I Put a Spell on You
Bryan Ferry Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of "I Put a Spell on You" by Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music speak about the singer's intense and possessive love for someone who is causing them pain. They are so deeply in love with this person that they feel the need to use magic to bind them to them. They are fed up with the way this person treats them, constantly running around and putting them down. The singer cannot bear to be without this person, but also cannot bear to continue living in a state of unhappiness, which leads them to cast a spell on their loved one.
The lyrics have a haunting quality that is accentuated by the slow, seductive melody. The repetition of the line "I put a spell on you" only adds to the sinister feeling of the song, and the way Ferry sings it with such intensity makes it clear that this love is not a healthy one. The song speaks to the darker aspects of love and the lengths that some people will go to stay with the one they love.
Overall, "I Put a Spell on You" is a powerful and captivating song that explores the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics are not only poetic, but also insightful in their exploration of the darker aspects of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I put a spell on you because you're mine
I cast a magical charm over you because you belong to me
You better stop the things that you do
You should cease your harmful actions
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I am not dishonest, I am not dishonest
I just can't stand it babe
I simply cannot tolerate it, my love
The way you're always runnin' 'round
The manner in which you constantly move about
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I truly cannot endure it, how you consistently belittle me
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I have cast a magical charm over you. I have cast a magical charm over you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jay Hawkins
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