I Put A Spell On You
Buddy Guy Carlos Santana Lyrics


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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 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Put a Spell on You" express the intense possessiveness of the singer towards their lover. The singer in the song is so deeply in love with their partner that they resort to sorcery to keep them from leaving. The spell is a metaphorical representation of the singer's desire to control the actions and thoughts of their partner. The repetition of the line "you're mine" emphasizes the possessive nature of the singer's feelings towards their love interest.


The frustration of the singer with their partner's behavior is evident in lines such as "You better stop the things that you do" and "The way you're always runnin' 'round". There is a deep sense of hurt and rejection that the singer feels due to their partner's actions. The line "I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down" reflects the low self-esteem of the singer, who believes that their partner's actions are a reflection of their own inadequacies.


Overall, the song is a passionate and intense anthem of possessive love, desperation, and desire for control. It highlights the dark side of love and the destructive nature of possessive tendencies.


Line by Line Meaning

I put a spell on you because you're mine
I cast a magical enchantment upon you because you belong to me


You better stop the things that you do
You should cease the actions that displease me


I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I am speaking the truth, you should believe me


I just can't stand it babe
I can no longer tolerate your behavior


The way you're always runnin' 'round
Your constant running and wandering is frustrating me


I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
Your habit of belittling me is unbearable


I put a spell on you because you're mine
I enchanted you because you belong to me


I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I cast a spell on you twice for emphasis




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Written by: JAY HAWKINS

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