Bewitched
Eddie Lyrics


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She's a fool and don't I know it
But a fool can have her charms
I'm in love and don't I show it
Like a babe in arms

Love's the same old situation
Lately I've not slept a wink
Since this crazy situation
Has me on the blink

I'm wild again, beguiled again
A whimpering, simpering child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I

Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I

I lost my heart, but what of it
She is cold I agree
She might laugh, but I love it
Although the laugh's on me

I'll sing to her, bring spring to her




And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eddie's song "Bewitched" speak of the confusion and vulnerability that comes with falling in love. The singer is aware that the person they love may not be the best choice for them, referring to them as a fool. However, despite this knowledge, the singer is still enamored and cannot help but show it. The situation is driving them wild, leaving them unable to sleep or keep their composure. They are bewitched, bothered, and bewildered.


The second verse further expands on the singer's feelings by revealing that they have lost their heart to this person, even though they are aware that the person may not reciprocate their feelings. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to win over their love interest, even if it means enduring the pain of unrequited love. They end the song by expressing their desire to sing to their love interest and bring spring to them, indicating their commitment to the relationship despite the challenges they may face.


Line by Line Meaning

She's a fool and don't I know it
I am aware that the woman I love is foolish and makes bad decisions


But a fool can have her charms
Even though she's foolish, she has qualities that make her attractive


I'm in love and don't I show it
I am deeply in love with this woman, and my feelings are obvious


Like a babe in arms
I feel vulnerable and dependent on her, like a child


Love's the same old situation
Falling in love is a common experience, even though it feels unique to me


Lately I've not slept a wink
I've been losing sleep because of my strong emotions and uncertainty about the situation


Since this crazy situation
My love for this woman has put me in a difficult and confusing position


Has me on the blink
I feel disoriented and unsure of what to do


I'm wild again, beguiled again
My emotions are out of control and I'm completely enchanted by her


A whimpering, simpering child again
I feel weak and vulnerable, like a helpless child


Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am under her spell, feeling troubled and confused


Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
My feelings were so strong that I couldn't even sleep if I wanted to


Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
My love for her was so powerful that it kept me awake and restless


I lost my heart, but what of it
Even though I've given my heart to this woman, it doesn't matter because I'm so in love with her


She is cold I agree
I am aware that she is distant and unresponsive towards me


She might laugh, but I love it
Even though she may mock or reject me, I still find her attractive


Although the laugh's on me
I know that I'm the one who will end up getting hurt


I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will do whatever it takes to win her over, even if it means serenading her and trying to make her happy


And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I am yearning for the day when she will finally reciprocate my love and let me be close to her


Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am helplessly and hopelessly in love with her, feeling troubled and confused




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Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers

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From Wikipedia:  (February 21, 1932 – August 31, 2009) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and orchestrator.
Born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, Higgins initially studied privately with his mother. He started his professional career in Chicago, Illinois, while studying at the Northwestern University School of Music. An elegant and sophisticated pianist, his encyclopedic harmonic approach and wide range of his repertory made him one of the most distinctive jazz pianists to come out of Chicago, gaining the respect of local and visiting musicians for his notable mastery of the instrument. Higgins also had the unusual ability to sound equally persuasive in a broad span of music, whether he was playing traditional swing, exciting bebop or reflective ballads, providing the tone and stylistic flavor of each style, both as soloist and accompanist.

For more than two decades Higgins worked at some of Chicago's most prestigious jazz clubs, including the Brass Rail, Preview Lounge, Blue Note, Cloister Inn and Jazz, Ltd. His longest and most memorable tenure was at the long-gone London House, where he led his jazz trio from the late 1950s to the late 1960s, playing opposite jazz stars of this period, including Cannonball Adderley, Bill Evans, Erroll Garner, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Wes Montgomery, Oscar Peterson and George Shearing, among others. Later, Higgins said the opportunities to play jazz music with Coleman Hawkins and Oscar Peterson were unforgettable moments. Higgins spent his time at the London House Restaurant with bassist Richard Evans and drummer Marshall Thompson. Higgins also worked for Chess Records as a producer.

During his stay in Chicago, Higgins also recorded a significant number of albums under his auspices and many more as a sideman with a wide variety of musicians, ranging in style from tenor saxophonists Hawkins to Sonny Stitt to Wayne Shorter; trumpeters Bobby Lewis to Harry Edison to Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard; and trombonists Jack Teagarden to Al Grey. His versatility was captured on stage and records, backing up singers and leading his own projects as both pianist and orchestrator, working in every jazz circle from dixieland to modal styles. Although he opted to decline the offer, Higgins was asked at one point by Art Blakey to join the seminal hard bop quintet, The Jazz Messengers.

