Bewitched
Putte Wickman 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 Putte Wickman is a classic love ballad that expresses the singer's deep infatuation and helplessness in the face of his love interest's charms. The opening lines set the tone of the song, with the singer acknowledging that his love interest may not be the brightest or wisest person, but that she still holds a certain level of allure and interest for him. He then admits that even though he is in love, he cannot hide his infatuation and behaves like a child in the presence of his love interest.
The singer goes on to lament that love is a complicated and confusing emotion, causing him to lose sleep and feel overwhelmed. Despite recognizing that his love interest may not reciprocate his feelings, he cannot help but be caught up in the spell of her charm, hence the title "Bewitched". He acknowledges that he has lost his heart to her, even though she may not have the same level of feelings for him. He remains hopeful, however, that someday he will have a chance to win her over and be able to be with her.
One interesting thing to note about this song is that it was originally written as a show tune for the 1940 Rodgers and Hart musical "Pal Joey". It has since become a popular standard, with many different covers and interpretations over the years. Another interesting fact is that the lyrics to this song were written by Lorenz Hart, who was known for his witty and clever wordplay in his lyrical compositions. Finally, the song has been performed by many famous artists over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Diana Krall.
Chords:
Verse:
C Cdim Dm7 G7
C Cdim Dm7 G7
C C/B Am7 D7
Dm7 G7 C C7
Bridge:
F7 E7 Am7 D7
F7 E7 Am7 D7
G7b5 G7 C A7
Dm7 G7 C C7
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
I am aware that she may not be the brightest person.
But a fool can have her charms
Despite her shortcomings, there's something about her that captivates me.
I'm in love and don't I show it
I am deeply infatuated with her and can't hide it.
Like a babe in arms
My love for her is pure and innocent like that of a baby.
Love's the same old situation
Falling in love is a common experience.
Lately I've not slept a wink
My mind is consumed by thoughts of her, affecting my sleep pattern.
Since this crazy situation
This intense feeling of love I have for her is overwhelming.
Has me on the blink
It's causing me to become distraught and unable to think straight.
I'm wild again, beguiled again
My emotions have taken over and I am once again smitten.
A whimpering, simpering child again
My love for her has reduced me to acting like a helpless and vulnerable child.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am completely and utterly under her spell and it's causing me great distress.
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
I didn't want to sleep because I preferred to indulge in thoughts of her.
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
My love for her prevented me from wanting to sleep.
I lost my heart, but what of it
I have fallen deeply in love with her, regardless of the consequences.
She is cold I agree
She may be emotionally distant, but I still love her.
She might laugh, but I love it
Even if she ridicules or teases me, I still find myself enamored by her.
Although the laugh's on me
Despite her behavior, I am the one who ends up being hurt or embarrassed.
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will do anything to win her affection, including singing and trying to make her happy.
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I yearn for the opportunity to be close to her and show her my love.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
My love for her continues to consume me and it's causing me great confusion and turmoil.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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