Under Your Spell
B. Dylan Lyrics
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Don't know how much of this I can take,
Baby I'm under your spell.
I was knocked out and loaded in the naked night.
When my last dream exploded, I noticed your light.
Baby, oh what a story I could tell.
If you ever want to reach me, you know where to look.
Baby, I'll be at the same hotel.
I'd like to help you but I'm in a bit of a jam,
I'll call you tomorrow if there's phones where I am.
Baby, caught between heaven and hell.
But I will be back, I will survive,
You'll never get rid of me as long as you're alive.
Baby, can't you tell.
Well it's four in the morning by the sound of the birds,
I'm starin' at your picture, I'm hearin' your words.
Baby, they ring in my head like a bell.
Everywhere you go it's enough to break hearts
Someone always gets hurt, a fire always starts.
You were too hot to handle, you were breaking every vow.
I trusted you, baby, you can trust me now.
Turn back, baby, wipe your eye,
Don't think I'm leaving you here without a kiss goodbye.
Baby, is there anything left to tell?
I'll see you later when I'm not so out of my head,
Maybe next time I'll let the dead bury the dead.
Baby, what more can I tell?
Well the desert is hot, the mountain is cursed,
Pray that I don't die of thirst,
Baby, two feet from the well.
The lyrics of Bob Dylan's "Under Your Spell" speak about the power that someone holds over another person. The singer seems trapped and unable to escape the spell that this person has put them under. They feel an intense connection to this person, so much so that they can't shake them off, even if they wanted to. This is made evident early on in the song when the singer states, "Something about you that I can't shake, Don't know how much of this I can take, Baby I'm under your spell." The singer is admitting to being under this person's spell and even though they sound overwhelmed, there's a tinge of pleasure and desire there.
The singer also makes reference to a past experience, where they were at the mercy of their own desires and impulses. They are admitting to being powerless and weak in the face of temptation, but they also seem to acknowledge that the person who has them under their spell has the same effect on others. Dylan writes, "Everywhere you go it's enough to break hearts, Someone always gets hurt, a fire always starts. You were too hot to handle, you were breaking every vow. I trusted you, baby, you can trust me now." It seems like the singer is essentially saying that this person can't help being who they are, and that they themselves are powerless to resist them. There's a sense of admiration and longing in these lines, despite the singer implying that they have been hurt by this person in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Something about you that I can't shake,
There is an inexplicable quality to you that captivates me.
Don't know how much of this I can take,
I am unsure if I can handle the intensity of my feelings for you.
Baby I'm under your spell.
You have control over me and I am powerless to resist.
I was knocked out and loaded in the naked night.
I was drunk and disoriented in the middle of the night.
When my last dream exploded, I noticed your light.
You entered my life in a moment of crisis and provided a source of comfort and hope.
Baby, oh what a story I could tell.
There is so much drama and intrigue surrounding our encounters that it would make a fascinating tale.
It's been nice seeing you, you read me like a book
You are perceptive and have a deep understanding of my character.
If you ever want to reach me, you know where to look.
I am always available to you, and you do not need to search far to find me.
Baby, I'll be at the same hotel.
We can continue our relationship at the same location as before.
I'd like to help you but I'm in a bit of a jam,
I would like to assist you, but I am currently facing my own problems.
I'll call you tomorrow if there's phones where I am.
I will communicate with you as soon as I am able to.
Baby, caught between heaven and hell.
I am in a state of emotional turmoil, unable to make a clear decision about our relationship.
But I will be back, I will survive,
I will return to you and persevere through any challenges we may face.
You'll never get rid of me as long as you're alive.
I will always be a presence in your life.
Baby, can't you tell.
I hope that my dedication and persistence demonstrate my love for you.
Well it's four in the morning by the sound of the birds,
It is very early in the morning, and the sound of birds indicates the start of a new day.
I'm starin' at your picture, I'm hearin' your words.
I am fixated on your image, and recalling the things you have said to me.
Baby, they ring in my head like a bell.
Your words echo in my mind, resonating deeply.
Everywhere you go it's enough to break hearts
Your presence has a powerful impact on those around you, often causing heartbreak.
Someone always gets hurt, a fire always starts.
Your actions have consequences, and often lead to intense emotional reactions.
You were too hot to handle, you were breaking every vow.
