Chinese Magic
Jessica Lyrics


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That old black magic has me in it's spell
That old black magic that you weave so well
Icy fingers up
And down my spine
The same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine

The same old tingle that I feel
Inside
When that elevator starts it's ride
Down and down I go, round and round I go
Like a leaf that's
Caught in the tide

I should stay away but what can I do

I hear your name, and I'm aflame
Aflame with
Such a burning desire
That only your kiss can put out the fire

You are the lover that I've waited for

The mate that fate had me created for
And every time your lips meet mine

Baby down and down I go,
All around I go




In a spin, loving the spin that I'm in
Under that old black magic called love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jessica's song "Chinese Magic" are a beautiful rendition of the spellbinding and all-consuming emotions of love. The opening lines, "That old black magic has me in its spell, that old black magic that you weave so well," describe how the singer is entranced by the magic of love that her partner has cast upon her. The icy fingers up and down her spine signify the goosebumps that she feels when she is near her lover, and how his eyes alone can put her under the spell.


The second verse, "The same old tingle that I feel inside when that elevator starts it's ride, down and down I go, round and round I go, like a leaf that's caught in the tide," represents the physical sensation of being drawn towards someone when you are falling in love. The singer feels her heart beating faster as she descends deeper into her love for her partner. She acknowledges that she should stay away, but the desire she has for her partner is too strong to resist.


The chorus celebrates the feeling of being in love and how it impacts the singer's life. She believes that her partner is the one she has been waiting for, and their love is what she was created for. The final lines, "under that old black magic called love," represents how being in love can be likened to being under a spell, as its power can be all-consuming and all-encompassing.


Line by Line Meaning

That old black magic has me in it's spell
I am under the enchantment of that mystical force.


That old black magic that you weave so well
You possess a talent for working that bewitching charm.


Icy fingers up
A chill starts at my neck


And down my spine
And courses down my back


The same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine
That same familiar magic captures me when we gaze upon each other.


The same old tingle that I feel
I'm struck with that same electric sensation


Inside
Deep within my being


When that elevator starts it's ride
As soon as that lift begins its ascent


Down and down I go, round and round I go
I enter a vortex of feelings that spirals downwards and upwards at once.


Like a leaf that's caught in the tide
I'm helplessly swept along as if by an ocean current.


I should stay away but what can I do
I know I'm better off not engaging with you, but I can't resist.


I hear your name, and I'm aflame
At the mere mention of your name, I ignite


Aflame with such a burning desire
Enflamed with passions that consume me


That only your kiss can put out the fire
Only the touch of your lips can quench my thirst.


You are the lover that I've waited for
You're the one I've been searching for all this time.


The mate that fate had me created for
Destiny crafted you and me for each other.


And every time your lips meet mine
Whenever our mouths touch


Baby down and down I go, all around I go
I spiral ever downwards and upwards, lost in emotion.


In a spin, loving the spin that I'm in
I'm dizzy and elated, adoring this intoxicated state.


Under that old black magic called love
Beneath the sway of that mystical power known as love.




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Tadeus Macabro

Walking in the streets
A smell of holly in the air
Looking into strangers
I start smiling everywhere
Some will say
Softly follow me
Come enjoy
To find it

We like taking
From the Chinese Magic
It’s the kind of revelry
A world of dreams and fantasy
Let us fly into the Chinese Magic
Let us feel like children
Where we’ll lie and laugh entirely

Thousands come exploring
There is music in the air
Snow is falling down
On paradise
But we don’t care
There before a dance
Is facing me
Riding in the sediment

We like taking
From the Chinese Magic
It’s the kind of revelry
A world of dreams and fantasy
Let us fly into the Chinese Magic
Let us feel like children
Where we’ll lie and laugh entirely

Take me to the place
Where you come from
That is where we belong
Where we are free



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Tadeus Macabro

Walking in the streets
A smell of holly in the air
Looking into strangers
I start smiling everywhere
Some will say
Softly follow me
Come enjoy
To find it

We like taking
From the Chinese Magic
It’s the kind of revelry
A world of dreams and fantasy
Let us fly into the Chinese Magic
Let us feel like children
Where we’ll lie and laugh entirely

Thousands come exploring
There is music in the air
Snow is falling down
On paradise
But we don’t care
There before a dance
Is facing me
Riding in the sediment

We like taking
From the Chinese Magic
It’s the kind of revelry
A world of dreams and fantasy
Let us fly into the Chinese Magic
Let us feel like children
Where we’ll lie and laugh entirely

Take me to the place
Where you come from
That is where we belong
Where we are free

Łukasz Lange

Jedna z wielu ulubionych piosenek z dzieciństwa. Super!

RGR (Rolf Gruber Rezensionen)

I love the songs of Jessica (Trümper). A lovely austrian girl, managed in the 80ies by Peter Müller (Dad of CC Catch).

RGR (Rolf Gruber Rezensionen)

@Lars Tragel She lived in Austria! I am Swiss, I know that for sure. Hug + blessings.

RGR (Rolf Gruber Rezensionen)

@Lars Tragel Jessica had some success here in DJ Charts. Unfortunately she never had a "official music charts Top 100" hit. But thats not important.... her music is COOL!!!! HUG ya...byee happy x-mas!!!!

RGR (Rolf Gruber Rezensionen)

@Lars Tragel you have a great taste of music!!! Hug 'n blessings for your future!

Junster Zhao

Hi, thank you for this information. I am from China and was born in the early '70s. During the late '80s, Italo was a bit influenced in the school in China even in the countryside, along the American breakdance wave. Like Eurodance singers like Jessica at the time, they seemed to like to adopt a single first names. And it's hard trace and find out who they are. So I appreciate your info and wish her all the best. From a fan from China.

Junster Zhao

And in 10 years ago, I actually work for an Austrian company in a division office in China, fortunately, I visited Salzberg several times. It's amazing.

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Dawid Wisniewski

Fajna muzyczka ♥️♥️😍😍

santos casillas

THE MUSIC HIGH ENERGY, IS THE BEST OF THE WORLD. ¡¡¡CHIN-GO-NA CANCIÓN!!! ME LEVANTA Y ME PONE A BRINCAR Y BAILAR, REGRESANDO LA MÁQUINA DEL TIEMPO DE MI LIFE.

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