I Put A Spell On You
Kat Bjelland Lyrics


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I put a spell on you because you're mine
You better stop the things that you do
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I just can't stand it babe
The way you're always runnin' 'round
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine
I put a spell on you because you're mine
You better stop the things that you do
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I just can't stand it babe
The way you're always runnin' 'round
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine




I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you

Overall Meaning

At its heart, "I Put A Spell On You" is a love song about longing and possessiveness. The repetitive chorus "I put a spell on you because you're mine" expresses the singer's desire to control and have power over her lover. The verses detail her frustration with her lover's behavior - whether it's running around or putting her down - and her determination to use magic to keep them by her side. The song is fueled by passion, but also dark undertones of manipulation and obsession.


One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that the "spell" is actually jealousy and possessiveness. The singer cannot stand the thought of her lover being with anyone else, and so she puts a spell on them to keep them under her control. This is supported by the lines "The way you're always running round/I just can't stand the way you always put me down," implying that the lover may be flirtatious or dismissive of the singer.


Another interpretation is that the "spell" is a metaphor for the intensity of the singer's love. She wants to be with her lover so badly that she is willing to use any means necessary - even magic - to make it happen. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's desperation and longing.


Despite its dark undertones, "I Put A Spell On You" has become a classic love song that has been covered by countless artists in a variety of genres. This speaks to the power of the lyrics and their ability to resonate with listeners on multiple levels.


Line by Line Meaning

I put a spell on you because you're mine
I cast a mystical enchantment upon you because you belong to me


You better stop the things that you do
Cease and desist your current behavior


I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I am not deceiving you; this is the truth


I just can't stand it babe
My emotions are reaching a boiling point, my dear


The way you're always runnin' 'round
Your constant movement and erratic behavior are tiring me out


I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
Your habit of belittling me is unbearable


I put a spell on you
I have put a magical hex on you


I put a spell on you
I have put a mystical curse upon you




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

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