Bewitched Bothered And Bewildered
Cher & Rod Stewart Lyrics
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Like a daisy I awake
With no Bromo Seltzer handy,
I don't even shake.
Men are not a new sensation;
I've done pretty well, I think.
But this half-pint imitation
I'm wild again
Beguiled again
A simpering, whimpering child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Listen, baby
I couldn't sleep
And wouldn't sleep
Until I could sleep where I shouldn't sleep
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Lost my heart but what of it?
My mistake I agree.
Oh she's such a laugh, and I love it
Although the laugh's on me.
Ooh I'll sing to him
Bring springs to him
And worship the trousers that cling to him
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Oh you're so cute
Oh she's kept enough, she's slept enough
And yet, where it counts she's adapt enough
Aha
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
When he talks he is seeking
Words to get off his chest.
Horizontally speaking
She's at her very best.
Oh we've seen a lot
I mean a lot
And now we're like sweet seventeen a lot
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Oh, we're vexed again
Perplexed again
Thank God we can't be over-sexed again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
“Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered” is a classic song from the 1940s originally composed by Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart. The song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Cher and Rod Stewart. The lyrics describe the feeling of being infatuated with someone so deeply that it makes a person forgetful, scattered, and unsure of themselves.
The song begins with the singer describing how they woke up after drinking a quart of brandy, feeling like a daisy with no hangover or shakes. This leads to the discussion of their history with men, expressing that they’ve done pretty well in the past, but this particular person has them feeling bewildered and out of sorts.
The singer then describes how this person makes them feel wild, beguiled, and childlike. They are unable to sleep, and their mind is consumed with thoughts and feelings about this person. Although they’ve lost their heart to this person, they admit that it was their mistake. They love this person's laugh, even though they are the brunt of the joke. The singer then shifts to singing about how they would sing to this person and worship the ground they walk on.
Interestingly, the lyrics further describe what appeared to be a sexual experience between the two individuals, emphasizing how they explored and discovered each other. The song ends with the expression of being “vexed and perplexed,” but ultimately grateful that they can’t be over-sexed.
Overall, “Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered” offers a glimpse into the complex emotions involved in a person’s infatuation with someone that offers a mix of joy, confusion, and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
After one whole quart of brandy
After consuming a large amount of brandy
Like a daisy I awake
Waking up feeling refreshed and energized
With no Bromo Seltzer handy,
Without any medication available to cure a hangover
I don't even shake.
Without any physical symptoms of a hangover
Men are not a new sensation;
Having experience with men
I've done pretty well, I think.
Been successful in previous relationships
But this half-pint imitation
Referring to a new man who is not up to par with previous partners
Put me on the blink
Is causing confusion and uncertainty in her emotional state
I'm wild again
Feeling excited and passionate
Beguiled again
Being charmed and seduced once again
A simpering, whimpering child again
Feeling weak and vulnerable in the face of romantic attraction
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Feeling under the spell of love and uncertain of feelings
Listen, baby
Addressing a romantic partner
I couldn't sleep
Experiencing insomnia
And wouldn't sleep
Refusing to sleep
Until I could sleep where I shouldn't sleep
Desiring to be with a romantic partner
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Feeling under the spell of love and uncertain of feelings
Lost my heart but what of it?
Falling in love despite the risks
My mistake I agree.
Acknowledging the possibility of heartbreak
Oh she's such a laugh, and I love it
Enjoys the company of a funny partner
Although the laugh's on me.
Realizing that the partner is not serious about the relationship
Ooh I'll sing to him
Desiring to serenade a romantic partner
Bring springs to him
Wanting to bring joy and happiness to a romantic partner
And worship the trousers that cling to him
Desiring a romantic partner physically
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Feeling under the spell of love and uncertain of feelings
Oh you're so cute
Romantically attracted to the partner
Oh she's kept enough, she's slept enough
The partner behaves appropriately and is trustworthy
And yet, where it counts she's adapt enough
Flexible and understanding in the relationship
Aha
Expressing a moment of realization or surprise
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Feeling under the spell of love and uncertain of feelings
When he talks he is seeking
The partner is looking for emotional connection
Words to get off his chest.
Expressing thoughts or emotions to the partner
Horizontally speaking
Referring to the physical aspect of the relationship
She's at her very best.
The partner is highly attractive and desirable
Oh we've seen a lot
Having gone through previous romantic experiences
I mean a lot
Experienced in relationships
And now we're like sweet seventeen a lot
Feeling youthful and new in the current relationship
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Feeling under the spell of love and uncertain of feelings
Oh, we're vexed again
Feeling confused and frustrated in the relationship
Perplexed again
Feeling uncertain and unsure about the relationship
Thank God we can't be over-sexed again
Having learned from past mistakes and being cautious in the relationship
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Feeling under the spell of love and uncertain of feelings
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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