Bewitched Bothered And Bewildered
Chick Corea & Origin Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
But a fool can have her charms
I'm in love and don't I show it
Like a babe in arms
Love's the same old situation
Lately I've not slept a wink
Since this crazy situation
I'm wild again, beguiled again
A whimpering, simpering child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I lost my heart, but what of it
She is cold I agree
She might laugh, but I love it
Although the laugh's on me
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
The lyrics of Chick Corea & Origin's song Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered portray the intoxicating power of love and its ability to both enchant and torment. The opening lines, "She's a fool and don't I know it, but a fool can have her charms," suggest that the singer is aware that the object of his affection may not be the wisest choice, but her allure is irresistible nonetheless. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and helplessness as the singer admits to being "in love" and unable to hide his feelings, "Like a babe in arms."
The second verse continues to depict the singer's state of mind, as he admits that love has kept him awake at night and left him feeling "wild" and "simpering." The repeated line, "Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I" emphasizes the singer's sense of being completely under the spell of the object of his affection.
The final verse adds a bittersweet note to the song, as the singer acknowledges the coldness of his love interest, but admits that he loves her nonetheless, even if she is laughing at him. The lyrics express the singer's longing for the day when he can be with her and cling to her, suggesting that despite the difficulties of the situation, the power of love is too strong to resist.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
I am fully aware that she may not be the most intelligent person
But a fool can have her charms
However, even with her lack of intelligence, she still possesses some captivating qualities
I'm in love and don't I show it
I am deeply in love with her and it is apparent to those around me
Like a babe in arms
I am completely smitten and entranced by her
Love's the same old situation
This relationship has the same ups and downs as any other relationship
Lately I've not slept a wink
Recently I have been having trouble sleeping due to the complicated nature of this relationship
Since this crazy situation
This complex relationship has caused me a great deal of stress and anxiety
Has me on the blink
I feel disoriented and overwhelmed as a result of this relationship
I'm wild again, beguiled again
I am excitedly wrapped up in my emotions, as if under a spell
A whimpering, simpering child again
I am acting in a childish and foolish manner as a result of my emotions
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am completely under her spell, emotionally overwhelmed, and confused
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
I simply could not bring myself to fall asleep due to the intense emotional impact of this relationship
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Love's overwhelming presence kept me awake and agitated
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am still in this confused, emotionally turbulent state
I lost my heart, but what of it
I am already in love with her, regardless of the outcome of this relationship
She is cold I agree
I know that she may not have the same feelings for me and may seem disinterested
She might laugh, but I love it
Despite her cold demeanor or even her laughing at me, I cannot help but love her
Although the laugh's on me
Even though I may be the object of her ridicule, I still cannot deny my love for her
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will use my love as a positive force to make her happy
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I anxiously await the day when she returns my feelings and we can be together
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am still deeply under her spell, in a state of emotional turmoil and confusion
Lyrics © DistroKid, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind