Gnarls Barkley - Crazy - From the Basement

[@user-ed4wz3mw5l]

(Best version) Listen to this in 2024

[@k.l.a.y.1001]

Yes

[@hughherbert5637]

Alice Russel?

[@ИванИванов-щ8е8в]

Хуйня полная! Верните деда, который делал это виртуозно!😢

[@brischidb.6884]

This would be the best song ever for a really good James Bond Film!

[@dalewalker8496]

Is this strange I was thinking the same

[@joelbizzell1386]

Absolutely

[@philltolliver925]

What scene would y’all put in it ? I think a really hot shower sex...Damn near 50 shades type...but like after he tried to kill her.

[@andylukman5533]

@@philltolliver925 sounds like rape dude..

[@reynewdawn]

For sure

[@Thaumus_the_Bard]

this is my favorite version... it is darker, more sorrowful... sends a bolt of insanity through my heart, mind, and soul...

[@hinder57]

Perfectly said.

[@ritvarrich410]

same...

[@Thaumus_the_Bard]

@@Shenkk and thank you for that…it’s been a hot minute since I listened to this, I need to listen to it more often…I don’t remember how I found out about this version, it actually might have been from here

[@mattytrane]

bolt of insanity AND (shared) humanity. We're def all a little scrambled, especially those of us willing to chase our heroes at his pace. Imo that's the most hopeful verse. Great piece, love this version too. Tremendous restraint on the part of the guitarist here.

[@Jj-jd5hr]

The original is actually dark enough for people that actually understand what he’s talking about

[@markcrimminswriter]

Like many here, I come back to this recording over and over and over again, year after year. CeeLo's voice is on glorious display in this alternate version of this amazing song. He sings the high lines beautifully, and the minimal accompaniment, the unembellished backing, is a perfect counterpoint to CeeLo's stunning lyrical highs. In this version, the sentiments of the song seem more mournful and contemplative but also somehow affirming. It's a godlike performance.

[@asueft]

GAY

[@petermoore3439]

Wow what a beautiful way to put it.

[@maxsolo2652]

I was like: "What does he mean by "year after year"". I've discovered this song like 2 weeks ago from youtube suggestions. And listen to it every day since. Then I checked the description. 11 years wow

[@markcrimminswriter]

@@petermoore3439 Thanks!

[@markcrimminswriter]

@@maxsolo2652 Yeah, it's aged well hasn't it?

[@IzMmay]

He barely opens his mouth and that BIG sound comes out. WOW. This is a great version of this song. It is most HAUNTING.

[@dougcerzosimo1379]

You are true. Haunting, like madness in the flesh. Thank you

[@joshkier]

Goosebumps. Every single time.

[@meowmeow_Binx]

Every. Single. Time.

[@martinleavitt6094]

🤘

[@Hazmatx220]

This is the best version..period !

[@mkm5150]

Absolutely agree!!!!!

[@mrhamtastic3385]

While the world hears the upbeat version and thinks, "Oh, it's awesome to be crazy!" this version captures the reality. You're never more alone than when you figure out that not only are you crazy, but the rest of the world is crazy as well, they're just in denial.

[@Leprutz]

Normal people scare me.

[@brothermalakai11]

I felt like i was in the matrix whilst i listened to this ..this is super powerful

[@Ha-ppi-ness]

This is exactly how I feel. Glad to have both versions.

[@hugotorres6460]

@@panicnew1451 ll

[@limitedfactors9158]

Preach

[@Thekeysweremoved]

He sings it so effortlessly 😩👌🏻👏👏👏

[@selectionapartmentsrooms9244]

My point exactly.

[@alexgreen5064]

Church was his school !

[@Ralph_moss]

Thank you 🙏

[@BigCheeli]

That's probably why he chose what I assume is the built in organ drum track haha​@@alexgreen5064

[@daareondemon1899]

I come back to this time to time because it has such a meaningful part of my life. I used to listen to this in the darkest moments of my life. In a way it helped me to accept the emotions I was having and not hold them back. It's been 5 years since I almost took my life. This song helps me realise that space I was in and where I am now. I will never forget.

[@asddfasdqwe7389]

how do you interpret this song because the top comment interprets it as everyone is crazy but just in denial. but I think I interpret it as a person reflecting on a dark period which he was going mad. the "I think you're crazy just like me" is him acknowledging that he is still prone to go to become crazy again, if he doesn't keep himself in check, the same logic as a recovering addict still identifying as an addict, its a way of being real with yourself. the "you really think you're in control" line refers to people who are control freaks or people who think they can control their life or the life of others. he's saying they're actually just crazy but its ok cause everyone can become crazy, and everyone can recover from being crazy as well.

[@FlynLatif]

godspeed, I've been there too, never forget

[@FlynLatif]

@@asddfasdqwe7389 I interpret it as - looking past the stigma of insanity & recognizing that intelligence leads there. As well as not putting heroes on a pedestal. There's also an element of "be careful what you wish for", and so by extension - being okay with what you already have, in heindsight of what you wished for. To sum both points up it would be that life isn't some linear progression where we start at the bottom and aim for the top. But is much messier and more chaotic than that - and thats okay. Dawned on me as I just listened how this relates to the people fighting in Ukraine, specifically the people who volunteered to go over there.

[@asddfasdqwe7389]

@@FlynLatif in the nicest way possible, every part of your comment looks unrelated to every other part, like several people wrote what they thought the song was about and came up with different things. Also, the things you listed either don't make sense or could make sense if you just explained what you meant a little better. How do you expect someone to know what you meant when saying the song is about people fighting in Ukraine as volunteers. Or that intelligence leads to insanity. You didn't even highlight any lyric to show why it means what you think it means. Basically your entire comment is useless to the reader because it is so vague and feels like you were jotting in notepad, not writing something meant to be read and understood

[@FlynLatif]

@@asddfasdqwe7389 hahah steady on, it's my interpretation of an extrapolation of the meaning behind the words, which is subjective. Intelligence leading to being crazy, as well as being careful what you wished for (after wishing for intelligence): "Yeah, I was out of touch But it wasn't because I didn't know enough I just knew too much Does that make me crazy?" The thoughts of any soldier who chose to take up arms for a righteous cause: "My heroes had the heart to lose their lives out on the limb And all I remember is thinkin' I wanna be like them Ever since I was little Ever since I was little, it looked like fun And it's no coincidence I've come And I can die when I'm done But maybe I'm crazy" The entire song is basically saying he got success and knowledge and realized he's still crazy like the heroes he aspired to be still are. Hence my last point about life being a chaotic attempt at progress.

[@igorm2631]

Not only a goosebumps. That tune played a role in pivotal moment of my long time relationship, and this version came to me as a requiem for it, fifteen years later. And will remain a requiem.

[@j.l.d.g.1979]

as someone who has been in "that place", i can tell you the words in this really capture what it's like.

[@JulianBollerhoff]

very true, everytime i listen to this song i remember how it is being in ,, that place''

[@bumbleecorp9824]

What place? Cause he's not in any "place". The metaphor of the song is pretty much; you are not alone, we all feel lonely and we are all the same, no matter how much control people perceive to have, every single one go to sleep thinking on unanswerable questions.

[@yaroy9284]

@@bumbleecorp9824 nah there is defo a „that place“ :D somewhere, your Emotions do have some kinda echo lol

[@dougcerzosimo1379]

Crazy is the most peaceful realm brothers and sisters

[@yeahitsalex6821]

⁠@@bumbleecorp9824The world has lost its mind. We need to follow the lord to be more at peace like when we were children

[@lifeofsarah8728]

he's absolutely incredible still here after 14 years and he knows xx

[@TRUTHBYFACT-hd8rs]

In the essence of discovery, the individual realizes the TRUTH, and nothing you see reflects the reality of what we have been taught!

[@clarissastyles4610]

He's just so cool with how he performs . I never heard this version and i just love it!!

[@alfonsoortega2883]

This is my favorite version. It catches the times we live in today. Brings me to state mind that my words can't seem to describe. Lost hope.

