I Put A Spell On You
Benoit Tab Lyrics


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I put a spell on you because you're mine
You better stop the things that you do
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I just can't stand it babe
The way you're always runnin' 'round
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine
I put a spell on you because you're mine
You better stop the things that you do
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I just can't stand it babe
The way you're always runnin' 'round
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine




I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Benoit Tab's version of "I Put a Spell on You" are a powerful expression of possessiveness and jealousy. The repeated refrain of "I put a spell on you because you're mine" conveys a message of dominance and control over the object of the singer's affection, while the verses reveal a deep frustration and anger towards the person's actions. The singer demands that his lover stop her behavior and focus her attention solely on him, using the spell as a means to ensure her loyalty. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to use supernatural means to keep his lover under his power and make her forget about anyone else.


At the same time, the song can also be interpreted as a plea for love and attention, a cry for help from a person who feels neglected and abandoned. The lyrics speak of the pain and hurt caused by a lover's infidelity and lack of commitment, highlighting the singer's need for validation and devotion. The repetition of "I just can't stand it" emphasizes the intense emotions at play, while the expression "you're always running 'round" suggests that the lover is preoccupied with something else.


As a whole, "I Put a Spell on You" is a haunting and captivating song that speaks to the dark sides of love, from possessiveness and jealousy to desperation and longing. The use of a spell as a metaphor for love and control adds a mystical and otherworldly dimension to the lyrics, making the song all the more powerful and evocative.


Line by Line Meaning

I put a spell on you because you're mine
I have cast a magical curse on you because I believe you belong to me


You better stop the things that you do
I request that you cease your harmful actions


I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I am not deceiving you, this is the truth


I just can't stand it babe
Your behavior is unacceptable and intolerable to me


The way you're always runnin' 'round
You are constantly moving about and behaving irresponsibly


I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
Your habit of criticizing and belittling me deeply upsets me


I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I have imbued you with my magic, making it difficult for you to resist my influence


I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I have repeated my spell to emphasize its power and effect




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Written by: Jay Hawkins

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