That Old Black Magic
Louis Prima & Sam Butera Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Old black magic that you weave so well
Those icy fingers up and down my spine
The same old witch craft when your eyes meet mine
Same old tingle that I feel inside
And then the elevator starts it ride
Down and down I go
Like a leaf caught in a tide
I should stay away but what can I do
I hear your name and I'm a flame
Flame, flame of desire
That only your kiss (put out the fire)
For you're the lover I have waiting for
Your the mate that fate had me created for
And every time your lips meet mine
Down and down I go
Round and round I go
In a spin, lovin' the spin I'm in
Under the old black magic called love
In a spin lovin' the spin I'm in
Under the old black magic called love
In a spin lovin' the spin I'm in
Under the old black magic called love
I should stay away but what can I do
I hear your name and I'm a flame
Flame, flame of desire
That only your kiss can put out the fire
For you are the lover I have waited for
Your the mate that fate had me created for
And every time your lips meet mine
Down and down I go
Round and round I go
In a spin, lovin' the spin I'm in
Under the old black magic called love
In a spin, lovin' the spin I'm in
Under the old black magic called love
In a spin, lovin' the spin I'm in
Under the old black magic called love
Under the old black magic called love
Louis Prima's song "That Old Black Magic" is a love song that tells the story of a man who is under the spell of his lover's "old black magic." The singer describes feeling a tingle inside when he is near his lover, and he compares this feeling to being caught in a tide. He is completely drawn to his lover, even though he knows he should stay away.
The song also touches on the idea of fate and destiny. The singer believes that his lover is the one he was created for, and every time they kiss, he falls deeper under her spell. The repetition of the lines "I should stay away but what can I do" and "For you are the lover I have waited for" emphasizes the idea that the singer cannot resist the power of his lover's magic.
The imagery in the song is both mystical and romantic. The idea of being under a spell and caught in a tide creates a sense of mystery and magic, while the repeated references to lips meeting and being in a spin create a sense of romance and passion.
Overall, "That Old Black Magic" is a classic love song that captures the intense feelings of being under someone's spell.
Line by Line Meaning
Old black magic has me in its spell
I am under the influence of the mysterious and powerful magic that you possess
Old black magic that you weave so well
You possess the magic and enchantment that you execute so flawlessly
Those icy fingers up and down my spine
The sensations that I feel when I'm around you are spine-tingling and thrilling
The same old witch craft when your eyes meet mine
The spell you cast upon me when our eyes meet is the same magic you've always had over me
Same old tingle that I feel inside
The same exhilarating feeling washes over me every time I'm with you
And then the elevator starts it ride
My heart takes a ride to the top when I'm with you
Down and down I go
I am falling deeper and deeper in love with you
Round and round I go
My emotions and feelings for you are endless and cyclical
Like a leaf caught in a tide
I am helpless and at the mercy of your love and enchantment
I should stay away but what can I do
I know I should resist you, but I am powerless when it comes to your charm
I hear your name and I'm a flame
Just the sound of your name ignites an intense passion within me
Flame, flame of desire
My desire for you burns brighter than any fire
That only your kiss can put out the fire
Only your kiss can extinguish the flames of my burning desire for you
For you're the lover I have waiting for
You are the one I have been longing and waiting for
Your the mate that fate had me created for
Destiny has created you to be my perfect companion
And every time your lips meet mine
Every time we kiss, I am engulfed with even more love and desire for you
In a spin, lovin' the spin I'm in
I am completely captivated and dizzy with love
Under the old black magic called love
This irresistible and all-consuming love we share is the result of an ancient and mystical force
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jimplper7969
Well I was 4 years old when they did this. What's cool about watching videos on YouTube that you could go back and see all kinds of music go back to the 1920s. Good music no matter what kind it is it's good music thanks I enjoyed this.
@wink853
Super chemistry at work here!
@jayjay2637
Makes me smile and tear up how beautiful this is
@QuantumBuc
Discovering this duo and band for the first time. What great showmanship! And her voice is phenomenal. Comparison to Sonny and Cher is dead on!
@gordonswatson2394
Sonny & Cher aren't even in the same ballpark as Louis Prima & Keely Smith not forgetting ... Sam Buttera
@albertardiscohn4900
Beautiful coloring stunning performance top notch
@donrobertson4611
Vibrant and fun! Love Keeley's voice & posing. Louie is lovable manic.
Wish he had shown up in the movie Big Night.
@markatr6
....youre the blubber ive been waiting for!....blasting horns, harmony, chemistry, GREAT STUFF!
@markusr7421
It ain't my favourite tune but they're made it funny to look at. Quality is stunning - wish, we had a full colour show of their favourites...
Thanks for restoring - you got it, man!!!
@Tmidiman
Nice! Great music and not vulgar.