[@hotwaxonmyuddersohyeahmoo5701]

Every time in history is the worst time, because we improve things at such an incredible rate. Right now we are just experiencing growing pains

[@gps9715]

@@hotwaxonmyuddersohyeahmoo5701 I agree....and disagree. Are we better or worse now than at that the time of the world wars? WW2 deaths (deaths not casualties) were close to 100 million, when there were only 2.3 billion people on the planet. That's 3% of total humans dead. We are nowhere close to those numbers at times long before, or any time since. Is this the worst time in history? I think many Americans feel like it is. The civil war would teach you a different lesson. Very different. Disease, death, and violence permeated everywhere. Today is a different war. But casualties, death, disease are significantly lower. Is this the worst time in history? It's extreme upheaval but history is rife with "the worst". We aren't even close. And I say that with sadness, because I feel how poorly things are going. Just my 2 cents.

[@michaelandersonsa]

I remember when I lost mind. When I saw this video and heard the changed version the first time. I watched open-mouthed, covered in a single 4min and 43sec shiver. Head, shoulders, arms, thighs, neck prickled to maximum, eyes filled up with his unassuming and effortless mastery. Mastery itself, but also mastery at taking an old song and redoing it by putting it in a 1000 thousand chains of life experience, hurt, regret, loss, hope, quiet stoicism and steeled resilience. I know nothing of Mr Barkley, other than his commercial pop beaty song from years ago. Nor care I to know anything, this could change the faultless picture I now have. He levelled up to god level, leaving me astounded. And shaking. Moved more than *most* music I've ever heard.

[@MartyrsPath]

I teared up while reading your comment. I wish I'd meet people like you in my life. Unfortunate that it's just through a stupid phone screen. It's so lonely.

[@11energize]

I just found this version as well, and you captured my thoughts perfectly. There's only one word for this performance, amazing

[@rashmicp4356]

@@MartyrsPath Wish I could meet the two of you, sit quietly, and have a beer!

[@kevenquinlan]

Great rendition to what is maybe one of the best songs ever written. The lyrics are just, no words to describe how great. And nobody can sing it like C Low does. It's so iconic that when others try to sing it or make whatever version of it= it always sucks in comparisons, lol.

[@atoq8297]

that guitarist is Josh Klinghoffer, he played in RHCP, you should check out his style if you enjoy it.

[@redhood9962]

I was looking for the comments that if anybody noticed this 😂 i was surprised on my first watch that Josh was in this 🤩

[@heywhatsuplb]

Dang...I'm sobbing...that was real....The lyrics really hit me hard....I love this version.

[@kellyd220]

Same.. His voice touches the soul!!

[@MrUrech]

same man. shit got me, all tearin up and shit. amazing lyrics and singer. ennio morricone style instrumentation

[@DaviCDrieskens]

Timeless genius. People will hear this 1000 years from now!

[@dordtrecht5]

This version is super heavy. It’s phenomenal! This song takes on a much different meaning in this translation.

[@pechblendae]

I decided to spend New Year’s Eve all by myself and with my tiny dog. One hour away from 2025. Spent most of this 2024 in therapy and months in a clinic. Met the best psychiatrist in this whole freaking world that saved my life. I’ll leave a ton of crap in this 2024 and I’ll never look back and I’ll rise further. This song has become an anthem. To the all the crazy fellas: it is likely you saw everything right. It was the wrong people around you. Serene 2025 world. Thank you CeeLo and GB. This thing is amazing.

[@scottybeans]

keep going forward fellow struggler

[@theburkett67]

This version is dark and soulful and moody. I love the rasp in his voice and how controlled his vibrato is.

[@luminouswolf7117]

Haven’t heard this version prior to right now It’s amazing

[@UnfathomableChaos]

I've been listening to this version of the song for the last couple of years and I have to say that even as I hear it now, it makes me feel something deep. Hard to believe I first heard it in an English pub in Houston.

