Bewitched Bothered And Bewildered
Tony Gould Lyrics
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But a fool can have her charms
I'm in love and don't I show it
Like a babe in arms
Love's the same old situation
Lately I've not slept a wink
Since this crazy situation
I'm wild again, beguiled again
A whimpering, simpering child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I lost my heart, but what of it
She is cold I agree
She might laugh, but I love it
Although the laugh's on me
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
The lyrics to Tony Gould's song "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" describe a situation in which the singer has fallen in love with someone who may not be good for them. Despite knowing that the person may be a "fool," the singer is unable to resist their charms and is deeply in love. The situation is driving the singer crazy, as they can't sleep and feel like a "whimpering, simpering child."
The song is about the complicated nature of love and the ways in which it can make us feel vulnerable and powerless. The singer feels "bewitched, bothered and bewildered," unable to resist the pull of love even though it may not be good for them.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is deeply in love but also struggling with the complex emotions that come along with it. The song is a classic example of a love ballad that captures the universal experience of falling in love and feeling powerless to resist its pull.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fool and don't I know it
I am aware that she's not the smartest woman.
But a fool can have her charms
However, she is still enchanting despite her foolishness.
I'm in love and don't I show it
I am completely in love and my feelings are apparent.
Like a babe in arms
I feel vulnerable and helpless in this situation, like a child.
Love's the same old situation
This experience with love is just like any other.
Lately I've not slept a wink
I have been unable to sleep recently.
Since this crazy situation
Because of this chaotic circumstance.
Has me on the blink
I am feeling overwhelmed and cannot focus.
I'm wild again, beguiled again
My emotions are uncontrollable and I am charmed by her once more.
A whimpering, simpering child again
I am acting in a childish and foolish manner.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am completely under her spell, distressed and confused.
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
Despite my exhaustion, I am unable to sleep.
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Love seems to be the reason I am unable to rest.
I lost my heart, but what of it
I have given my heart to her, but it doesn't matter to me.
She is cold I agree
I understand that she is not warm-hearted.
She might laugh, but I love it
I am still enamored by her even when she is amused at my expense.
Although the laugh's on me
Even though she is amused by my foolishness.
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
I will attempt to serenade her with love songs, and make her feel happy and refreshed.
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
I yearn for the chance to cling to her and feel close to her.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
I am under her enchantment, troubled and perplexed.
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Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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