According to Merge, at their initial studio session the two “were immediately struck by one another’s talents and found an instant rapport". During a conversation about their shared love of old records, Zooey let slip that she wrote her own songs, which she recorded alone at home on her computer. Somewhat shy about sharing these musical morsels, she was eventually persuaded to send them to M. Ward. He was instantly impressed, and they soon reconvened at his studio in Portland to begin work. Recorded over a period of several months, between acting work (She) and touring commitments (Him), the pair found time to bring Zooey’s fledgling songs to gorgeous fruition
I Put A Spell On You
She & Him Lyrics
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No I won't surrender
At any cost
You're something so sweet and tender
From my heart
Yes I've done my evil
I've done my good
Just believe me honey
You are the one
And there's no regrets at all
You are the one
And there's no regrets at all
We've had our share of misfortune
We've had our blues
And God is not on our side
Yes it's true
We keep forgetting baby
The beauty of us two
There is no one who can take that away
From me and you
You are the one
And there's no regrets at all
You are the one
And there's no regrets at all
In She & Him's song I Put a Spell on You, the singer expresses their love and devotion to their significant other. The lyrics suggest that the singer has made mistakes in the past but is willing to do anything to keep their loved one close. They refuse to surrender their love and believe that their partner is something sweet and tender that they never want to let go of. Despite any past misfortune or blues, the singer has no regrets about being with their loved one.
The lyrics of the song convey a sense of intense love and dedication to the significant other, with lines like "You are the one and there's no regrets at all" emphasizing the importance of their relationship. The repeated line "I won't let go of you" also reinforces the singer's commitment to their partner. The mention of misfortune and the idea that God is not on their side adds a sense of realism and acknowledges that relationships can be difficult, but the beauty of their love is something no one can take away from them.
Overall, the lyrics of I Put a Spell on You by She & Him convey the idea of intense love and devotion to a significant other despite any past mistakes or difficulties in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
No I won't surrender
I refuse to give up or admit defeat in this situation.
At any cost
I will do whatever it takes to hold onto you.
You're something so sweet and tender
You are someone very dear to my heart because of how kind and gentle you are.
From my heart
My love for you is genuine and comes straight from my emotions.
Yes I've done my evil
I have made some mistakes and done bad things in the past.
I've done my good
But I have also done some good things and made positive changes in my life.
Just believe me honey
I want you to trust me and know that my feelings are true.
I won't let go of you
I am committed to you and will not give up on this relationship.
We've had our share of misfortune
We have experienced some difficult times and setbacks together.
We've had our blues
We have also experienced moments of sadness and melancholy.
And God is not on our side
We are facing challenges that seem insurmountable and we feel abandoned by a higher power.
Yes it's true
This is an undeniable fact.
We keep forgetting baby
We often lose sight of the beauty and goodness of our relationship.
The beauty of us two
The wonderful and special connection that exists between the two of us.
There is no one who can take that away
Our love and relationship cannot be destroyed or taken away by anyone.
From me and you
Our bond is something that only we share and understand fully.
You are the one
You are the person I love and want to be with.
And there's no regrets at all
I have no doubts about my feelings and choices, and I am completely content being with you.
You are the one
You are the person I love and want to be with.
And there's no regrets at all
I have no doubts about my feelings and choices, and I am completely content being with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jay Hawkins
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ThunderKnight LTD.
Her serious expression delivering this song is perfect for the subject-mood-delivery. The dress is stunning (as she always is), while this song showcased her surprising vocal range/power and displayed her growing performance confidence. Hope this duo stays together for many more years.
bostonseeker
The more recent albums show her maturing in voice. She was good before; now she's approaching real greatness.
Taylor Mitchell
I think you really need to appreciate Zooey's voice and Matt's guitar performance to really understand She & Him. LOVE THIS
Lucas
Such a powerful performance!
It looks like Zooey isn't even trying to sing, her beautiful "shouting" just flows naturally. Wow! Just wow!
Shannan McDonald
I absolutely love her voice, its so pure and beautiful, she hits every note so perfect! And he is harmonizes with her perfectly! They should be on the radio all the time!
Ashley D
Omg wow. Is there anything Zooey Deschanel can't do? This is so raw and beautiful. And the original was by a man called SCREAMIN' Jay Hawkins, and I think he would be very pleased at this cover.
Mark Johnston
amazing... ethereal, weird, unsettling... beautiful singing and playing... love their music, their look... truly original
Claire Cazimi
Blew my freaking mind. Been on a marathon for her singing because I can't get enough of her vintage voice. I love her range!
Gaby Bop
She should voice the next Disney princess, seriously.
Demi Bellini
She played Belle at the Hollywood bowl recently