Bewitched
Oscar Peterson / Ray Brown / Ed Thigpen Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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 Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, and Ed Thigpen's song, "Bewitched," tells the tale of a man who has fallen in love with a woman whom he perceives to be a fool. Despite her apparent foolishness, he finds her to be charming and captivating, leaving him in a state of infatuation. The song explores the paradoxical nature of love, where the boundaries between logic and emotion become blurred. The lyrics suggest that the man is aware of the irrationality of his feelings but is powerless to resist them, as love is a force that defies reason.
The song delves into the complexities of love that can lead to one being bewitched, bothered, and bewildered. The emotions experienced range from being wild to feeling like a child again. The singer is unable to sleep and finds himself in a state of infatuation. He knows that he's lost his heart, even though the woman he loves is cold and might even laugh at him. Despite this, the man wants to shower the woman with love and attention, even though he realizes that the laugh might be on him. The song is an apt description of the overwhelming force that love can be and the irrationality that often accompanies it.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
I'm aware that she's not smart, but I'm still attracted to her.
But a fool can have her charms
Despite her lack of intelligence, she still has qualities that attract me.
I'm in love and don't I show it
I'm clearly in love and it's obvious to others.
Like a babe in arms
I'm helpless when it comes to her charms, like a baby is to their caregiver.
Love's the same old situation
Falling in love is a common occurrence.
Lately I've not slept a wink
I've been losing sleep over this situation.
Since this crazy situation
Because of how intense my feelings are for her.
Has me on the blink
I'm feeling disoriented and uncertain because of it.
I'm wild again, beguiled again
I'm feeling like my emotions are out of my control, I'm under her spell.
A whimpering, simpering child again
I feel weak and helpless, like a little kid.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I'm feeling disoriented and spellbound by my emotions towards her.
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
I was physically and emotionally unable to sleep.
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Love has empowered me to stay awake and pursue my feelings.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I'm still feeling disoriented and under her spell.
I lost my heart, but what of it
I gave her my heart, but it doesn't matter to me if I lose it.
She is cold I agree
I acknowledge that she's emotionally distant towards me.
She might laugh, but I love it
Her laughter is endearing to me even if it's at my expense.
Although the laugh's on me
I'm the butt of the joke but I'm ok with it because I'm smitten.
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I'll do anything to make her smile and feel happy.
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I hope to someday have her in my arms and never let go.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Overall, I'm still feeling spellbound and disoriented when it comes to my feelings for her.
Lyrics © IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind