Bewitched
Jo Stafford Lyrics

After one whole quart of brandy,
Having consumed a quart of brandy, a considerable amount of alcohol, I am now wide awake.

Like a daisy I'm awake.
I'm awake and feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, like a daisy that has just bloomed.

With no Bromo Seltzer handy,
Without any medication to ease my headache and nausea, caused by excessive drinking, I am still not trembling.

I don't even shake.
Despite the hangover and its effects not being alleviated, I am not trembling, unlike what is expected.

Men are not a new sensation,
I am no stranger to men and have had enough experience with them to say that I am well versed.

I've done pretty well I think,
I believe I've been successful in my romantic endeavors so far.

But this half pint imitation
However, this small and insignificant man has puzzled me.

Put me on the blink.
He has perplexed and confused me, to such an extent that it has put me in an unstable state.

I'm wild again, beguiled again
This man has stirred up my feelings and emotions, making me feel excited and enchanted, yet powerless.

A whimpering, simpering child again
This head-over-heels infatuation has made me feel helpless and weak, like a child.

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - am I.
I am under the spell of this man, feeling both harassed and mentally puzzled, all at the same time.

Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
When he told me not to sleep, I could not sleep, despite being very tired.

When love came and told me, I shouldn't sleep.
When this man I am infatuated with told me not to go to bed, I was unable to rest.

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - am I.
My feelings are causing distress and confusion, with no sign of relief in sight.

I lost my heart, but what of it, he is cold I agree
I fell in love with him, despite his cold and indifferent attitude towards me.

He might laugh, but I love it, although the laugh's on me.
Even though he may be mocking me, I still relish the fact that I am in love with him.

I'll sing to him, bring spring to him
I will serenade him with songs and bring to him the joys of spring, a time of renewal and hope.

And long, for the day when I'll cling to him.
I yearn for the day when I can hold on to him with all my might and never let go.

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - am I.
He has cast a spell on me, causing me distress, confusion and chaos.

He's a fool and don't I know it,
I am fully aware that he is foolish in his ways and decisions.

But a fool can have his charms,
Despite his foolishness, he still has a certain appeal and charisma.

I'm in love and don't I know it,
I acknowledge that I am truly in love with him.

Like a babe in arms.
I am like an innocent and helpless baby in his arms, in his mercy.

Love's the same old sad sensation,
Being in love is the same old feeling, just as melancholic as ever.

Lately I've not slept a wink,
Recently, I've been unable to sleep, despite being very tired and needing rest.

Since this half pint imitation,
Ever since I met this insignificant and small man, it has caused me great anxiety and discomfort.

Put me on the blink.
I feel mentally overwhelmed and unstable because of him.

I've sinned a lot, I mean a lot,
I've committed numerous faults and mistakes in this infatuated state, and I am more than aware of it.

But I'm like sweet seventeen a lot,
I act with the same naivety and innocence as a seventeen-year-old girl, without restraint.

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - am I.
I am still under his spell, plagued by confusion, and mental distress.

I'll sing to him, each spring to him,
I will continue to sing and serenade him whenever the season of spring arrives.

And worship the trousers that cling to him.
I am so infatuated with him that I will pay homage to the trousers he wears, even if they are not very distinctive.

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - am I.
I am still unable to liberate myself from the perplexing and confounding grip of this man's charm and appeal.

When he talks, he is seeking,
Whenever he talks, he is looking for a chance to express his thoughts and share them with someone.

Words to get, off his chest.
He wants someone to listen to his words and help him release his burden.

Horizontally speaking,
When lying down, he is more comfortable sharing his thoughts and being honest.

He's at his very best.
When he's horizontal, he is more at ease and his true self emerges.

Vexed again, perplexed again,
Once again, I find myself flustered and confused by the complexity of the situation.

Thank god I can be oversexed again.
Thank God, I can now start behaving in a sexually overactive manner once again.

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - am I.
I am still going through the same sense of confusion and anxiety, unable to find my bearings.

Wise at last, my eyes at last,
Finally, I have gained wisdom and insight to see the situation for what it is.

Are cutting you down to your size at last,
I've come to realize the reality of the situation and see it for exactly what it is, bringing him down to size.

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - no more.
At long last, I'm free from the confusing, tiring, and stressful condition.

Burned a lot but learned a lot,
I went through a lot of pain and hardship but have come out with many valuable lessons learned.

And now you are broke so you earned a lot,
You are now going through the consequences of your actions but at the same time have gained valuable insight and knowledge.

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - no more.
At last, I am no longer under the spell, feeling perplexed or hassled by this man.

Couldn't eat, was dyspeptic,
I was unable to eat, and my stomach was in disorder when I was around him.

Life was so hard to bear,
Life without him was unbearable and sad.

Now my heart's antiseptic,
My heart has been cleansed of all distress and sorrow that I had while I was with him.

Since you moved out of there.
Since he left me, my life has become much easier, and I can finally breathe easily.

Romance finis.
The romance that we had is now over.

Your chance finis.
Your chances of re-engaging with me are slim to none.

Those ants that invaded my pants finis.
All the feelings and emotions that I had when I was with him are now over.

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - no more.
At last, I am no longer held captive by him and can move on with my life.