Bewitched
Ralph Sharon Trio Lyrics

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She's a fool and don't I know it
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

Has me on the blink

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Bewitched" is a romantic song by Ralph Sharon, which tells the story of a man who is hopelessly in love with a woman despite knowing that she is not good for him. The first verse begins with the man admitting he knows the woman is a fool, but he cannot help but be drawn to her charms. He is in love with her, and it shows in the way he behaves around her; he's like a babe in arms, helpless and enamored.

The song continues with the man describing the situation he is in, which is causing him to lose sleep and feel like he's going crazy. He's wild, beguiled, and simpering like a child again. He is bewitched, bothered, and bewildered, all because of his love for this woman. Despite this, he cannot help but continue in his love for her. He knows she is cold, and while she may laugh at him, he still loves her.

The final section of the song states that the man will do everything he can to win her love. He will sing to her, bring her spring, and long for the day when he can cling to her. He is confessing that he is hopelessly in love with her, even though he knows she may not feel the same way. The lyrics in this song convey the irrationality of love, showing that it is not always logical, and that we can't control who we fall in love with.

Line by Line Meaning

She's a fool and don't I know it
I'm aware she is foolish

But a fool can have her charms
However, her foolishness can be attractive

I'm in love and don't I show it
I am deeply in love and express it openly

Like a babe in arms
I am helpless and vulnerable when it comes to her

Love's the same old situation
Love has its common challenges and difficulties

Lately I've not slept a wink
Recently, I have been unable to sleep

Since this crazy situation
The current situation appears insane

Has me on the blink
I am feeling confused and disoriented

I'm wild again, beguiled again
I'm feeling excited and captivated

A whimpering, simpering child again
Like a child, I am whining and acting weak

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am feeling enchanted, troubled, and baffled