Kiss
Finn. Lyrics
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So fever bright, scars on my hand
A gravel stone, I took a bite
I kiss the road of Rarotonga
Taste some gravel
I kiss the road of Rarotonga
When it hurts black sea slug sand
A velvet sky and the roosters cry
Bird flapped its wing
Man I rode like a king
I kiss the road of Rarotonga
Taste some gravel
I kiss the road of Rarotonga
Stand up and flow, push it on, push it on
Stand up and flow, push it on push it on
Island girl I'll stay with you
I give thanks to Rarotonga
I kiss the road of Rarotonga
The lyrics to Finn.'s song "Kiss" transport the listener to a night ride in Rarotonga, a remote island in the South Pacific Ocean. The use of sensory details like "gritty eyes," "fever bright," and "scars on my hand" creates a vivid image of a fast and wild adventure. The reference to taking a bite of a gravel stone adds to the idea of living on the edge and embracing the thrill of the moment.
As the song progresses, the tone shifts to a more introspective one. The mention of a barefoot nurse whispering sorry suggests a moment of vulnerability and pain. The contrast between the roughness of the ride and the beauty of the surroundings is depicted through the reference to a velvet sky and the rooster's cry. The final lines of the song express genuine gratitude towards Rarotonga, as if the experience of the ride has brought forth a deeper appreciation for the moment and the place.
Overall, "Kiss" is a song that captures the spirit of adventure and living in the moment, even if it means taking risks and enduring pain. The lyrics illustrate the beauty and excitement of a night ride in Rarotonga, as well as the personal growth that comes from embracing the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Speed through the night, my gritty eyes
I'm driving fast through the dark, my eyes feeling rough and tired
So fever bright, scars on my hand
My hand has scars, but my excitement is overwhelming
A gravel stone, I took a bite
I even tasted the gravel on the road
I kiss the road of Rarotonga
I'm enjoying the ride on the Rarotonga road so much, I'm kissing it
Taste some gravel
I can actually taste the gravel in my mouth
My barefoot nurse whisper sorry
My navigator apologized for something, likely a bump in the ride
When it hurts black sea slug sand
We even went over a rough patch where the sand felt like sea slugs biting our feet
A velvet sky and the roosters cry
The sky is soft and beautiful, but the roosters are crowing loudly
Bird flapped its wing
A bird flew by in that moment
Man I rode like a king
I feel like royalty on this ride
Stand up and flow, push it on, push it on
I'm urging myself to stand up and keep going, pushing myself to the limit
Island girl I'll stay with you
I want to stay on this island with a special person
I give thanks to Rarotonga
I'm grateful for the amazing experience on Rarotonga
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: NEIL MULLANE FINN, TIM FINN
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