I Put a Spell on You
Screamin' Jay Hawkins Lyrics
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Because you're mine
Stop the things you do
Watch out
I ain't lyin'
Yeah, I can't stand
No runnin' around
I can't stand
No put me down
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine, ohh yeah
Stop the things you do
Watch out
I ain't lyin'
Ohh, oh
I love you
I love you
I love you, anyhow
I don't care if you don't want me
I'm yours right now
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine
Ohh, oh, whoa, ooh, ah
The lyrics of Screamin' Jay Hawkins's song "I Put a Spell on You" depict a possessive and desperate lover who has resorted to using magic to keep their love interest by their side. The repetition of the phrase "because you're mine" emphasizes the lover's possessive nature and desire to control the other person's actions. The line "stop the things you do" suggests that the lover is dissatisfied with their partner's behavior and wants to put a stop to it. The warning of "watch out, I ain't lyin'" further implies that there are consequences for not complying with the spell.
The lyrics also reveal a romantic side of the lover, as they express their unconditional love for the other person by singing, "I love you, anyhow / I don't care if you don't want me / I'm yours right now." However, it's clear that this love is not reciprocated, and the lover has resorted to desperate measures to make their love interest stay.
Overall, "I Put a Spell on You" portrays a complex and problematic relationship, reflecting the darker and more obsessive side of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I put a spell on you
I cast a magical enchantment upon you
Because you're mine
Because you belong to me and I desire you
Stop the things you do
Cease the negative behaviors and actions that bother me
Watch out
Be cautious and aware of my power over you
I ain't lyin'
I'm not telling a falsehood, you can believe me
Yeah, I can't stand
I can't tolerate or endure
No runnin' around
Your infidelity and wandering ways upset me
No put me down
Don't disrespect or belittle me
Because you're mine, ohh yeah
Again, because you belong to me and I desire you
Ohh, oh
A vocalization expressing emotion or emphasis
I love you
I have romantic feelings for you
I don't care if you don't want me
Regardless of your feelings towards me, I remain devoted
I'm yours right now
I am committed to you in this moment
Ohh, oh, whoa, ooh, ah
Additional vocalizations expressing emotion or emphasis
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jay Hawkins
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@perryjimenez5629
FUN FACT: Not only is this the ORIGINAL recording of the song, but it was meant to be more sentimental and soft, but everyone at set that day including Jay and his band gotten extremely drunk, this lead to the recording becoming more loud and spooky, this gave birth to Jay's "Voodoo Personality" and allowed him to be the father of "Shock Rock"
@PoM-MoM
That's an awesome story they did an excellent job drunk and all ♥️
@dawhoda1
@@mariavictoriasalita5273 why would you say that??
@angel-loves-jazz
One of the most important songs of the 50s only came to be because a bunch of bros trashed themselves on alcohol, beautiful 😆
@mariavictoriasalita5273
@@dawhoda1 there was an anecdote behind this. While they were practising the song, their producer brought ribs and fried chicken in the studio and they had a couple of drinks with these. Long story short, they've recorded the song while they were drunk and this is the result and the rest is history.
@shieskaclow4872
@@dawhoda1 They were actually eating chicken and ribs.
@alexdiaz7478
i bought a green ford ranger when i was 18 this was inside the cd player ! absolute gem
@youdidntseeanything8589
That's pretty dang cool!!
@lauracaraballo555
Esa fue una buena compra!!!❤
@lottielane2486
Watch the actual recording of this songJay Hawkins appeared to have what looks like a beheaded snake draped round his shoulders. Some artists were too afraid to appear with him !