I Put A Spell On You
Divine Intervention Lyrics


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Well, buzz, buzz, buzz goes the bumble bee
Tweele, deedle, dee goes the bird
But the sound of your little voice, darling
Is the sweetest sound I've ever heard

I've seen the beauty of the red, red rose
Seen the beauty when the sky is blue
Seen the beauty of the evening sunset
But the beauty of you
Sweet as the honey from the honeycomb
Sweet are the grapes from the vine
But there's nothing as sweet as you, darling
And I hope someday you'll be mine

Well, buzz, buzz, buzz goes the bumble bee
Tweele, deedle, dee goes the bird
But the sound of your little voice, darling
Is the sweetest sound I've ever heard

I've seen the beauty of the red, red rose
Seen the beauty when the sky is blue
Seen the beauty of the evening sunset
But the beauty of you
Sweet as the honey from the honeycomb
Sweet are the grapes from the vine
But there's nothing as sweet as you, darling
And I hope someday you'll be mine
Hope someday you'll be mine




Hope someday you'll be mine
Hope someday you'll be mine

Overall Meaning

The song "I Put a Spell on You" by Divine Intervention is a love song that expresses the beauty and sweetness of the singer's beloved. The first verse of the song talks about the different sounds of nature, like the buzz of the bumble bee and the tweet of the bird. However, the sweetest sound the singer has ever heard comes from the voice of their beloved. The second verse parallels the beauty of natural wonders, like the red rose and the evening sunset, to the beauty of the singer's beloved. The sweetness of honey and grapes are used as similes to describe the sweetness of their partner. The repetition of the chorus line "But there's nothing as sweet as you, darling" reinforces the idea that the love interest is a unique and unparalleled beauty.


The song's structure is simple, yet effective in conveying the message of love. The lyrics are easy to understand and relatable, speaking to the universal emotion of infatuation. The song could be interpreted as a dedication to a new love interest, or even as a renewed declaration of love to a long-term partner. The singer's passion and affection is evident throughout the tune.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, buzz, buzz, buzz goes the bumble bee
The sound of the bumble bee buzzing is constant and unchanging.


Tweele, deedle, dee goes the bird
The bird sings in a lively and varied way.


But the sound of your little voice, darling
Compared to the sounds of nature, the sound of the person's voice is small and insignificant.


Is the sweetest sound I've ever heard
Despite its smallness, the sound of the person's voice is the most pleasant sound the singer has ever heard.


I've seen the beauty of the red, red rose
The singer has observed the beauty of a rose that is red in color.


Seen the beauty when the sky is blue
The singer has taken notice of the beauty that can be seen in a blue sky.


Seen the beauty of the evening sunset
The singer has witnessed the loveliness of a sunset happening in the evening.


But the beauty of you
Despite having seen many beautiful things, none compare to the beauty of the person the singer is speaking to.


Sweet as the honey from the honeycomb
The sweetness of honey from a honeycomb is being used to compare the sweet qualities of the person the singer is addressing.


Sweet are the grapes from the vine
The sweetness of grapes that grow on a vine is another comparison used to describe the person's sweetness.


But there's nothing as sweet as you, darling
Despite the singer knowing of other sweet things, the person they are addressing is the sweetest thing they have ever known.


And I hope someday you'll be mine
The singer desires a romantic relationship with the person they are addressing.


Hope someday you'll be mine
This line is repeated multiple times to emphasize the singer's hope for a future relationship with the other person.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jay Hawkins

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