Bewitched
Merv Griffin & Freddy Martin and His Orchestra 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 lyrics to "Bewitched" deal with the singer's infatuation with a woman who he knows is a fool but still has a hold over him. He compares himself to a child, overcome with love, which is an interesting perspective for an adult male to take. The situation has caused him to lose sleep, hence the lines "Love's the same old situation, lately I've not slept a wink." He then goes on to describe himself as "bewitched, bothered and bewildered," expressing how completely under her spell he is.
The verse in which he acknowledges that she is cold towards him highlights the power dynamic at play in the relationship - she holds all the cards but he is still completely devoted to her. This is a common theme in love songs, and often one that people can relate to - being in love with someone who doesn't love you back or who is playing hard to get. The singer's desire to "sing to her" and "bring spring to her" shows that despite the pain he is experiencing, he is still willing to put himself out there and try to win her over.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
I am aware that she may be foolish, but that doesn't diminish her allure or charm.
But a fool can have her charms
Even if someone is not the smartest, they can still possess qualities that are attractive.
I'm in love and don't I show it
My feelings for her are so intense that it is obvious to everyone around me.
Like a babe in arms
My adoration for her is child-like and pure, like a helpless infant.
Love's the same old situation
The feeling of falling in love is a familiar pattern.
Lately I've not slept a wink
Recently, I have been having difficulty sleeping due to my infatuation.
Since this crazy situation
Ever since my love for her has begun, my emotions have been in turmoil.
Has me on the blink
My feelings for her have caused me to be overwhelmed and frazzled.
I'm wild again, beguiled again
My love for her has made me feel uninhibited and enchanted once more.
A whimpering, simpering child again
My emotions have reduced me to feeling vulnerable and dependent, like a weak child.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am under her spell, troubled, and confused by my love for her.
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
My love for her has consumed me so much that I am unable to drift off to sleep as I should.
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
The passion I feel for her has taken over my thoughts, and my heart won't allow me to rest.
I lost my heart, but what of it
I realize that I may have given too much of myself to her, but I cannot change how I feel.
She is cold I agree
I recognize that she may not feel the same about me as I do about her.
She might laugh, but I love it
Her amusement or teasing towards me only deepens my affection for her.
Although the laugh's on me
I understand that I may be the target of her laughter, but I cannot help how I feel.
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will use my love and creativity to bring some joy and light into her life.
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I dream of the day when she and I will be united and can be together as one.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am under her spell, troubled, and confused by my love for her.
Lyrics © IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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