Hypnotized

Fleetwood Mac · Mystery To Me [1973]

It's the same kind of story

That seems to come down from long ago

Two friends having coffee together

When something flies by their window

It might be out on that lawn

Which is wide, at least half of a playing field

Because there's no explaining what your imagination

Can make you see and feel

Seems like a dream

They got me hypnotized

Now it's not a meaningless question

To ask if they've been and gone

I remember a talk about North

Carolina and a strange, strange pond

You see the sides were like glass

In the thick of a forest without a road

And if any man's hand ever made that land

Then I think it would've showed

Seems like a dream

They got me hypnotized

They say there's a place down in Mexico

Where a man can fly over mountains and hills

And he don't need an airplane or some kind of engine

And he never will

Now you know it's a meaningless question

To ask if those stories are right

'Cause what matters most if the feeling

You get when you're hypnotized

Seems like a dream

They got me hypnotized

Hypnotized - Fleetwood Mac

Released on the 1973 album Mystery To Me, 'Hypnotized' stands as a defining track in the evolution of Fleetwood Mac's sound. The song features a distinctive, driving rhythm section that blends rock energy with a touch of psychedelic flair, characteristic of the band's early work. Written by guitarist Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie, the recording captures the group's transition from blues-rock roots to a more polished, melodic style that would later define their global success. The track showcases the band's signature interplay, with layered vocals and intricate guitar work creating an immersive atmosphere. As a staple of their discography, 'Hypnotized' remains a powerful example of late 1960s and early 1970s British rock, reflecting the era's musical sensibilities while establishing the foundation for the band's enduring legacy.