In 1952 she married juggler Erik van Aro (Gerd Eric Horst Scholz). He recognized her talent and accompanied her in her initial years of worldwide success, although they later divorced. In 1953, she made her first recordings with Kurt Edelhagen. Soon afterwards she achieved great success with songs like "Malagueña", "The Breeze and I", and "Dreh dich nicht um" with the Werner Müller orchestra. In 1955 she was featured on the "Colgate Comedy Hour" with Gordon MacRae. Between 1966 and 1972 she was a frequent guest on the Dean Martin Show. In 1972, she married the British pianist Roy Budd; they had a son, Alexander, but they divorced in 1979.
In Germany she was a major performer of Schlager music. There she recorded Cole Porter's "I love Paris" i.e. "Ganz Paris träumt von der Liebe", which sold more than 500,000 copies in (1954.) Like in other countries where she was popular, some in Germany mistakenly consider her a German singer.
Over the years, she has recorded or performed with many international stars, including Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Woody Herman, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Buddy Rich, Sy Oliver, Claus Ogerman, and Chet Baker.
In 2001, she released a new album Girltalk with harpist Catherine Michel. She is also the mother of singer Eric van Aro, Jr.
Kiss of Fire
Caterina Valente Lyrics
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Those devil lips that know so well the art of lying
And though I see the danger, still the flame grows higher
I know I must surrender to your kiss of fire
Just like a torch, you set the soul within me burning
I must go on, I'm on this road of no returning
And though it burns me and it turns me into ashes
I can't resist you, what good is there in trying?
What good is there denying you're all that I desire?
Since first I kissed you my heart was yours completely
If I'm a slave, then it's a slave I want to be
Don't pity me, don't pity me
Give me your lips, the lips you only let me borrow
Love me tonight and let the devil take tomorrow
I know that I must have your kiss although it dooms me
Though it consumes me, your kiss of fire
Since first I kissed you my heart was yours completely
If I'm a slave, then it's a slave I want to be
Don't pity me, dDon't pity me
Give me your lips, the lips you only let me borrow
Love me tonight and let the devil take tomorrow
I know that I must have your kiss although it dooms me
Though it consumes me, your kiss of fire!!!
In Caterina Valente's "Kiss of Fire," the singer is drawn to someone who has dangerous but irresistible lips, inspiring sparks and flames. Despite acknowledging the danger of indulging in this passion, there is a sense of inevitability in the surrender to the kiss of fire. The intensity of their desire is likened to a torch, burning the singer to ashes and crashing their world without the fulfillment of this desire. The singer recognizes the futility of resisting this person and declares their willingness to be enslaved by their kiss of fire.
The lyrics of "Kiss of Fire" express the allure of a seductive love interest whose dangerous qualities only increase the passion and longing experienced by the singer. The choice of words such as "danger," "devil," and "consume" suggest that this love is not healthy or rational, but the overwhelming emotions that come with their contact cannot be ignored. Despite the self-awareness of the risks of this relationship, the singer's willingness to be consumed by the kiss of fire suggests that giving in to these desires is worth it in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
I touch your lips and all at once the sparks go flying
Your kissing ignites a passion in me that I cannot resist
Those devil lips that know so well the art of lying
Your lips have a power to deceive and entice me even though I recognize the danger
And though I see the danger, still the flame grows higher
Despite knowing the dangers of loving you, my passion for you intensifies
I know I must surrender to your kiss of fire
I understand that I must give in to my desire for you even though it may lead to my downfall
Just like a torch, you set the soul within me burning
Your love sets my soul ablaze with desire and longing
I must go on, I'm on this road of no returning
I cannot resist your love and am willing to venture down a path of no return
And though it burns me and it turns me into ashes
Even though I may be consumed and destroyed by my love for you
My whole world crashes without your kiss of fire
I cannot imagine a world without your love and passion
I can't resist you, what good is there in trying?
Trying to resist you is pointless because my love for you is too strong
What good is there denying you're all that I desire?