In 1970, Higgins moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and began spending winters in Florida and summers on Cape Cod, where he played in local clubs. Since the early 1980s, he traveled widely on the jazz festival circuit and performed frequently in Europe and Japan. His releases on the Japanese Venus label earned him number one in jazz sales on more than one album. After that, Higgins played his music mainly in East Asia including Japan and South Korea. During his career in East Asia, Higgins formed a successful trio with Joe Ascione (drums), and Jay Leonhart (bass).

In 1988, Higgins and jazz singer and pianist Meredith d'Ambrosio were married and became a popular team at clubs and festivals, as well as recording for Sunnyside Records. In 2009, dates in Japan and Korea were on his calendar of upcoming concerts, but were suspended due to a long illness.

Higgins died of lung and lymphatic cancer in Fort Lauderdale at the age of 77.



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After one whole quart of brandy
Like a daisy, I'm awake
With no Bromoseltzer handy
I don't even shake

Men are not a new sensation
I've done pretty well I think
But this half-pint imitation
Put me on the blink

I'm wild again, beguiled again
A simpering, whimpering child again
Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered am I

Couldn't sleep and wouldn't sleep
When love came and told me I shouldn't sleep
Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered am I

Lost my heart, but what of it
He is cold I agree
He can laugh, but I love it
Although the laugh's on me

I'll sing to him, each spring to him
And long for the day when I'll cling to him
Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered am I

He's a fool and don't I know it
But a fool can have his charms
I'm in love and don't I show it
Like a babe in arms

Love's the same old sad sensation
Lately I've not slept a wink
Since this half-pint imitation
Put me on the blink

I've sinned a lot; I'm mean a lot
But I'm like sweet seventeen a lot
Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered am I

I'll sing to him, each spring to him
And worship the trousers that cling to him
Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered am I

When he talks, he is seeking
Words to get off his chest
Horizontally speaking
He's at his very best

Vexed again, perplexed again
Thank God, I can be oversexed again
Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered am I

Wise at last, my eyes at last
Are cutting you down to your size at last
Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered no more

Burned a lot, but learned a lot
And now you are broke, so you earned a lot
Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered no more

Couldn't eat, was dyspeptic
Life was so hard to bear
Now my heart's antiseptic
Since you moved out of there

Romance, finis; your chance, finis
Those ants that invaded my pants, finis
Bewitched, bothered, and bewildered no more



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José Luis Valero

No dejo de oír este album casi a diario, en donde sea, oficina o casa. La grabe ya en mi iTunes, y lo reproduzco en mi auto . ¡Soberbios arreglos!

Patricia Romero

Me encanta es una música muy sutil suave llena de energía que te hace vibrar y muy relajante para escucharla adoro el Jazz ¡¡Excelente!!!!😃😉👍💖

Victor Manuel Padilla

Excelente grabación! Qué elegancia y finura de ejecutar las bellas melodías con sus acordes sofisticados al estilo de Bill Evans y George Shearing. Muchas Gracias!

haledragon1

Indeed amigo!

Edmund Gregory Miselo Ntlokwana

Great album, puts me in a mellow mood right now, wow 👏 😍 👌

Ozier Muhammad

A great pianist who's reputation flew below some of the jazz cognoscenti's radar (so as not to offend, perhaps I am the yokel who missed this marvelous musician).

Jude Irwin

You mean whose, not who’s. The latter means who is. When you see an apostrophe, it either signals a possessive (on the e d of a noun), or that a letter is missing. It acts like a placeholder. Got it?

guntharis adolfo

I always thought I'm quite adepted in Jazz. Unfortunately I was not. However: I did not know this Eddie Higgins Trio. But at last I found them here on YouTube. WHAT A DAMNED FINE JAZZ BAND! They are really GREAT!!!

guntharis adolfo

@charmerci Oh, it looks like that jazz fans ( or Eddie Higgins Trio - fans) are very friendly people 😉 !? however, oscar peterson is clear to me, so I have to check the Three Sounds! Thx to you for Your recommands! Regards from Austria!

charmerci

For similar music, Oscar Peterson and the Three Sounds.

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