Nina Simone
I Put Spell On You Lyrics
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´cos you´re mine
you better stop the thing you do
I lie no, I lie
you know I can´t standing
you´re running around
you know better dady
´cos you put me down
I put a spell on you
because you´re mine
you´re mine
I love you, I love you
I love you, I love you
and I don´t care
if you don´t want me
I´m yours right now
you hear me
I put a spell on you
because you´re mine
The song "I Put A Spell On You" by Nina Simone is a haunting and passionate love song that speaks to the power of love and the lengths one will go to keep it. The song speaks directly to the object of the singer's affection, telling them that they have been placed under a spell that they cannot escape from. The lyrics are filled with a sense of longing and desire, as the singer implores the object of their affection to stop whatever they're doing and give themselves over to the singer's love. The repetition of the phrase "I put a spell on you" drives home the intensity of the singer's emotions, and the use of the word "mine" throughout the song creates a possessive tone that underscores the depth of the singer's feelings.
The song's lyrics can be interpreted in a number of ways, but at its core, "I Put A Spell On You" is a song about the depth of love and the lengths that people will go to hold onto it. The singer's use of a spell to keep their love close speaks to the power of love and the sense of magic that many people feel when they are in the grip of it. The repeated refrain of "you're mine" speaks to the sense of ownership that many people feel when they are in love, and the desperate desire to hold onto the object of their affection.
Line by Line Meaning
I put a spell on you
I have used magic on you in order to gain more control over you.
´cos you´re mine
Because you belong to me and I want to keep you.
you better stop the thing you do
You need to stop your behavior that is causing me emotional pain and discomfort.
I lie no, I lie
I am not lying, I tell the truth.
you know I can´t standing
I cannot tolerate your current behavior.
you´re running around
You are not being faithful and are having relationships with other people.
you know better dady
You are aware of my expectations and should not be doing what you are doing.
I can´t standing
I cannot tolerate your current behavior.
´cos you put me down
Because you have hurt me emotionally and lowered my self-esteem.
because you´re mine
Because I believe that you belong to me and I want to keep you.
you´re mine
You belong to me and I want to keep you.
I love you, I love you
I am deeply in love with you.
and I don´t care
I am not concerned about what anyone else thinks or feels about our relationship.
if you don´t want me
Even if you do not feel the same way towards me, I still have strong feelings for you.
I´m yours right now
I am completely devoted to you and will do anything for you.
you hear me
I want to make sure that you are aware of my feelings and intentions towards you.
Contributed by Nicholas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ape2reginaforse504
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine
You better stop the things you do
I tell you, I ain't lying
I ain't lying
You know I can't stand it
You're running around
You know better daddy
I can't stand it 'cause you put me down
Oh, no
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine
You know I love you
I love you
I love you
I love you anyhow
And I don't care
If you don't want me
I'm yours right now
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine
You know I can't stand it
You're running around
You know better daddy
I can't stand it 'cause you put me down
Ooh-hoo-ooh
I put a spell on you
Because you're mine
Because you're mine
Because you're mine
Oh
Yeah
@randykarnell9980
Thank to you for pointing this out, Senyagwa.
I went through it w/o even being aware of ...
Exactly WHAT'S happening at 1:20.
I went back after reading your post.
Time and time again.
Genius - perfection as you astutely point out.
Thank you for teaching me something about music.
That isn't always apparent to me, i.e. all of the ingredients ....
...
@MsTr1ck
the way she spits out “i put a spell on you” with such hatred & anger is just wow. i love it.
@kerryholly5199
Try I'd rather go blind by Etta James. Get out the kleenex her voice will make you cry!
@ros6084
It was the way she said "because you're mine" for me
@ritazakar2006
@@kerryholly5199 .😃🤔
@DJ-nb6yi
There's no hatred there in her voice she loves the person that she singing to this is a song about possession ... she says to her man ...you have been going out cheating on me but you gonna stop cheating and just come home to me periodt because you are mine.
@stukartostarike1562
It'all my fauts
@crazymary3446
I’ve had this album since I was 17. Now I’m almost 50, and I still love her. Classic.
@zarahrozario5534
Wow
@graceandmarvellouswonders6249
You respect true love and took her words to heart!!
✌🏾N much ❤️
@serrabillianibrown196
You're a Badass Mother with a good taste of music 😎🔥