Jerry Granelli (* 30. December 1940 in San Francisco; † 20. July 2021 in Ha… Read Full Bio ↴Jerry Granelli (* 30. December 1940 in San Francisco; † 20. July 2021 in Halifax, Nova Scotia) a Halifax-based percussionist-composer, grew up in San Francisco where he studied with Joe Morello and drummed for pianists Denny Zeitlin and Vince Guaraldi (he's on A Charlie Brown Christmas - on Fantasy Records and the Charlie Brown TV soundtracks). He pioneered world jazz fusion and electro-acoustic percussion during the 60's hippie era, established the music department at the Naropa Institute in Boulder in '76, and has had a continuous teaching career since then in Boulder, Seattle, Halifax and Berlin. In the early '80s he performed and recorded in a trio with Ralph Towner and Gary Peacock for ECM. He has recorded as a leader for Evidence, Intuition, ITM, Koch, Love Slave and other labels, and performed and recorded with longtime musical associates Mose Allison, Jay Clayton, Jane Ira Bloom, Glen Moore, Anthony Cox, Dave Friedman, and Jamie Saft, as well as projects with Bill Frisell, Robben Ford, Julian Priester, Charlie Haden, Kenny Garrett, and Buck 65.

I Put A Spell On You
Jerry Granelli Lyrics

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I put a spell on you because you're mine
You better stop the things that you do
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I just can't stand it babe
The way you're always runnin' 'round
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine

I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jerry Granelli’s “I Put A Spell On You” describe the singer’s strong feelings towards someone they’re in a relationship with. The singer puts a spell on their significant other because they feel possessive of them, stating that the other person belongs to them. The singer also expresses frustration about their partner’s behavior, such as running around and putting them down. Despite this, the singer doesn’t want to lose their partner and attempts to use the spell to bring them closer.

On a deeper level, the lyrics can be interpreted to represent the power dynamics in a relationship. The use of the phrase “I put a spell on you” can be seen as an attempt by the singer to control their partner, suggesting a lack of agency on the part of the partner. Additionally, the singer’s possessive attitude towards their partner and desire to control their behavior can be seen as a red flag for an unhealthy relationship.

Overall, the lyrics of “I Put A Spell On You” convey a complex emotional state, portraying the desire to control and possess someone as well as the fear of losing them. The song’s catchy bluesy melody further emphasizes the intensity of the singer’s feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

I put a spell on you because you're mine
I have cast a magical spell on you because you belong to me

You better stop the things that you do
You need to cease from doing the things that upset me

I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lying
I am serious and not deceiving you

I just can't stand it babe
I cannot tolerate it anymore, my dear

The way you're always runnin' 'round
Your constant movement and wandering is becoming unbearable

I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
Your continuous belittling and criticizing of me is intolerable

I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I repeat, I have cast a magical spell on you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jay Hawkins

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