You Do Something To Me
Nelson Riddle 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

In "You Do Something To Me," Nelson Riddle captures the captivating and enchanting effect someone has on him. The lyrics express the intrigue and fascination he feels towards this person and the inexplicable power they possess over him. The repetition of the phrase "Something that simply mystifies me" emphasizes the bewilderment and confusion he experiences.


Riddle questions why he feels this way, pondering why this person has the ability to hypnotize him. This demonstrates the strength of their influence and suggests that their enchanting qualities defy logical explanation. He longs to be under their spell, entranced by their charm and allure.


The mention of "do that voodoo that you do so well" adds a sense of magic and mysticism to the song. It suggests that this person possesses an extraordinary talent or skill that enhances their captivating effect on Riddle. He acknowledges that this individual has a unique ability to affect him in a way that no one else can.


Line by Line Meaning

You do something to me
Your presence and actions have a profound effect on me


Something that simply mystifies me
It's inexplicable how you have such a captivating impact on me


Tell me, why should it be
Please explain why this phenomenon occurs


You have the power to hypnotize me?
Is it possible that you possess the ability to mesmerize and control me?


Let me live 'neath your spell
Allow me to remain under the enchantment you cast upon me


Do do that voodoo that you do so well
Continue performing your exceptionally skillful and captivating actions


Cause you do something to me
Because your influence and effect on me are significant


That nobody else could do
No other person possesses the ability to achieve the same impact


You got the power to hypnotize me?
Do you truly hold the power to mesmerize and control me?


That no one else in the world can do
Not a single individual, anywhere in the world, can replicate what you accomplish




Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: Cole Porter

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Comments from YouTube:

@enriquemunera5451

Un fantástico arreglo por el único y gran maestro Ridle!!!

@Skidoo22

Nelson's clever arrangement/orchestration takes us right back to the soundworld of the 20s, the decade this song was written.

@rsrtaipoo

this is out of the world, Walter.... thanks.....

@Socratess2007

I like the Ray Conniff version too and if I could take only 'one' version with me to a deserted island...... it woud be a difficult choice ! So glad I'm not going there and so ..... I can enjoy both versions (and more ;) anytime ....walt

@JuanBernardoIrigoyen

"You do something to me" (Tu me haces algo) Cole Porter hizo en la película Can-Can del año 1960, con Frank Sinatra y Shirley McLaine, que la cantara Louis Jourdan, el tema fue y es muy famoso en este tipo de música y casi todos los intérpretes conocidos la grabaron. Esta versión tiene un muy buen arreglo de parte de Nelson Riddle.

@EmowolfAJ

found another person with the last name riddle...

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