Bewitched
Ronnie Price his Piano and Orchestra Lyrics
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Call it superstitious lies
But I swear that I've seen something
And I've seen it in your eyes
On the psychic ether like some shamanist hoo-do
I wanna have an outer body experience with you
Now I ain't no seer but I've seen a thing or two
Don't need no mage to tell me
I can sense your magic
Across the spirit realm
I swear my ship's afloat with the devil at its helm.
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
I 've been bewitched by you
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
I've been bewitched by you
A spirit rapped upon my door and said that it's all true
I cast up my horoscope to try and find a clue
We'll meet up on the astral plane
Before the night is through
These lyrics are about a narrator who has been enchanted or "bewitched" by someone they are attracted to. They acknowledge the possibility of others thinking their feelings are superstitious or not grounded in reality, but to the singer, they have seen something in the eyes of this person that has convinced them of their connection. They use language referencing shamanism, magic, and the supernatural to describe their desire for an "outer body experience" with this person. The singer believes they have been possessed by the object of their affection and can sense their magic across dimensions. The song ends with a reference to meeting on the "astral plane" suggesting a desire to connect on a spiritual (not just physical) level.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of the intense feelings one can experience when falling in love. The language used creates an atmosphere of otherworldliness, as if the singer is experiencing something beyond the ordinary realm of human emotions. It also emphasizes the power dynamic between himself and the person he desires, framing her as a mystical figure with the ability to bewitch and possess him.
Line by Line Meaning
Call it mumbo-jumbo
Although it may seem ridiculous or without reason, what I'm about to describe is very real to me.
Call it superstitious lies
Some people may label my beliefs as false or primitive, but I know what I have experienced.
But I swear that I've seen something
I am absolutely certain that I have witnessed something extraordinary.
And I've seen it in your eyes
I have noticed a glimpse of this phenomenon in your presence and it has impacted me deeply.
On the psychic ether like some shamanist hoo-do
In the realm beyond our physical senses, I am drawn to the mystic like a shaman following a ceremonial practice.
I wanna have an outer body experience with you
I am so entranced by your magic that I would even venture beyond the confines of the physical realm with you.
Now I ain't no seer but I've seen a thing or two
Even though I do not have the gift of foresight, I have experienced enough of this wonder to know what it feels like.
Don't need no mage to tell me
I do not require any outside guidance to understand the enchantment you possess.
That I've been possessed by you
Your magic has taken over me and I feel as if I am under your spell.
I can sense your magic
I am attuned to your extraordinary energy and perceive it in a way that others cannot.
Across the spirit realm
Your magic transcends the physical world and enters into the metaphysical space.
I swear my ship's afloat with the devil at its helm.
I feel as if there is a malevolent, supernatural force leading me through uncharted waters.
Da-na-na-na-na-na-na
The music changes at this point, indicating a transition in the song, but it does not carry any significant meaning on its own.
I 've been bewitched by you
You have cast a powerful spell on me that I cannot escape.
A spirit rapped upon my door and said that it's all true
An otherworldly entity contacted me and affirmed the reality of what I have experienced.
I cast up my horoscope to try and find a clue
I consulted astrological signs and symbols to search for an explanation for my bewitchment.
We'll meet up on the astral plane
We will connect at a higher plane of existence beyond the physical realm.
Before the night is through
This encounter will happen soon, possibly even tonight.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: michael pannell
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