Lawrence had success on the record charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s with such hits as "Go Away Little Girl" (U.S. No. 1), "Pretty Blue Eyes" (U.S. No. 9), "Footsteps" (U.S. No. 7), "Portrait of My Love" (U.S. No. 9), and "Party Doll" (U.S. No. 5). "Go Away Little Girl" sold over one million copies and was awarded a Gold record. Much of Lawrence's musical career centered on nightclubs and the musical stage.
Bewitched
Steve Lawrence Lyrics
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You've got me in your spell.
Bewitched, Bewitched,
You know your craft so well.
Before I knew what I was doing
I looked in your eyes
That brand of woo you've been brewin'
Took me by surprise.
You witch, you witch,
One thing is for sure.
That stuff you pitch
Just hasn't got a cure.
My heart was under lock and key,
But somehow it got unhitched.
I never thought that I could be had
But now I'm caught and I'm kinda glad
To be Bewitched.
The song "Bewitched" by Steve Lawrence is a love song about being under the spell of someone who is a skilled and powerful seducer. The lyrics express the idea that the person in question is like a witch, with the power to captivate and enchant through their craft. The singer tells us that he was caught off guard by this person's charm and that he never expected to be so completely under their spell. Despite this, he seems to be enjoying the feeling of being "bewitched" and is glad to be in their power.
The metaphor of a witch is used to suggest that the woman in question is not just physically attractive, but also has an almost supernatural ability to attract and enchant those around her. The lyrics suggest that this is something that is innate within her, rather than something she has learned or developed over time. The song also touches on themes of surrender and loss of control, as the singer suggests that he has willingly put himself under this person's spell and is powerless to resist. Overall, the song is a romantic and whimsical tribute to the power of love and attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
Bewitched, Bewitched,
I am enchanted, I am enchanted,
You've got me in your spell.
You have put me under your charm.
Bewitched, Bewitched,
I am enchanted, I am enchanted,
You know your craft so well.
You are very skilled in what you do.
Before I knew what I was doing
Before I realized my actions,
I looked in your eyes
I made eye contact with you
That brand of woo you've been brewin'
That way you've been tempting me
Took me by surprise.
Caught me off guard
You witch, you witch,
You sorceress, you sorceress,
One thing is for sure.
One thing is obvious.
That stuff you pitch
That thing that you are selling
Just hasn't got a cure.
Can't be undone.
My heart was under lock and key,
I guarded my heart very closely,
But somehow it got unhitched.
But you unlocked it somehow.
I never thought that I could be had
I never thought I could fall prey to someone's wiles,
But now I'm caught and I'm kinda glad
But now that I am ensnared, I am somewhat pleased
To be Bewitched.
To be enchanted.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, JACK KELLER
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Michael A. McCracken
BEWITCHED
by Howard Greenfield and Jack Keller
🎵 Bewitched! Bewitched! you've got me in your spell. 🎵
🎵 Bewitched! Bewitched! you know your craft so well. 🎵
🎵 Before I knew what you were doing, 🎵
🎵 I looked in your eyes. 🎵
🎵 That brand of woo that you've been brewing, 🎵
🎵 took me by surprise. 🎵
🎵 You witch! You witch! One thing is for sure. 🎵
🎵 That stuff, you pitched, just hasn't got a cure. 🎵
🎵 My heart was under lock and key, 🎵
🎵 but somehow it got unhitched. 🎵
🎵 I never thought my heart could be had, 🎵
🎵 but now I'm caught and I'm kinda glad, 🎵
🎵 to be, to be Bewitched! 🎵
🎵 My heart was under lock and key, 🎵
🎵 but somehow it got unhitched. 🎵
🎵 I never thought my heart could be had, 🎵
🎵 but now I'm caught and I'm kinda glad, 🎵
🎵 that you, you do, that crazy will do, 🎵
🎵 and I'm Bewitched by you! 🎵
goinxnginx
This drummer is so darn GREAT. He drives this fabulous studio orchestra with hits in all the places, and makes it beyond dynamic in his choice of what to play when. The entire piece is perfect, but that drummer....whoa.
Daniel Gregg
John Adams
I'm going to try to look this up. The accompaniment sounds just like a Nelson Riddle orchestration, as were Sinatra's during this time.
SynchroTotal
This is AWESOME! This show (and song) will always be pure magic!
Topsx4
Steve Lawrence did a Amazing job on this classic song!! My God Elizabeth Montgomery was so Beautiful!!
Rock Picard
What a singer !!! This is what we call a good singer nice control of the voice, great vibrato. Rock from Montreal.
Jean Tetreault
You bet ya! Rock. Steve Laurence sounded alot like Frank Sinatra as well. Johnny, Montréal Canada
Rock Picard
@Jean Tetreault Merci d'avoir répondu Jean !!
Sara Santos
God, I love this show! I remember watching it a few years ago for the first time and fell completly in love with it. It's amazing! :)
TrulyGreenSolution.com
Elizabeth "Liz" Montgomery was well-liked and respected by many. I've seen her earlier work in "One Step Beyond" and "The Twilight Zone," showcasing her acting abilities and range. She was as talented, as she was beautiful. She is timeless, unforgettable and missed- God rest her soul...
Shelia Clemmons-McKay
Don't forget Lizzy Borden. She was wonderful, gave me some of my best childhood memories. RIP Ms. Montgomery 💕💕🙏🏾👑🧚🏽♂️😹