Crazy
Icehouse
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I've got a pocket Full of holes Head in the clouds The king of fools You've got a ribbon of rainbows The sun in your eyes Burning through Could be I'm happy and sad Could be I'm losing my head Over you Well, you've gotta be crazy, baby To want a guy like me Yeah, you've gotta be out of your mind Crazy So if I'm dreaming Don't wake me tonight If this is all wrong I don't want it right 'Cause you're the one sure thing When I get lost in the game Once again Hey, I'm a lucky guy Without a reason and I Don't understand Well, you've gotta be crazy, baby To want a guy like me Yeah, you've gotta be out of your mind Crazy (crazy, crazy, crazy) Well, there must be some kind of mistake To give your heart away Yeah, you've gotta be out of your mind Crazy Well, you've gotta be crazy, baby To want a guy like me Yeah, you've gotta be out of your mind Crazy Well, there must be some kind of mistake To want a guy like me Yeah, you've gotta be out of your mind You're cazy, crazy Well, you've gotta be crazy, baby To want a guy like me Yeah, you've gotta be crazy, baby
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Written by: Ivor Arthur Davies, Robert Grant Kretschmer, Andy Qunta
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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8 facts about this song
Release and Performance"Crazy" is a song by Australian rock/synthpop band Icehouse. It was released in 1983 on their album "Man of Colors."
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Chart SuccessDespite its somewhat unconventional structure and length (almost five minutes), "Crazy" achieved significant chart success. It reached the top five in the Australian Kent Music Report and peaked at number four on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Crazy" is notable for its unusually high production values for the time. It features the band members performing in a variety of surreal, dreamlike landscapes, reflecting the song's lyrical themes of chaos and uncertainty.
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Song CompositionThe song's composition is unique and complex, featuring a mix of electronic and acoustic instruments, including synthesizers, electric guitars, and a saxophone solo. Its lyrics explore themes of insanity and obsession, giving the song its evocative, moody atmosphere.
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Awards & Accolades"Crazy" won 'Best Performance in a Video' at the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) in 1984. This marked a significant accomplishment for the Australian band on an international platform.
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Band's Signature SongOver the years, "Crazy" has become one of Icehouse's signature songs. It's often performed at concerts and included on the band's greatest hits compilations.
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Song CoverThe song has been covered by several artists, a testament to its enduring popularity. One of the notable covers is by Seal, a British singer and songwriter, who included his version of "Crazy" in his 2021 album, "Standards."
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The Influence of the Song"Crazy" is regarded as one of the classic songs of the '80s and played an influential role in shaping the sound of synthpop and New Wave music during the decade.
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