Witchcraft
Buddy Emmons Lyrics
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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 you're leading me to
It's such an ancient pitch
But one I wouldn't switch
'Cause there's no nicer witch than you
'Cause it's witchcraft, that crazy 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're leading me to
It's such an ancient pitch
But one that I'd never switch
'Cause there's no nicer witch than you
In Buddy Emmons's song "Witchcraft," the singer describes the powerful effects of an irresistible attraction. The imagery of "fingers in my hair" and a "sly come hither stare" suggests the physical presence of another person, while the line "that strips my conscience bare" implies a more emotional, even spiritual connection. The singer admits to having "no defense" against this force, which feels both exhilarating ("the heat is too intense for it") and irrational ("what good would common sense for it do"). The song title suggests a magical or supernatural quality to this attraction, and the repeated refrain of "witchcraft" reinforces the idea that the singer is caught under some kind of spell.
Yet despite the taboo nature of this attraction ("although, I know, it's strictly taboo"), the singer cannot resist giving in to it. The line "when you arouse the need in me, my heart says yes indeed in me" captures the sense of inevitability and surrender that this attraction brings. The reference to an "ancient pitch" suggests that this kind of attraction is timeless and universal, and the final lines of the song suggest that the singer has found something special in the object of their desire: "There's no nicer witch than you."
Line by Line Meaning
Those fingers in my hair
The physical touch of your fingers running through my hair
That sly come hither stare
Your alluring and provocative gaze that ignites desire in me
That strips my conscience bare
The temptation that overwhelms me, leaving me without moral judgment
It's witchcraft
The mystical, inexplicable power of your seduction over me
And I've got no defense for it
I am powerless against your spell, I cannot resist you
The heat is too intense for it
The passion between us is too strong for me to control
What good would common sense for it do
Logic and reason cannot overpower our attraction, it defies rational explanation
'Cause it's witchcraft, wicked witchcraft
Your seductive power over me is mysterious and irresistible, almost magical
And although, I know, it's strictly taboo
Our attraction may be forbidden, but I cannot resist your charm
When you arouse the need in me
When you awaken my desire for you
My heart says yes indeed in me
My emotions and feelings confirm my attraction to you
Proceed with what you're leading me to
I am willing to follow your lead, succumbing to your enchantment
It's such an ancient pitch
The power of attraction and seduction has existed throughout time
But one I wouldn't switch
I would not trade our attraction and passion for anything else
'Cause there's no nicer witch than you
Your seductive power is incomparable, and I could not resist you even if I wanted to
'Cause it's witchcraft, that crazy witchcraft
Our attraction and passion for each other is inexplicable and beyond understanding
And although, I know, it's strictly taboo
Our attraction may be forbidden, but I cannot help but be drawn to you
When you arouse the need in me
When you awaken my desire for you
My heart says yes indeed in me
My emotions and feelings affirm my attraction to you
Proceed with what you're leading me to
I am willing to follow your lead, giving in to the enchantment of our attraction
It's such an ancient pitch
The power of attraction and seduction has existed throughout history
But one that I'd never switch
I would never choose another form of passion or attraction over what we have
'Cause there's no nicer witch than you
Your seductive and alluring power is unmatched, and I cannot resist you
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman
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