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Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered
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Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered

song by Rodgers and Hart
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"Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered" is a classic song from the 1940 Rodgers and Hart musical Pal Joey. The lyrics describe a woman who is deeply infatuated with a man, to the point of being confused and overwhelmed by her feelings. She acknowledges that he may not be good for her, yet she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him. The song uses words like "bewitched" (controlled by magic or intensely attracted) and "bewildered" (confused) to convey the intensity of her emotional state. The song's enduring popularity lies in its relatable portrayal of the disorienting power of love.123

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