That old black magic has me in its spell, That old black magic that you weave so well; Icy fingers up and down my spine, The same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine.
Interpretation
This quote expresses the enchanting and captivating effect of love on an individual.
In this quote, Johnny Mercer uses the metaphor of 'black magic' to describe the irresistible and enchanting feelings that love can evoke. The imagery of 'icy fingers' suggests a thrilling shiver that broadcasts the deep connection between two people, especially when their eyes meet. It captures the essence of love as both exciting and slightly eerie, emphasizing how powerful emotions can leave us spellbound.
In practice
Using this quote in a wedding speech to express the magical feeling of love.
The falling leaves drift by the window The autumn leaves of red and gold.... I see your lips, the summer kisses The sunburned hands, I used to hold Since you went away, the days grow long And soon I'll hear ol' winter's song. But I miss you most of all my darling, When autumn leaves start to fall.
Love is the most durable power in the world.
Why couldn't she have this, just enjoy this, without creating obstacles, digging up problems, worrying about mistakes, about tomorrow's? Why let the maybe's, the what if's, the probabilities spoil something so lovely?
She missed him the days when some pretext served to take him away from her, just as one misses the sun on a cloudy day without having thought much about the sun when it was shining.
I don't want to turn any of this into poetry / but / you're so beautiful / flowers turn their heads to smell you
Love is a battle, and I plan to go on fighting. To the end.
God does not look at your outer forms, _x000D_ but at the love within your love.
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