I Put A Spell On You
Dana Owens Lyrics
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because you're mine
oh baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
You better stop the things you do, hey
I ain't lying no I ain't lying
You know I can't stand it
You running around, you know better baby
I put a spell on you
'cause you're mine
Spoken
Come on now Herbie. Come on dig in baby.
Come on now dig in, dig in babe.
You can't leave me baby for I love you, I love you, I love you
Oh I love you anyhow
And I don't care if you don't want me
I'm your's right now hear me
I put a spell on you ay ye hey
I put a spell on you
Oh do you hear me now I put a spell on you hey
Because you're... you're mine yeah
Mine
Spoken
You're mine baby
Because you're mine
The opening lyrics to Dana Owens's spellbinding track, "I Put A Spell On You," seem to hint at the uncontainable ardor the singer has for someone. The lyrics "I put a spell on you, yeah because you're mine," convey the idea that the subject of this love song belongs wholly to Owens, and she will go to any length to keep them by her side. The next lines of the song, "You better stop the things you do, hey I ain't lying no I ain't lying," reveal that the object of the singer's affection might be playing games with her, or possibly even cheating. Owens expresses her frustration with her lover's actions, noting that "You know I can't stand it, you running around, you know better baby, I can't stand 'cause you put me down."
As the song progresses, Owens, digresses into a spoken-word monologue, urging her lover, with whom she is deeply infatuated, to stay with her. She speaks of the love she feels, stating "You can't leave me baby for I love you, I love you, I love you, oh, I love you anyhow, and I don't care if you don't want me, I'm your's right now hear me." Throughout the song, she repeats, "I put a spell on you," conveying the idea that her love, and the powers of her spell will keep her lover by her side.
In summary, "I Put A Spell On You" by Dana Owens is a bewitching track about love and possession. Owens is infatuated with someone who seems to be stepping out on her, and she cast a spell to ensure that they will stay with her, thus making them hers.
Line by Line Meaning
I put a spell on you, yeah
I cast a powerful magic spell on you
because you're mine
Because you belong to me
oh baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Emphasizing that the subject is a beloved partner
You better stop the things you do, hey
Stop behaving badly or recklessly
I ain't lying no I ain't lying
I'm telling the truth and nothing but
You know I can't stand it
I can't tolerate your actions anymore
You running around, you know better baby
You're being unfaithful and you know it's wrong
I can't stand 'cause you put me down
Your behavior is hurtful and affecting my self-esteem
I put a spell on you
I used magic to try to change your behavior
'cause you're mine
Because you belong to me
Come on now Herbie. Come on dig in baby.
Encouraging a musician to play with enthusiasm and energy
Come on now dig in, dig in babe.
Continuing to encourage a musician to play energetically
You can't leave me baby for I love you, I love you, I love you
Pleading for love and companionship
Oh I love you anyhow
Reiterating feelings of love regardless of reciprocation
And I don't care if you don't want me
Accepting rejection, but still expressing love
I'm your's right now hear me
Claiming possession or control over the subject's affections
I put a spell on you ay ye hey
Repeating the use of magic to influence behavior
I put a spell on you
Continuing to repeat the use of magic to try to change behavior
Oh do you hear me now I put a spell on you hey
Asserting that the subject is being affected by the magic
Because you're... you're mine yeah
Reiterating the ownership of the subject's affections
Mine
Emphasizing that the subject belongs to the singer
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Danny O Brown
This woman has an amazing voice that makes me become hypnotized
956 503
beautiful voice!! I love the diversity in her life.
Vix Gardner
What a brilliant singer you are ❤ Queen Latifah👏🏼👍
Blair
Queen's voice is amazing
Adrienne Crawford
Dang ... She should've continued to pursue her singing career... She can really sing.
Joseph Burroughs
❤❤❤❤ Yes 👍 she got the chops a beautiful voice
Ruth Rapp
She can sing anything and make it sound great. And she is one of the prettiest ladies on the planet.
Nathan Gray
Ruth Rapp I'm telling you! If it's enough to turn a gay man straight! I'm 100% gay but always had a crush on this gorgeous talented woman! She's great at acting, singing, modeling.... Is there anything she can't do!
Ken Thomas
I have to agree with you Ruth, she is sooooo Pretty.
Catan de Lorca
Only one word about Queen Latifah ........... Excellent !!!