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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,
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"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"

- Johnny Mercer

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This quote has to do with the power of love and how it can bewitch someone. The speaker is describing the feeling of being in love and how it can bewitch them. The expression "old black magic" is used to describe the power of love and how it can bewitch someone. The phrase "icy fingers up and down my spinal column" is utilized to describe the feeling of being in love and how it can make someone feel. The phrase "same old witchcraft when your eyes meet mine" is used to describe the power of love and how it can bewitch someone when they look into each other's eyes. This quote is a beautiful description of the power of love and how it can bewitch somebody. It is a pointer of how effective love can be and how it can make someone feel.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Johnny Mercer between November 18, 1909 and June 25, 1976. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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