Freelon had a part in the Mel Gibson movie What Women Want.
Bewitched
Nnenna Freelon 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 song "Bewitched" by Nnenna Freelon is a melancholic tune about being hopelessly in love with someone who may not feel the same. The opening lines, "She's a fool and don't I know it, but a fool can have her charms," sets the mood for the rest of the song. The singer knows that they are smitten with someone who may not be the best for them, but cannot help being spellbound by their allure.
As the song continues, the singer confesses that they've lost sleep, and are now wild, beguiled, and bewitched. They admit to being reduced to a whimpering, simpering, child again because of their love for this person. Despite this, they cannot resist them and vow to sing to her and bring spring to her. They cannot help themselves, even though they know that the woman may not feel the same despite it all.
The lyrics are beautifully written, encasing complex emotions in simple words. This touching ballad embodies the classic theme of unrequited love and the eternal allure of the enigmatic "bad boy or girl."
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
I am aware that she may not be very smart
But a fool can have her charms
Despite her lack of intelligence, she has an appeal that I can't deny
I'm in love and don't I show it
My love for her is evident and apparent to anyone who knows me
Like a babe in arms
My infatuation with her is childlike and all-consuming
Love's the same old situation
Falling in love is a common and oft-experienced phenomenon
Lately I've not slept a wink
My love for her has caused me to suffer insomnia
Since this crazy situation
Since I fell in love with her, my life has become unpredictable and wild
Has me on the blink
It's causing me to act erratically and unpredictably
I'm wild again, beguiled again
I've lost control and I'm letting my emotions get the best of me
A whimpering, simpering child again
I'm acting like a helpless, vulnerable child in her presence
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I'm under her spell, feeling troubled and confused
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
My love for her is keeping me awake at night
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
My love for her is a force that won't allow me to rest
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am enraptured by her, feeling troubled and confused
I lost my heart, but what of it
I've given my heart to her completely, but it doesn't matter to me
She is cold I agree
She may be emotionally distant, and I acknowledge that
She might laugh, but I love it
Even if she laughs at me, I still love her
Although the laugh's on me
I may be the butt of her jokes, but I still find her irresistible
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will use music and poetry to try and win her heart
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I yearn for the moment when I can hold onto her and make her mine
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am entranced by her, feeling troubled and confused
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: LEIF EDLING
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