Bewildered
James Brown and The Famous Flames Lyrics


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Bewildered, lost in a dream
In the love I need why did we part
Bewildered, has love, has love died dear
Wishing your heart could feel
What's in my heart
Must I have sleepless night
And endless days
Oh love why did you keep my soul
Without a spark I'm in the dark
Bewildered
I need your, I need your I need your guiding hand
I'll never, no I'll never understand
How you can love me, how you can love me




How you can love me, how you can love me
How you can love me and leave me bewildered, bewildered

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of James Brown's song "You've Got The Power" speak of a sense of bewilderment and loss experienced after a failed love relationship. The singer expresses his confusion and deep pain at having parted with the one he loves. He is lost in a dream world and unable to understand why they could not work things out, as he still feels a strong love for the other person.


The repeated questioning of how the other person could love him and then leave him bewildered, underscores the insecurity and fear of abandonment. The singer is hoping for some clarity or guidance from the other person in order to navigate his own emotions and move on from this confusing state. One can see the portrayal of a vulnerable side of masculinity here, one that is willing to admit to heartbreak and acknowledge the complexity of emotions that come along with it.


Overall, the song seems to be exploring the various aspects of love and the emotional turmoil that can come with it, from joy to pain to confusion. It highlights the need for human connection and guidance, particularly when it comes to matters of the heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Bewildered, lost in a dream
Feeling confused and disoriented, as if in a foggy, uncertain state of mind.


In the love I need why did we part
Questioning why you and your partner ended things when you still had a deep love for each other.


Bewildered, has love, has love died dear
Wondering if love has truly died, feeling distressed and upset about it.


Wishing your heart could feel
Longing for your ex-partner to reciprocate your love and emotions.


What's in my heart
Expressing the deep feelings and emotions that are present in your heart.


Must I have sleepless night
Feeling restless and unable to rest due to the strong emotions and confusion about your lost love.


And endless days
Feeling like the days are never-ending due to the pain and distress in your heart.


Oh love why did you keep my soul
Questioning how love can affect your soul so deeply and painfully.


Without a spark I'm in the dark
Feeling lost and without direction without the light and spark of love in your life.


Bewildered
Feeling at a loss and confused about the situation you are in.


I need your, I need your I need your guiding hand
Longing for the guidance and support of the person who was once the love of your life.


I'll never, no I'll never understand
Feeling like you will never fully comprehend why your love ended and your heart was broken.


How you can love me, how you can love me
Questioning how someone can love you so deeply, yet still leave you heartbroken and bewildered.


How you can love me and leave me bewildered, bewildered
Feeling confused and upset about how someone you love can leave you feeling lost and at a loss for words.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN, JOHNNY TERRY

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@KarenBH

Bewildered, lost in a dream
In the love I need why did we part
Bewildered, has love, has love died dear
Wishing your heart could feel, what's in my heart

Must I have sleepless night and endless days
Oh love why did you keep my soul
Without a spark, I'm in the dark

Bewildered, I need your, I need your
I need your guiding hand
I'll never, no I'll never understand

How you can love me, how you can love me
How you can love me, how you can love me
How you can love me and leave me
Bewildered, bewildered
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All comments from YouTube:

@ThutoMolefi

"Everybody calm down, America's great - BEWILDERED!🎵🎵🎵"

@Swara96

Patrice 🐐

@johnjohn-ny4oi

One of the best Patrice O’Neal bits brought me here.

@weallwegot5286

Wow bro me to many years later 😢 rip both

@JoeSebGriff

"Everybody, calm down! America's great!
BEWILDERED!!!"

@sca8217

>>Police siren<<, >>gun shots<<

@bigoz1734

James Brown wasn't just a funky soul singer. This proves how good his blues-love voice is, the range and control is perfect and insane

@dianealexander7004

James Brown was a perfectionist. He could hear a wrong note, a missed beat, any mistake he heard it and he would fine a band member. His band was called The Famous Flames.. In one of his records you could here him say I gotcha. But if you didn't know it you think it a part of the song cause he incorporated it into the song.

@ellenpearljackson5219

Amen

@grantsmythe8625

Yes he was great.

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