Katie Melua - The Closest Thing To Crazy (Official Video) [Remastered in 4K]

The Closest Thing To Crazy’ performed by Katie Melua, taken from her debut album ‘Call Off The Search’.
'Call Off The Search’ 20th Anniversary Edition (Remastered & Expanded), out 3rd November 2023. Available on 2LP, 2CD and digital, pre-order here - katiemelua.lnk.to/COTS20ID
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LYRICS:
How can I think I'm standing strong,
Yet feel the air beneath my feet?
How can happiness feel so wrong?
How can misery feel so sweet?
How can you let me watch you sleep,
Then break my dreams the way you do?
How can I have got in so deep?
Why did I fall in love with you?
This is the closest thing to crazy I have ever been
Feeling twenty-two, acting seventeen,
This is the nearest thing to crazy I have ever known,
I was never crazy on my own:
And now I know that there's a link between the two,
Being close to craziness and being close to you.
How can you make me fall apart
Then break my fall with loving lies?
It's so easy to break a heart,
It's so easy to close your eyes.
How can you treat me like a child
Yet like a child I yearn from you?
How can anyone feel so wild?
How can anyone feel so blue?
This is the closest thing to crazy I have ever been
Feeling twenty-two, acting seventeen,
This is the nearest thing to crazy I have ever known,
I was never crazy on my own:
And now I know that there's a link between the two,
Being close to craziness and being close to you.
#KatieMelua #CallOffTheSearch

[@denis9450]

Beyond Beautiful

[@alenik1979]

Bellissima, una voce soave, che brava!

[@Sarah-mg3gg]

Possibly one of the most underrated artists in my time.

[@iwakuraSanta]

how old are you re

[@Sarah-mg3gg]

@@iwakuraSanta none of your business.

[@iwakuraSanta]

@@Sarah-mg3gg you important

[@philipnorris6542]

I'm inclined to agree, Sarah.

[@tomazstamcar2734]

And one of most attractive.

[@karlnemeth4239]

Beautiful

[@tondanimathada3093]

When you're happy you'll enjoy the melody but when you're sad, you'll understand the lyrics

[@1gerard47]

Bang on ❤

[@fejsfan8954]

Yes.

[@scottfreckle237]

she is insanely beautiful

[@Bluedog171]

im nearly 65,and iam blown away

[@jamesjanuary1969]

20 years ago. Most beautiful music. ❤

[@susannediessner9]

Feeling 62 and acting 45...love you Katie..keep going cause you're brilliant

[@zhariarose]

Heart breaking always.this song one of the classics.4 sure❤

[@user-gt1jf8rt4j]

My dad was 85 and loved Katie.. played 6million bicycles at is funeral..❤

[@frankburns8946]

9 million...but i know how he felt. She's a better singer than Adele.

[@robertsimpson2167]

​@@frankburns8946 even I'm a better singer than Adele, she's awful.

[@58ccl]

This is the only song I've ever heard by this wonderful artist. One of my favorite songs, ever, though!❤

[@pkamil-tu9bz]

and shout out to the talented musical artist katie melua

[@hardloper070884]

She is one of the best women in music

[@chantellesunebaartman2147]

OMG. Im still inlove with this song. 😍

[@robertcraig4925]

You forget how good Katie is,forgot about her the found her again on You Tube a natural singer 👍👍❤️

[@JohnKattt]

❤I'm 76 years young...and still loving this❤

[@JackONeillDREAMWORKS]

Music has no age John! I felt in love with this song from the very first moment on!!

[@paulette44martin]

She has the best voice ever.

[@EricZern]

Hello beautiful damsel

[@kimkristensen3291]

The lyrics in this song makes more and more sense, the older you get. A truely wonderful song and voice.