[@khangarraty727]

which english pub in houston theres a couple good ones

[@coralineghibli3211]

Wow I heard it for the first time in an Irish pub in Buenos Aires

[@perc3136]

Htownnnn

[@gemstar100]

Have been listening to the live at Grammys version for 13 years now to feel the true power of this song - finally I read some comments and it brought me here.. I actually have a tear in my eye right now - feel so numb I need to remember how to breathe.

[@gnarleyjames420]

Hauntingly beautiful

[@Dhieen]

the power is his voice... and the guitar coming after... its like its inhuman...

[@MissNubiaAli]

This version is INSANE. Discovered this gem just from sheer random desire of wanting to hear this live and found this…wow.

[@soniawadsworth7451]

This version captured the essence of what he is saying. The message conveyed is soulfull and beyond wisdom with a dose of his own awakening journey and life experiences. His perception

[@Teknofobe]

Real talk! Felt the same. First time hearing this version.

[@elarrioguajardo208]

Truly this rendition of "Crazy" is one of my all time favorites, a somber and gothic like take that really makes it so phenomenal to listen to. I relate to this as of late and I feel I'm only going to embrace that feeling some more. I just hope I'll get to do my dreams & goals and turn them into actual things to enjoy outside of my imagination.

[@aminedh.6043]

I wish i could like this more than once... More than a hundred times... More than a thousand times ❤️... Beyond what words can describe... What a feeling... What a vibe... What a wonderful performance ❤️

[@vernwingfield9381]

He has talent

[@aali778]

@@vernwingfield9381 ooh more than that

[@taracook1127]

This version is the most beautiful and heartfelt 💜

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

The BEST version of this tune :-) Excellent vocals :-) ROCK ON!!!!!!!

[@christiansantamaria7233]

The fact that this video doesn’t have 50million+ views shows how much real music is dying in this generation such a sad feeling

[@stevewatkins2170]

I'm ashamed to say that a dnb version of Mr bombastic brought me here. Surely this was the intended tempo for the song. I'm gonna list to some Marvin gaye now( no dnb) thank you.

[@sfdntk]

Shut up. "Real" music isn't dying, you're just getting older and remembering the music you enjoyed when you were younger. What you're not remembering is all the shitty music that came out at the same time, just as it always has done, just as it always will do. Music is intrinsic to the human experience, it crosses all time and all civilisations, but it also predates our species and will be here after we're gone. At no point will it ever die, it'll just change, and you can either change with it or allow yourself to become a relic of a forgotten past.

[@onsmam11]

How many times i listen to it and try to recommend,but not many like this version...it goes trough my soul ♥️✌️

[@dougcerzosimo1379]

The strength and powerful sound of this man's whimpering voice near the end of his song is so disarming. Thank you Gnarles. I believe you can be sure that you and your message are embraced. Your courage humbles my self confidence. I love your passion.

[@TheCleaver1992]

This could play in my funeral it is so peaceful

[@fionaingham810]

Absolutely genius. I have listened to this for more than five years and I don't get tired of it. Why hasn't he exploited his voice more?

[@sirwilliams94]

this should win a grammy

[@kornnutt4eva]

i agree. this version is an award winner.it tugs a part of your soul. I❤it.

[@reynewdawn]

If Quentin said it so then it should. I ship it

[@mathemacits2400]

COME ON NOW .. WHO DO YOU, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU AWRRR? HAH.. BLESS ARE SOULS

[@c1rcl3s]

I think it did

[@martincotadoteho3754]

Grammy is a c*ap.

[@cecasanas22]

One of the best songs ever!!! His voice and this version is out of this world !!!!! 👏👏👏

[@ThatLonelyBrianna]

My dad used to play this version of the song all the time (he's passed now, live on, dad), but hearing this again after years, especially after hearing the up-beat version go around, it just brings tears to my eyes and old nostalgia and memories are brought back, of sitting in the car in late-night rides, going to grab a bite to eat at 12 or 1 in the morning because we paused on working in the hot garage, despite me having school the next day. Man, this version just hits.

