Hypnotized
Bob Welch & Friends Lyrics
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That seems to come down from long ago
Two friends having coffee together
When something flies by their window
It might be out on that lawn
Which is wide, at least half of a playing field
Because there's no explaining what your imagination
Can make you see and feel
Seems like a dream
They got me hypnotized
Now it's not a meaningless question
To ask if they've been and gone
I remember a talk about North
Carolina and a strange, strange pond
You see the sides were like glass
In the thick of a forest without a road
And if any man's ever made that land
Then I think it would've showed
Seems like a dream
They got me hypnotized
They say there's a place down in Mexico
Where a man can fly over mountains and hills
And he don't need an airplane or some kind of engine
And he never will
Now you know it's a meaningless question
To ask if those stories are right
'Cause what matters most is the feeling
You get when you're hypnotized
Seems like a dream
They got me hypnotized
The song "Hypnotized" by Bob Welch tells the story of two friends having coffee together when they witness something flying by their window. The singer describes a surreal experience as the two friends begin discussing strange phenomena, such as a pond in North Carolina with sides made of glass and a place in Mexico where a man can fly without an airplane. The song explores the power of imagination and the mysterious allure of the unknown.
The first stanza sets the scene for the song and introduces the idea of the power of imagination. The singer highlights that sometimes our imaginations can make us see things that aren't really there. The chorus reinforces the idea of hypnosis and being under a spell of sorts. The second stanza takes the listener on a journey into a discussion between the two friends about strange places and experiences. The surreal imagery of a glass pond and a man flying over mountains without an airplane adds to the dreamlike quality of the song. The final stanza brings the message of the song home by stating that it doesn't matter if the stories are true or not because what matters most is the feeling you get when you're hypnotized.
Overall, "Hypnotized" is a song that encourages the listener to embrace the unknown and let their imagination run wild. The hypnotic quality of the music and lyrics create a dreamlike world that the listener can escape to and get lost in.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the same kind of story
This type of tale has been recounted before
That seems to come down from long ago
It feels like it's passed through generations
Two friends having coffee together
Two people chatting over a cup of coffee
When something flies by their window
When an unknown object passes by their window
It might be out on that lawn
The object could be on the lawn outside
Which is wide, at least half of a playing field
The lawn is very spacious, at least half the size of a sports ground
Because there's no explaining what your imagination
Our imagination can conjure up anything
Can make you see and feel
We can perceive and experience almost anything in our mind
Seems like a dream
This situation could be a surreal dream
They got me hypnotized
I am entranced and captivated
Now it's not a meaningless question
It's not senseless to ask
To ask if they've been and gone
To inquire if they've already left
I remember a talk about North
I recall a conversation about the north
Carolina and a strange, strange pond
Carolina and an unusual body of water were discussed
You see the sides were like glass
The sides were as reflective and clear as glass
In the thick of a forest without a road
Deep in a dense forest with no apparent path
And if any man's ever made that land
If someone had previously visited this area
Then I think it would've showed
I believe evidence of their presence would be visible
They say there's a place down in Mexico
Legend has it that there's a spot in Mexico
Where a man can fly over mountains and hills
A person can soar above mountains and hills
And he don't need an airplane or some kind of engine
No aircraft or engine is required
And he never will
He'll never require one
Now you know it's a meaningless question
It's pointless to ask
To ask if those stories are right
To question the veracity of those anecdotes
'Cause what matters most is the feeling
What's crucial is the sentiment
You get when you're hypnotized
One experiences it when they are hypnotized
Seems like a dream
This scenario feels very surreal
They got me hypnotized
I am completely under their spell
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Robert Welch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
screwyootube1
I'll never understand why this wasn't a big hit. This is insanely good!
Mick Jelsma
I remember this had some airplay but just got buried by Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, like everything else for awhile. It's always been a hit with me!
wrangler5106
It was a big enough hit that later Mac tried to reproduce it....they didn't do it any justice....
Scott Valdes
It did get a lot of airplay in my market when I was a kid but usually it was mostly played at night
Jeff H
It came out when Led Zeppelin, Grand Funk Railroad, Three Dog Night, and other dominated the radio play
P o o m
Seems like it's a delayed hit in the 21st century,
very popular song on youtube anyway
Cat Lady
Never get tired of this one. Bob Welch was great, loved his voice- RIP Bob
david reyes
My favorite Fleetwood Mac song. Amazing vocals by Bob Welch.
Mary Vaughan
Agreed
D. C.
What a great song. I think it is my favorite Fleetwood Mac song, from any period. Bob Welch was such an underrated artist. RIP Bob.