I Put A Spell On You
Bill Wyman's Bootleg Kings 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 of Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings's song "I Put A Spell On You" speak about the power dynamics of a tumultuous relationship. The singer in the song puts a spell on their partner because they belong to them. The spell is nothing but a tool to control their partner's behavior as they are tired of the way their partner is always running around and putting them down. The ferocity in the lyrics speaks volumes of the pain caused by the partner's actions. The singer is desperate to take control of the situation, and hence the spell. The repeated lines of "I put a spell on you" signify the hold that the singer wants to have over their partner, and the intensity of their emotions.


The song's lyrics have been interpreted in several ways by music lovers all around the world. Some see it as a passionate declaration of love, manifesting in a desperate attempt to keep the partner from straying away. Some interpret it as an assertion of power in a toxic relationship where the partner is oppressive and cruel. Nevertheless, the bluesy and soulful rendition of the song by Bill Wyman and his band, with its upbeat and groovy beats, makes it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

I put a spell on you because you're mine
I'm using my magical powers to control you because I believe you belong to me.


You better stop the things that you do
I demand that you change your behavior and stop doing things that bother me.


I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I want to emphasize that I'm telling the truth and not exaggerating.


I just can't stand it babe
Your actions are causing me extreme frustration and irritation.


The way you're always runnin' 'round
I'm bothered by how you're always busy and never seem to have time for me.


I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
Your negative comments and criticism are hurtful to me and I can't tolerate it any longer.


I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I'm repetitively affirming my use of magical powers to control you.


I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I'm continuing to assert my control over you through my magical abilities.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY HAWKINS

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