I Put A Spell On You
Wishing On A Star Lyrics
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And now you′re mine
You can't stop the things I do
I ain′t lying
It's been 300 years
Right down to the day
Now the witch is back
And there's hell to pay
And now you′re mine
Hello Salem, my name is Winifred, what′s yours?
I put a spell on you, and now you're gone
(Gone, gone, gone, gone)
My heart is fell on you
And it was strong (so strong, so strong, so strong)
Your wretched little lives
Have all been cursed
′Cause of the all witches working
I'm the worst
I put a spell on you
And now you′re mine
(Watch out, watch out, watch out, watch out)
(She ain't lying)
If you don′t believe
You'd better get superstitious
Ask my sisters (she's vicious)
I put a spell on you
A wicked spell
I put a spell on you
Sisters
Ah say ento pi alpha mabi upendi
Ah say ento pi alpha mabi upendi
In comma koriyama
In comma koriyama
Hey, hey, high, high
Say bye-bye
Bye bye
The opening lines of the song "I put a spell on you" by Wishing On A Star is a powerful statement of the singer's confidence in her abilities. She has cast a spell on someone and now owns them. No matter what they do, they cannot escape from her influence. The song portrays the singer as a powerful witch who has been casting spells for hundreds of years. She announces that she is back and that there is hell to pay.
The lyrics also contain an element of humor, as the singer introduces herself to the town of Salem, famous for its witch hunts. She assumes the name Winifred, a nod to the lead character in the movie Hocus Pocus, where this song was featured. This moment gives the listener a sense of the singer's wickedly playful personality, leading into the song's second verse. Here, she speaks about the strength of her love and the curse that will befall anyone who comes between her and her love.
The powerful lyrics of the song combine with a catchy melody and driving rhythm to create a timeless classic. It is no wonder that this song has remained popular for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
I put a spell on you
I used my magic to exert control over you
And now you're mine
My spell has succeeded, and you are now under my power
You can't stop the things I do
You are powerless to resist my control
I ain't lying
I am telling the truth about what has happened
It's been 300 years
I have been waiting for this moment for centuries
Right down to the day
The moment has arrived at the exact time I intended
Now the witch is back
I have returned to claim my power and enact revenge
And there's hell to pay
There will be consequences for those who oppose me
Hello Salem, my name is Winifred, what's yours?
I am introducing myself to the town which I have come to take control of
And now you're gone (Gone, gone, gone, gone)
My magic has eliminated any resistance or hesitation you may have had
My heart is fell on you
I was deeply affected by your resistance, but I overcame it with my magic
And it was strong (so strong, so strong, so strong)
My magic was especially powerful in this instance
Your wretched little lives have all been cursed
As a result of my spell, all aspects of your lives will become painful and difficult
'Cause of the all witches working, I'm the worst
Even among witches, I am especially dangerous and powerful
If you don't believe, you'd better get superstitious
If you doubt my power, it would be wise to start fearing me
Ask my sisters (she's vicious)
My sisters, who are also powerful witches, know the extent of my ruthlessness
A wicked spell
My magic is not benevolent or kind
Sisters
I am calling upon my fellow witches for support
Ah say ento pi alpha mabi upendi
A phrase in a foreign tongue, possibly containing a powerful spell
In comma koriyama
Another phrase in a foreign tongue, possibly a continuation of the previous spell
Hey, hey, high, high
An exclamation of power and triumph
Say bye-bye
A dismissive statement indicating the end of the conflict
Bye bye
Finalizing the end of the conflict
Writer(s): Jay Hawkins
Contributed by Camilla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.