I Put A Spell On You
Crazy World Of Arthur Brown 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 to "I Put a Spell on You" by Crazy World of Arthur Brown are straightforward and express the singer's frustration with their lover's behavior. The singer begins by stating that they have put a spell on their lover because they belong to them. The next line warns the lover to stop their behavior, as the singer cannot tolerate their actions any longer. The following lines emphasize the pain the singer is experiencing and how it feels to be put down by their lover. The chorus is a repetition of the first verse, both musically and lyrically, emphasizing the singer's feelings of ownership and the need for their lover to change.


The lyrics to this song can be interpreted in a few ways. One interpretation is that the singer is expressing their possessiveness and control over their lover, and using the idea of a spell to maintain that control. Another interpretation is that the singer feels their lover has been unfaithful, and they are using the idea of a spell to try and win back their affection. Regardless, the frustration and pain that the singer feels are clear, and they hope that the spell will magically make their lover change their ways.


Line by Line Meaning

I put a spell on you because you're mine
I used magic to control you because I feel a possessive attachment to you


You better stop the things that you do
You need to change your behavior that's causing me distress


I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I'm being honest, no really, I am


I just can't stand it babe
I'm frustrated and fed up with you, my dear


The way you're always runnin' 'round
Your constant movement and lack of focus is bothering me


I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
Your criticism towards me is hurtful and I can't take it anymore


I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I want to emphasize that I have magically influenced you


I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I just really want to reiterate that I put a spell on you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY HAWKINS

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Comments from YouTube:

@awaken77

Arthur Brown is a an inspiration for many future heavy metal singers, and Vincent Crane is a fantastic rock organist.

@gijsmertens6858

vincent crane...fantastic organist idd

@davidhoughton5748

Auther brown is psychedelic rock and roll has nothing to do with metal, metal is for nerd pussys

@terryblaze1839

​@@gijsmertens6858suicide... rip..

@dairyproducts

incredible organ playing, amazing that vincent crane was able to write this organ rendition, between that and the pounding drums and browns emotional kick ass singing that sounds as crazy as the lyrical content, i think this is one hell of a cover, one of the best ive ever heard

@mikaelhoelge852

Thanks for your eminent comment. I couldn`t more. :-)

@quentinmichel7581

Sick blues variation. Enthralled me since I first heard it in 1968 when I was 15.

@coffermartin77

LORD ARTHUR BROWN!! ABSOLUTE GENIUS!!

@KatesFree

Favorite version of this song.

@madd.coconut6820

dude just listen to joss stone

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