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