The band scored their first #1 in 2007 with the single "Moments". Emerson Drive has also been nominated for ACM and CMA Group of the Year in 2007 and a Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2008.
Hollywood Kiss
Emerson Drive Lyrics
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What did I promise? Did I say love?
I can't believe it's come to this
All on account of one good night kiss
She must have learned how at the movies
Only fiction could move me like this
She was Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts
She was Bridget Bardot, she was Sophia Loren
She was Jean Harlow, it was a Hollywood kiss
Celine was singing in the background
Ooh she had the lighting down just right
She said something like take me you fool
And the cameras moved in tight.
I had a vision of the future
Our wedding day the preacher says
Lift the veil and go ahead
She was Jennifer Lopez, Gywneth Paltrow
She was little Miss Love Hewitt
I never had a chance
She was Marilyn Monroe wind blowing in the white dress
She was Mae West, pretty Miss was a Hollywood kiss
She was Marilyn Monroe wind blowing in the white dress
She was Mae West, it was a Hollywood kiss
Na na na na na it was a Hollywood kiss
Na na na na na it was a Hollywood kiss
Emerson Drive's song Hollywood Kiss tells the story of a man who wakes up after a one night stand wondering what he had done and realizing that he may have promised her more than just a casual encounter. He reflects on how she reminded him of all the Hollywood icons he had admired: Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts, Madonna, Bridget Bardot, Sophia Loren, and Jean Harlow. He attributes his infatuation with her to the way Hollywood romance has conditioned him into believing in the fairy tale of falling in love at first sight. Celine Dion's song playing in the background and the cinematic effect of the camera zooming in on them only add to this illusion. He even imagines a future with her, picturing their wedding day and the moment when he lifts her veil.
The lyrics of this song are a critique of the way Hollywood movies have created unrealistic expectations about love and romance. While the song itself is upbeat and catchy, the lyrics convey a sense of disillusionment with the idea of a perfect love story. The man realizes that he may have fallen for a fantasy and that his expectations of love and relationships may not align with reality. The inclusion of specific Hollywood icons adds to the sense of fantasy and unreality that the song critiques.
Line by Line Meaning
The morning after what have I done?
Regretting the actions of the previous night
What did I promise? Did I say love?
Wondering about the promises made and the declaration of love
I can't believe it's come to this
Surprised and a little shocked that the situation has reached this point
All on account of one good night kiss
The whole thing was sparked by a single kiss
She must have learned how at the movies
The romantic gesture was likely inspired by Hollywood movies
Only fiction could move me like this
No real-life experience could inspire such strong feelings
She was Cameron Diaz, Julia Roberts
Comparing the woman to Hollywood actresses
She was Madonna, I wouldn't stop if I could
Completely infatuated, would not turn back even if given the choice
She was Bridget Bardot, she was Sophia Loren
Comparing the woman to even more Hollywood icons
She was Jean Harlow, it was a Hollywood kiss
Further emphasizing the woman's resemblance to Hollywood stars
Celine was singing in the background
Setting the scene with background music
Ooh she had the lighting down just right
Creating an ideal atmosphere for a romantic moment
She said something like take me you fool
Inviting the singer to take things further in a playful manner
And the cameras moved in tight.
Feeling like the moment is being captured on film
I had a vision of the future
Imagining a potential future with this woman
Our wedding day the preacher says
Visualizing the moment of marriage
Lift the veil and go ahead
The beginning of the journey as a married couple
She was Jennifer Lopez, Gywneth Paltrow
Continuing to compare the woman to Hollywood actresses
She was little Miss Love Hewitt
Further emphasizing the woman's Hollywood-like qualities
I never had a chance
Feeling helpless in the face of this woman's charm
She was Marilyn Monroe wind blowing in the white dress
Another comparison to an iconic Hollywood actress
She was Mae West, pretty Miss was a Hollywood kiss
Yet another comparison to a Hollywood star, emphasizing the impact of the kiss
Na na na na na it was a Hollywood kiss
Reiterating the profound impact of the magical moment
Na na na na na it was a Hollywood kiss
Repeating the idea that it was truly a one-of-a-kind romantic experience
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARCUS HUMMON
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