Solveig Slettahjell is a Norwegian jazz singer. Slettahjell was a student o… Read Full Bio ↴Solveig Slettahjell is a Norwegian jazz singer. Slettahjell was a student of renowned Norwegian singer Sidsel Endresen, with whom she collaborated recently in Jon Balke's Batagraf ensemble (Statements, ECM, 2005). She recorded with the experimental all-female vocal quartet Kvitretten, with jazz singers Eldbjørg Raknes, Kristin Asbjörnsen and Tone Åse, and teaches jazz singing at the Norwegian Academy of Music.

Crazy
Solveig Slettahjell Lyrics

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I remember when, I remember
I remember when I lost my mind
There was something so pleasant about that place
Even your emotions have an echo in so much space

And when you're out there without care
Yeah, I was out of touch
But it wasn't because I didn't know enough

I just knew too much

Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Does that make me crazy?
Possibly

And I hope that you are
Having the time of your life
But think twice
That's my only advice

Come on now, who do you
Who do you, who do you, who do you think you are?
Ha ha ha, bless your soul
You really think you're in control?

Well, I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
I think you're crazy
Just like me

My heroes had the heart
To lose their lives out on a limb
And all I remember
Is thinking, I want to be like them

Ever since I was little
Ever since I was little
It looked like fun
And it's no coincidence I've come
And I can die when I'm done

But maybe I'm crazy
Maybe you're crazy
Maybe we're crazy

But maybe I'm crazy
Maybe you're crazy

Maybe we're crazy
Probably

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Solveig Slettahjell's song "Crazy" are complex and open to interpretation. The opening lines, "I remember when I lost my mind," suggest that the singer has experienced a moment of insanity. She describes her mental state as not being in touch with reality, but it's not because she doesn't know enough. Instead, it's because she knows too much. This could imply that she's had some sort of revelation or realization that has transformed her understanding of the world around her.

The chorus repeats the question, "Does that make me crazy?" and suggests that the singer is questioning herself and the sanity of others. The bridge is confrontational, asking the listener who they think they are and if they believe they're truly in control. The final verse is a reflection on the concept of heroism, with the singer admiring those who have the courage to take risks and live life on their own terms. The song ends on the ambiguous note of "maybe we're crazy," suggesting that insanity might be a universal aspect of the human condition.

Line by Line Meaning

I remember when, I remember
I recall a moment in time

I remember when I lost my mind
I recall a moment when I was not thinking rationally

There was something so pleasant about that place
The place where I lost my mind had a nice feeling to it

Even your emotions have an echo in so much space
Feelings can be amplified and resonate within a person's mind and soul

And when you're out there without care
When you're carefree and not worried about anything

Yeah, I was out of touch
I was not connected with reality

But it wasn't because I didn't know enough
My lack of connection was not due to a lack of knowledge

I just knew too much
I knew too much and that made it difficult to process everything

Does that make me crazy?
Does my behavior make me seem mentally unstable?

Possibly
It is a possibility that my behavior is indicative of a mental illness

And I hope that you are
I wish happiness for you

Having the time of your life
Enjoying life to the fullest

But think twice
Consider your actions and decisions carefully

That's my only advice
That is my sole piece of guidance

Come on now, who do you
Tell me now, who do you

Who do you, who do you, who do you think you are?
Who do you believe yourself to be?

Ha ha ha, bless your soul
Laughing in disbelief or pity

You really think you're in control?
Do you truly believe you have power over everything?

Well, I think you're crazy
I believe you are mentally unstable

I think you're crazy
I believe you are mentally unstable

Just like me
Just like I am

My heroes had the heart
My idols had the courage

To lose their lives out on a limb
To take risks that could lead to death

And all I remember
The only thing I recall

Is thinking, I want to be like them
I aspire to be like them

Ever since I was little
Since I was young

It looked like fun
It seemed enjoyable

And it's no coincidence I've come
It is not by chance that I am here

And I can die when I'm done
I will be at peace with death when my life is over

But maybe I'm crazy
Perhaps I am mentally unstable

Maybe you're crazy
Perhaps you are mentally unstable

Maybe we're crazy
Perhaps we are both mentally unstable

But maybe I'm crazy
Perhaps I am mentally unstable

Maybe you're crazy
Perhaps you are mentally unstable

Maybe we're crazy
Perhaps we are both mentally unstable

Probably
It is quite likely that we are both mentally unstable

Writer(s): Gian Piero Reverberi, Thomas Callaway, Brian Burton, Willie Nelson, Gianfranco Reverberi Copyright: Sony/ATV Tree Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ricordi S.r.l., Chrysalis Music Ltd.

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