Magic
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Lyrics

Love was cold, just a memory
Love had become a distant memory and a thing of the past.

Was a slave to my history
The singer was trapped by her past and unable to move on.

So long, too long
The duration of the singer's pain and loneliness had gone on for far too long.

Through the silence I heard you call
The artist was able to hear the faint sound of love calling out to her amidst the silence.

My defenses began to fall
The artist's emotional walls started to crumble as she began to open up to the possibility of love.

I'm yours, all yours
The singer had given herself completely to the person she loved.

I need your love to warm me like a sun
The singer needed the warmth and comfort of her lover's love to make her happy and complete.

Inside my heart, I still believe in magic
Despite the hardships she has faced, the artist still has hope and faith in the power of love.

Without your touch, don't know what I become
The artist fears that without the love and support of her partner, she will lose her sense of self and direction in life.

With all my heart, I still believe in magic
The artist puts all her heart and soul into believing in the transformative power of love.

No more shadows, you gave me light
The singer's lover had brought light into her life, and chased away the shadows of loneliness and heartbreak.

Woke me up, brought me back to life
The artist's lover had given her a new lease on life and renewed her spirit in the wake of her past pain.

Won't be lonely again
The singer had finally found someone to share her life with and would no longer feel lonely and adrift.

In a trance, I'm oblivious
The singer was fully immersed in the love she shared with her partner, and oblivious to the outside world.

All that's left is the two of us
In this moment of love, nothing else mattered except the bond between the singer and her partner.

Right here, right now, always
The artist and her lover were committed to each other in the present moment, and for all time to come.

Do you believe?
The artist wonders whether her lover believes in the power of their love as much as she does.

Do you believe?
The singer repeats the question, seeking reassurance from her partner.

Do you believe?
The singer continues to ask this question, emphasizing the importance of belief and faith in their relationship.

Do you believe in magic [whispered]
Finally, the artist whispers the question, suggesting the intimate and special bond between her and her partner, and the magic of their love.

I need your love
The artist emphasizes once again how crucial her partner's love is to her happiness and well-being.

I need your love to warm me like a sun
The artist compares her partner's love to the warmth and brightness of the sun, highlighting its power and vitality.

Inside my heart, I still believe in magic
The singer reiterates her belief in the transformative magic of love, which fills her heart and soul.

Without your touch, don't know what I become
The artist admits that without her partner's touch and love, she would be lost and adrift once more.

With all my heart, I still believe in magic
The singer repeats that she puts all her faith and trust in the magic of love, and the power of her relationship with her partner.