The inspiration for the title and lyrics about a seductive enchantress came from a number of women, although Henley had one particular woman in mind - Zelda Fitzgerald, whose biography he was reading while writing the song.
The concept behind the title and lyrics of a captivating enchantress came from several women, with Henley having a particular woman in mind - Zelda Fitzgerald, whom he was studying through her biography while writing the song, providing context to his creative process.