Bewitched
Herb Geller 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 song "Bewitched" by Herb Geller is a classic love song that describes the situation when someone is deeply in love with someone they know may not be the best choice for them. The first few lines indicate that the singer is aware of the fact that the woman he loves is not the wisest choice but is still captivated by her charm. He's clearly smitten and makes no bones about showing it, behaving like a "babe in arms." Despite knowing all this, he finds himself unable to contain his emotions and continues to be bewildered and spellbound by her.
The lyrics suggest that the situation is taking a toll on him since he hasn't had a good night's sleep lately. The constant turbulence in his mind has him on the blink, without any peace, and he's once again a child, whimpering and simpering. It's evident that he's bewitched, bothered, and bewildered, allowing his emotions to drive him crazy.
The singer acknowledges that he is in love with someone who may not feel the same way about him. He keeps longing for her, hoping to eventually win her over, but it's clear that he's lost his heart to her, even though she may not reciprocate the same feelings. The song concludes with him resolving to serenade her and bring the spring back into her life, hoping for the day he will cling to her as he's still completely bewitched, bothered, and bewildered by her.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
I am aware that she is foolish, but still drawn to her.
But a fool can have her charms
Despite her foolishness, she possesses captivating qualities.
I'm in love and don't I show it
My feelings for her are intense and plainly visible.
Like a babe in arms
My love for her is childlike and vulnerable.
Love's the same old situation
The experience of love is a familiar one.
Lately I've not slept a wink
I have been unable to sleep due to my preoccupation with love.
Since this crazy situation
Because of this overwhelming state of being in love.
Has me on the blink
I am feeling confused and uncertain because of my infatuation.
I'm wild again, beguiled again
Once again, I am feeling uninhibited and captivated by love.
A whimpering, simpering child again
I am feeling helpless and weak, like a pitiful child.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am feeling completely under the spell of love, bewildered and troubled by it.
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
I was physically and emotionally incapable of sleeping.
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
My infatuation with love kept me awake and prevented me from resting.
I lost my heart, but what of it
I gave my heart to her, regardless of the potential consequences.
She is cold I agree
I recognize that she isn't warm or affectionate towards me.
She might laugh, but I love it
Her laughter does not bother me, in fact, I find it endearing.
Although the laugh's on me
I am aware that I am the object of her amusement.
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will use music and my affection to brighten her life and bring her happiness.
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I eagerly anticipate the moment when I will be able to embrace and hold onto her.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am in a state of enchantment, distress, and confusion because of my love for her.
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Written by: LEIF EDLING
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