Psycho
The Grits Lyrics

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Baby, your driving me crazyI said baby, your driving me crazy When you turn me onAnd shut me downTell me babyAm I just your clown
Psycho!!!!
Baby, your driving me crazy I said I ‘m losing my mind You treat me so unkind

Psycho!!!! Oooooh Yeahh
Baby, oooh your driving me crazy With the things you saidI wish I was dead
Psycho!!!!

Overall Meaning

In the song "Psycho" by The Grits, the lyrics depict a tumultuous relationship where one partner is driving the other partner insane. The repeated line of "baby, you're driving me crazy" emphasizes the frustration and desperation felt by the singer. The lyrics also express a sense of confusion as to the true intentions of the partner, as they "turn me on and shut me down" and leave the singer wondering if they are just a "clown" to the partner.

The use of the word "Psycho" in the chorus adds a sinister tone to the song and implies that the partner's behavior may be unstable or even dangerous. The lyrics also touch on themes of mental health and suicidal thoughts with the line "with the things you said, I wish I was dead."

Overall, the song "Psycho" showcases the emotional turmoil that can come from a toxic relationship and the impact it can have on one's mental health.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, your driving me crazy
I constantly feel extremely overwhelmed and frustrated by you

I said baby, your driving me crazy
I've expressed my feelings of being overwhelmed and frustrated with you, but it seems to have fallen on deaf ears

When you turn me on
When you make me feel desired and wanted

And shut me down
But then you quickly dismiss or ignore me

Tell me baby
I need you to explain to me

Am I just your clown
If you're just using me for your own entertainment or pleasure

Psycho!!!!
You're driving me to madness with your erratic behavior

Baby, oooh your driving me crazy
Your actions and words are causing me to feel insane

With the things you said
Your hurtful and insensitive words

I wish I was dead
You've caused me so much emotional pain that I feel like I would rather not exist