Crazy
Seal
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In a church, by the face He talks about the people going under Only child know A man decides after seventy years That what he goes there for, is to unlock the door While those around him criticize and sleep And through a fractal on a breaking wall I see you my friend, and touch your face again Miracles will happen as we trip But we're never gonna survive, unless We get a little crazy No we're never gonna survive, unless We are a little crazy Crazy yellow people walking through my head One of them's got a gun, to shoot the other one And yet together they were friends at school Ohh, get it, get it, get it, get it no no If all were there when we first took the pill Then maybe, then maybe, then maybe, then maybe Miracles will happen as we speak But we're never gonna survive unless We get a little crazy No we're never gonna survive unless We are a little crazy No no, never survive, unless we get a little bit Oh, a little bit Oh, a little bit Oh Oh Amanda decides to go along after seventeen years Oh darlin' In a sky full of people, only some want to fly Isn't that crazy In a world full of people, only some want to fly Isn't that crazy, crazy In a heaven of people there's only some want to fly Ain't that crazy Oh babe, oh darlin' In a world full of people there's only some want to fly Isn't that crazy, isn't that crazy, isn't that crazy, isn't that crazy But were never gonna survive unless, we get a little crazy No were never gonna to survive unless we are a little But were never gonna survive unless, we get a little crazy No were never gonna to survive unless, we are a little, crazy No no, never survive unless, we get a little bit And then you see things The size of which youve never known before They'll break it Someday, only child know Them things The size of which youve never known before Someday... Someway... Someday... Someway... Someday... Someway... Someday...
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Written by: Guy Sigsworth, Seal Samuel
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Tratore
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15 facts about this song
Song origin"Crazy" is a song by British singer-song"Seal". It was released in 1991 as his debut single from his self-titled debut album.
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Chart performanceIt peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and became a top 10 hit in several other countries.
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Music structureThe song is set in the key of B♭ minor and is propelled by a haunting, circular keyboard riff and Seal's soulful baritone voice.
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Songwriting credits"Crazy" was written by Seal and producer Guy Sigsworth.
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Other versionsThe acoustic version of "Crazy" was featured on Seal’s 2004 greatest hits album "Seal: Best 1991–2004".
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Accompanying videoThe song's intriguing music video featured a semi-naked Seal with images of violence and oppression.
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Award recognitionThe song won a 1992 Ivor Novello Award for songwriting and composition.
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Cultural significanceThe song's lyrics, which can be interpreted as a call for individuality and freedom, resonated with many listeners. The tune became an anthem of sorts for the fight against oppression and conformity.
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Notable coversMany artists have since covered "Crazy". Among the most notable renditions are those by Alanis Morissette and Simple Minds.
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International successThe song charted in 15 different countries, making Seal a household name internationally.
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Grammy Nomination"Crazy" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1992.
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Seal's view on the songSeal has been quoted as saying "Crazy" is "a song that encapsulates my view of the world at that particular time."
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Commercial useSome brands have used the song in promoting their products. For instance, in 2018, Chevrolet used the song in a commercial for the 2018 Chevy Traverse.
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Recognition over the yearsIt has remained one of Seal's biggest hits, and is a perennial on classic pop and adult contemporary radio stations.
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Use in Films and SeriesThe song has also been used in a number of films and television series, including 'The Pursuit of Happyness' and in an episode of the hit TV series 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'.
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