Musiq Soulchild

Lyrics

[Intro]
La la la la la la la, la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la, la la
La la la la la la la

[Verse 1]
Never thought that we would ever be more than friends
Now I'm all confused 'cause for you, I have deeper feelings
We both thought it was cool to cross the line
And I was convinced it would be alright
Now things are strange, nothing's the same
And really I just want my friend back

[Chorus]
And my mind's gone half crazy 'cause I can't leave you alone (Oh can't get you out of my system)
And I'm wonderin' if it's worth me holdin' on (Holdin' on)
Said my mind's gone half crazy 'cause I can't leave you alone (Can't get you out of my system)
And I'm wonderin' if it's worth me holdin' on (Yeah)

[Verse 2]
I'd hate to walk away from you as if this never existed
'Cause when we kissed, the moment after, I looked at you different, yeah
Lately, I gotta watch what I say
'Cause you take things personal nowadays
You used to laugh, now you get mad
Damn, I just want my friend back
[Chorus]
And my mind's gone half crazy 'cause I can't leave you alone (Oh can't get you out of my system)
And I'm wonderin' if it's worth me holdin' on (Holdin' on)
Said my mind's gone half crazy 'cause I can't leave you alone (Can't get you out of my system)
And I'm wonderin' if it's worth me holdin' on (Yeah)

[Bridge]
Oh oh oh, oh oh, yeah
What happened to the one I used to know? (Oh, yeah, yeah)
The one I used to laugh and joke with?
The one I used to tell all my secrets?
We used to chill and be down for whatever, whenever together, yeah

[Chorus]
And my mind's gone half crazy (Oh) 'cause I can't leave you alone (I'm going half crazy, baby)
And I'm wonderin' if it's worth me (Oh) holdin' on (Over you, yeah)
Said my mind's gone half crazy (Yeah) 'cause I can't leave you alone (And I just don't know)
And I'm wonderin' if it's worth me holdin' on (I said I just don't know what to do now)
(Listen, we used to chill)
And my mind's gone half crazy 'cause I can't leave you alone (Yeah, we used to hang)
And I'm wonderin' if it's worth me holdin' on (Yeah, we used to do, we used to do some many things together, yeah)
Said my mind's gone half crazy 'cause I can't leave you alone (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I'm wonderin' if it's worth me holdin' on (Oh oh, yeah)
Oh, oh, oh, uh

If you're a fan of R&B, then you've likely heard of Musiq Soulchild. One of his most successful records to date is the song "Halfcrazy." This song, which was released in 2002, was the premier single on Musiq Soulchild's album, Juslisen.

Not only did "Halfcrazy" peak at number 16 on Billboard's Hot 100, but it was also nominated for the MTV2 Award at the 2002 VMA's (though it lost to Dashboard Confessional's "Screaming Infidelities").

About Halfcrazy

"Halfcrazy" is a song that is not only catchy but also tells a compelling story. The song opens with a guitar riff that is inspired by the opening piano melody found in “Vivre Pour Vivre” by Francis Lai, a song included in the soundtrack for the 1967 film with the same name. In fact, the French film is a 1967 Golden Globe winner for the “Best Foreign Language Film” award.

The song's title, "Halfcrazy," ties in with the plot of the film to an extent. The main character returns from a Vietnamese prison only to discover that his wife has moved on and entered into a new relationship. He struggles with whether or not he should try to rekindle their relationship after betraying her, ultimately realizing that her choice to move on was a logical one.

Musically, "Halfcrazy" is a smooth R&B track that showcases Musiq Soulchild's impressive vocal range. The song's lyrics are also notable for their vulnerability and relatability, with lines like "You got me half crazy, thinking 'bout the things you do, baby" speaking to the universal experience of being in love and feeling a little bit insane because of it.

Despite being released almost 20 years ago, "Halfcrazy" still holds up as a great example of early 2000's R&B. Musiq Soulchild's emotive vocals coupled with the song's catchy melody and lyrics make it a standout track that is sure to be enjoyed for years to come.

If you haven't heard "Halfcrazy" before, then do yourself a favor and give it a listen. Whether you're a longtime Musiq Soulchild fan or you're just discovering his music now, this song is a classic that deserves a spot on any R&B playlist.

• Release Date: January 29, 2002
• Artist: Musiq Soulchild