Ted's Song of the Week - 6/15/05

Strange & Beautiful (I'll Put a Spell On You)
Aqualung
Strange & Beautiful

Aqualung's U.S. debut is pure gold for those who enjoy their music chilled. While the title track is only one of many gems you can find on this album, it has gained the most acclaim after being featured in a volkswagen commercial. The band draws comparisons to Coldplay and early Radiohead.
"Strange & Beautiful (I'll Put a Spell On You)" is comprised almost entirely of piano with the occasional accompaniment of bass guitar and the soft, steady rhythm of drums. If nothing else, it works to lull the listener to sleep.

Lyrics:
I've been watching your world from afar,
I've been trying to be where you are,
And I've been secretly falling apart,
Unseen.
To me, you're strange and you're beautiful,
You'd be so perfect with me but you just can't see,
You turn every head but you don't see me.

I'll put a spell on you,
You'll fall asleep and I'll put a spell on you.
And when I wake you,
I'll be the first thing you see,
And you'll realise that you love me.

Yeah...
Yeah...

Sometimes, the last thing you want comes in first,
Sometimes, the frist thing you want never comes,
And I know, the waiting is all you can do,
Sometimes...

I'll put a spell on you,
You'll fall asleep,
I'll put a spell on you,
And when I wake you,
I'll be the first thing you see,
And you'll realise that you love me.

I'll put a spell on you,
You'll fall asleep 'cos I'll put a spell on you,
And when I wake you,
I'll be the first thing you see,
And you'll realise that you love me, yeah...

yeah...
yeah...
yeah...
yeah...