[@silvanociccotelli3116]

Right, there's more than One meaning in this wonderful Song. I think this Song Is on true love, that can change your life

[@romanastrasheim5226]

YES

[@1gerard47]

Definitely. ❤

[@annemarieheuermann4766]

Yes, Mike Batt writes the best lyrics

[@ErvinYesitsme]

I love you Katie Melua.. the sweetest voice my ears ever heard .. I never get tired listening your angelic voice.. ..you're the love of my ears

[@michaellyngefrancker4116]

Just... Aawwwww 😘

[@universal-zy5bh]

She is simply one of the best singers on this planet!!!

[@SundaeExpress]

Mike Batt is such an underrated songwriter. Pretty much all of Katie's big hits were written by him, including 'Nine Million Bicycles', 'If I Were a Sailboat' and this one. He also wrote 'Bright Eyes' for Art Garfunkel :)

[@1gerard47]

Mike batt brilliant.

[@JanineHyslop]

never knew that

[@OnASeasideMission]

Heard this by pure chance after too many years and had to find it again. Diolch o 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@kennethscott5210]

I now have 3 💿 from Katie. What a 🌸 blessing. 🎸 😘 ❤❤❤.

[@chanfonseka8051]

This is possibly the most beautiful, most haunting song I have ever heard.

[@jamessullivan6583]

She has a bone breaking tenderness in her voice, killing me softly with her song. She grabs your heart and makes you cry.

[@A1Motivator]

That is an incredible sentence James I just hope it never comes true!

[@karenfussner4338]

You've summed her up 💯!

[@simonb2109]

Ball breaking jawline too

[@simonf1786]

So true ❤

[@alisonbeveridge4001]

@@simonf1786 it is true I love this song it makes me cry it gets all the pain away alison❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 2:06

[@joeseppejoeseppe677]

For KATIE MELUA 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞 In the name of all good ♥️s In the name of all !! We all say THANK YOU KATIE MELUA you are so beautiful, so ♥️ful Thank you for being ♥️💖♥️💖♥️💖♥️💖

[@petereyles5583]

My beautiful wife and I Saw Katie Perform At The Northcote Theatre Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 Thursday 4th April All I can say Is That Katie Was Exquisite Her Music Stage Presence And Great Backing Band… Bellissimo!!!🎤🎸🎹🥁🎼🎵🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Oh Yeah I Cried So Many So Tears Of Blissful Joy!😢❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nicogeldenhuys6008]

This song is flawless.

[@keithmorgan6480]

What a beautiful human being. This song is so sweet. Love it ❤

[@lailalivsdatter549]

So many years have gone, I still remember this song. Thank you, Katie Melua💛

[@nikolaijavakhishvili9251]

Ketie Melua is brilliant voice of Georgia!

[@Chewligan]

She has a great voice to do Mike Batt's writing skills the justice it deserves

[@youtuber2021]

To think we had beautiful music like this in 2003 and yet there's nothing like this in 2020. This will always be favourite of mine thank you Katie Melua ❤️

[@Harmony33-3]

What a beautiful woman . Thank you and many blessings

[@petertreasaden6700]

I'm now 72 and my life this evening came back to me, wonderful.

[@sandrajames4988]

Peter Treasaden wonderful comment.

[@snook7100]

I’m 66 & this reminds me of someone in España... Every. Time. I listen to it & tears... I had to do what was best for me, but still wish him more love and more happiness.

[@elin-birgitdr.berndt2809]

Peter Treasaden oder

[@josboudewijns9183]

Peter treasaden, what a wonderfull hapening !!!

[@georgebryan2309]

The beauty of age is you live through so many decades of good music.

[@frankhjohansen9633]

I'm 60 years and 16 years ago I met a wonderful woman and made a terrible choice. I can never forgive myself for not stay with this woman. We have got contact again and crying many times for the choice I did. Because now I actually realize that she was the right one for me. This song was our song and the feeling for her is still burning in my heart.

[@maseratifittipaldi]

Perfect harmonious synergy is a point in time. Most of us only recognize it after it has already gone - and then it gets amplified in our minds.

[@alexdellwo2575]

Frank, I know so well what you mean and how you feel. For me, it was 21 years ago. But keep one thing in mind ..... You couldn't know at that time what you will think and feel afterwards.

