''Crazy'' is a R&B love song by duo

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. It was released in 2001 and was their first single off the album '' X''. It was also featured on the soundtrack to the hit dance film ''

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and

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years before it became popular.

Lyrical content

The official music video shows what "Crazy" is about. It is about a lover who ruminates over the poor choices he made that caused his girlfriend to break up with him. The song talks about losing sleep over it and after realizing the pain he has caused his girlfriend, he must choose between her and his life as a criminal. Once he chooses his criminal friends over her, he eventually regrets his decision and wishes to return to her.

Credits

Adapted from ''X'' liner notes. * Darrell Delite – producer, writer, other instruments, vocoder, mixer * K-Ci Hailey – writer, vocals * JoJo Hailey – writer, vocals *

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– guitar * Zak Sulam – guitar * Brian Kinkead – recording * J. Rea – recording * Ben Arrindell – mixer * Matt –

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engineer

Charts

Year-end charts

References

{{authority control 2001 singles K-Ci & JoJo songs 2000 songs MCA Records singles Songs written by Darrell "Delite" Allamby Torch songs Contemporary R&B ballads Songs written by K-Ci