Witchcraft
Jimmy Bruno Lyrics


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Those fingers in my hair
That sly come hither stare
That strips my conscience bare
It's witchcraft

And I've got no defense for it
The heat is too intense for it
What good would common sense for it do

'Cause it's witchcraft, wicked witchcraft
And although, I know, it's strictly taboo

When you arouse the need in me
My heart says yes indeed in me
Proceed with what you're leading me to

It's such an ancient pitch
But one I wouldn't switch
'Cause there's no nicer witch than you

'Cause it's witchcraft, that crazy witchcraft
And although, I know, it's strictly taboo

When you arouse the need in me
My heart says yes indeed in me
Proceed with what your're leading me to

It's such an ancient pitch




But one that I'd never switch
'Cause there's no nicer witch than you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jimmy Bruno's song "Witchcraft" describe the feeling of being under someone's spell. The singer is captivated by a woman's touch and gaze, which he likens to witchcraft. He recognizes that his attraction is taboo and irrational, but he can't resist the passion that it ignites within him. The lyrics use metaphor and hyperbole to convey the intensity of his desire and the power that the woman seems to exert over him.


The opening lines, "Those fingers in my hair, that sly come hither stare" paint a vivid picture of the woman's seductive influence. The line "that strips my conscience bare" suggests that he is no longer in control of his thoughts or actions. He acknowledges that his attraction to her is irrational, stating "what good would common sense for it do." The repetition of the refrain emphasizes the singer's sense of being bewitched, as he declares "it's witchcraft, wicked witchcraft."


The second verse employs similar language, emphasizing the power of the woman's charms over him while also expressing his willingness to follow her lead. The line "there's no nicer witch than you" shows that despite his awareness of the taboo nature of their attraction, he finds her irresistible. The use of the word "witchcraft" in this context serves as a metaphor for the intoxicating nature of desire and passion.


Overall, the lyrics to "Witchcraft" convey a sense of being under someone's spell, and the irresistible power of desire. The combination of metaphorical language and hyperbole create a vivid and expressive picture of the singer's experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Those fingers in my hair
The way you play with my hair is irresistible


That sly come hither stare
The look in your eyes when you look at me is seductive


That strips my conscience bare
Your actions make me feel vulnerable and open


It's witchcraft
Your ability to captivate and lure me in is like magic


And I've got no defense for it
I can't resist you, no matter how hard I try


The heat is too intense for it
The passion between us is too strong to ignore


What good would common sense for it do
Logic and reason don't matter when it comes to our connection


'Cause it's witchcraft, wicked witchcraft
Our bond is inexplicable and enchanting


And although, I know, it's strictly taboo
Our relationship isn't socially acceptable, but I can't help how I feel


When you arouse the need in me
When you make me feel desire


My heart says yes indeed in me
My gut reaction is to give into my feelings for you


Proceed with what you're leading me to
I'm willing to follow you wherever you take me


It's such an ancient pitch
The attraction we have is age-old and universal


But one I wouldn't switch
I wouldn't want to change it for anything


'Cause there's no nicer witch than you
There's no one else I'd rather be enchanted by than you




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman

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