Song Instead of a Kiss
Alannah Myles Lyrics
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For all of you who ache, who long for nights like this
Song instead of a touch, darlin' this is a song instead of a touch
To all of you who wait so long and need so much
It is for those who like to cling, it is to those, to those I sing
Here is a song instead of a clutch, instead of a moon
Instead of a soothing touch in the afternoon
It is for those who like to cling, it is to those, to those I sing
Here is a song instead of a clutch, instead of a moon
Instead of a soothing touch in the afternoon
The song "Song Instead of a Kiss" by Alannah Myles is a beautiful and poetic representation of love and longing. The repetition of the title phrase "song instead of a kiss" emphasizes the idea that music can be just as intimate and meaningful as physical touch or affection. Myles offers this song "for all of you who ache, who long for nights like this" and "to all of you who wait so long and need so much," acknowledging the universal human desire for connection and closeness.
The lyrics also highlight the power of music to comfort and ease emotional pain. Myles sings that this song is "for those who like to cling" and "to those I sing, here is a song instead of a clutch, instead of a moon, instead of a soothing touch in the afternoon." The metaphors of a clutch and a moon suggest that the song is a substitute for both physical proximity and the mystical pull of the night sky. The last line, "instead of a soothing touch in the afternoon," implies that the song is a source of solace and relief in the heat of the day, when one might feel most vulnerable and exposed.
Overall, "Song Instead of a Kiss" is a beautiful ode to the power of music to heal, to connect, and to express deep feelings of love and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Song instead of a kiss, baby this is a song instead of a kiss
This song is meant to replace a physical kiss with its emotional power and connection.
For all of you who ache, who long for nights like this
This song is for anyone who yearns for a romantic connection or intimacy.
Song instead of a touch, darlin' this is a song instead of a touch
This song is meant to replace a physical touch with its emotive and spiritual impact.
To all of you who wait so long and need so much
This song is for those who crave affection and have been longing for it for a long time.
It is for those who like to cling, it is to those, to those I sing
This song is dedicated to those who need to hold onto someone or something for comfort and reassurance.
Here is a song instead of a clutch, instead of a moon
This song is meant to replace the need to hold or possess, or the desire for a romantic rendezvous or an idyllic scenery.
Instead of a soothing touch in the afternoon
This song is intended to provide solace and comfort during a time of day when it is often needed the most.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALANNAH MARY MYLES, NANCY SIMMONDS, ROBERT PRIEST
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Song instead of a kiss, baby this is a song instead of a kiss
For all of you who ache, who long for nights like this
Song instead of a touch, darlin' this is a song instead of a touch
To all of you who wait so long and need so much
It is for those who like to cling, it is to those, to those I sing
Here is a song instead of a clutch, instead of a moon
Instead of a soothing touch in the afternoon
It is for those who like to cling, it is to those, to those I sing
Here is a song instead of a clutch, instead of a moon
Instead of a soothing touch in the afternoon
J North
Absolutely devastatingly awesome track. The video is unforgettable. I can listen to this song a hundred times never tiring of it.
Grybop
Beautiful, underrated song, gets better with age.
Tom Sawyer
awfull sound quality !
Erik Abee
This reminds me of living in a (kind of) rural area, when I was younger. I opened my roofwindow short after midnight, and listened to this song, and gazed at the stars and the backgarden.
It was not always a good time for me, by then. But those nights comforted me. I often wish I was back in my bedroom in my former parents house... just for a part of the night there.
Ian van Zyl
That's the ting with music, Erik. It can capture the moment... and years later, it can still transport us in our minds to those earlier times. I do that constantly. That is why I listen to so much music from the 80s and 90s.
Nelson queeseso
This is one of the best songs of the 90 'that I think has been and continues to be underrated. And my God! That ending is a stab in the middle of the chest without a knife.
Ivyman
There's nothing else that keeps and preserves the emotions better than such music. The pain and despair in this performance is so profound that it breaks my heart even now, when I listen to it, even though it's been years since I actually felt such emotions.
Brilliant performance.
One of the most emotional songs EVER.
Jaap de V.
A moving experience....
Theresa Shea
Perfect COVID-19 song. Of all the famous beauties, she is the woman that brings out my envy. Great stage presence, great voice, and allowed one hit. She must have said “no” to the wrong person.
Зак Заков
Великолепная и одна из немногих певиц , которых я люблю, не устаю ее слушать и каждый раз от ее исполнения поражаюсь и нахожусь в состоянии шока!!!