[@williamcameron1971]

For me it's 29 years ago and I've never forgotten her and love her to this day.

[@MichaelKarma1]

I was lucky this happened to me 20 years ago but I found someone 15 years ago and just wanted to let you know somethings can happen more than once. Just keep open.

[@freespiritnufc5661]

This story is sad and wonderful at the same time all I can say is keep the desire burning in you , magical things can come from your heart and thoughts 🙌😇

[@kobusvanheerden2887]

A beautiful lady with an extraordinary voice nothing cheap just pure talent and class.

[@michelledaniels9563]

One of the world's best artist who does not get the applause she deserves. Great talent. No frills. Pure talent from the heart. LOVE this lady and her music.

[@susanlaurence8745]

Totally agree, she is amazing. I have 4 albums. She is not revered here in Australia unfortunately. I may have missed some of her music.

[@josboudewijns9183]

Everything is beautiful, she, her voice and the lyrics she sings !!

[@willharwood5543]

The Artist Katie is great, but orchestration of the song is spoilt by needless clack, clack, clack of the percussionist in the 2nd section of the song. It was perfect then just spoilt. I always go to another song on KZbin at that point. It is so annoying.

[@johnbarry1965]

Just one of the most beautiful songs of all time. Mike Batt is definitely underrated!!

[@tH4ttUs]

yes mike batt wrote this songs. also nine million biycles

[@ebojfmdboojoh4023]

Yes he also wrote Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel.

[@johnbarry1965]

@@ebojfmdboojoh4023 Which is also one of the most beautiful songs of all time!!

[@jedtiawo]

Took a second listen to this little masterpiece,the lyrics define it a with every expression of love to someone is as unique expression ,every love is unique & this beautiful song expresses it,we when Young didn’t realise how love is so powerful and captivating and how we think we can control it but we can’t.Thank you Katie x

[@kennethscott5210]

Wow, Katie, one of the most beautiful songs and inspirational 🎶 📹 I have ever watched. James blunt, your beautiful 😊👍 🎸 😘 ❤❤❤❤🤪.

[@baileathakowalsmithski5421]

Remember being sent by my company to UK back in 2003/2004 and hearing it for the first time on British tv. There was an advert for Katie's album on tv. Still love this album after all these years!

[@jamessullivan3930]

Her voice gets inside your soul and melts your heart. Can't believe she hasn't been discovered as top talent, yet.

[@seuradu8065]

How can happiness feel so wrong? Beatiful ....Thank you Katie Melua !

[@kennethscott5210]

One of the most beautiful 👩 I have ever seen, and her voice is 🔬 and enchanting. The peoples 👸, I guess was most impressed 😮😉 😘 ❤❤❤❤.

[@Susie.wemove]

❤❤❤ An amazing song

[@richardmcdonagh9773]

If only today's music was half as good as this lady xx

[@ilsedekker3646]

When I was 7 I knew all the words from this song. 12 years later and this song is still important to me.

[@lailalivsdatter549]

❤️

[@funlovinkrimenal]

I'm a metalhead in my 40s, always been, this song brings me to tears every time.😂You go, girl!

[@PeterJPickles]

B'jesus, just look at her, an Angel..

[@bettyboop.693]

Hey, never EVER lose that child like spirit!

[@tegrovi]

And Katie picked Rage Against the Machine's "Killing in the Name" as one of her 14 favourite songs - variety is the spice of life.

[@saraschouten8842]

I have the same feeling. When I listened first time I was in the office was so difficult to keep my tears))

[@loblit05]

Lol I just posted a similar comment. People look at me weird when I tell them that us metalheads are the most romantic people on earth. HIM, My Dying Bride, Nightwish, Sirenia, Rata Blanca...

[@johnpirie3800]

What a lovely song, which still sounds fresh today. lovely voice, great melody and so simple. It just works!!!!!

