Witchcraft
Nelson Riddle Lyrics


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Those fingers in my hair
That sly come hither stare
That strips my conscience bare
It's witchcraft

And I've got no defense for it
The heat is too intense for it
What good would common sense for it do

'Cause it's witchcraft, wicked witchcraft
And although, I know, it's strictly taboo

When you arouse the need in my
My heart says yes indeed in me
Proceed with what your leading me to

It's such an ancient pitch




But one I wouldn't switch
'Cause there's no nicer witch than you

Overall Meaning

In “Witchcraft”, Nelson Riddle paints a picture of a person who is under the spell of someone they are attracted to, describing their subtle and seductive ways as witchcraft. The song is written from the perspective of someone who is in this state of mind, and can't control it, as they are entirely bewitched with this person. The lyrics are sensual and express the vulnerability of someone who is under the spell of another. The words “those fingers in my hair” and “that sly come-hither stare” paint vivid imagery, showing the physical attraction between the two people.


The lyrics convey the idea that love is magic, and the person they are attracted to has cast a spell, which the singer has no defense against. Instead, they can’t help but be drawn towards the object of their desire, following their lead regardless of how dangerous it may be. This sense of recklessness is captured in the lyrics “what good would common sense for it do?”. The song concludes, with the singer recognizing that the spell is taboo and, as a result, their attraction is very wrong. However, they can't help themselves and, despite the potential consequences, they will follow the person they are attracted to.


Line by Line Meaning

Those fingers in my hair
The way you touch me makes me feel alive and passionate.


That sly come-hither stare
The way you look at me is so seductive that it's hard to resist.


That strips my conscience bare
You make me forget about everything else and focus only on you and the moment we're sharing.


It's witchcraft
The way you make me feel is so powerful and beyond my control, it's almost magical.


And I've got no defense for it
I can't fight this attraction that I feel for you, no matter how hard I try.


The heat is too intense for it
The passion and desire I feel for you is so strong, it's almost overwhelming.


What good would common sense for it do?
Logic and reason have no place when it comes to the way I feel about you.


'Cause it's witchcraft
I can't explain it, but the way you make me feel is like a spell that I can't break.


Wicked witchcraft
This attraction between us is almost sinful and taboo, but I can't resist it.


And although, I know, it's strictly taboo
I know that what we're doing is wrong, but I can't help the way I feel about you.


When you arouse the need in me
The desire I feel for you is so strong, it's almost like a physical need.


My heart says yes indeed in me
Despite everything, my heart tells me that what we're doing is right.


Proceed with what you're leading me to
I can't resist you, and I'm willing to go wherever you take me.


It's such an ancient pitch
This attraction between us is timeless and has been happening since the dawn of time.


But one I wouldn't switch
Even if I could, I wouldn't want to change the way I feel about you.


'Cause there's no nicer witch than you
Despite everything, I can't help but feel that you are the only person who can make me feel this way.




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman

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Stephanie

I have this in my vinyl collection, but my favorite cover is Sea of Dreams 💕 Have it framed

Charlotte Whyte

excellent recording,brilliant tone

Jimmy Fleetwood

Excellent!

Rich Moreno

Love the album cover.

Stephanie

@Wolfmantip Tip maybe she has psoriasis, guys

Skidoo22

@Rich Moreno She is a witch!

Rich Moreno

@Wolfmantip TipLolol, yes, there’s something a bit strange going on.

Wolfmantip Tip

@Rich Moreno Don't they look a Little " Weird " to you ? Like all Wrinkley ?

Rich Moreno

@Wolfmantip TipWhat’s wrong with them?

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