Bewitched Bothered And Bewildered
Johnny Griffin Eddie Lockjaw Davis Lyrics
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But a fool can have her charms
I'm in love and don't I show it
Like a babe in arms
Love's the same old situation
Lately I've not slept a wink
Since this crazy situation
I'm wild again, beguiled again
A whimpering, simpering child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I lost my heart, but what of it
She is cold I agree
She might laugh, but I love it
Although the laugh's on me
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
The lyrics of Johnny Griffin Eddie Lockjaw Davis's song Bewitched Bothered And Bewildered describe the feeling of being in love with someone who may not reciprocate those feelings. The first verse acknowledges that the person being loved may not be the best choice, yet their allure is undeniable. Even though the singer knows better than to fall for this person, they cannot help but show their love for them. The second verse speaks to the insomnia that can come with the chaos of emotions that love can bring. The singer is caught up in the whirlwind of their feelings and cannot seem to find any peace.
The chorus of the song perfectly sums up the state of mind that the singer is in. They are "wild again, beguiled again," and feel like a "whimpering, simpering child again." The repetition of the phrase "bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I" highlights the depth of their feelings and the constant state of confusion that love can bring. The third verse continues to paint a picture of the singer's one-sided love affair. They acknowledge that the person they are in love with is "cold" and may even "laugh" at their affection. However, the singer continues to hold onto hope that one day they will be able to be with this person and sing to them, "bring spring to her" and cling to her.
Overall, the lyrics of Bewitched Bothered And Bewildered capture the whirlwind of emotions that love can bring. Despite the singer's rational mind knowing that their love affair may not be the best idea, their heart cannot help but be swept away.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
Although I am aware that she is foolish, I am still drawn to her
But a fool can have her charms
Despite her foolishness, she possesses attractive qualities
I'm in love and don't I show it
I am deeply in love and my feelings are apparent
Like a babe in arms
My love for her is pure, innocent, and vulnerable
Love's the same old situation
This feeling of love is a common and recurring experience
Lately I've not slept a wink
My love for her has caused me to have sleepless nights
Since this crazy situation
Because of this intense love that I feel
Has me on the blink
I am emotionally unstable and confused due to this situation
I'm wild again, beguiled again
I am overcome with intense and irrational emotions once more
A whimpering, simpering child again
I am reduced to a helpless and needy state by my love for her
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am completely under the spell of this woman and disoriented by my love
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
I could not and refused to sleep because of my love for her
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
The intensity of my love prevented me from being able to sleep
I lost my heart, but what of it
I have given my heart to this woman completely, regardless of the consequences
She is cold I agree
I acknowledge that she is emotionally distant
She might laugh, but I love it
Even when she is teasing or mocking me, I still love her
Although the laugh's on me
I am aware that my love is unrequited or not reciprocated
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will do everything in my power to win her affection and make her happy
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I yearn for the moment when she acknowledges my love and reciprocates it
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am completely under the spell of this woman and disoriented by my love
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC , Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEIF EDLING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Benn
God,what an incredible sound Eddy's sax produces. Wonderful & so,so good,it almost brings tears to your eyes. Amazing sounds & very enjoyable.
MrMinowahiro
I never knew such recordings of Griff and Lock ! Gem!!!! Thank you fr uploading.
Rosalie My darling
Wow outrageous haven’t heard this for 100 years well maybe 60 years. ❤️
Jerry Johnson
Eddie 'Lockjaw' Davis. 'Nuff said. Thanks for the upload. Blessings
Jeffrey F
Thanks for the interesting back-story on this cut. Lockjaw's legato style works really well with this tune.
Pieter van Kessel
He tells you more in one solo, than one of the Bushes in 8 years, he is the forgotten King of America
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ManagerGuy1
That's a nice!