Under Your Spell Again
Dwight Yoakam & Buck Owens Lyrics
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You've got me under your spell again
Sayin' those things again
Makin' me believe that you're just mine
You've got me dreamin' those dreams again
Makin' those things again
I've gotta take you back just one more time
That I wouldn't see you if you came around
But I can't tell my heart what's right or wrong
And I've been so lonely since you've been gone
[Chorus]
Well, everybody tells me that I'm a fool
That I never should have put my faith in you
And way down deep inside I guess I know it's true
But no one else can make me feel the way you do
[Chorus]
The song "Under Your Spell Again" by Dwight Yoakam is a heart-wrenching ballad about a protagonist who despite being hurt by their lover, can't resist their charms and gives them a chance to come back into the singer's life. The song starts with the chorus where the singer acknowledges that they're already under the spell of their lover and can't resist them. The singer then goes on to say how their lover is making them believe that they're exclusively theirs, and how they're dreaming those sweet dreams again, which could mean the dreams they had when they were together earlier. In the last line of the chorus, the singer declares their intention to take their lover back one more time.
In the next verse, the singer admits how they had made a promise to themselves that they wouldn't see their lover again if they came around, but they can't deny the emotions in their heart. They've been feeling lonely since their lover left, which further solidifies the feeling that love is more powerful than logic. In the final verse, the singer acknowledges how their lover has hurt them and how everyone, maybe including the singer, knows that they're making a mistake. Still, the way their lover makes them feel is unmatched, and they can't help being under their spell.
Overall, "Under Your Spell Again" is a song about the power of love and how it can make us do things that we know may not be right for us, but we do them anyway because the love we have for someone is stronger than our willpower.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got me under your spell again
You have bewitched me again with your charms and power
Sayin' those things again
Saying all the sweet and affectionate things that make me feel loved
Makin' me believe that you're just mine
Convincing me that you belong only to me and no one else
You've got me dreamin' those dreams again
You have reignited my longings and aspirations of being with you
Makin' those things again
Making me feel like I am the only one that matters to you
I've gotta take you back just one more time
I feel compelled to forgive you and give our love another chance
I swore the last time that you let me down
I promised myself the last time you hurt me that I would never let you back into my life
That I wouldn't see you if you came around
I vowed to myself that I would stay away if you attempted to reconcile with me
But I can't tell my heart what's right or wrong
I can't command my emotions to do what is sensible or logical
And I've been so lonely since you've been gone
I've been feeling lonely and empty since you left me
Well, everybody tells me that I'm a fool
Everyone around me warns me that I'm acting foolishly
That I never should have put my faith in you
They believe that it was a grave mistake to trust you with my heart
And way down deep inside I guess I know it's true
Although I may not admit it, I know deep down that they are right
But no one else can make me feel the way you do
Despite your flaws, no one else can make me feel the way you make me feel
You've got me under your spell again
You have entranced me once more with your irresistible influence
Sayin' those things again
Saying the words of love and adoration that ensnare my heart
Makin' me believe that you're just mine
Making me feel like I am the only one you care about
You've got me dreamin' those dreams again
You have rekindled the fantasy of being with you
Makin' those things again
Making me feel special and loved once more
I've gotta take you back just one more time
I am willing to give into my heart's desire and forgive you again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUCK OWENS, DUSTY RHODES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@melin520
You've got me under your spell, again,
Sayin' those things, again
Makin' me believe that you're just mine.
You've got me dreamin' those dreams, again
Thinkin' those things, again,
I've gotta take you back just one more time
well I swore the last time that you let me down
That I wouldn't see you if you came around,
But I can't tell my heart what's right or wrong
And I've been so lonely since you've been gone
You've got me under your spell, again,
Sayin' those things, again
Makin' me believe that you're just mine.
You've got me dreamin' those dreams, again
Thinkin' those things, again,
I've gotta take you back just one more time
********************
Well, everybody tells me that I'm a fool
That I should've never put my faith in you
And way down deep inside I guess I know it's true
no one else can make me feel the way you do.
You've got me under your spell, again,
Sayin' those things, again
Makin' me believe that you're just mine.
You've got me dreamin' those dreams, again
Thinkin' those things, again,
I've gotta take you back just one more time.....
@jimwest6571
Sheading a little tear here---had the honor of working for Buck and his family in Country radio. Love this. LONG LIVE THE BAKERSFIELD SOUND!
@kathleenpenny9388
I'm sorry for your loss loss! Of your friend. I hope it helps to know he's not gone his spirit lives on! And his music!
@geofftipton6210
Were you on KUZZ 107 in Bakersfield?.
@jimwest6571
@@geofftipton6210 No, I worked for Buck and the Owens family at KNIX, Phoenix. A station he owned for nearly 31 years. Sold it in 1999.
@jameshepburn4631
Buck’s first breakthrough hit, written by Buck and Dusty Rhodes. My best memory of Buck is from the big Capitol Records country show at the sold out Hollywood Bowl more years ago than I like to think about (1968). Buck & The Buckaroos were the grand finale act of the star studded two halves show. Part way into his third song Buck stopped the band and through the microphone, for the whole crowd to hear, calmly told the sound man to quit adjusting the volumes of the various instruments. Buck told the guy ‘this is Bakersfield style country and no the steel guitar isn’t too loud’. The crowd went wild. Must have inspired Buck because he stayed on way past the length of a normal set singing requests shouted out by fans. May we see him again where the soul of man never dies. Thanks for this post.
@jackmauer4840
Miss you Buck and Bakersfield misses you. We will never get the great songs like this again. Thanks Dwight ! At the very least I was there when magic happened ....
@lilykirwan3219
Ah wish i was of this time of beautiful music & song❤,buck owens, dwight, dolly, glen & many, many more fab singers,musicians,personalities, luv them all❤
@plasteredbastard
What a thrill for Dwight, and being the man Buck was, a thrill for him. Great pairing.
@mosrite60
man it's great seeing Buck playing. After the tremendous emotioal loss of Don Rich its always gratifying seeing Buck back in action.
@geofftipton6210
Best ever! ❤