Bewitched
Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to Edmundo Ros and His Orchestra's song "Bewitched" tell a story about falling helplessly in love with someone who may not reciprocate those feelings. The singer acknowledges that the object of their affection may not be the smartest or most sensible choice, but they are charmed by her nevertheless. The singer is unable to sleep or escape the grip of their love, feeling like a helpless child. They sing about their wild and beguiled state and acknowledge the absurdity of their situation, admitting to being "bewitched, bothered and bewildered."
In the second verse, the singer continues to acknowledge their lover's flaws, recognizing that she is "cold" but still finding themselves deeply in love. They express a desire to do anything to please their lover, even singing to her or bringing springtime to her. The lyrics are a poignant and relatable exploration of the all-consuming nature of love and the challenges of navigating its intoxicating and often bewildering effect.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
I am aware that she is foolish
But a fool can have her charms
However, sometimes her foolishness can also be charming
I'm in love and don't I show it
My love for her is evident
Like a babe in arms
I am helpless when it comes to her
Love's the same old situation
I am experiencing the familiar feeling of falling in love
Lately I've not slept a wink
I cannot sleep due to thinking about her
Since this crazy situation
This situation is making me act irrational
Has me on the blink
I'm feeling dizzy and disoriented
I'm wild again, beguiled again
I am overcome with passion for her
A whimpering, simpering child again
I feel helpless and powerless in her presence
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
I am under her spell and feel restless, frustrated and confused
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
Her presence keeps me awake at night
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
My love for her knowingly keeps me from sleeping
I lost my heart, but what of it
I have already given her my heart, regardless of any consequences
She is cold I agree
I acknowledge that she can be distant and unemotional
She might laugh, but I love it
Even if her laughter is at my expense, I still adore her
Although the laugh's on me
Even though I may look foolish, I am still madly in love with her
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will do everything in my power to make her happy
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I can't wait for the day when I can hold her in my arms
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
I am still under her spell, frustrated and confused
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Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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