<… Read Full Bio ↴Fumio Yasuda (安田芙充央; born on 1953) is a Japanese pianist and composer.
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Bewitched
Fumio Yasuda 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 of Fumio Yasuda's song, Bewitched, express the vulnerability and foolishness that come with falling deeply in love. The singer acknowledges that the person they are in love with may not be the best choice for them, or even a good person, but their charms have captivated their heart nonetheless. The singer is so deeply in love that they are unable to sleep, and are constantly overwhelmed with the intensity of their emotions. The singer feels wild, like a child, whipped into a frenzy by their own emotions.
Despite the flaws in the object of their affection, the singer cannot help but love them, even if their love is unreciprocated. They sing and bring spring to her, hoping one day she'll return their love and they'll be able to hold onto her tightly. The recurring phrase "bewitched, bothered, and bewildered" sums up the singer's feelings: they feel both enamored and tormented by their love for this person who may not be good for them.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
I am aware that the woman I love may not be the smartest, but I am still drawn to her.
But a fool can have her charms
Even though she may not be intelligent, there are still things about her that attract me.
I'm in love and don't I show it
I am deeply in love with this woman and it is evident to those around me.
Like a babe in arms
I feel vulnerable and dependent on her like a baby.
Love's the same old situation
Falling in love is nothing new or unique, it's an age-old experience.
Lately I've not slept a wink
My feelings for this woman have kept me up at night, causing me to lose sleep.
Since this crazy situation
My love for her is intense, and it's making me act irrational and uncontrolled.
Has me on the blink
My emotions for her have left me unsure and confused about my actions.
I'm wild again, beguiled again
I can't control my emotions when I am with her, and I am easily captivated by her.
A whimpering, simpering child again
My love for her has turned me into a helpless child, unable to control my feelings.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am under her spell and completely overwhelmed by my feelings of love for her.
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
My love for her is so strong that even if I wanted to, I can't sleep.
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
My love for her has become so significant that it's now telling me that sleeping would be a waste of time.
I lost my heart, but what of it
Even though I have given her my heart, I know that there is a chance that she may not reciprocate my feelings.
She is cold I agree
I acknowledge that the woman I love may not feel the same way towards me and can be distant.
She might laugh, but I love it
Even if she laughs off my feelings, I still adore everything about her, including her laugh.
Although the laugh's on me
Even if she is not interested in me, my feelings for her are genuine, and I don't care if it makes me look foolish.
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will try to express my love for her through singing and bringing happiness into her life.
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I dream of the day when I can hold her close and give her all of my love.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am entirely consumed by my love for her and my thoughts are constantly on her.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEIF EDLING
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