Bewitched
Richard Sisson 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

In Richard Sisson's song "Bewitched," the singer is infatuated with a woman who is not good for him, but he can't help but be captivated by her charms. He acknowledges that he is a fool for falling for her, but his love for her makes him feel like a "babe in arms." The singer is caught up in a crazy situation in which he can't sleep because he can't stop thinking about her. He is "beguiled" and "bewildered" by her, and he can't resist her allure.

The singer knows that the woman is not worth his love, as she is "cold." However, he still loves her, even though it may seem foolish. He is even willing to sing to her and bring spring to her, dreaming of the day when he can "cling to her." The phrase "Bewitched, bothered and bewildered" expresses his emotional state, as he is simultaneously enchanted by her, troubled by his love for her, and confused by his own feelings.

Overall, the song "Bewitched" tells a story of unrequited love and the pain and confusion that an infatuated person can experience when they are drawn to someone who is not good for them. Despite acknowledging the folly of his feelings, the singer is unable to resist the woman's charms, and his love for her leaves him feeling "bewitched, bothered and bewildered."

Line by Line Meaning

She's a fool and don't I know it
I am aware that the person I am in love with is foolish.

But a fool can have her charms
Even though she is foolish, she still possess some admirable qualities.

I'm in love and don't I show it
I am deeply in love and I do not hide it.

Like a babe in arms
I feel helpless and vulnerable around the person I love.

Love's the same old situation
Falling in love is a common experience that many people go through.

Lately I've not slept a wink
I have been losing sleep because of my love for this person.

Since this crazy situation
My love for this person and the resulting emotions can be described as 'crazy'.

Has me on the blink
My emotions are causing me to be unstable and unpredictable.

I'm wild again, beguiled again
My emotions are making me feel excited and fascinated, yet also deceived.

A whimpering, simpering child again
I am experiencing emotions similar to a child's, I am weak and vulnerable

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am under the spell of love, troubled, and confused.

Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
I was incapable of sleeping, but I know it's also because I didn't want to sleep and miss out the feeling.

Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
My love for this person is so strong that it keeps me awake at night, and that feeling is so good that love is asking me not to sleep.

I lost my heart, but what of it
I gave my heart to this person even though I knew the risks and consequences.

She is cold I agree
I acknowledge that the person I love is distant or unemotional.

She might laugh, but I love it
Even though the person I love might mock my love, I still adore her.

Although the laugh's on me
I might be the subject of her mockery, but my love for her is still genuine.

I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I am willing to go above and beyond for this person I love, to make her happy.

And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I yearn for the day when I can hold her close and be with her.

Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am still charmed, perturbed, and perplexed by my love for this person.

Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, JACK KELLER

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Comments from YouTube:

Rich How

13y

simply bloody awesome...we need to see more of this marvellous actor. why isn't he playing richard II? i think he was born to the role.

Rodrigo Jiménez

7y↑15

here due to The Crown. loved it!

Keoki Cook

11y

How I love this and the movie just happen to see the movie for the first time ... but I do admit that the original was better.... the lyrics shouldn't have been changed but his voice simply bewitching. ..... I think he should have saying the original lyrics or at least added the last verse of the reprise. I love how they used this song which in this context it so amazing