I Put A Spell On You
Bryan Ferry Roxy Music Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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 Bryan Ferry Roxy Music's song "I Put A Spell On You" are about a man who is deeply in love with a woman who is very difficult to please. He is frustrated by her constant running around and putting him down. The man decides to put a spell on her to make her stop her behavior and be with him. He believes that the woman is his and she needs to know that.
The man is making a strong statement by saying that he put a spell on her because she's his. It shows his possessive nature towards the woman he loves. He is conveying a sense of control over her by using magic. He doesn't want her to be with anyone else, and he wants her to be with him forever. This is a classic example of how love can make people do crazy things.
The repetition of the lyrics "I put a spell on you" adds to the charm of the song. It gives the song a hypnotic feel like the spell he casted on her. The song is very powerful and passionate, making it a classic love song.
Line by Line Meaning
I put a spell on you because you're mine
I used my magic to put a supernatural influence on you because I consider you as my possession
You better stop the things that you do
You should cease the negative actions that you perpetrate
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I am being truthful, I am being honest about my feelings
I just can't stand it babe
I have an intense dislike, I cannot tolerate it anymore
The way you're always runnin' 'round
You have a tendency to be always on the move, engaging in frivolous activities
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I find it intolerable the way you belittle me and make me feel inferior
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I used my magical power to cast a spell on you. I did this twice to emphasize its impact
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY HAWKINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind