Hypnotized
Fleetwood Mac · Mystery To Me [1973]
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.

