I'll Go Crazy
The Buckinghams Lyrics


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Well if you leave me, I'll go crazy
Well if you leave me baby, oh I'll go crazy
'Cause I love you, I love you, oh I love you so much

& if you quit me, I'll go crazy
& if you forget me baby, oh I'll go crazy
'Cause I love you, I love you, oh I love you so much
You've got to live for yourself, for yourself & nobody else
You've got to live for yourself, for yourself & nobody else

If you leave me, I'll go crazy
& if you forget me baby, oh I'll go crazy
'Cause I love you, I love you, oh babe I love you so much

(chorus)

You've got to live for yourself, for yourself & nobody else
You've got to live for yourself, for yourself & nobody else

If you leave me, I'll go crazy
& if you forget me baby, I'll go crazy
'Cause I love you, I love you, oh babe I love you so much





You've got to live for yourself, for yourself & nobody else
You've got to live for yourself, for yourself & nobody else

Overall Meaning

The Buckinghams' song, "I'll Go Crazy," is a love song that tells the story of a person who is deeply in love with their partner, to the extent that they feel like they'll lose their mind if they were to leave. From the beginning of the song, the lyrics convey that if the partner departs, they will go crazy because they are in love with them so deeply. The repetition of the phrase "I love you, I love you, oh I love you so much" emphasizes the intensity of the feelings the person has for their partner.


The chorus of the song reinforces the message that people need to live for themselves and, thus, should not depend on anyone or anything else for their happiness. The emphasis on living for oneself rather than others highlights the importance of self-worth and personal fulfillment. The song conveys how love can be both a source of pleasure and happiness, as well as pain and suffering.


Line by Line Meaning

Well if you leave me, I'll go crazy
My mental health is entirely dependent on you staying in my life.


Well if you leave me baby, oh I'll go crazy
I cannot handle the thought of you leaving me and it would push me over the edge.


'Cause I love you, I love you, oh I love you so much
The reason for my overwhelming reaction to your potential departure is the depth of the love I have for you.


& if you quit me, I'll go crazy
If you abandon me, I will lose my grip on reality and become unstable.


& if you forget me baby, oh I'll go crazy
Even the thought of being forgotten by you is enough to make me lose my mind.


You've got to live for yourself, for yourself & nobody else
Remember to focus on your own well-being and personal growth above all else.


If you leave me, I'll go crazy
My emotional attachment to you is so strong that I cannot imagine losing you.


& if you forget me baby, oh I'll go crazy
The idea of not being in your thoughts is unbearable and causes me significant distress.


'Cause I love you, I love you, oh babe I love you so much
My love for you is all-consuming and the reason why the thought of losing you is so devastating.


You've got to live for yourself, for yourself & nobody else
It is crucial to prioritize your own happiness and well-being rather than solely living for the approval or affection of others.


If you leave me, I'll go crazy
My emotional stability is entirely dependent on you staying in my life.


& if you forget me baby, I'll go crazy
Even the possibility of being forgotten by you is enough to trigger severe emotional distress in me.


'Cause I love you, I love you, oh babe I love you so much
My love for you is incredibly strong and is what is driving my intense emotional reaction to the thought of losing you.


You've got to live for yourself, for yourself & nobody else
Taking care of yourself and your own well-being should always come first, even when navigating love and relationships.




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