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Artist
Beyonce
Album
Dangerously in Love
Year
2003
Genre
R&B
Languages
english

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Beyonce's debut solo single that sampled the Chi-Lites' 'Are You My Woman.' The song captures the intoxicating, almost maddening feeling of new love, establishing her as a solo powerhouse beyond Destiny's Child.

R&B
2003
Dangerously in Love
English

Beyonce's debut solo single that sampled the Chi-Lites' 'Are You My Woman.' The song captures the intoxicating, almost maddening feeling of new love, establi...

Beyonce

Crazy in Love Lyrics

I look and stare so deep in your eyes I touch on you more and more every time When you leave I'm begging you not to go Call your name two or three times in a row Such a funny thing for me to try to explain How I'm feeling and my pride is the one to blame

Song Story

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Beyonce's song "Crazy in Love", featured on the album "Dangerously in Love", was released in . Beyonce's debut solo single that sampled the Chi-Lites' 'Are You My Woman.' The song captures the intoxicating, almost maddening feeling of new love, establishing her as a solo powerhouse beyond Destiny's Child.

Songwriters

Producers

Rich Harrison
Beyonce Knowles

Chart Performance

#1 US Billboard Hot 100
#1 UK UK Singles Chart

Certification

Platinum
Editorial Review
Last verified: May 18, 2003
Verified against:MusicBrainzWikipedia
"Got me looking so crazy right now, your love's got me looking so crazy right now"
R&B
2003

Crazy in Love

English
original
I look and stare so deep in your eyes
I touch on you more and more every time
Call your name two or three times in a row
How I'm feeling and my pride is the one to blame

AI Lyric Insights

Emotional Profile
Key Themes
Urban Isolation
Intoxication
Desperation
Nightlife
Lyrical Complexity
Intermediate

Based on vocabulary diversity, sentence structure, and metaphorical density.

4

Metaphor

The "lights" as a symbol of fame.

2

Allusion

References to 80s synth-pop aesthetics.

3

Hyperbole

Exaggerated feelings of being "blinded".

Community Interpretations

2 interpretations
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MusicLover992 days ago

I always thought this line was about the pressure of fame, but seeing the translation makes it feel much more personal.

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LyricExpert5 hours ago

The use of metaphors here is brilliant. It perfectly captures that feeling of being lost in a big city.

Song Meaning

"Beyonce's debut solo single that sampled the Chi-Lites' 'Are You My Woman.' The song captures the intoxicating, almost maddening feeling of new love, establishing her as a solo powerhouse beyond Destiny's Child."

Available Versions
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original

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of "Crazy in Love" by Beyonce?

Beyonce's debut solo single that sampled the Chi-Lites' 'Are You My Woman.' The song captures the intoxicating, almost maddening feeling of new love, establishing her as a solo powerhouse beyond Destiny's Child.

Who wrote Crazy in Love by Beyonce?

The songwriters of "Crazy in Love" by Beyonce include Beyonce Knowles, Jay-Z, Rich Harrison, Eugene Record.

What is the BPM of Crazy in Love?

"Crazy in Love" by Beyonce has a BPM of 99.

What key is Crazy in Love in?

"Crazy in Love" by Beyonce is in the key of D major.

What certifications has Crazy in Love received?

"Crazy in Love" by Beyonce has received Platinum certification.

What genre is "Crazy in Love" by Beyonce?

"Crazy in Love" by Beyonce is classified as R&B.

When was "Crazy in Love" by Beyonce released?

"Crazy in Love" was released in 2003 as part of the album "Dangerously in Love".

What album is "Crazy in Love" from?

"Crazy in Love" is from the album "Dangerously in Love" by Beyonce, released in 2003.

Annotations

When you leave I'm begging you not to go

The desperation of begging someone to stay marks the intensity of the infatuation described throughout the song.

Such a funny thing for me to try to explain

Beyonce acknowledges the almost embarrassing difficulty of articulating the depth of her feelings.

People Also Ask

What song is "Crazy in Love" by Beyonce?
"Crazy in Love" is a R&B song by Beyonce released in 2003 from the album "Dangerously in Love".
What is "Crazy in Love" about?
Beyonce's debut solo single that sampled the Chi-Lites' 'Are You My Woman.' The song captures the intoxicating, almost maddening feeling of new love, establishing her as a solo powerhouse beyond Desti...
Who wrote "Crazy in Love"?
"Crazy in Love" was written by Beyonce Knowles, Jay-Z, Rich Harrison, Eugene Record.

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