(You Drive Me) Crazy – English Lyrics

• By: Britney Spears

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of 90s pop with Britney Spears' iconic hit "(You Drive Me) Crazy." This catchy, energetic track is perfect for English language learners, offering clear, relatable lyrics about young love and infatuation. Its simple yet powerful expressions of excitement and desire make it easy to grasp everyday romantic vocabulary and phrases, while its infectious beat encourages active listening and engagement with the rhythm and flow of English.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2	adjective - mentally deranged; wild and uncontrolled
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child noun - a term of endearment
something /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ A1	noun - a thing that is not known or specified
spin /spɪn/ B1	verb - to turn or rotate rapidly
earth /ɜːrθ/ A1	noun - the planet on which we live
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A1	noun - the solid surface of the earth
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body
jumping /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/ A1	verb - to push oneself off the ground using legs
sleep /sliːp/ A1	verb - to rest in a state of reduced consciousness
excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ B1	adjective - feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
deep /diːp/ A2	adjective - extending far down or in
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise
feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ B1	noun - an emotional state or reaction
drive /draɪv/ A1	verb - to operate a vehicle verb - to compel or urge (someone) to a specified action or state.

Key Grammar Structures

• Oh, oh

  ➔ Interjection for emphasis or emotion

  ➔ Used to express emotion or to draw attention.

• Baby, I'm so into you

  ➔ Use of the phrase "into" to indicate strong interest or attraction

  ➔ "Into" shows strong emotional involvement or attraction.

• My heart is jumping, it's easy to see

  ➔ Present simple tense used to describe a general or current state

  ➔ The use of the present simple tense to depict a feeling that is ongoing.

• You drive me crazy

  ➔ Present tense in a causative sense; subjunctive mood implied

  ➔ Expressing that someone causes a feeling or reaction.

• I'm so excited, I'm in too deep

  ➔ Use of the present tense with an adjective to describe a current emotional state

  ➔ Expressing a current emotional feeling using the present tense.

• Tell me you're so into me

  ➔ Imperative form with a constraining or persuasive tone

  ➔ A command or request expressed with an imperative tone.

• The earth is moving, but I can't feel the ground

  ➔ Present simple tense for factual statements

  ➔ Using the present tense to state factual or universal truths.