His first song recorded since being signed to Interscope is named, "Somethin' Bout Cha" which features the veteran R&B singer, Brandy singing backgrounds and some melody. No word on an upcoming album.
Four new tracks are leaked: the new single, "I Thought You Should Know", "Two Pieces", "One Love" and "Oh No".
On December 7, 2006, Thomas earned a Grammy Award nomination along with Chaka Khan, Yolanda Adams, and the late Gerald Levert for "Everyday (Family Reunion)", a song from the soundtrack of Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion. The song received a nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo Or Group With Vocals.
Don't Kiss Me
Carl Thomas Lyrics
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Can't wait to have you, dear
Cause your love is so strong
I need you with me here!
Because just a little love, goes so long, yeah
It will have you smiling just because
Even when everything is wrong,
I got you standing right here, I know it feels good
[Chorus]
But don't kiss me, no, no, no, don't you kiss me
Unless those lips that you kiss me with
Will say I love you, love you for life!
And don't touch me, no, no, don't you touch me (you betta not do it baby)
Unless you promise that those hands
Will never wave goodbye!
Can you do that for me baby?
Promise me that tonight when I hold you in my arms
Lord knows it feels so sincere
And your fragrance turns me on
Can't believe that I am gone when you're near!
Because just a little love goes so long (yeah)
It'll have you smiling just because (smiling just because)
Even when everything's wrong,
Now I got you standing right here
I know it feels good!
[Chorus]
But don't kiss me, no, no, no, don't you kiss me
Unless those lips you kiss me with
Will say I love you, love you, for life! (I love you for life)
Don't wrap your love, the arms around me,
Don't kiss my lips unless you love me, baby!
Don't hold my hand unless I'm your man
I wanna hear it baby, can you? (I know your ready)
[Chorus]
Don't kiss me, yeah, no, baby don't you kiss me
Unless those lips of yours, lips of yours
Will say I love you, love you for life! (for life)
Oh, oh, don't touch me, oh, no, no, don't you touch me yeah
Unless you promise that those hands
Will never wave goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
Promise that tonight
The lyrics of Carl Thomas’s song “Don’t Kiss Me” are a plea from the singer to his lover to only show him physical affection if they truly love him. The first verse establishes the intensity of his love, stating that he can’t wait to be with his partner because their love is so strong. The second verse continues this sentiment, with Thomas asking his lover to promise that any physical contact is a reflection of their commitment to him, rather than simply an act of desire. The chorus is a repetition of this message, warning against kisses unless it is a profession of love and against touching unless it is a promise of never leaving.
The song isn't just a traditional love song but a plea for genuine affection. Thomas sings about needing to feel that he is truly loved and not just used for pleasure. He wants to avoid being hurt by anyone who could give him false hope. By not kissing him or touching him unless they love him, he is asking his partner to be a trustworthy and honest source of love as he desires for their relationship to be everlasting.
Line by Line Meaning
Why is it take so long,
Wondering why it's taking so long to be with the person he loves
Can't wait to have you, dear
Looking forward to being with the person he loves
Cause your love is so strong
Knowing how powerful the love with this person is
I need you with me here!
Expressing a strong desire to be with the person he loves
Because just a little love, goes so long, yeah
Understanding the power of even a small amount of love
It will have you smiling just because
Noticing how love can bring happiness in unexpected moments
Even when everything is wrong,
Realizing that love can be an anchor in tough times
I got you standing right here, I know it feels good
Feeling content and happy to have the person he loves near him
But don't kiss me, no, no, no, don't you kiss me
Asking the person he loves not to kiss him
Unless those lips that you kiss me with
Wanting to hear certain words from the person he loves
Will say I love you, love you for life!
Needing to hear a declaration of long-lasting love
And don't touch me, no, no, don't you touch me (you betta not do it baby)
Also asking the person he loves not to touch him
Unless you promise that those hands
Requesting a promise from the person he loves
Will never wave goodbye!
Needing assurance that the person he loves won't leave him
Can you do that for me baby?
Asking the person he loves if they can make those promises
Promise me that tonight when I hold you in my arms
Asking for a promise for a specific moment
Lord knows it feels so sincere
Feeling the sincerity of the moment
And your fragrance turns me on
Being attracted to the person he loves
Can't believe that I am gone when you're near!
Feeling how much the person he loves means to him
Don't wrap your love, the arms around me,
Telling the person he loves not to show affection unless they mean it
Don't kiss my lips unless you love me, baby!
Asking for a genuine expression of love before being intimate
Don't hold my hand unless I'm your man
Asking for clarity in the relationship before showing physical affection
I wanna hear it baby, can you? (I know your ready)
Expressing a strong desire for the person he loves to profess their love
Unless those lips of yours, lips of yours
Continuing the request for the person he loves not to kiss him
Oh, oh, don't touch me, oh, no, no, don't you touch me yeah
Reiterating the request for the person he loves not to touch him
Promise that tonight
Repeating the request for a promise for a specific moment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EARL HOOD, ERIC GOUDY, RICHARD BUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Music1379
I am so feeling this joint. Loved it the very first time I heard it. Carl Thomas is so under-rated to me. This is definately grown folks music right here. This is a good hand-dancing song. Those of you from the Maryland, VA and DC knows what I'm talking about.
@toreytownsend4705
10 years late to your comment. However, being from Hampton, VA I know exactly what you are talking about. #GoodDay
@alexandralee5008
@toreytownsend4705 I Was Born And Raised In Chicago Illinois, And Carl Thomas Is From Rollins, IL So I Know Exactly What You're Talking About
@status670
My ex sent this song to me while we were together. I thought it was sweet. He recently passed away and now hearing it has me in tears...
@dianeeubanks9018
Y'all stepping was ice cold
@tkatinpdx
Just discovered this song while my husband
was playing random r&b videos on Vevo. We ended up with the song on repeat for 2-3hrs. Amazing song and video!
@MarcusTalbert
That was awesome
@songstress621
I love his voice. It's smooth, yet raspy. The combination is perfect. His first album is truly a slept on classic.
@ninidaniels2881
I got conquer it's a terrific cd
@professorsmith5337
Who banging dis joynt in 2020 🙌🏾