Crazy

Parallels between Archilochus Epode Fragment 196 (Ancient Text) and (Contemporary Song) by Gnarles Barkley

ltc-admin, 2015-03-13 12:47
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In Epode 196, Archilochus writes that his desire has completely unhinged him and taken control of him. Similarly, Gnarls Barkley sings that the object of his desire has driven him crazy. His love seems to have no interest in the singer’s condition. He laughs at his lover because she thinks that she is in control. However, ironically she really is controlling him from afar because he cannot do anything but think of her and become crazier.

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I remember when, I remember, I remember when I lost my mind There was something so pleasant about that place. Even your emotions had an echo In so much space And when you’re out there Without care, Yeah, I was out of touch But it wasn’t because I didn’t know enough I just knew too much Does that make me crazy? Does that make me crazy? Does that make me crazy? Possibly And I hope that you are having the time of your life But think twice, that’s my only advice Come on now, who do you, who do you, who do you, who do you think you are, Ha ha ha bless your soul You really think you’re in control Well, I think you’re crazy I think you’re crazy I think you’re crazy Just like me My heroes had the heart to lose their lives out on a limb And all I remember is thinking, I want to be like them Ever since I was little, ever since I was little it looked like fun And it’s no coincidence I’ve come And I can die when I’m done Maybe I’m crazy Maybe you’re crazy Maybe we’re crazy Probably Uh, uh

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Crazy