Witchcraft
Bing Crosby Lyrics


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That smile, so heavenly
That sly come hither stare
That strips my conscience bare
It's witchcraft

And I've got no defense for it
The heat is too intense for it
What good would common sense for it do

'Cause it's witchcraft, wicked witchcraft
And although, I know, it's strictly taboo

When you arouse the need in me
My heart says yes, indeed in me
Proceed with what your leading me to

It's such an ancient pitch
But one I wouldn't switch
'Cause no one can be witch like you

It's such an ancient pitch




But one I wouldn't switch
'Cause no one can be witch like you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Witchcraft," as recorded by Bing Crosby, describe the almost magical hold that a certain person has over the singer. The descriptions of the person's smile and the "sly come hither stare" paint a picture of someone who is both alluring and dangerous. The words "witchcraft" and "wicked" are repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that this person has some kind of mysterious power over the singer.


The singer acknowledges that their attraction to this person is irrational, and that they have "no defense for it." The heat of the attraction is too strong, and the singer questions the value of "common sense" when it comes to matters of the heart. The phrase "proceed with what your leading me to" suggests that the singer is willing to be led by this person, even if they know it's not entirely logical.


Overall, the lyrics of "Witchcraft" portray a complicated mix of desire, fear, and fascination. The person being described has a potent, almost magical effect on the singer, and the repetition of the word "witch" emphasizes the idea that their influence is both mysterious and dangerous.


Line by Line Meaning

That smile, so heavenly
Your beautiful smile makes me feel like I'm in heaven.


That sly come hither stare
When you give me that cunning look, you make me feel like you want me.


That strips my conscience bare
Your presence makes me feel naked and vulnerable, unable to hide any of my thoughts or feelings.


It's witchcraft
Your mysterious charm and seductive ways feel like magic.


And I've got no defense for it
There's nothing I can do to protect myself from your bewitching power.


The heat is too intense for it
The passion and desire I feel for you cannot be contained or controlled.


What good would common sense for it do
Even if I tried to use logic or reason to resist you, it would be pointless.


'Cause it's witchcraft, wicked witchcraft
Your enchanting presence is something dangerous and sinister, like witchcraft.


And although, I know, it's strictly taboo
I recognize that our attraction is forbidden and goes against societal norms and expectations.


When you arouse the need in me
When you incite my desire and passion, I can't resist you.


My heart says yes, indeed in me
My heart is filled with certainty that I want to be with you.


Proceed with what your leading me to
I will follow you and do whatever you lead me to do, without hesitation.


It's such an ancient pitch
This kind of seduction and temptation is an old game that humans have played for centuries.


But one I wouldn't switch
Despite knowing how dangerous it can be, I wouldn't change anything about the passion and desire I feel for you.


'Cause no one can be witch like you
No one else has the power to seduce me and cast their spell over me in the same way that you do.




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman

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