Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
Enchanted Melancholy: Rosemary Clooney's Captivating Tale of Love's Allure
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 charms that attract the speaker.
I'm in love and don't I show it
The speaker is in love and expresses it openly.
Like a babe in arms
The comparison to a "babe in arms" suggests vulnerability and innocence in the speaker's love.
Love's the same old situation
Love is presented as a recurring and familiar situation.
Lately I've not slept a wink
The speaker hasn't been able to sleep due to the current romantic situation.
Since this crazy situation
The speaker describes the romantic situation as crazy and affecting their emotional state.
Has me on the blink
The situation has put the speaker on edge or made them emotionally unstable ("on the blink").
I'm wild again, beguiled again
The speaker is experiencing heightened emotions, feeling wild, and easily captivated.
A whimpering, simpering child again
Describes the speaker as a vulnerable and emotional child in the face of love.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Summarizes the speaker's state as bewitched (charmed), bothered (emotionally troubled), and bewildered (confused).
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
The speaker couldn't and shouldn't sleep due to love's impact.
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Love advises the speaker not to sleep, implying a state of anticipation or excitement.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Reiterates the speaker's state of being bewitched, bothered, and bewildered.
I lost my heart, but what of it
The speaker acknowledges losing their heart, but it doesn't bother them.
She is cold I agree
Despite her coldness, the speaker still loves her.
She might laugh, but I love it
The speaker finds joy in her laughter, even if it's at their expense.
Although the laugh's on me
The laughter doesn't diminish the speaker's love.
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
The speaker expresses a willingness to serenade and bring joy to the person they love.
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
The speaker longs for the day when they can be close to the person they love.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Repeats the theme of being bewitched, bothered, and bewildered, emphasizing the enduring nature of the speaker's emotions.
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