"Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" is a song written by Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers for the 1940 musical "Pal Joey." It has since become a popular jazz standard and has been covered by multiple artists, including Julie London. The lyrics of the song express the narrator's state of being infatuated and captivated by someone to the point of being completely overwhelmed and confused. The narrator describes feeling "wild" and "beguiled" again, like a child experiencing the power of love for the first time. They are unable to sleep because love has taken hold of them and left them restless. Despite losing their heart to this person, the narrator acknowledges that the person they love is cold and indifferent. However, they still find themselves drawn to their laughter and are willing to go to great lengths to win their affection. The narrator sings about bringing joy and light into the person's life, anticipating the day when they can fully embrace a relationship with them. Overall, the song conveys a sense of enchantment, longing, and vulnerability that comes with being deeply infatuated. It explores the contradictory emotions and the willingness to endure pain and uncertainty for love.
