The song "I Put a Spell On You" was originally written and performed by Screamin' Jay Hawkins in 1956. However, Joe Cocker also covered the song, adding his own rendition and style to it. The lyrics revolve around a passionate and intense love. The singer is deeply in love with someone and claims that they have put a spell on this person because they belong to them. The spell represents the singer's strong emotions and possessiveness towards their love interest. The singer expresses frustration towards their partner's behavior by telling them to stop whatever they are doing because it upsets them. The phrase "I ain't lyin'" emphasizes the sincerity of their words. The partner's actions are causing the singer to feel hurt and rejected, and they can't tolerate being treated this way. Despite the pain caused by the partner, the singer still deeply loves and desires them. They emphasize their love over and over again, stating that they don't care if the partner doesn't want them because they are theirs at the moment. The phrase "I'm yours right now" indicates the singer's willingness to do anything for their love interest, regardless of the consequences. Overall, "I Put a Spell On You" expresses a complex mix of love, possessiveness, frustration, and desperation. It portrays the singer's intense feelings and their desire to have control and possession over their partner.
