About The Song
Waylon Jennings and “I’ve Always Been Crazy”
Waylon Jennings was a country music outlaw. He was known for his rebellious spirit, his hard-living ways, and his honest, uncompromising music. Jennings’s music was often autobiographical, and he sang about his own struggles with addiction, divorce, and the law.
One of Jennings’s most famous songs is “I’ve Always Been Crazy.” The song was released in 1978 as the title track of Jennings’s album of the same name. “I’ve Always Been Crazy” is a defiant anthem about being true to oneself, even if it means being different from everyone else.
The song begins with Jennings singing about how he’s “always been crazy.” He’s never been able to fit in with the crowd, and he’s never been afraid to march to the beat of his own drum. Jennings sings about how he’s been “locked up,” “tied down,” and “beaten up,” but he’s never given up on being himself.
In the chorus, Jennings sings, “I’ve always been crazy, but I’m not as crazy as I used to be.” This line is a reminder that even though Jennings has been through a lot in his life, he’s still standing. He’s still crazy, but he’s also still sane. He’s still himself.
“I’ve Always Been Crazy” is a powerful song about the importance of being true to oneself. It’s a song that has resonated with millions of people over the years, and it’s a song that will continue to resonate for many years to come.
Some additional information about the song and Waylon Jennings:
- “I’ve Always Been Crazy” was written by Jennings and his longtime collaborator, Shel Silverstein.
- The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
- The song has been covered by many artists, including Hank Williams Jr., Garth Brooks, and Kid Rock.
- “I’ve Always Been Crazy” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009.