[@jakenebs]

I used to watch an old home movie from 2004, and there was a snippet of this song in the recording. Finally found it after 15 years

[@83moonchild]

I love finding a song I've wanted after years it always sounds even better than you remembered 😌

[@MsFancy2000]

I love this song

[@EricZern]

Hello beautiful damsel

[@jamesjanuary1969]

Live the music.❤

[@finalsolution6831]

Thanks Mike Batt for this wonderful song. Perfect for Katie.

[@nizarosoko]

2021 listeners come and join me here..Katie you are just wonderful!

[@Br0kklu]

looks empty??

[@frogcoin6392]

You summon me

[@lauratresfon5965]

You rang, perfect listening for 2021

[@sarahyarnton3322]

Lovely song, it nearly broke my heart

[@vtqh770]

I'm a huge fan of Katie's but she sadly hasn't caught on. You just can't figure for the masses.

[@sg5217]

I am in love with this woman. Am I crazy? ❤

[@michaellyngefrancker4116]

#metoo ❤

[@felixdekatt3650]

you have the voice of an angel Katie , this is one of my favourite songs

[@einarkeyser1763]

Straight from my heart.

[@richardmcdonagh9773]

One of my favourite songs of all time perfect music melodies harmonies pure raw emotion and a classy lady with an elegant unique voice xx 2003 still sounds amazing 2022

[@universal-zy5bh]

Agreed!!

[@50450720]

So beautiful, so haunting, such poetry. Makes me smile, makes me cry. ❤️

[@lucaswb7387]

Reminds me of my childhood. I'll always love this song and Katie.

[@Forkygolach1]

Thank you Mike Batt - a genius song!!! Thank you Katie Melua - for the beautiful performance!!

[@barbelbohnsack2513]

She is a great artist. Wonderful, amazing music and voice.

[@marcob4630]

No doubt one of her best songs: very meaningful and harmonious. Katie is a great artist: classic, neat, beautiful, with true feelings: that's really precious music and lyrics

[@NathalieHoran]

I am so happy that people like Amy MacDonald and Katie Melua is alive on the same earth that I walk on every day. Truly gifts sent from God.

[@michaelsmythe3953]

With your thoughts they probably would think the same of you so true

[@ronniewallace1191]

Well said

[@dwightfeisler9007]

My thoughts exactly. Amen.

[@iverbigun]

ditto

[@shifty2755]

They're only singers.

[@kellyburnside5008]

2024 anyone

[@berndberger399]

Best Song ever from Katie Melua. Her voice is so wonderful...

[@ajjj4530]

This song saved my life years ago ...thank you-it is not enough ..... you are touching the soul with your music ...

[@davidwest3151]

Wonderful song ,sung by a lovely lady,just sublime.I have always loved Katie

[@patricktobin7033]

Kates voice and Mike Batts songwriting go treat together.🙏👌😎

[@marcob4630]

No doubt one of her best songs: harmony and true feelings. So rare nowadays

[@foxman8344]

Whenever I'm feeling a little down I can just come back to this magical voice and relax.

[@gailgulliver8970]

I love this girl her voice is so pure..thank you for your beautiful songs..x

[@themrmartinh]

Who's listening un 2020. To this Great song

[@johnking6573]

That would be me 🙋👍i April 2020 **** lovely singer and song * will always follow her music 🙋🙌👍

[@tottenhamhotspurish]

martin h Hill - Some great benefits to lockdown

[@barcrrt850]

First time I've ever heard her. And I love her already ❤

[@tottenhamhotspurish]

barcrrt - Sorry Mate She’s already taken. She’s my girlfriend but she doesn’t know it yet🤣

[@barcrrt850]

@Malte There is always an idiot. And here he is.

[@dizzy6277]

Katie is an amalgam of all the women that have stolen my heart. Such a beauty, such a wonderful voice. Dream woman. She popped into my head randomly after man years just now. She is just as amazing as I remember.

