Bewitched
Bill Snyder His Piano & Orchestra Lyrics


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Call it mumbo-jumbo
Call it superstitious lies
But I swear that I've seen something
And I've seen it in your eyes
On the psychic ether like some shamanist hoo-do
I wanna have an outer body experience with you
Now I ain't no seer but I've seen a thing or two
Don't need no mage to tell me
That I've been possessed by you
I can sense your magic
Across the spirit realm
I swear my ship's afloat with the devil at its helm.
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
I 've been bewitched by you
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
I've been bewitched by you
A spirit rapped upon my door and said that it's all true
I cast up my horoscope to try and find a clue




We'll meet up on the astral plane
Before the night is through

Overall Meaning

These lyrics depict a sense of belief in the supernatural and a connection with someone on a deeper, spiritual level. The singer acknowledges that some people may dismiss it as mere superstition or mumbo-jumbo, but they are convinced that they have witnessed something extraordinary in the eyes of the person they are addressing. They describe this experience as being on the psychic ether, like a shamanist hoo-do, and express a desire to have an out-of-body experience with the other person. The singer admits that they are not a seer but have seen strange things, and they don't need a mage to confirm that they have been possessed by the other person.


The lyrics also convey a sense of enchantment and magic. The singer can feel the other person's magic across the spirit realm, as if their own ship is under the devil's control. The repetition of "Da-na-na-na-na-na-na" adds a hypnotic quality, reinforcing this sense of being bewitched by the other person.


In the second verse, the singer mentions a spirit rapping at their door, confirming the truth of their beliefs. They turn to astrology (casting up their horoscope) in an attempt to find further guidance or understanding. They express a hope to meet the other person on the astral plane before the night is over, implying a desire for a transcendental connection beyond the physical realm.


Overall, these lyrics explore themes of supernatural connection, enchantment, and a yearning for a deeper spiritual experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Call it mumbo-jumbo
Some might dismiss it as nonsensical or irrational


Call it superstitious lies
Others may label it as unfounded beliefs


But I swear that I've seen something
Yet I am certain that I have witnessed something extraordinary


And I've seen it in your eyes
And I have perceived it within the depth of your gaze


On the psychic ether like some shamanist hoo-do
In the ethereal realm of psychic energy akin to mystical voodoo


I wanna have an outer body experience with you
I yearn to transcend my physical form and journey alongside you


Now I ain't no seer but I've seen a thing or two
Although I lack the clairvoyant gift, I have witnessed remarkable phenomena


Don't need no mage to tell me
I require no magician to enlighten me


That I've been possessed by you
For I am undeniably under your spell


I can sense your magic
I can perceive the enchantment you possess


Across the spirit realm
Spanning the vast dimension of spirits


I swear my ship's afloat with the devil at its helm
I solemnly declare that my existence is influenced by a diabolical force


Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na


Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na


Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na


I 've been bewitched by you
I have been entranced and captivated by your essence


Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na


Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na


Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na


I've been bewitched by you
I have been enchanted and ensnared by your influence


A spirit rapped upon my door and said that it's all true
A spectral being knocked on my entrance and affirmed the authenticity of it all


I cast up my horoscope to try and find a clue
I consulted my astrological chart in search of a hint


We'll meet up on the astral plane
We shall rendezvous in the ethereal realm


Before the night is through
Prior to the conclusion of the night




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Written by: michael pannell

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El Ultimo Bohemio

Yo me encontraba en New York en 1959, y andaba por la calle de Church St, y decidi curiosear en una tienda de Acetatos usados, y me vi un disco de un programa de Bill Snyder, lo cual me pareció muy interesante, y despues de escucharlo me enamoré de su piano y de su repertorio, y ahora aunque muchos años después, soy su fan.

Peter Edwards

I have this tune on a 78rpm .Nice to hear without the scratches 😁

Fred Sanderson

Yes, I too used to listen to this as a youngster. Used to play it on the piano with one finger.

Christian Jacq

Encore une bonne (re)découverte de ces orchestres Américains de ces années 50.

Gerhardus Van Rooyen

Magic!

mongrelz01

my dad asked me for this record for Christmas in the late 60's.I went to HMV in Bond street, London.when i asked for anything by Bill Snyder, he said "Is this a xmas joke?" He never got thre the record or ever heard it!. God bless yuo DAD.

Celina Vasques

gorgeous...

Celina Vasques

Lovely....

Sky XCX

this is beauts

John Bowe

I bought this in the 1950s

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