I Put A Spell On You
KITCHEN 1 - Creedence Clearwater Revival Lyrics

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I put a spell on you, because you're mine
You better stop the thing that you're doin'
I said, "Watch out, I ain't lyin'", yeah
I ain't gonna take none of your, foolin' around
I ain't gonna take none of your, puttin' me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine, all right

I put a spell on you, because you're mine

You better stop, the thing that you're doin'
I said, "Watch out, I ain't lyin'", yeah
I ain't gonna take none of your, foolin' around

I ain't gonna take none of your, puttin' me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine, all right and I took it down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Creedence Clearwater Revival's "I Put a Spell on You" speak of a deep possessiveness and desire for control over another person. It seems that the singer has placed a spell on their lover, not out of love, but rather out of a desire to have complete power over them. The lyrics suggest that the lover is engaging in harmful behavior that the singer wants to put an end to, which could be interpreted as a controlling and manipulative tactic to ensure the lover's loyalty.

Additionally, the repetition of the phrase "because you're mine" emphasizes the idea of ownership and dominance over the lover. The warning to "watch out" and the reference to not lying adds an ominous tone, possibly suggesting that the singer is willing to go to great lengths to keep control. The final line, "and I took it down" could suggest that the singer has successfully carried out the spell and the lover is now under their control.

Overall, the lyrics to "I Put a Spell on You" paint a picture of unhealthy and possessive love, where control and ownership takes priority over genuine affection and respect.

Line by Line Meaning

I put a spell on you, because you're mine
I cast a magical charm on you because I have a strong emotional attachment to you

You better stop the thing that you're doin'
You need to put an end to the behavior or action that is causing me distress

I said, "Watch out, I ain't lyin'", yeah
I warned you to take me seriously, because I am not joking or being deceitful

I ain't gonna take none of your, foolin' around
I will not tolerate any of your misbehavior, cheating, or playing games with me

I ain't gonna take none of your, puttin' me down
I will not tolerate any of your belittling or negative comments about me

I put a spell on you because you're mine, all right
I cast a magical charm on you because I am strongly possessive of you, and I succeeded in my spellcasting

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

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