The band formed in 1991. Brutal Juice officially disbanded in February of 1997, although they had reunion concerts in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 (usually at Fry Street Fair in Denton). The band initially met in the music school at the University of North Texas.
According to promotional material supplied with the release of mutilation makes identification difficult, "they had the stupid name [Brutal Juice] before the stupid O.J. stuff."
They released one album on Interscope Records and a few 7" singles on smaller record labels (including Alternative Tentacles). The band toured extensively throughout the 1990s, opening for bands such as Toadies and Gwar. Brutal Juice also toured with Neurosis, Ed Hall, Baboon, and Alice Donut.
Wesley Willis wrote a song about Brutal Juice after seeing them perform in New York City. It appears on his album Fabian Road Warrior.
Bassist Sam McCall recorded the band's early demos prior to joining the group. Vocalist Craig Welch was known for his on-stage antics, often standing on his head and putting out cigarettes on his tongue or forehead during the band's performances.
Bewitched
Brutal Juice Lyrics
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You've got me in your spell.
Bewitched, Bewitched,
You know your craft so well.
Before I knew what I was doing
I looked in your eyes
That brand of woo you've been brewin'
Took me by surprise.
You witch, you witch,
One thing is for sure.
That stuff you pitch
Just hasn't got a cure.
My heart was under lock and key,
But somehow it got unhitched.
I never thought that I could be had
But now I'm caught and I'm kinda glad
To be Bewitched.
The lyrics of Brutal Juice's song "Bewitched" mainly revolve around the singer's mesmerization by a witch. The song begins with the repetition of the word "Bewitched," which signifies that the singer is under the spell of the witch. The next line establishes that the witch is proficient in her craft, and the singer is helpless against her powers. The following lines explicitly state that the singer had no control over himself when he looked into the witch's eyes. The singer also acknowledges the potency of the witch's "woo" or, in other words, her magic, which caught him off guard.
In the second paragraph, the singer directly addresses the witch, calling her a witch twice. The singer realizes that he has fallen for the witch's magic trick and that there is no cure for the spell she has cast on him. The third line claims that the singer's heart was supposed to be immune to her magic. Still, somehow he got unhooked, indicating the singer's vulnerability and the witch's intense influence. In the last line, the singer confesses that he is trapped and somewhat content with this state of being "Bewitched."
Overall, the song "Bewitched" presents a compelling metaphor of how people fall prey to alluring temptations that seem too good to refuse, even when they know better. It serves as a warning to vulnerable individuals, asking them to be mindful of their surroundings and avoid being carried away by fake promises and enticing offerings.
Line by Line Meaning
Bewitched, Bewitched,
I am enchanted, under a spell caused by your presence.
You've got me in your spell.
I am under your control, and I can't resist you.
You know your craft so well.
You are an expert in using your charm to make people fall for you.
Before I knew what I was doing
I was unaware of the consequences of looking into your eyes.
I looked in your eyes
I was deeply attracted to you and couldn't look away.
That brand of woo you've been brewin'
You have a specific and effective way of seducing people.
Took me by surprise.
Your seduction caught me off guard, and I wasn't prepared for it.
You witch, you witch,
You are a seductive and dangerous woman.
One thing is for sure.
I am certain of one thing, and that is the power of your charm.
That stuff you pitch
The charm you use to bewitch people.
Just hasn't got a cure.
There is nothing that can break the spell you've cast on me.
My heart was under lock and key,
I was guarding my heart and not letting anyone in.
But somehow it got unhitched.
Your charm was so powerful that it broke through my defenses.
I never thought that I could be had
I never believed that anyone could seduce me and make me fall in love.
But now I'm caught and I'm kinda glad
Now that I'm under your spell, I am happy to be in your control.
To be Bewitched.
To be under your spell and unable to resist your charm.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, JACK KELLER
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