Bewitched
Rodgers/Hart 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 Rodgers/Hart is a classic example of an unrequited love song. The singer is in love with a woman who he knows is a fool, but for some reason is still drawn to her. He compares himself to a "babe in arms," emphasizing his vulnerability and powerlessness in the face of his love for her. The situation is causing him to lose sleep and become wild and beguiled once again, like a helpless child.
Despite knowing that the woman he loves is cold, the singer still can't help but love her. He even admits that the laugh is on him. In the final stanza, he expresses his devotion, singing that he will bring spring to her and long for the day when he can finally cling to her. The lyrics capture the painful experience of loving someone who doesn't reciprocate, and the way that love can make a person feel foolish and vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
I am aware that she is foolish
But a fool can have her charms
Even someone who is foolish can be attractive
I'm in love and don't I show it
I am in love and it is evident
Like a babe in arms
Like an infant who is dependent
Love's the same old situation
Love is a familiar experience
Lately I've not slept a wink
Lately I have been unable to sleep
Since this crazy situation
Because of this crazy circumstance
Has me on the blink
Has me confused and unsettled
I'm wild again, beguiled again
I am once again passionate and captivated
A whimpering, simpering child again
Like a helpless, whining child
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am under a spell, bothered and confused by my emotions
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
I was unable and unwilling to sleep
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Love kept me awake and advised me not to sleep
I lost my heart, but what of it
I gave my heart away, but it doesn't matter
She is cold I agree
I acknowledge that she is unemotional
She might laugh, but I love it
Her laughter charms me
Although the laugh's on me
Even though I am the one being laughed at
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will serenade her and bring joy to her
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I yearn for the day when I can hold on to her
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am under a spell, bothered and confused by my emotions
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Written by: LEIF EDLING
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@jraekelly
RIP Lorenz Hart (1895-1943) - Master Lyricist.
He’s a fool and don’t I know it
But a fool can have his charms
I’m in love and don’t I show it
Like a babe in arms
Love’s the same old sad sensation
Lately I’ve not slept a week
Since this half pint imitations
Put me on the blink
I’m wild again, beguiled again
A simpering, whimpering child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Couldn’t sleep and wouldn’t sleep
Until love came and told me I shouldn’t sleep
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Lost my heart but what of it
My mistake, I agree
He can laugh and I love it
Although the laugh’s on me
A pill he is
But still he is
All mine and I'll keep him until he is
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered
Like me
Seen a lot
I mean I lot
But now I'm like sweet seventeen a lot
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
I’ll sing to him, each spring to him
And worship the trousers that cling to him
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am
I’ll sing to him, each spring to him
And long for the day when I’ll cling to him
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
A pill he is
But still he is
All mine and I'll keep him until he is
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered
Like me.
When he talks he is seeking
Words to get off his chest.
Horizontally speaking
He's at his very best.
Vexed again
Perplexed again
Thank God I can't be over-sexed again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Wise at last
My eyes at last
Are cutting you down to your size at last
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered no more
Burned a lot
But learned a lot
And now you are broke, though you earned a lot
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered no more
Couldn't eat
Was dyspeptic
Life was so hard to bear;
Now my heart's antiseptic
Since you moved out of there
Romance-Finis
Your chance-finis
Those ants that invaded my pants-finis
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered no more.
[Babes In Arms, 1935]
@ManosEpitropakis
Fantastic!
@AndersonAraujobass
Awesome!!