)
[Bridge]
Cheap wine, head spins, start to fall
Lights down, heart wins, shake it all
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
[Chorus]
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
[Outro]
I've been walking blind in the dark never see the sun
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
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LYRICS
[Verse 1]
I can hear a voice from the other side of the room
It says, "Yeah, I live a lie 'cause I like it more than the truth"
I made my peace, I'm one with the war
But here you are without any warning
I'm out of breath but I got to say say say say say
[Chorus]
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
[Verse 2]
Cheap wine, head spins, start to fall
Lights down, heart wins, shake it all
I wave my flag, I'm done with the war
You grab my hand, without any warning
I'm on the edge, you pull me away, way way way way
[Chorus]
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
(Keep me cra-a-azy)
[Bridge]
Cheap wine, head spins, start to fall
Lights down, heart wins, shake it all
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
[Chorus]
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
[Outro]
I've been walking blind in the dark never see the sun
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
Luthfi Alfikri
Lyric:
[Verse 1]
I can hear a voice from the other side of the room
It says, "Yeah, I live a lie 'cause I like it more than the truth"
I made my peace, I'm one with the war
But here you are without any warning
I'm out of breath but I got to say say say say say
[Chorus]
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
[Verse 2]
Cheap wine, head spins, start to fall
Lights down, heart wins, shake it all
I wave my flag, I'm done with the war
You grab my hand, without any warning
I'm on the edge, you pull me away, way way way way
[Chorus]
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
(Keep me cra-a-azy)
[Bridge]
Cheap wine, head spins, start to fall
Lights down, heart wins, shake it all
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
[Chorus]
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
[Outro]
I've been walking blind in the dark never see the sun
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
Johnny Smith
this band is so underrated, they produce beautiful music, and i’m in love with they’re music
R R
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!! It makes me feel good.
Matthew Elerick
R R same
Emanuele Cappai
Never heard of them before. I think I discovered something beautiful.
Cihangir Damar
God..!! I just discovered this artist and im in love with their music.. 👍 Hats off to them.
Sophie Breen
The first time I heard this song I literally fell in love with it.
It was all because of my teacher who played it in class. I love you guys keep up the great work!
Jessica Small
Love these guys I’m blearing there music during this isolation in 2020 due to covid 19 me and my daughter are keeping our distance but belting out sheppard tunes love you guys
Mel Wells
Love it 😀 😍 ❤
しょちん
Verse 1]
I can hear a voice from the other side of the room
It says, "Yeah, I live a lie 'cause I like it more than the truth"
I made my peace, I'm one with the war
But here you are without any warning
I'm out of breath but I got to say say say say say
[Chorus]
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
[Verse 2]
Cheap wine, head spins, start to fall
Lights down, heart wins, shake it all
I wave my flag, I'm done with the war
You grab my hand, without any warning
I'm on the edge, you pull me away, way way way way
[Chorus]
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
(Keep me cra-a-azy)
[Bridge]
Cheap wine, head spins, start to fall
Lights down, heart wins, shake it all
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
[Chorus]
Darling lately
I've been walking blind in the dark, never see the sun
You could save me
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
[Outro]
I've been walking blind in the dark never see the sun
Give a little heat to the heart that was born to run
It was love in a minute, God I admit it
Let's make a break for the door
Be my baby
Keep me crazy
Woah, oh oh, uhh!
SHARE THE LYRICS
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Jenna Berry
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