I Put A Spell On You
Sherie Marshall 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

Sherie Marshall's song "I Put A Spell On You" is about a person who is so in love with someone else that they have resorted to using magic to make them stay. The lyrics talk about how the singer has had enough of their lover's behavior and they want to take control of the situation by using a spell to make them behave. The singer is frustrated with their lover's constant running around and putting them down, which is why they are putting a spell on them. The choice of words in this song is interesting since it creates a spooky and eerie atmosphere, which is perfect for a song about putting a spell on someone.


The repetition of the phrase "I put a spell on you because you're mine" in the song emphasizes how deeply the singer feels about their lover. It demonstrates that they will do anything to make them stay, including using magic. The phrase "you better stop the things that you do" shows that the singer is no longer willing to put up with their lover's behavior and is ready to take matters into their own hands.


One interpretation of the song is that it is actually about addiction. The "spell" could represent drugs or alcohol that the person is addicted to, and the singer is trying to get them to stop because they love them so much. The lyrics, "I can't stand it, the way you always put me down" could be interpreted as the lover criticizing the singer's addiction or behavior related to it.


Line by Line Meaning

I put a spell on you because you're mine
I cast a magical spell on you because I feel a strong possessive attachment towards you


You better stop the things that you do
You need to change your behavior and stop doing things that upset me


I ain't lyin', no, I ain't lyin'
I am not lying, I am serious about putting a spell on you


I just can't stand it babe
Your actions are causing me so much pain and frustration


The way you're always runnin' 'round
Your constant movement and busy lifestyle is causing me stress and worry


I just can't stand it, the way you always put me down
Your continuous belittlement of me is intolerable and I need to take action


I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I repeat, I have cast a spell on you and you are under its influence


I put a spell on you. I put a spell on you
I emphasize again, I have magically enchanted you and you are now subject to my will




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Written by: Jay Hawkins

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