I Put A Spell On You
Roxy Music (Bryan Ferry) Lyrics


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I put a spell on you because you're mine
You better stop the things that you do
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I just can't stand it babe
The way you're always runnin' 'round
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine
I put a spell on you because you're mine
You better stop the things that you do
I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I just can't stand it babe
The way you're always runnin' 'round
I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I put a spell on you because you're mine




I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Roxy Music's "I Put a Spell on You" suggest that the singer is in a relationship with someone who is not treating them well. The repetition of "I put a spell on you because you're mine" suggests that the singer feels possessive of their partner and wants to control their behavior. The next line, "You better stop the things that you do," makes it clear that the partner's behavior is unacceptable and that the singer is demanding change.


The rest of the lyrics emphasize the burden that the singer feels in the relationship. The partner's propensity to run around and put the singer down is causing the singer great distress. The overtly sexual tone of the song can suggest a relationship dynamic that is harmful to the singer's wellbeing. The repeated line "I just can't stand it" emphasizes the singer's frustration and discomfort in the relationship. The singer's decision to put a spell on their partner can be seen as an attempt to regain control and improve the quality of the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I put a spell on you because you're mine
I have cast a magical incantation over you because you belong to me


You better stop the things that you do
You need to cease the actions that you are engaged in


I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I am telling the truth, I am not lying


I just can't stand it babe
I am unable to tolerate it, my darling


The way you're always runnin' 'round
The manner in which you frequently move about


I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
I am unable to endure the constant belittlement that you subject me to


I put a spell on you because you're mine
I have cast a magical incantation over you because you belong to me


I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I have cast a magical incantation on you multiple times




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Written by: JAY HAWKINS

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