As Crazy As It Is
ZHU Lyrics
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I can't hide the truth, that we don't love the way we used to baby
I can't live with you, but I can't even live without you baby
I can't hide the truth, that we don't love the way we used to baby
As painful as it is, I don't wanna leave ya I don't wanna go nowhere, girl
As crazy as it is, I know I really need ya even though you always hurt me
As painful as it is, I don't wanna leave ya I don't wanna go nowhere, girl
I said her eyes are a mystery
With one look she take me heart and she wins me
Homegirl have a dangerous history
She tell me what me wanna hear, then she trick me
Me have to steam down the high grade with stinky
Any time homegirl, come feeling me
She want that reggae music when it kinky
No, she can't get me wrapped round her pinky
I can't live with you, but I can't even live without you baby
I can't hide the truth, that we don't love the way we used to baby
I can't live with you, but I can't even live without you baby
I can't hide the truth, that we don't love the way we used to baby
Girl, I beg your pardon from this rollercoaster ride
You're like a rose in my garden with thorns on the side
When you gimme the lovin' girl
I swear it sweet me like a pine
Same thing was sweet they say is sour like a lime
Say you probably know me
Is the only way to tell myself the truth
But it's harder to say
There's no really way to live without you
There's no really way to live without you
There's no really way to live without you
I can't live with you, but I can't even live without you baby
I can't hide the truth, that we don't love the way we used to baby
I can't live with you, but I can't even live without you baby
I can't hide the truth, that we don't love the way we used to baby
The lyrics of Zhu A-Trak Keznamdi's song "As Crazy As It Is" depict a love-hate relationship between two people who cannot live with nor without each other. The song starts with the singer admitting that his relationship with his partner is no longer the same as it used to be. He recognizes that they don't love each other the way they used to; however, both of them still cling onto the relationship. The singer then goes on to admit that he can't leave his partner despite the toxicity of their relationship because he loves her too much. He's aware that she hurts him, but he's still addicted to the pain. The Jamaican patois verse in the song adds flavor, with the singer describing his partner's mercurial nature and how he gets taken in by her charm.
The chorus of the song repeats the predicament of the relationship, highlighting the powerlessness of the singer in his love for his partner. He can neither live with her nor without her, and he's stuck in a cycle of pain and addiction. The final verse of the singer pleading with his partner is also telling of the kind of relationship they have. He acknowledges that though there are moments when he experiences the sweetness of love with his partner, it's always intertwined with pain. Nonetheless, he can't imagine living without her and begs her to stay.
Overall, "As Crazy As It Is" is a deep song about the complexity of relationships and how toxic they can become while still being irresistible.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't live with you, but I can't even live without you baby
I am unable to stay with you, yet I cannot imagine my life without you, my dear.
I can't hide the truth, that we don't love the way we used to baby
It's a sad reality that we don't share the same love and passion as we used to do, my love.
As painful as it is, I don't wanna leave ya I don't wanna go nowhere, girl
Leaving you is hurtful and unbearable, so I choose to stay with you, my darling.
As crazy as it is, I know I really need ya even though you always hurt me
It may seem irrational, but I still need you in my life despite you often causing me pain, my love.
I said her eyes are a mystery
She has an enigmatic gaze that captivates and mesmerizes me.
With one look she take me heart and she wins me
With just a single glance, she captures my heart and wins me over entirely.
Homegirl have a dangerous history
Homegirl has a history of causing harm and posing a risk.
She tell me what me wanna hear, then she trick me
She tells me what I want to hear, but then deceives me.
Me have to steam down the high grade with stinky
I have to smoke strong marijuana to cope with her behavior.
Any time homegirl, come feeling me
Anytime homegirl approaches me with affection, I can't resist.
She want that reggae music when it kinky
She desires kinky sex while listening to reggae music.
No, she can't get me wrapped round her pinky
No, she cannot manipulate and control me easily.
Girl, I beg your pardon from this rollercoaster ride
My dear, I apologize for the ups and downs of this tumultuous relationship we have.
You're like a rose in my garden with thorns on the side
You are like a beautiful rose in my life, but with a tendency to cause pain and hurt.
When you gimme the lovin' girl
When you show me affection and care, my dear.
I swear it sweet me like a pine
It feels as sweet as pineapples to me.
Same thing was sweet they say is sour like a lime
The same thing that brought me joy can now bring me sadness.
Say you probably know me
Perhaps you understand me very well, my love.
Is the only way to tell myself the truth
It's the only way for me to be honest with myself.
But it's harder to say
But it's quite difficult and challenging to express.
There's no really way to live without you
There seems to be no possible way for me to go on living without you in my life, my love.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Steven S Zhu, Keznamdi Larry Mcdonald
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