That Old Black Magic

The words

Falling in love feels like being under a spell the singer cannot and does not want to break.

The singer describes love as a kind of sorcery that sets them spinning and burning whenever their lover is near. The song piles up images of enchantment, fire and helpless surrender, and its long, climbing melody mirrors the feeling of being swept away. It is one of the most upbeat songs on the album. Dylan's band plays it with a brisk, loping swing, giving the record a lively change of pace.

Words by Johnny Mercer