Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
Enchanting Emotions Unveiled: Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered
Lyrics
He's a fool and don't I know it
Expressing awareness that the person is foolish, and the speaker acknowledges this fact.
But a fool can have his charms
Despite being foolish, the person possesses attractive qualities or characteristics.
I'm in love and don't I show it
Openly displaying love for the person.
Like a babe in arms
Comparing the speaker's state of love to that of a helpless baby.
Love's the same old sad sensation
Describing love as a familiar and melancholic feeling.
Lately I've not slept a wink
Expressing insomnia caused by the current romantic situation.
Since this crazy situation
Referring to the challenging and unusual circumstances that led to the speaker's emotional distress.
Put me on the blink
Describing the impact of the situation on the speaker's emotional well-being.
I'm wild again, beguiled again
Conveying a sense of excitement and enchantment, as well as feeling like a child again.
A simpering, whimpering child again
Characterizing the speaker as vulnerable and emotional, using playful language.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Stating that the speaker is under the spell of love and feeling bothered and bewildered.
I couldn't sleep and wouldn't sleep
Highlighting the speaker's difficulty sleeping due to the romantic turmoil.
Until I could sleep where I shouldn't sleep
Expressing the longing to be where one shouldn't be, possibly alluding to forbidden or unconventional love.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Reiterating the speaker's state of being bewitched, bothered, and bewildered.
Lost my heart, but what of it?
Acknowledging the loss of the speaker's heart without regret or concern.
My mistake, I agree
Admitting a mistake but accepting it willingly.
He's a laugh but I love it
Finding amusement in the person despite being laughed at.
Although the laugh's on me
Understanding that the laughter is directed at the speaker.
I'll sing to him, each spring to him
Expressing a commitment to singing for the person, particularly during springtime.
And long for the day when I'll cling to him
Anticipating the day when the speaker will emotionally cling to the person.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Reiterating the state of being bewitched, bothered, and bewildered.
Lost my heart, but what of it?
Repeating the acknowledgment of losing the heart without much concern.
He is cold, I agree
Recognizing the person as emotionally distant or cold.
He's a laugh but I love it
Finding amusement in the person despite being laughed at, echoing earlier sentiments.
Although the laugh's on me
Reiterating the understanding that the laughter is directed at the speaker.
I've seen a lot; I mean I lot
Reflecting on a wealth of experiences, implying maturity.
But now I'm like sweet seventeen a lot
Comparing the current emotional state to that of a seventeen-year-old, suggesting a return to youthful feelings.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Reiterating the state of being bewitched, bothered, and bewildered.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Concluding with the repeated expression of the speaker's emotional state.
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