[@davidjimenez2996]

Man's got a B-E-A-utiful voice. They won't write lyrics like that no more either... An absolute favorite❤

[@willtoneymusic]

I’ve heard the upbeat version of this for years and somehow just saw this. This, in my mind, is the true intended product. Some others comment that it gave them goosebumps. I believe it. This song comes from a dark place but shines so much light on mental health. I cried after listening to this. So good.

[@j.l.d.g.1979]

i like the beat. there's not a single thing wrong with this performance imo. it blew my mind the first time i heard it and i've been a fan of cee lo ever since.

[@grlucky2836]

Годы идут а каждый раз кайфую как в первый) Невероятно крут 👍

[@GingerDrums]

not only the best version of this song, but (as a record producer, mixing and mastering engineer) one of the best vocal sounds I know of. He sounds better in the Basement sessions than on any recording I have heard.

[@tatumhill6132]

This song in my book is one of the most beautiful and well constructed songs I’ve ever heard. I’ll forever listen to this song.❤️

[@larrypinkard2051]

I like it when artists get creative and sing /play the song different. Especially when it works as well as this . What a talented collaboration between CeeLo and DangerMouse! Green is one of the greatest male singers of my generation!

[@zorkovroman9575]

Powerful performance!

[@thegodparticles118]

Didn't want it too end.... beautiful

[@RDawg007]

I've always loved this song. I came here after seeing the amazing movie The Harder they fall. This version of the song fits the movie and is just brilliant.

[@nkanyisoxaba5177]

He must do the "blackskin mile" performance

[@robbiegray7863]

So dark.... And yet..... So hauntingly beautiful at the same time... It's amazing how something can just reach into your soul..... And hold you there.... Like in a dream state.... X

[@Rabbit_Trix]

The promotion of delusion and self doubt prevail in this version. Masterfully done!!!

[@Wooster23]

I have never heard a version of this song I didn't like, but this one ... WOW

[@Lanny985]

This is some unparalleled vocal.

[@sapodillabrown4997]

No joke!

[@GeminiBrown]

Still Here in 2023! Heavy Nostalgia listening to this! Ohh What a Magical time it was

[@valerydrayev9797]

Black artists will always be the best

[@MELVINPHILLIPS-q2f]

Straight masterpiece

[@McLeod2022]

Slays me every damn time. Patient singing cuts deep.

[@masterninja9716]

This is awesome.

[@kristinabc1143]

This version is like a funereal march into madness … deeply twistedly beautiful

[@dougcerzosimo1379]

Excellent summation

[@thunderchild2756]

I'd love to hear him singing A Change Gonna Come.... 😍

[@tertiusstiemie]

This is so beautiful!!! I am so glad I discovered this version!!! (I loved the upbeat version too!!!)

[@ДобрыйДень-ч5ю]

I remember when I remember, I remember when I lost my mind There was something so pleasant about that place Even your emotions have an echo in so much space And when you're out there without care Yeah, I was out of touch But it wasn't because I didn't know enough I just knew too much Does that make me crazy Does that make me crazy Does that make me crazy Possibly And I hope that you are having the time of your life But think twice, that's my only advice Come on now, who do you, who do you, who do you Who do you think you are Ha ha ha, bless your soul You really think you're in control I think you're crazy I think you're crazy I think you're crazy Just like me My heroes had the heart to lose their lives out on the limb And all I remember is thinking I want to be like them Ever since I was little Ever since I was little it looked like fun And it's no coincidence I've come And I can die when I'm done But maybe I'm crazy Maybe you're crazy Maybe we're crazy Probably

[@redviking4174]

Very under rated song. True lyrics

[@tonybacon9174]

I know the words to this song but never read them until now felt so good to read them

[@jcsgrrl]

@@redviking4174 , this song was never under rated. It won so many awards and was nominated for so many. It peaked to number 2 on like all the charts.

[@Voltron5000]

@@redviking4174 guy they played this song so much Gnarls banned it from the radio themselves cause they were worried people would hate it from hearing it so much

[@fronco845]

I first heard this song in a record store 6 years ago when I met the love of my life. Play at 0.75. My wife says this is the ultimate way to listen to this song (she is the woman I met at the record store when this song was playing 6 years ago). Absolutely brilliant! Good job Sir Barkley

[@ReddProphett]

This comment is fake. I was on voice chat with fronco845 when he typed this comment. None of this is real; he is not married, he did not meet a wife at the record store, he had not even heard this song before five minutes ago when I sent him the URL to this KZbin video. By the way, his name is not Sir Barkley.

