Kiss
Marilyn Monroe Lyrics
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(Hold, hold me)
(Kiss me, hold me, kiss me, hold me...)
Kiss, kiss me
Say you miss, miss me
Kiss me love, with heavenly affection
Hold, hold me close to you
Hold me, see me through
With all your heart's protection
Thrill, thrill me
With your charms
Take me, in your arms
And make my life perfection
Kiss, kiss me darling
Then, kiss me once again
Make my dreams come true
(This is the moment, oh thrill me)
Thrill me, thrill me (with your charms)
Take me, take me (in your arms)
And make my life perfection
Take me, darling don't foresake me
Kiss me
Hold me tight
Love me, love me tonight
(Kiss me, hold me, take me, love me, kiss me, kiss me, kiss me)
Marilyn Monroe's rendition of "Kiss" is a song that expresses the desire for affection and intimacy with a partner. The lines "Kiss, kiss me, say you miss, miss me" convey a longing for physical connection and reassurance from a significant other. The repetition of the phrases "kiss me, hold me" creates an image of two lovers caught in a passionate embrace. The singer seeks a refuge in her partner's arms, yearning for them to hold her close and see her through.
The lyrics of "Kiss" portray a sense of vulnerability and a desire for unconditional love. The repetition of the words "kiss me" and "hold me" is emblematic of the singer's longing for affection, as though she cannot ask directly for the intimacy she craves. The song invokes themes of romanticism, fantasy, and tenderness. The yearning in the singer's voice is palpable, as she sings with a sense of urgency that suggests this connection is vital to her.
Overall, "Kiss" is a song that illustrates the longing for physical and emotional connection that is universal to the human experience. Marilyn Monroe's interpretation adds an element of vulnerability and hopefulness to the piece, making it a standout in the pantheon of romantic ballads.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss, kiss me
Please kiss me
Say you miss, miss me
Tell me you miss me
Kiss me love, with heavenly affection
Kiss me with all your love
Hold, hold me close to you
Hold me tightly next to you
Hold me, see me through
With all your heart's protection
Support me and protect me with all your heart
Thrill, thrill me
With your charms
Excite me with your charms
Take me, in your arms
And make my life perfection
Hold me and perfect my life
Kiss, kiss me darling
Then, kiss me once again
Make my dreams come true
Kiss me again and fulfill my dreams
Thrill me, thrill me (with your charms)
Take me, take me (in your arms)
And make my life perfection
Excite me with your charms, hold me close, and perfect my life
Take me, darling don't foresake me
Kiss me
Hold me tight
Love me, love me tonight
Don't abandon me, kiss me, hold me tightly, and love me tonight
(Kiss me, hold me, take me, love me, kiss me, kiss me, kiss me)
Repeated refrain of the desired actions
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lionel Newman, Haven Gillespie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@faustine3725
Kiss me love, with heavenly affection
Hold, hold me close to you
Hold me, see me through
With all your heart's protection
Thrill, thrill me
With your charms
Take me, in your arms
And make my life perfection
Kiss, kiss me darling
Then, kiss me once again
Make my dreams come true
Thrill me, thrill me (with your charms)
Take me, take me (in your arms)
And make my life perfection
Take me, darling don't foresake me
Kiss me
Hold me tight
Love me, love me tonight
@sarinad7173
(kiss, kiss me)
(hold, hold me)
(kiss me, hold me, kiss me, hold me...)
kiss, kiss me
say you miss, miss me
kiss me love, with heavenly affection
hold, hold me close to you
hold me, see me through
with all your heart's protection
thrill, thrill me
with your charms
take me, in your arms
and make my life perfection
kiss, kiss me darling
then, kiss me once again
make my dreams come true
(this is the moment, oh thrill me)
thrill me, thrill me (with your charms)
take me, take me (in your arms)
and make my life perfection
take me, darling don't forsake me
kiss me
hold me tight
love me, love me tonight
(kiss me, hold me, take me, love me, kiss me, kiss me, kiss me)
@kmsia
I recently watched Niagara for the first time and I gotta say it's so good! Marilyn looks absolutely stunning in it as well!
@caseyligon2301
One of the most beautiful songs of all time!
@VTMCompany
"There isn't any other song."
@arnett.h6276
Facts❤
@michaelgarel4279
The sweetness of Marilyn definitely comes through in this song, what a thing of beauty, gone forever, but still always fresh in our hearts and minds. I will always love Marilyn.
@chrisjeffries2322
What a great movie, it put her over the Top. To this day, Marilyn is still the world's Biggest Star!
@yaronkl
I have never heard or felt a singer express such longing and craving in a song.
Wonderful Marilyn Monroe.
@agostinocrosadivergagni8843
WOW ! what a wonderful song and such a top quality performance....Well done Marilyn, you're always the best !
@shakiemjeanjoseph428
That’s My Favorite part of the movie is when I hear her voice singing with her hair blowing into the wind,she wears the pink dress and red lipstick on her lips
@waltraut8717
She was the most beautiful woman of the world and she could sing so wonderful.