Bewitched Bothered And Bewildered
Lloyd Nolan 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 song "Bewitched" is about a man who knows that he is in love with a woman who may not feel the same way about him. He acknowledges that she is a fool, but she also has a special charm that draws him to her. He is so much in love with her that he cannot hide his feelings nor control them. He feels like a child again, captivated and helpless.
The lyrics convey a sense of frustration on the singer's part. He acknowledges that he is not getting enough sleep lately, perhaps because he is consumed with thoughts of the woman he loves. He is bewildered by the situation that he finds himself in, as he cannot seem to control his feelings despite the fact that the woman may not reciprocate them.
Overall, the song "Bewitched" speaks of the rollercoaster ride that comes with falling in love, especially when the feelings are not mutual. The singer is asking himself why he is putting himself through this emotional turmoil, but he can't help himself. The song is about the helplessness one can feel in the face of overwhelming love.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
Although she may be foolish, I am aware of it.
But a fool can have her charms
Despite her foolishness, she may have qualities that are endearing.
I'm in love and don't I show it
I am deeply in love and my affection is apparent.
Like a babe in arms
My emotional state is that of a helpless and dependent child.
Love's the same old situation
Being in love is a common and predictable experience.
Lately I've not slept a wink
Recently, I have been unable to sleep at all.
Since this crazy situation
Due to this irrational and chaotic event.
Has me on the blink
My emotional state is unstable and erratic.
I'm wild again, beguiled again
My emotions are intense and captivated once more.
A whimpering, simpering child again
I am reduced to a pathetic and helpless state of mind once again.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am under a spell and feeling agitated and confused.
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
I was unable and unwilling to fall asleep.
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Love intervened and advised that I should not sleep.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am still under a spell and feeling agitated and confused.
I lost my heart, but what of it
Although I gave my heart away, it doesn't matter.
She is cold I agree
I understand that she is unresponsive and distant.
She might laugh, but I love it
Even though she may ridicule me, I still cherish it.
Although the laugh's on me
Even though I am the subject of her amusement.
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will serenade her and bring joy and vitality into her life.
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I eagerly anticipate the day when I can be close to her.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
My emotional state is still agitated and confused due to the spell.
Lyrics © DistroKid, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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@ericgeorgescu3391
Lyrics:
I'm wild again, beguiled again
A whimpering, simpering child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - am I
Couldn't sleep and wouldn't sleep
Until I could sleep where I shouldn't sleep
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered - am I
Lost my heart, but what of it
My mistake, I admit
He can laugh, but I love it
Because the laugh's on me
A fool he is, but still he is
All mine and I'l keep until he is
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered
Like me
@joshuacordero347
One of the greatest films of all time
@jeanvuvu6900
The best & greatest version !
Thank you, Woody !!
@ivoe1574
"Mom & Dad are floating down memory lane again"
@celiahildabusciglio5836
una de mis peliculas preferidas de woody allen, hannah and sister, la he visto por lo menos 10 veces, en fín tengo todas las peliculas de woody lo adoro
@xarmanhsh2981
i accidentaly heard the original by ella fitzgerald today and my brain went crazy cause i had heard that somewhere before! thanks a lot google for reminded me how much i love this movie.
@Ahmed_Sahmadi
Thank you very much ❤❤❤
@FranciscoPerez-bk2ip
Bella cancion, Maravillosa pelicula!!! Gracias Woody (Y)
@redgravemirren
Been looking for exactly that (the instruments without the vocals) for ages, but with no luck. Doesn't seem to be on the soundtrack either.
@worldreformer1
Yeah, me too. I think Lloyd Nolan was actually playing in that scene, so there is no studio recording of it. That would explain why such a recording has never surfaced.
@bluecollarlit
they sing this in The Crown, too