That Old Black Magic
Ann Hampton Callaway Lyrics
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Old black magic that you weave so well
Those icy fingers up and down my spine
The same old witch craft when your eyes meet mine
Same old tingle that I feel inside
Then the elevator starts it ride
Down and down I go
Like a leaf caught in a tide
I should stay away but what can I do
I hear your name and I'm a flame
Flame, flame of desire
Only your kiss can put out the fire
Oh you're the lover I have waiting for
Your the mate that fate had me created for
And every time your lips meet mine
Down and down I go
Round and round I go
In a spin, lovin' the spin I'm in
Under the old black magic called love
In a spin lovin' the spin I'm in
Under the old black magic called love
In a spin lovin' the spin I'm in
Under the old black magic called love
I should stay away but what can I do
I hear your name and I'm a flame
Flame, flame of desire
Only your kiss can put out the fire
Oh you are the lover I have waited for
Your the mate that fate had me created for
And every time your lips meet mine
Down and down I go
Round and round I go
In a spin, lovin' the spin I'm in
Under the old black magic called love
Ann Hampton Callaway's song "That Old Black Magic" is a rendition of the classic tune first introduced by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra in 1942. In the song, the singer is mesmerized by the power of a passionate and dangerous love that they cannot resist. The lyrics describe this sensation as being under the spell of "old black magic," which they attribute to the irresistible charm and allure of the person with whom they have fallen in love. The person's gaze sends shivers down the singer's spine and arouses their senses, drawing them in like a leaf caught in a tide. The lyrics express the singer's helplessness in the face of their burning desire and their profound belief that only the love of this one person holds the key to quelling this fire.
The song also highlights the singer's deep emotional connection to this person that they believe was predestined by fate. The singer recognizes that they have met their perfect match and that every time their lips meet, they are caught up in a whirlwind of love and desire that they cannot resist. They are completely entranced, unable to break free from this intense, passionate love.
The use of the phrase "old black magic" is significant in the song's interpretation, emphasizing the power of love to enchant and bewitch its subjects. It suggests that love is an almost supernatural force that can inspire both ecstasy and madness, and that those caught in its grip are subject to its mysterious and potent influence. The song offers an emotional and visceral portrayal of the overwhelming nature of love and the ways in which it can leave us spinning out of control.
Line by Line Meaning
Old black magic has me in its spell
I am entranced by the dark magic that surrounds you
Old black magic that you weave so well
You have mastered the art of weaving dark magic that lures me in
Those icy fingers up and down my spine
I feel a chill running through my body every time I am near you
The same old witch craft when your eyes meet mine
Your gaze has a bewitching effect on me, just like it always has
Same old tingle that I feel inside
I experience the same sensation of excitement every time I am around you
Then the elevator starts it ride
My heart begins racing uncontrollably
Down and down I go
I am being pulled deeper and deeper into your spell
Round and round I go
I feel dizzy and disorientated by your power
Like a leaf caught in a tide
I am powerless to resist your pull, like a leaf carried away by a strong current
I should stay away but what can I do
I know I should avoid you, but I am unable to resist your charms
I hear your name and I'm a flame
The mere mention of your name ignites a passionate fire within me
Flame, flame of desire
This burning desire I feel for you cannot be quenched
Only your kiss can put out the fire
Your kiss has the power to extinguish the flames of my desire
Oh you're the lover I have waiting for
You are the one I have been waiting for, my ultimate lover
Your the mate that fate had me created for
Destiny has brought us together as soulmates
In a spin, lovin' the spin I'm in
I am completely caught up in the whirlwind of emotions you have stirred within me
Under the old black magic called love
This magic is love, and it has completely consumed me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, JOHNNY MERCER
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