Kiss Me Back to Life
Busdriver Lyrics


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I plant a kiss on both your cheeks
We make love so you won't go to sleep
Cuz your face can inspire global peace
Or leave me dead in your arms
I need to be a mogul at least
And to get that Volvo leased
Keep these hoes off my scrotal crease
To keep you in my dreams don't set the alarm

Kiss me back to life
Cuz you killed it last night
(Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh) Let's live again
Kiss me back to life
Cuz you killed it last night
(Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh) Let's live again
I'm more than a boyfriend
I'm a mistake to learn from
I'm more than a boyfriend
I'm a mistake to live through

From the hurt we won't rebound fast
But hurt is what our dreams outlast
Your friends keep talking that greenhouse gas
Why won't they believe in us?
I'm a disintegrating mess
I'm a family Xmas
I'm a flag half-mast
You complete me
Let me take your hand
Yeah I'm a space program

Kiss me back to life
Cuz you killed it last night
(Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh) Let's live again
Kiss me back to life
Cuz you killed it last night
(Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh) Let's live again
I'm more than a boyfriend
I'm a mistake to learn from




I'm more than a boyfriend
I'm a mistake to live through

Overall Meaning

In Busdriver's song "Kiss Me Back to Life," the artist portrays a complex and emotional relationship between himself and his partner. The song starts with a intimate moment where the singer kisses his partner on the cheeks, in an effort to inspire "global peace" and keep her from falling asleep. He then describes his desire to be successful, wanting to be a "mogul" and leasing a Volvo to show his worth. Furthermore, he expresses his need to keep other women away to ensure he can continue dreaming of his partner, without setting an alarm to wake up from his fantasy.


The chorus of the song, "Kiss me back to life, cuz you killed it last night," is a plea for his partner to revive him and their relationship. He acknowledges that he is not just a boyfriend but also a mistake to learn and live through. The hurt in their relationship is heavy, but Busdriver believes that it's worth pushing through if it means saving their dreams and their love.


As the song progresses, Busdriver explains how his partner completes him and how he needs her by his side. He compares himself to a "space program," which seems to suggest that he sees himself as an ambitious project with the potential for great achievements, provided he has the right support.


Line by Line Meaning

I plant a kiss on both your cheeks
I show affection to you by kissing both your cheeks


We make love so you won't go to sleep
We engage in sexual activity to keep you awake


Cuz your face can inspire global peace
Your face is so beautiful it can bring about world peace


Or leave me dead in your arms
Your beauty is so captivating it could cause my death


I need to be a mogul at least
I aspire to be a successful and powerful person


And to get that Volvo leased
I need to acquire a Volvo car for my success


Keep these hoes off my scrotal crease
Prevent other women from getting close to me


To keep you in my dreams don't set the alarm
I want you to remain in my thoughts and dreams without interruption


From the hurt we won't rebound fast
It will take time for us to recover from the pain we feel


But hurt is what our dreams outlast
Despite the pain, we will continue to hold on to our hopes and dreams


Your friends keep talking that greenhouse gas
Your friends keep criticizing our relationship


Why won't they believe in us?
Why can't they support and trust our relationship?


I'm a disintegrating mess
I am struggling and falling apart emotionally


I'm a family Xmas
I am like an event that brings joy and unity to my family


I'm a flag half-mast
I am like a flag symbolizing sadness or mourning


You complete me
You are the missing piece that makes me whole


Let me take your hand
Let me lead and guide you through life


Yeah I'm a space program
I am an ambitious and innovative project


I'm more than a boyfriend
I am more than just a romantic partner


I'm a mistake to learn from
I am a learning experience, even if I am not the right person for you


I'm a mistake to live through
I may cause you pain and heartache, but you will get through it and become stronger


Kiss me back to life
Bring me back to a state of happiness and vitality with your kiss


Cuz you killed it last night
Your performance in bed was amazing and left me feeling satisfied and exhausted


Let's live again
Let's continue to enjoy life and live it to the fullest




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Cory Fowler

definitely in my top three favorite bus driver songs

divan osoba

don't want to sound emotional, but i found this song one of the beautiful i have ever heard,. and i do nothing else but listen to music

Richard Roani

BEAUS$EROS is such an underrated Driver album.

Mark Mayhem

Just listened to the album... brilliant, reminds me of tv on the radio and more new wave than his earlier work

Ben Schmie.

So something really funny happened today. I had ordered Open Mike Eagle's 4NML HSPTL on CD a few weeks ago but once the package arrived it had both the OME CD as well as a Beaus$Eros CD. Probably a mistake bc OME and Busdriver's albums were released under the same label. After listening to it once I fell in love. What a funny but lucky mistake they made bc it's quite a lovely album.

hoppyKnitz

daaang, both super underrated but great albums, i love em both

Silvain Nordseal

That feels like it has 4 choruses and no verse!!! awesome

olearris

This is a new sound and its awesome, can't wait to hear the new album.

wryrose

This is already my favorite album and it isn't even stuck in my car's malfunctioning CD player yet.

Tomo

By far the best music video + song combo i've heard.

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