There is no point in denying that you are the only thing I want
Since first I kissed you my heart was yours completely
From the moment I first kissed you, my heart belonged to you entirely
If I'm a slave, then it's a slave I want to be
I am willing to be enslaved by my love for you
Don't pity me, don't pity me
I don't want your pity for being consumed by my love for you
Give me your lips, the lips you only let me borrow
I desire your kisses more than anything else in the world
Love me tonight and let the devil take tomorrow
Let us enjoy our love without worrying about the consequences that may come in the future
I know that I must have your kiss although it dooms me
I understand that my love for you may lead to my downfall, but I cannot resist it
Though it consumes me, your kiss of fire
Even though your love may consume and destroy me, I cannot live without it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD GUY BAILEY, TOM GALLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@erzebettotbagi3024
I touch your lips and all at once the sparks go flying
Those devil lips that know so well the art of lying
And though I see the danger, still the flames grow higher
I know I must surrender to your kiss of fire
Just like a torch, you set the soul within me burning
I must go on along the road, no returning
And though it burns me and it turns me into ashes
My whole world crashes without your kiss of fire
I can't resist you, what good is there in trying
What good is there denying, you're all that I desire
Since first I kissed you, my heart was yours completely
If I'm a slave, then it's a slave I want to be
Don't pity me, don't pity me
Give me your lips, the lips you only let me borrow
Love me tonight, devil take tomorrow
I know that I must have your kiss although it dooms me
And though it consumes me, your kiss of fire
@likooo1
Докосвам устните си и веднага всички искри летят
Тези дяволски устни, които познават добре изкуството на лъжата
И въпреки че виждам опасността, все още пламъкът расте
Знам, че трябва да се предам на целувката ти
Точно като факел, в душата ми изгаряте душата
Трябва да продължа, аз съм по този път, в който не се връщам
И макар че ме изгори и ме превърна в пепел
Целият ми свят се срива без вашата целувка от огън
Не мога да се съпротивлявам, каква полза има в опитите?
Каква полза е да отричаш това, което искаш?
Откакто те целунах, сърцето ми беше напълно твое
Ако съм роб, то това е роб, който искам да бъда
Не ме съжалявай, не ме съжалявай
Дай ми устните ти, устните, които ми позволиш да заемам
Обичай ме тази вечер и нека утре да вземе дявола
Знам, че трябва да те целуна, въпреки че ме обвинява
Макар че ме консумира, целувката ти на огъня
Не мога да се съпротивлявам, каква полза има в опитите?
Каква полза е да отричаш това, което искаш?
Откакто те целунах, сърцето ми беше напълно твое
Ако съм роб, то това е роб, който искам да бъда
Не ме съжалявай, не ме съжалявай
Дай ми устните ти, устните, които ми позволиш да заемам
Обичай ме тази вечер и нека утре да вземе дявола
Знам, че трябва да те целуна, въпреки че ме обвинява
Макар че ме консумира ... целувката на огъня!
@noravega8763
My favorite in my highschool days ,dedicate this song to my very first love that never fails
@user-ze3fc5ml2v
Высший Класс!!! Благодарю Вас за чудесный клип!
@user-bv6be5fx1h
Какая прелесть!
Спасибо!
@tabspatell6177
Caterina is unchallenged in her style. No one can be as great as her.
@marirothbauer5407
Best Version. Ever
❤❤❤
@user-pk4bh9eu1g
Ух ты! Как стильно и красиво! браво!
@miguelignaciolizama3852
LO HE VISTO... EN UNA ...DOS... TRES... Y CADA VEZ ES MEJOR...¡¡¡QUE TALENTO...!!!!... FELICITACIONES....ARICA-CHILE
@user-qy9yx5ey8j
Прекрасное видио, прекрасная песня
@erzebettotbagi3024
I touch your lips and all at once the sparks go flying
Those devil lips that know so well the art of lying
And though I see the danger, still the flames grow higher
I know I must surrender to your kiss of fire
Just like a torch, you set the soul within me burning
I must go on along the road, no returning
And though it burns me and it turns me into ashes
My whole world crashes without your kiss of fire
I can't resist you, what good is there in trying
What good is there denying, you're all that I desire
Since first I kissed you, my heart was yours completely
If I'm a slave, then it's a slave I want to be
Don't pity me, don't pity me
Give me your lips, the lips you only let me borrow
Love me tonight, devil take tomorrow
I know that I must have your kiss although it dooms me
And though it consumes me, your kiss of fire
@yves-noel-mariegonnet1043
Du grand Art! Haute qualité artistique! Merci!