Your passion and intensity were overwhelming, and you were not able to maintain your commitments.
I trusted you, baby, you can trust me now.
Despite your past actions, I still believe in you and hope that you can trust me as well.
Turn back, baby, wipe your eye,
Do not leave with tears in your eyes, please turn back.
Don't think I'm leaving you here without a kiss goodbye.
I want to say goodbye properly before departing.
Baby, is there anything left to tell?
Is there anything else we need to discuss before we part ways?
I'll see you later when I'm not so out of my head,
I need to clear my mind before I see you again.
Maybe next time I'll let the dead bury the dead.
Perhaps next time, I will let go of the past and focus on the future.
Baby, what more can I tell?
I feel as though I have said everything I need to say.
Well the desert is hot, the mountain is cursed,
The environment around me is harsh and unforgiving.
Pray that I don't die of thirst,
I am in danger, and need to rely on divine intervention for survival.
Baby, two feet from the well.
Despite being close to a source of sustenance, I am still struggling to survive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB DYLAN, CAROLE BAYER SAGER
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@CGris-zv6vr
Echo à Dylan
In the ashtray it’s heavy tonight
The table is on the other side tonight
The cables are disconnected tonight
And my brain also is broken tonight
I feel like a sad song of Bob Dylan
Without a sister
With no brother
Without a blanket on my old body
full of rhythm and no word easy
In my life it’s sad tonight
Without Bob Dylan
And its wonderful lights
But with hope under the sky
« Why should we necesserely suffer? »
"emotionally yours" ,
from a french girl
@hahe3598
Come baby, find me, come baby, remind me of where I once begun
Come baby, show me, show me you know me, tell me you're the one
I could be learning, you could be yearning to see behind closed door
But I will always be emotionally yours.
Come baby, rock me, come baby, lock me into the shadows of your heart
Come baby, teach me, come baby reach me, let the music start
I could be dreaming but I keep believing you're the one I'm living for
And I will always be emotionally yours.
It's like my whole life never happened
When I see you, it's if I never had a thought
I know this dream, it might be crazy
But it's the only one I've got. Okay.
Come baby, shake me, come baby, take me, I would be satisfied
Come baby, hold me, come baby, help me, my arms are open wide
I could be unraveling wherever I'm traveling, even to foreign shores
But I will always be emotionally yours.
@santobanik7572
Lyrics 💙
Come baby, find me, come baby, remind me of where I once begun
Come baby, show me, show me you know me, tell me you're the one
I could be learning, you could be yearning to see behind the closed door
But I will always be emotionally yours.
Come baby, rock me, come baby, locl me into the shadows of your heart
Come baby, teach me, come baby, reach me, let the music start
I could be dreaming but I keep believing you're the one I'm living for
And I will always be emotionally yours.
It's like my whole life never happened
When I see you, it's if I never had a thought
I know this dream, it might be crazy
But...
@heisman9
I genuinely feel sorry for people who aren’t capable of opening their mind to Bob Dylan. You only live once. I’m only 28 years old but I have been a fan for 15 years. I was only 13 when I first heard his greatest hits album and I knew right away it was something special. I had never cared for music before then but I bought a guitar a couple weeks later and began writing and playing. I owe this man so much, I often think about what my life would be like if I didn’t play that album that day.
@peace8634
Bob Dylan is a devil worshipper.
@canalcosmos2390
@@peace8634 You don’t know what you’re talking about
@peace8634
@@canalcosmos2390 yeah I do. There's proof.
@canalcosmos2390
@@peace8634 The video from the 60 minutes interview where he says he made a deal with the chief commander, which is obviously God? Is that your stupid proof?
@donfoley1590
When I was 18 my friend gave me the Bob Dylan Biograph, it changed my life. I love Bob Dylan, I mean I actually love him like a father figure. His music is endless
@jackwendigo6541
I don't care what anybody says, Empire Burlesque is a great album.
@imrantransam7837
I agree! Some real gems on this album; this one, Dark Eyes, Tight Connection and I'll Remember You are my favs!
@SN2903
It's in my top 5 favorite Dylan albums 1. Time Out of Mind 2. Bringing it All Back Home 3. Blonde on Blonde 4. Blood on the Tracks 5. Empire Burlesque
@_fabio1978
Of course it is!