You do something to me
Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg Lyrics


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You do something to me
Something that simply mystifies me
Tell me, why should it be
You have the power to hypnotize me?

Let me live 'neath your spell
Do do that voodoo that you do so well
Cause you do something to me
That nobody else could do

You do something to me
Something that simply mystifies me
Tell me, why should it be
You got the power to hypnotize me?

Let me live 'neath your spell
Do do that voodoo that you do so well
Cause you do something to me




That nobody else can do
That no one else in the world can do

Overall Meaning

The song "You do something to me" by Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg speaks about the unmatched charm and influence that a person has over another. The singer admits to being mystified by the power that their beloved holds over them. The repeated phrase "something that simply mystifies me" emphasizes the singer's bewilderment and confusion towards the hold their lover has over them.


The paradox in the lyric, "Tell me, why should it be, you have the power to hypnotize me?" suggests the singer’s unease with their lack of control in the relationship. The request to "let me live 'neath your spell" emphasizes the singer's willingness to remain under their lover's influence. The subsequent lyrics, "Do that voodoo that you do so well" is used metaphorically to imply that the lover has supernatural powers over the singer.


In conclusion, the song "You do something to me" explores the intense infatuation and confusion that can arise in a relationship. The singer is overwhelmed by the unexplainable power that their lover holds over them, and they willingly submit to it.


Line by Line Meaning

You do something to me
Your mere presence and influence have an inexplicable effect on me


Something that simply mystifies me
I am completely perplexed by the effect you have on me


Tell me, why should it be
I am curious as to why you possess such power over me


You have the power to hypnotize me?
Your influence on me is so strong, it's as if you have the ability to hypnotize me


Let me live 'neath your spell
I am so enamored with you that I wish to remain under your influence


Do do that voodoo that you do so well
Continue to exert your mysterious influence over me, so powerful it seems like magic


Cause you do something to me
Your effect on me is undeniable


That nobody else could do
No one else in my life has ever had such a profound impact on me




Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: Cole Porter

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