1. Kiss Kiss, an inactive A… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 artists with this name:
1. Kiss Kiss, an inactive American indie rock / art rock band
2. KiSS KiSS, a Japanese girl group formed by WACK, spun-off from GANG PARADE
1. Kiss Kiss was an indie rock band that emerged from Milton's SUNY Purchase. The group was formed by Joshua Benash (guitar, synth, and vocals) and Jared Karns (drums) after the members had participated in various college bands. The name Kiss Kiss is derived from a series of short stories by Roald Dahl. Although their music is primarily rock in style, it also includes an electric violin that adds an orchestral sound to many songs. The contrasts within Kiss Kiss' songwriting and vocals have also been described as extremely frantic at times, yet melodic and soothing at others. This unusual variety of styles has helped the band's music to appeal to a wide audience.
The band's first release was a self-titled EP--initially released independently in 2004, it would be re-released on Eyeball Records with new artwork on October 11th, 2005. Their debut album, Reality vs. the Optimist, was officially released on February 6, 2007.
The band's second album, The Meek Shall Inherit What's Left, was released on July 7th, 2009.
2. On March 25, 2023, at the conclusion of WACK Audition Camp 2023 the formation of Kiss Kiss was announced. The group consists of six members of Gang Parade. Their first digital single, "Kisses", was released on April 17. On June 21, they released their debut album, First Album.
Dress Up
Kiss Kiss Lyrics
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A rotting corpse found in the gallows.
I wanna take you home,
I wanna play dress up,
I wanna show you off!
Oh oh!
I tried some puppeting,
Nothing could make you dance like how you used to.
I admit I flipped out,
Tossed your bones about.
How your soul came out,
You taught me,
Told me secrets.
We're fed chemicals by diabolicals,
Tiny little shits in suits who do not give a fuck.
And when our bodies fail,
Guess who will have pills to sell?
Those tiny little shits in suits who do not give a fuck.
We're fed chemicals by diabolicals,
Tiny little shits in suits who do not give a fuck.
And when our bodies fail,
Guess who will have pills to sell?
Those tiny little shits in suits who do not give a,
Do not give a,
Do not give a,
Do not give a..!
The song "Dress Up" by Kiss Kiss explores dark and unsettling themes of death, decay, and the illicit, all while expressing a desire for possession and control over the subject of the song's affections. The opening lines hint at a gruesome discovery of a dead body, possibly that of the person being addressed in the song. Despite this revelation, the singer longs to "take [them] home" and play dress up with them, indicating a desire to bring the dead person back to life or to possess them in death.
The lyrics take a turn towards the macabre in the second verse, with the singer admitting to "puppeting" with the corpse and tossing their bones around. The imagery is vivid and disturbing, evoking a sense of desperation and loss. However, there is also a hint of reverence and respect towards the deceased, with the singer acknowledging how the dead taught them "secrets" and exerted an influence even in death.
The final section of the song brings a topical edge to the lyrics, with a scathing critique of the pharmaceutical industry and its reliance on chemicals and profit rather than genuine care for human health. The repetition of "tiny little shits in suits" serves to highlight the contempt and anger that the singer has towards those in positions of power who exploit and manipulate the public for their own gains.
Overall, "Dress Up" is a complex and multi-layered song that explores themes of death, obsession, and societal corruption. Its vivid imagery and haunting melody make for a compelling listen that can leave a lasting impact on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
My mother says you were a body in the rain,
According to my mother, you were a corpse that was left in the rain and found in the gallows, rotting.
A rotting corpse found in the gallows.
You were discovered in the gallows, rotten and decaying.
I wanna take you home,
I would like to take you to my house.
I wanna play dress up,
I would like to play dress up with you.
I wanna show you off!
I want to show you to other people and display you.
I tried some puppeting,
I attempted to control you like a puppet.
I used some rope and string;
I used materials, such as rope and string, to achieve my puppetry.
Nothing could make you dance like how you used to.
Despite my efforts, I could not make you dance the same way you did before.
I admit I flipped out,
I confess that I lost control and panicked.
Tossed your bones about.
I threw your bones around without any regard to their value.
How your soul came out,
As a result of my actions, your soul emerged and became apparent.
You taught me,
You educated me on something important.
Told me secrets.
You revealed some confidential information to me.
We're fed chemicals by diabolicals,
Sinister people who do not care are giving us chemicals to consume.
Tiny little shits in suits who do not give a fuck.
Corrupt and heartless individuals who wear suits are behind this action.
And when our bodies fail,
When our health deteriorates due to the chemicals we consume,
Guess who will have pills to sell?
It will be these same people who will have medicine to sell us.
Those tiny little shits in suits who do not give a fuck.
Once again referring to the corrupt individuals who wear suits.
And when our bodies fail,
When our health deteriorates due to the chemicals we consume,
Guess who will have pills to sell?
It will be these same people who will have medicine to sell us.
Those tiny little shits in suits who do not give a,
The corrupt individuals who wear suits and are unconcerned.
Do not give a,
Careless and indifferent.
Do not give a,
Heartless and unconcerned.
Do not give a,
Uncaring and insensitive.
Do not give a..!
Unconcerned, regardless of the consequences for others.
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