Kiss and Say Goodbye
Kate Anna McGarrigle Lyrics
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Just as soon as your plane puts down
Call me on the telephone
But only if you're traveling alone
Counting down the hours
Through the sunshine and the showers
Today's the day
You're finally going to come my way
Let's make a date to see a movie
Some foreign film from gay Paris
I know you like to think you've got taste
So I'll let you choose the time and place
Have some dinner for two
In some eastside rendezvous
Then we'll walk
Arm in arm around the block and talk
Tonight you're mine
Let's not waste time
I do believe the die is cast
Let's try and make the night-time last
And I don't know where it's coming from
But I want to kiss you till my mouth get numb
I want to make love to you
Till the day comes breaking through
And when the sun is high in the sky
We'll kiss and say goodbye
The song "Kiss and Say Goodbye" by Kate and Anna McGarrigle is about longing for someone who is traveling to town and wanting to spend time with them. The lyrics convey the anticipation and excitement about finally being able to spend time with this person. The singer is willing to go to great lengths to spend time with this person, including going to see a foreign film from gay Paris and having dinner in some eastside rendezvous.
As the night progresses, the singer's feelings for this person become more intense, and they express the desire to kiss and make love until the sun comes up. The song is about the fleeting nature of love and the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye after a night of intense passion.
The lyrics are poetic and convey a sense of longing and anticipation. They also explore the depths of human desire and the fleeting nature of love. The song is a beautiful tribute to the joys and pains of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me when you're coming to town
Contact me upon your arrival to the town
Just as soon as your plane puts down
Contact me immediately after your airplane lands
Call me on the telephone
Communicate with me through phone
But only if you're traveling alone
Only contact me if you are not accompanied by anyone else
Counting down the hours
Excitedly waiting for the anticipated moment
Through the sunshine and the showers
Remain excited in any situation
Today's the day
The day has arrived
You're finally going to come my way
You will finally come to see me
Let's make a date to see a movie
Let's plan to watch a movie on a specific day
Some foreign film from gay Paris
A movie from Paris that is not in English language
I know you like to think you've got taste
I know you believe that you have good taste in movies
So I'll let you choose the time and place
I will allow you to select the appropriate time and location
Have some dinner for two
Let's eat dinner together
In some eastside rendezvous
At a romantic and secret location in the eastside
Then we'll walk
After dinner, we will take a walk
Arm in arm around the block and talk
Walk while holding hands and talk about anything
Tonight you're mine
This night, you belong to me
Let's not waste time
Let us not waste any time; let's not delay
I do believe the die is cast
I am convinced that the decisions have been made
Let's try and make the night-time last
Strive to stretch this night as long as possible
And I don't know where it's coming from
I am not sure where these emotions are originating from
But I want to kiss you till my mouth get numb
I desire to kiss you to the point where I lose feeling in my mouth
I want to make love to you
I want to have a physical relationship with you
Till the day comes breaking through
Until morning comes
And when the sun is high in the sky
When it's daytime and the sun is overhead
We'll kiss and say goodbye
We will have one final kiss and part ways
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KATE MCGARRIGLE
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