That Old Black Magic
Enchanted Desires: That Mysterious Black Magic of Love
Lyrics
That old black magic has me in its spell
Expresses being captivated or enchanted by an irresistible force, symbolized as "old black magic."
That old black magic that you weave so well
Highlights the skillful and enticing nature of the magic being woven by someone special.
Those icy fingers up and down my spine
Describes a sensation of shivers or excitement running up and down the speaker's spine.
The same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine
Refers to a recurring enchantment experienced when making eye contact with the person, akin to a magical spell.
The same old tingle that I feel inside
Reiterates the feeling of excitement or "tingle" inside the speaker when influenced by the magic.
And then that elevator starts its ride
Introduces the metaphor of an elevator ride, suggesting a sense of falling or being swept away by emotions.
And down and down I go, round and round I go
Describes the cyclical and dizzying nature of the emotional experience, emphasizing the overwhelming sensations.
Like a leaf that's caught in the tide
Compares the speaker's emotional state to a leaf carried by the tide, indicating a lack of control.
I should stay away but what can I do?
Expresses a recognition of the potential danger in the situation and a dilemma about staying away.
I hear your name and I'm aflame
Associates hearing the person's name with intense passion or being emotionally ignited.
Aflame with such a burning desire
Describes being consumed by a powerful and fervent desire for the person.
That only your kiss can put out the fire
Suggests that only a kiss from the person can quench or satisfy the intense emotional "fire."
Cause you are the lover I have waited for
Affirms the person as the long-awaited lover, destined by fate.
The mate that fate had me created for
Emphasizes the belief that fate has created the person as the perfect match for the speaker.
And every time your lips meet mine
Highlights the significance of each meeting of lips between the speaker and the person.
Darling, down and down I go, round and round I go
Reiterates the cyclical descent and emotional whirlwind experienced when engaged with the person.
In a spin, loving the spin that I'm in
Describes being in a spin, enjoying the emotional whirlwind caused by the magical love.
Under that old black magic called love
Concludes by attributing the intense emotions to the powerful force of "old black magic" referred to as love.
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