Bewitched
Bewitched and Beguiled: A Tale of Love's Charms
Lyrics
She's a fool and don't I know it
She is a fool, and the speaker is aware of it.
But a fool can have her charms
Despite being a fool, she possesses charming qualities.
I'm in love and don't I show it
The speaker is in love and openly expresses it.
Like a babe in arms
Describes the speaker's love as being vulnerable and childlike.
Love's the same old situation
Love is portrayed as a familiar and repetitive situation.
Lately I've not slept a wink
The speaker has difficulty sleeping due to recent emotional turmoil.
Since this crazy situation
Refers to the speaker's current state of confusion and emotional distress.
Has me on the blink
Expresses the impact of the situation, making the speaker emotionally unstable.
I'm wild again, beguiled again
Describes the speaker as wild and captivated once again.
A whimpering, simpering child again
Characterizes the speaker as a vulnerable and whimpering child.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Summarizes the speaker's feelings as being enchanted, bothered, and confused.
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
Highlights the speaker's difficulty in sleeping due to love.
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Love advises the speaker not to sleep.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Reiterates the speaker's state of being enchanted, bothered, and bewildered.
I lost my heart, but what of it
Acknowledges the loss of the speaker's heart, downplaying its significance.
She is cold I agree
Despite her coldness, the speaker agrees with the loss of his heart.
She might laugh, but I love it
The speaker finds joy in her laughter, even if it is at his expense.
Although the laugh's on me
Admits that the laughter is directed towards the speaker.
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
Expresses the speaker's intention to sing to her and bring joy to her life.
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
The speaker longs for the day when he can be close to her.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Reiterates the speaker's state of being enchanted, bothered, and bewildered.
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