[@fronco845]

you dont know shit

[@fronco845]

@@ReddProphett who the hell are you I love my wife you disgusting pig

[@sa65cn1]

The true song, listen carefully to lyrics, it’s a tragic song. Great!!!

[@RealTalkCook]

Absolutely Brilliant 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheMrneverdie]

это просто бомба! одна из величайших песен когда либо написанных

[@Бешенныйкекс]

Согласен но есть ещё крутые песни на пример советую группу image dragons одна из самых крутых групп набирают млрд не пожалеете !

[@TheMrneverdie]

@@Бешенныйкекс imagine dragons очень крутые, вопросов нет)))

[@Бешенныйкекс]

@@TheMrneverdie Я тут с вами полностью согласен коллега

[@bboy0kste]

what voice.. ¡¡ really spiritual

[@helpallofem4428]

Thee best version by far !

[@crgh2724]

WOW. Great singer, and I mean that. Thank you for posting this and for the singer sharing his talent.

[@JamesHenry-xv9ju]

I love this version of crazy nice and slow with emotion 🙏 lyrics are amazing...love celo💯

[@mdmx33]

Love this version. Not many hear this song and really understand the lyrics. Others, like me have listened and understood. We understand the message and the shear beauty of the lyrics. Ceelo is the man, his voice is incredible

[@NFJT2144]

Fuck man I remember my hearing aids didn’t work for a month and finding this song after years. The first time I got my hearing back this is the FIRST song I listened to

[@pjvideography]

Crazy. Every time I listen this song, no matter which version, i have to listen it at least one or two times more. I hits me every single time since i heard it the first time. what a masterpiece

[@omegabronzeman]

This song touches my soul regardless of the version... So powerful

[@timurborn]

The original version already showed being inspireded by Ennio Morricone kind of Western movie themes, but this one demonstrates that even more with the guitar.

[@vastexpanse8521]

This is everything…hauntingly beautiful, thank you.

[@dauglangarcia9318]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE VERSION

[@niahand3052]

About to be 2025, and this is still timeless 🥰🥰

[@Arcticstar69]

This man is a great artist.... He is glorious.

[@sliceyy]

So beautiful and powerful.

[@anthonydabiere1865]

Like a David Lynch film. I can't stop loving it.

[@crazy-rabitt]

I m loving this basement crazy

[@leylamusazade97]

Few days ago my friend showed me this version. I am really sad because i have not heard this masterpiece till that day . I think this is best version.

[@andybellingham4433]

When the guitar comes in at 1:02 the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I love this version.

[@SamGrantOfficial]

that’s josh klinghoffer who played for rhcp

[@daniels4414]

Holy shit. This is a masterpiece. Period.

[@bradwillis7241]

What an amazing artist, and perfect videography.

[@krazee21]

The version I have been listening to has been empowering for my journey to come. This version hit on such a soul touching wave. I am in love with this one just as much! Wow!

[@Frd-ui9zb]

Magnifique ❤quel geni .Cette version est la meilleure.

[@anon6116]

He’s an amazing writer blessed with a dynamic voice. This version can bring you to the edge, it’s told so mesmerizingly.

[@MVForeverMM]

Never had a song hit so hard.

[@kaalel821]

This might be the best version ever.. ( put some headphones its wayyy better )

[@k.l.a.y.1001]

Masterpiece.... This takes you to see that home inside you.. Damn

[@kristi1678]

The fact that thing song hasn't broken a million views blows my mind. Why

[@maikpohl8752]

Die Version ist richtig Geil.

[@TheTexasTakebyMissVikie]

This Gives a Better Feel to the True Pain in these Words... Amazing Job ❤

[@johnlock125]

Absolutely Amazing. God Bless Cee-Lo for real.

[@imagod7244]

Best version