Spellbound
Melua Katie Lyrics

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I heard that lately
You've gone through a mysterious change
People say you're secretive
And you've been acting strange
They say there's magic afoot stay away they all warn
But to me you were magical from the day that you were born

I have become spellbound

Spellbound
You lifted me up high
Now I don't know how to get down
No, I don't know how to get down (down, down)

You're very different
You are so rare
Some kind of witchcraft
Is flying through the air
I'll admit I can't explain why I feel how I do
So you must have cast a spell
That's why my life feels new

I have become spellbound
Spellbound
You lifted me up high
Now I don't know how to get down
No, I don't know how to get down

I have become spellbound
Spellbound
You lifted me up high
Now I don't know how to get down
No, I don't know how to get down

No, I don't know how to get down
No, I don't know how to get down

Overall Meaning

In the song "Spellbound," Katie Melua sings about someone she knows who has undergone a mysterious change, leading to rumors that there is magic afoot. She acknowledges that she can't explain why she feels the way she does around this person, but it's clear that they have cast some sort of spell on her. The lyrics paint a picture of being under the influence of an enchantment, feeling elevated and unable to come back down to reality.

The song's chorus repeats the phrase "I have become spellbound," emphasizing the singer's sense of being under a spell or enchanted. The repetition of this line adds to the song's hypnotic feel, reinforcing the idea that the person in question has a powerful hold over the singer.

The overall theme of the song is one of fascination and intrigue, as the singer tries to understand what is happening to them under the influence of this mysterious force. The lyrics also touch on ideas of transformation and the power of the unknown, suggesting that sometimes we can't fully explain the forces that drive our feelings and behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

I heard that lately
I've been told that something has changed in you recently

You've gone through a mysterious change
You've experienced a change that is unknown and enigmatic to people around you

People say you're secretive
There are rumors that you are being closed about something

And you've been acting strange
Your actions are odd or different than what is expected

They say there's magic afoot stay away they all warn
People are saying that there is some unexplained, supernatural activity in your life and caution to keep distance

But to me you were magical from the day that you were born
To me, you were always enchanting and extraordinary even before any rumored supernatural elements

You're very different
You have notable differences that make you stand out

You are so rare
You are unique and scarce in comparison to others

Some kind of witchcraft
There appears to be an inexplicable, supernatural influence in your presence

Is flying through the air
It seems like it is lingering undefined

I'll admit I can't explain why I feel how I do
I acknowledge that I am having difficulty understanding the reason for how I am feeling

So you must have cast a spell
It's possible that you have put me under an indescribable charm

That's why my life feels new
That's probably why I am experiencing a distinct change in my life

I have become spellbound
I am completely entranced by you

You lifted me up high
You have brought me to a new level or height of happiness

Now I don't know how to get down
I don't know how to return back to the way things were before, or how to move on from this feeling

No, I don't know how to get down (down, down)
I am struggling to find a way to return back to normalcy, and this feeling is persistent

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Katie Melua

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