About the song
The Searchers, a British rock and roll band known for their harmonies and energetic performances, released “Love Potion Number Nine” as a playful and catchy song that captured the spirit of the 1960s. This upbeat track, released in 1964, became a hit single and a defining song for the band’s iconic sound.
With their distinctive harmonies and energetic delivery, The Searchers explore the themes of love, desire, and the power of magic. Through humorous lyrics and the band’s lively performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences with love and the pursuit of happiness.
The opening lines, “I’m gonna get a little bit of magic, a little bit of love,” immediately establish the song’s subject and set a playful tone. The lyrics continue to reference the singer’s desire for a love potion that will make his dreams come true. The song’s refrain, “Love potion number nine, that’s the magic for mine,” is both catchy and memorable, making it easy to sing along to and enjoy.
Throughout the song, The Searchers’ harmonies and energetic performance create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The band’s ability to evoke a sense of excitement and anticipation makes this song a timeless classic.
“Love Potion Number Nine” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s upbeat energy and playful lyrics continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
I took my troubles down to Madame Ruth
You know that gypsy with the gold-capped tooth
She’s got a pad down on Thirty-Fourth and Vine
Selling little bottles of love potion number nine
I told her that I was a flop with chicks
I’ve been this way since 1956
She looked at my palm and she made a magic sign
She said, “What you need is love potion number nine”
She bent down and turned around and gave me a wink
She said, “I’m gonna make it up right here in the sink”
It smelled like turpentine, it looked like Indian ink
I held my nose, I closed my eyes, I took a drink
I didn’t know if it was day or night
I started kissing everything in sight
But when I kissed a cop down on Thirty-Fourth and Vine
He broke my little bottle of Love Potion Number Nine
I held my nose, I closed my eyes, I took a drink
I didn’t know if it was day or night
I started kissing everything in sight
But when I kissed a cop down on Thirty-Fourth and Vine
He broke my little bottle of Love Potion Number Nine
Love potion number nine
Love Potion number nine
Love Potion number nine