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Toothpaste Kisses
The Maccabees Lyrics


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Cradle me, I'll cradle you
I'll win your heart with a woop a woo
Pulling shapes just for your eyes

So with toothpaste kisses and lines
I'll be yours and you'll be

Lay with me, I'll lay with you
We'll do the things that lovers do
Put the stars in our eyes




And with heart shaped bruises
And late night kisses divine

Overall Meaning

The Maccabees's song "Toothpaste Kisses" is a tender love song that talks about the beginning of a romantic relationship. The first verse, "Cradle me, I'll cradle you, I'll win your heart with a woop a woo, Pulling shapes just for your eyes" is an invitation to intimacy and playfulness, as the singer promises to use his charm and wit to impress and delight his lover.


The second verse, "Lay with me, I'll lay with you, We'll do the things that lovers do, Put the stars in our eyes" follows the same tone, as the singer proposes a night of passion and wonder, where the lovers can forget about the world and focus on each other. The use of the word "lay" instead of "lie" emphasizes the physical closeness of the couple, while the image of "stars in our eyes" suggests a sense of wonder and awe.


The chorus, "And with toothpaste kisses and lines, I'll be yours and you'll be mine" reinforces the idea of a sweet and innocent love, where small gestures like toothpaste kisses and written notes can be enough to show affection and commitment. The last line, "Yours and mine", implies a sense of ownership and belonging, as if the lovers have already decided to commit to each other fully.


Line by Line Meaning

Cradle me, I'll cradle you
Let's support each other and care for one another


I'll win your heart with a woop a woo
I'll make you feel special in unexpected and exciting ways


Pulling shapes just for your eyes
I'll do silly and entertaining things to make you smile and laugh


So with toothpaste kisses and lines
With cute gestures and heartfelt words


I'll be yours and you'll be
Let's be in love and commit to each other


Lay with me, I'll lay with you
Let's spend intimate and cozy moments together


We'll do the things that lovers do
Let's explore our passion and romance


Put the stars in our eyes
Let's dream big together and make our love shine bright


And with heart shaped bruises
Even when we face challenges and hardships


And late night kisses divine
Let's keep showing each other affection and love, always




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Shepherd Rupert Alexander J. Jarvis, Robert Dylan Thomas, Orlando Thomas Penhale Weeks, Felix White, Hugo White

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