Spellbound
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Blinded by a bright beam
Shattered by the windscreen
Stunned by the whiplash
I'm a victim of a bad crash

I can do nothing right
I never sleep at night
Can't even start a fight
Oh, my feet have left the ground
Spinnin' 'round and 'round
Spellbound, my world keeps a tumbling down
Spellbound, my world keeps a tumbling down

Bleedin' by a blind bend
Wrong way up a dead end
Screaming through a speed trap
As I tear into a tailback

You know, I can do nothing right
No, I, I never sleep at night
And I can't even start a fight
Well, my feet have left the ground
Spinnin' 'round and 'round
Spellbound, my world keeps a tumbling down
Spellbound, my world keeps a tumbling down
Yeah, keeps a tumbling down

Come on, slide

I'm slipping down

I got my hands in the fire

Ooh, I'm sliding on an oil slick
Blinded on a bad trip
Yes, and nothing's going to change it

No, I can do nothing right
Can't even sleep at night
My feet have left the ground
I'm spinnin' 'round and 'round
Spellbound, my world keeps a tumbling down
Ah, spellbound, my world keeps a tumbling down




Down, down, ah, spellbound, my world keeps a tumbling down, down
Spellbound, my world keeps a tumbling down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to DC's song Spellbound outline the feeling of being trapped and helpless, like a victim of an accident. The song starts with the singer describing a car crash that left them stunned, describing being blinded by the bright beam of light and shattered by the windscreen. The singer describes feeling unable to do anything right and never being able to sleep at night. They feel like their feet have left the ground, and they are spinning round and round. This feeling of being spellbound and out of control is repeated in the chorus.


The second verse adds to this feeling of being trapped and helpless. The singer is beaten by a blind man, stuck going the wrong way up a dead end and losing control as they speed through a speed trap and tear into a tailpipe. They continue to feel like they can do nothing right as their feet have left the ground and they are once again spinning round and round. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the feeling of being trapped and helpless.


Overall, the lyrics to Spellbound describe a feeling of being trapped and powerless, like a victim of circumstances beyond one's control. Through the use of vivid imagery and repeated phrases, the lyrics evoke a sense of helplessness and chaos.


Line by Line Meaning

Blinded by a bright beam
I am lost and confused, unable to see the path ahead clearly due to a sudden and intense light.


Shattered by the windscreen
I have been broken and hurt by the very vehicle that is supposed to protect me.


Stunned by the whiplash
I am dazed and disoriented from the unexpected force that has caused me intense pain.


I'm a victim of a bad crash
I am the unfortunate result of a catastrophic event that has left me injured and traumatized.


I can do nothing right
I am incapable of finding success, constantly struggling in all aspects of my life.


I never sleep at night
My mind is constantly racing with anxiety and worry, preventing me from finding rest or peace.


Can't even start a fight
I lack the courage and confidence to stand up for myself, feeling powerless and defeated.


My feet have left the ground
I am no longer stable, physically or emotionally, and feel as though I am floating or falling without control.


Spinning round and round
My thoughts and emotions are in a constant state of chaos and confusion, leaving me feeling lost and disoriented.


Spellbound, my world keeps a tumbling down
I am trapped in a never-ending cycle of pain and confusion, unable to break free from the hold that my struggles have over me.


Beaten by a blind man
I feel as though I am being attacked and hurt by someone who cannot see or understand the damage they are causing.


Wrong way up a dead end
I am lost in a situation that has no clear path or solution, feeling as though all roads lead to failure.


Screaming through a speed trap
I am moving too quickly, out of control and risking consequences that I am unable to avoid or prevent.


As I tear into a tail pipe
As I continue down this dangerous path, I am only causing further damage to myself and those around me.


I'm slipping down
I am losing my grip and falling deeper into a state of despair and hopelessness.


I got my hands in the fire
I am in a situation that is causing me intense pain and suffering, yet I am unable to escape or find relief.


I'm sliding on an oil slick
I am unable to find stability or solid ground, constantly slipping and struggling to stay upright.


Blinded on a bad trip
I am lost in a negative and dangerous situation, unable to see my way out and feeling overwhelmed and confused.


Yes and nothing's going to change it
I am resigned to my fate, feeling as though there is no hope for improvement or escape from my struggles.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Johnson, Angus Mckinnon Young, Malcolm Mitchell Young

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