Black Magic Woman
Santana Lyrics
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Got a black magic woman
I've got a black magic woman
Got me so blind I can't see
That she's a black magic woman
She's trying to make a devil out of me
Don't turn your back on me, baby
Yes, don't turn your back on me, baby
Stop messing 'round with your tricks
Don't turn your back on me, baby
You just might pick up my magic sticks
You got your spell on me, baby
You got your spell on me, baby
Yes, you got your spell on me, baby
Turnin' my heart into stone
I need you so bad
Magic woman I can't leave you alone
In Santana's song "Black Magic Woman," the lyrics depict a man who has fallen under the spell of a woman with mysterious and alluring powers. The repetition of the phrase "Got a black magic woman" emphasizes the mesmerizing effect she has on him, making him unaware of her true intentions. The metaphor of being blind suggests that he is unable to see through her enchantment and is oblivious to the fact that she is trying to manipulate him into becoming someone he is not. The line "She's trying to make a devil out of me" implies that her influence may lead him towards darker paths or temptations.
The second verse serves as a warning to the woman, urging her not to betray or deceive him. He asks her not to turn her back on him and mess around with her tricks. The mention of "magic sticks" suggests that she has a certain power over him that she might lose if she plays games or tries to deceive him. It can be interpreted as a plea for her to treat their relationship with honesty and sincerity.
Overall, the lyrics depict a man who finds himself captivated and enchanted by a woman with mystical powers. Despite his awareness of her influence and possibly harmful intentions, he cannot resist her spell, indicating a deep desire and need for her presence in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a black magic woman
I am in the presence of a woman who possesses mysterious and captivating powers
I've got a black magic woman
I am personally affected by the influence of this enigmatic woman
Got me so blind I can't see
Her enchantment has clouded my judgment and hindered my ability to perceive reality
That she's a black magic woman
I have come to realize that she is a woman who wields black magic
She's trying to make a devil out of me
Her intentions involve transforming me into an evil or corrupt individual
Don't turn your back on me, baby
Please do not ignore or reject me, my beloved
Stop messing 'round with your tricks
Cease engaging in deceitful or manipulative behavior
You just might pick up my magic sticks
If you continue on this path, you may be subject to the consequences of my own magical powers
You got your spell on me, baby
I am under your powerful spell, my dear
Turnin' my heart into stone
Your spell has hardened my emotions and made me emotionally distant
I need you so bad
I have a desperate longing for your presence and affection
Magic woman I can't leave you alone
I am unable to resist the allure and influence of this woman who possesses extraordinary powers
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Peter Alan Green
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