[@dariosanz17]

Que gran frase "Katie es una amalgama de todas las mujeres que me han robado el corazón." ❤❤

[@sylviafelicia678]

Wonderful song. Such emotion and feeling. Feeling twenty two acting 17 I love this woman's voice. Soothing...tranquillizing

[@shanethomas2790]

Heard this song this morning on Radio 2 with Ken Bruce and absolutely loved the acoustic version live, thanks Katie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😘

[@ronvbbaatjes]

So sad,yet so soothing.Memories of a lost love at 19.Obsessive-possessive,abusive jealousy.At 66 now,this song touched me from the first day I heard it.Simplicity,yet so powerful.

[@jongowan3277]

Katie can take a song and put the words to the music and make it magic..the soft way of her voice.🌛🌜⚡️✨🌟

[@seanmccombie6379]

classic throwback came on at work today and I thought wow haven't heard this in years had to play it hope everyone has a good day

[@zeonp8483]

Stunning. That's all need said.

[@petergee128]

I've always loved her beautiful voice. I saw her recently at Bournemouth Pavilion. A fantastic night of old favourites and new songs. Simply one of the best female singers of all time 💖

[@annetjiebekker8360]

Always so great to listen to this fantastic talent. Brings back sweet memories for this 70+ heart😀

[@jimmchale7348]

One heaven of a voice!

[@saartjiecronje792]

Her music, connects to my whole body and mind! Great song.

[@EricZern]

Hello beautiful damsel

[@davidwest3151]

How can you not LOVE Katie.I sure do and I am 73 years old!!!

[@paddy696]

77 here.

[@geoffowens7311]

I'm 83 and I love her songs

[@fusion4262]

Still crazy and about to turn 60, and most likely it will be yet another birthday in lockdown. I can't stop listening to this delicious, soothing, beautiful track, and as it plays through it stirs up vivid flashbacks from my life. This is the alchemy of music! Sadly, I feel there is no remedy for my state of craziness, but I can see from the other comments, I am in good company!

[@themrmartinh]

Happy birthday

[@fusion4262]

@@themrmartinh Thank you for your kind wishes.

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

...she creates her own realm so masterfully and each and every time she takes it one step higher, further and makes it more beautiful. So, how can one nót become emotional at it? Sjoe...just magnificent, thank you kindly KM 👊

[@Vino9034]

This song never gets old.....Lovely 💞

[@zilanienyagondwe9189]

Flawless and poignant classic from a respected yet somehow under appreciated artist.

[@Rascalbeans]

This song fits in perfectly right now with this lockdown. This is closest thing to crazy I’ve ever been, and spending 23 hours a day with my boyfriend who I love dearly but this lockdown has tested our relationship to the MAX. What we both gained from it though has been eye opening. We have been given boosting each other’s spirits, and actually communicating properly. With all the time we have, it’s actually mended our relationship ❤️❤️

[@TREVASLARK]

Ahhh - beautiful song , lovely singer. And so many of us can relate to the words because we've been there..........

[@maiakevkhishvili3635]

ხმა,მუსიკა,შესრულება,ისეთი ღრმა და სულიერია...გმადლობ ძვირფასო😘😍💗💗💓💓💓

[@debbienolan8367]

Being close to crazy and being close to you! No truer words 😢

[@tgpok4r]

Fantastic, no gimmicks no need for boobs hanging out, wearing skimpy cloths just pure talent, great music

[@user-hq6lv7cn3x]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@heavyt749]

Would be a treat to see them though

[@serafimsousa5383]

Well said.

[@derek2918]

What a voice

[@simonb2109]

Shame

[@ladyoftheworld]

she killed it ¡ humble girl with a huge talent .

[@Gentleforce108]

feeling 22 , acting 17...close to crazy is being close to you...:-) katie your voice is simply sublime..

[@lineakristensen1821]

Feeling 33,acting 17 😏😅

[@marialuis3101]

She's so underrated. Sadly.

[@SetPlayGaming]

Criminally underrated.

[@jackojackson9082]

Just love this song. Such a beautiful voice.