Guitarist Bobby Arlin was subsequently in The Hook, while bassist/vocalist Jim Pons also played with Frank Zappa and The Turtles.
Crazy
The Leaves Lyrics
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Even though I fake it, I'm not sure I'll make it
'Cause there is something lackin'
I can't make things happen
I can't make things work right
Even though I try hard
And I just keep on sinkin'
What I could be feelin'
I don't really care now
'Cause I can tell you lately
Have you seen me baby?
Runnin' around so crazy
Losin' my head maybe
It makes me feel alright
Yeah, yeah, it makes me feel alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Somehow I'll get around this corner
I'll make it my own way now, I should of tried it before
Cause there is somethin' missin'
I can't make things happen
I can't make things work right
Even though I try hard
And I just keep on sinkin'
Deeper when I'm thinkin'
What I could be feelin'
I don't really care now
'Cause I can tell you lately
Have you seen me baby?
Runnin' round so crazy
Losin' my head maybe
It makes me feel alright
Yeah, yeah, it makes me feel alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Some days make me feel so crazy
Even though I fake it, I'm not sure I'll make it
'Cause there is something lackin'
I can't make things happen
I can't make things work right
Even though I try hard
'Cause I can tell you lately
Have you seen me baby?
Runnin' round so crazy
Losin' my head maybe
It makes me feel alright
Lately,
Have you seen me baby?
Runnin' round so crazy
Losin' my head maybe
It makes me feel alright
Yeah, yeah, it makes me feel alright
Yeah, yeah, it makes me feel alright
Makes me feel alright
Yeah, yeah, it makes me feel alright
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
In "Crazy" by The Leaves, the singer expresses his inner emotional turmoil that makes him feel crazy every day, even though he puts up a facade to hide it. He's unsure if he can handle his life problems and feels like something is missing in his life that he can't seem to fulfill. Despite his efforts, things don't seem to work out, sinking him deeper into despair, and his thoughts consume him. He feels indifferent to his sorrow and acknowledges that he's losing his head and running around crazy, but it makes him feel alright. Although the singer still can't explain the source of his mental instability, he is at peace with it and is willing to accept it to feel alright.
The Leaves' "Crazy" song was released in 1966 and became an instant hit, reaching the number 35 spot on the US Billboard charts. The song's popularity was not just in the United States but across the world, especially in Europe, where it topped charts in several countries. Since its release, numerous artists have covered the song, including Pylon, The Kills, and The Black Keys.
Line by Line Meaning
Some days make me feel so crazy
There are days where I feel very overwhelmed and unsure of myself
Even though I fake it, I'm not sure I'll make it
Even though I pretend that everything is okay, I am not confident that I can handle it
'Cause there is something lackin'
There is something missing in my life that is causing me to feel this way
I can't make things happen
I feel like I do not have control over my life
I can't make things work right
No matter how hard I try, things never seem to go smoothly
Even though I try hard
Despite my best efforts
And I just keep on sinkin'
I feel like I am drowning and can't escape
Deeper when I'm thinkin'
The more I think about my problems, the worse I feel
What I could be feelin'
I wonder if there is a different way I could feel
I don't really care now
I have given up on finding a solution
'Cause I can tell you lately
Recently, I have come to the realization
Have you seen me baby?
Do you notice the changes in me?
Runnin' round so crazy
I have been acting erratically
Losin' my head maybe
I feel like I am going crazy
It makes me feel alright
Even though it is not a healthy coping mechanism, it temporarily makes me feel better
Somehow I'll get around this corner
I am hopeful that I will find a solution and get past this difficult time
I'll make it my own way now, I should of tried it before
I am determined to find my own path and not rely on others to fix my problems
'Cause there is somethin' missin'
There is a void in my life that I need to address
Lately, Have you seen me baby?
Recently, I have changed and I want to know if you have noticed
Makes me feel alright
Despite everything, this unhealthy behavior continues to provide temporary relief
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of continued emotional distress
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Written by: CANDY DULFER, MARIO DEWANN JAMES, PRIESE PRINCE LAMONT BOARD
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