In that time, they've been signed to one of the great indie labels, played sold-out shows in Germany and Sweden, wowed the crowds at the Indietracks and Swn festivals, toured the UK and recorded an album. They've received airplay on BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 music and XFM, and had glowing reviews in places such as the Metro, The Fly and The Guardian, the latter calling their Henry Rollins Don't Dance single on WeePOP! Records "the best indiepop song for years".
Their first single for Fortuna Pop!, The Polaroid Song, was released in December 2009. That song made it into the Drowned in Sound Top 50 Singles of the Year, and garnered them further great reviews. "I'm sort of scared at how brilliant Allo Darlin' are, and could be. Disarming and self-effacing they might be, but when they smack you square on the nose with a pop song so instantly loveable as The Polaroid Song it makes my jaw drop in awe." (A Layer of Chips blog)
Their debut album Allo Darlin' was released in June 2010, and another single Dreaming was preceded this in March. The album was recorded at Soup with producer Simon Trought, underneath the Duke of Uke shop in Brick Lane.
The band amicably disbanded in 2016.
Kiss Your Lips
Allo Darlin' Lyrics
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You tried to prove to me your manliness
By winning me a teddy bear
Your mouth was pink from all the fairy floss we ate
And I got bits of popcorn stuck between my teeth
And I felt a bit sick from those rides that spin
Then I kissed your lips and they were kind of salty
Then I kissed your lips and for a moment it was heavenly
Because you found me baby
Underneath the stars on the ferris wheel
You swung your feet and sang my favourite Weezer song
So I sang along
"I'm a lot like you so please
Hello I'm here, I'm waiting
I think I'd be good for you
and you could be good for me"
Then I kissed your lips and they were kind of salty
Then I kissed your lips and they were kind of sweet too
Then I kissed your lips and for a moment it was heavenly
Because you found me baby
And baby I found you
All the pretty people that we meet
Eat organic and buy green electricity
All the pretty people that we meet
Are so much more successful in their careers than me
Then I kissed your lips and they were kind of salty
Then I kissed your lips and they were kind of sweet too
Then I kissed your lips and for a moment it was heavenly
Because you found me baby
Then I kissed your lips and they were kind of salty
Then I kissed your lips and they were kind of sweet too
Then I kissed your lips and for a moment it was heavenly
Because you found me baby
And baby I found you
And baby I found you
Baby I found you
Baby I found you
The song "Kiss Your Lips" by Allo Darlin' is a romantic ballad that recounts a special memory between two lovers spending time together in Paris. The couple is at a fairground, where the man tries to show his manliness by winning his partner a teddy bear. Despite feeling queasy from the rides and having bits of popcorn stuck between her teeth, the woman's heart is warmed by the man's affection. As they ride high above the ground on a ferris wheel, they sing each other's favorite songs and share a kiss. The lyrics describe the saltiness and sweetness of the kiss, conveying a moment of pure happiness and bliss.
The song is not only about the joy of falling in love, but also about the pressures of modern society. The lyrics speak of the many successful and affluent people the couple encounters, who are all concerned with organic foods and green energy. By contrast, the singer feels like they have very little to offer in terms of material success or career advancement. However, in the end, it is the love between the couple that shines most brightly, and that is what truly counts.
Overall, "Kiss Your Lips" is a tender and poignant love song that speaks to the power of romance and the importance of finding happiness amidst life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
In a fairground in the middle of Paris
We were at a carnival in Paris
You tried to prove to me your manliness
You tried to show off to me
By winning me a teddy bear
You won me a stuffed animal as a prize
Your mouth was pink from all the fairy floss we ate
Your mouth was pink from eating cotton candy
And I got bits of popcorn stuck between my teeth
I had popcorn stuck in my teeth
And I felt a bit sick from those rides that spin
I felt nauseous from the spinning rides
Then I kissed your lips and they were kind of salty
Your lips tasted slightly salty when I kissed them
Then I kissed your lips and they were kind of sweet too
Your lips also tasted somewhat sweet when I kissed them
Then I kissed your lips and for a moment it was heavenly
The kiss was amazing and perfect for just a moment
Because you found me baby
I found love with you
Underneath the stars on the ferris wheel
We were on the Ferris wheel under the night sky
You swung your feet and sang my favourite Weezer song
You swung your feet and sang my favorite song by Weezer
So I sang along
I joined in and sang with you
"I'm a lot like you so please
"I feel like we have a lot in common, so please
Hello I'm here, I'm waiting
Hello, I'm here and ready for something more with you
I think I'd be good for you
I believe I would be a good partner for you
and you could be good for me"
And you could be good for me too
All the pretty people that we meet
The attractive people we come across
Eat organic and buy green electricity
Tend to eat organic foods and use environmentally-friendly energy sources
Are so much more successful in their careers than me
Seem to be doing better in their careers than I am
And baby I found you
I found love with you
Baby I found you
I found love with you
Baby I found you
I found love with you
Contributed by Jayce K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.