Black Magic Woman
Cee-Lo/Lauryn Hill/Santana Lyrics
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Got a black magic woman
I've got a black magic woman
Got me so blind I can't see
That she's a black magic woman
She's trying to make a devil out of me
Don't turn your back on me, baby
Yes, don't turn your back on me, baby
Stop messing 'round with your tricks
Don't turn your back on me, baby
You just might pick up my magic sticks
You got your spell on me, baby
You got your spell on me, baby
Yes, you got your spell on me, baby
Turnin' my heart into stone
I need you so bad
Magic woman I can't leave you alone
The lyrics of "Black Magic Woman" are about a woman who possesses power over the singer. The woman is described as a "black magic woman," and the singer is so entranced by her that he is blind to her true nature. She is trying to turn him into a devil, and he pleads with her not to turn her back on him or mess around with her tricks. He is afraid that if she does, he will lose her magic hold on him.
The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but it is clear that the singer is under the spell of the woman. The use of "magic" and "spell" suggests a mystical or supernatural power that the woman possesses. The lyrics convey a sense of danger and attraction, as the singer is both afraid and drawn to the woman's power. The repeated refrain of "don't turn your back on me, baby" highlights the singer's vulnerability and dependence on the woman, who has him under her control.
Line by Line Meaning
Got a black magic woman
I have a woman who possesses dark magic
Got a black magic woman
I have a woman who possesses dark magic
I've got a black magic woman
I possess a woman who possess dark magic
Got me so blind I can't see
She has blinded me with her magic
That she's a black magic woman
The woman I have is one who possess dark magic
She's trying to make a devil out of me
She is attempting to corrupt me, lead me to evil tendencies
Don't turn your back on me, baby
Don't ignore me or abandon me, my love
Don't turn your back on me, baby
Don't ignore me or abandon me, my love
Yes, don't turn your back on me, baby
I implore you, don't ignore me or abandon me, my love
Stop messing 'round with your tricks
Stop using your dark magic to deceive me
Don't turn your back on me, baby
Don't ignore me or abandon me, my love
You just might pick up my magic sticks
If you continue to play games with me, you may become enchanted by me as well
You got your spell on me, baby
You have enchanted me with your magic
You got your spell on me, baby
You have enchanted me with your magic
Yes, you got your spell on me, baby
I acknowledge that you have enchanted me with your magic
Turnin' my heart into stone
Your magic is making me cold and unfeeling
I need you so bad
I am desperate for your love and affection
Magic woman I can't leave you alone
I am unable to distance myself from you and your dark magic
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter Alan Green
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@xkjane
Watch the master plan, the pastures span through the streets
Flipped the beat, move the sheep, like the shepherd
It's a new day, my crew stay forever strivin'
Give thanks 'cause we alive and been through the gutter
Now we see the horizon
It's clear to me now
Used to be confused, took a lot of years to see how
Now we movin' planets, take the average mind and expand it
You take for granted like we're always gonna be disadvantaged
But soon come, it soon come, ya soon done
Ya start run, you stumble, we catch one
In the rhythm, Santana lick the guits with precision
Not accidental, intentional, conscious decision
To Zion, we're marchin' through with African Mayans
Conquerin' Babylon with the heart of a lion
Behold and watch yesterday come back around
And the walls of Jericho come a tumblin' down
Tell me, how long has it been
Is everything, everything alright my friend
You see, time is passin'
People askin' how come none of this ain't lastin'
Money will make people deal like they don't even have to feel
But no, it ain't real, it ain't real
Oh, do you like the way that's going down?
Do you like the way that it's going down?
Ooh, do you like the way
How long, how long will we wait, to sit down and communicate?
See, everything is relative, if you want to get then give
Can't we all just build and live, can't we, can't we?
Oh, do you like the way that it's going down baby?
Going down baby, going down, wait a minute
@MrTrev08
Ceelo did great job and that southern growl through out the song !
@mystikspiral4377
Yo no entiendo como a la gente le puede gustar el Reggaeton existiendo joyas musicales como esta ❤️❤️❤️
@mokorangi6380
Daaamn Lauryn out here looking like track n field Olympian with that strong physic
@darrenm.t4689
Will never forget this whole concert when my dad was watching it when got it on video and introduced me to cee-lo and santana. Thank you ❤
@robertocadeddu2960
Fantastic .. Beatiful 👍👍 from Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹
@cipdog100
I was 15 when I first heard this album it just blew my mind listening to it over and over. I finally saw him live a few years ago, damn it was so awesome such a great sound
@sheldonsanders9214
Cee-loo put that Southern Sunday Morning singing with the Goepel radio station before Chuuch on it !!!
@hlwse2435
love Lauryn - love Carlos - love Cee-Lo = Triple Love : )
@MusicForAllOfYou
Hahahhaha, Supeeeerrrrr !!!. Triple love???. I love all musicians and all vocalists from this concert.
@anissamoore6363
I became aware of this album in a very difficult time in my life. SAVED ME.