Bewitched Bothered And Bewildered
Laila Dalseth & Al Cohn 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
Laila Dalseth's "Bewitched" is a song about being in love with someone who may not reciprocate the same feelings, and the emotions and anxieties that come with it. The first verse acknowledges that the person the singer is in love with may not be smart or logical, but is still bewitching and has a certain charm that the singer cannot resist. The second verse goes on to describe how the singer's lack of sleep is caused by this situation, and how it has left them feeling wild and out of control.
The chorus continues the theme of being under this person's spell, as the singer describes themselves as being both beguiled and bewildered. They cannot sleep and love keeps them up at night, leaving them in a state of constant bewilderment. The final verse acknowledges that the person the singer loves may not feel the same way, but the singer is still willing to do whatever it takes to win their heart, including singing to them and bringing spring into their lives. Overall, "Bewitched" is a song that captures the complex emotions of being in love, even when it may not be reciprocated.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
I'm aware that she's not very intelligent
But a fool can have her charms
Even though she may not be smart, she still has attractive qualities
I'm in love and don't I show it
I'm deeply in love and my emotions are plain to see
Like a babe in arms
I feel helpless and vulnerable, like an infant
Love's the same old situation
Falling in love is a common and typical experience
Lately I've not slept a wink
I haven't been able to sleep lately due to my intense emotions
Since this crazy situation
Because of this intense feeling of love
Has me on the blink
I'm feeling confused and disoriented because of my love for her
I'm wild again, beguiled again
I'm consumed with passion and under her spell again
A whimpering, simpering child again
I feel weak and submissive, like a helpless child
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I'm completely caught up in her spell and feeling confused and disoriented
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
I didn't want to sleep because I was thinking about her
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
My emotions and feelings of love were so strong that they kept me up at night
I lost my heart, but what of it
I've given my heart to her, regardless of the potential consequences
She is cold I agree
I'm aware that she may not reciprocate my feelings
She might laugh, but I love it
Even if she's laughing at me, I can't help but love her
Although the laugh's on me
Even though she may be mocking me, I can't help but love her
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I'll use my voice and any means necessary to show my love to her
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I'm eagerly anticipating the day when I can be close to her
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I'm completely caught up in her spell and feeling confused and disoriented
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Written by: LEIF EDLING
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