Bewitched
Enchanted by Love's Perplexity
Lyrics
She's a fool and don't I know it
Expressing awareness that the subject is foolish, and the speaker acknowledges this.
But a fool can have her charms
Acknowledging that even a foolish person can possess attractive qualities.
I'm in love and don't I show it
Indicating that the speaker is in love and displays this emotion openly.
Like a babe in arms
Comparing the speaker's love to being like a helpless baby in someone's arms.
Love's the same old situation
Describing love as a familiar and recurring situation.
Lately I've not slept a wink
Revealing that the speaker has been unable to sleep due to the current emotional state.
Since this crazy situation
Referring to a chaotic and unpredictable situation that is affecting the speaker's emotions.
Has me on the blink
Expressing that the situation has left the speaker confused or emotionally disturbed.
I'm wild again, beguiled again
Conveying a sense of excitement and vulnerability, describing the speaker as wild and easily captivated.
A whimpering, simpering child again
Characterizing the speaker as emotionally vulnerable and childish in response to the situation.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Summarizing the speaker's state as enchanted, troubled, and confused.
Couldn't sleep, wouldn't sleep
Highlighting the difficulty in sleeping due to the overwhelming emotions of love.
Love came and told me, shouldn't sleep
Love advises the speaker against sleeping, emphasizing the urgency of the emotions.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Reiterating the state of being enchanted, troubled, and confused.
I lost my heart, but what of it
Acknowledging the loss of the speaker's heart but downplaying its significance.
She is cold I agree
Admitting that the subject is emotionally distant or cold, but the speaker accepts it.
She might laugh, but I love it
Expressing joy in the subject's laughter, even if it is at the speaker's expense.
Although the laugh's on me
Acknowledging that the speaker is the one who becomes the object of laughter in this situation.
I'll sing to her, bring spring to her
Committing to expressing love through song and bringing a positive change to the subject.
And long, for the day when I'll cling to her
Longing for a future day when the speaker can emotionally connect or "cling" to the subject.
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered, am I
Reiterating the enchantment, confusion, and bewilderment the speaker experiences due to love.
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