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.
Iris and Eye
Kiss Kiss Lyrics
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Your glance, iris and eye
But I forgot to drown you with words so bright
Your arm, wrist to the right
And I've lost the love of my life
But I forgot to drown you with words so bright
I forgot to drown you
And I forgot to drown you with words so bright
I forgot to drown you
The song "Iris and Eye" by Kiss Kiss is a deeply emotional and introspective piece that deals with the pain of lost love and the regrets of missed opportunities. The singer reflects on how everything that had happened was all in their mind, encapsulated in the gaze and subtle movements of their lover's iris and eye. They lament how they had failed to express their feelings adequately, unable to find the right words to articulate the depth of their emotions. The second verse takes a more specific turn, referring to the lover's arm and wrist movement. The exact meaning of these movements is left unsaid, but it adds to the overall sense of wistfulness and longing.
Throughout the song, the recurring phrase "I forgot to drown you with words so bright" highlights the singer's regret over missed opportunities to express their love fully. They feel that their failure to do so has cost them the love of their life, and they are left with a deep sense of loss and longing.
Overall, "Iris and Eye" is a powerful song that captures the complexities and pain of lost love. The evocative lyrics, combined with the haunting melody, make for an emotionally charged listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all, all in your mind
Everything you perceive is a reflection of your own thoughts and feelings.
Your glance, iris and eye
The way you look at the world and the emotions that you express through your eyes can reveal a lot about who you are and what you're feeling.
But I forgot to drown you with words so bright
I missed an opportunity to express my feelings to you in a way that would have made them more vivid and impactful.
Your arm, wrist to the right
Your body language can also communicate a lot about your inner feelings and emotions, even beyond what you may consciously express with your words or facial expressions.
And I've lost the love of my life
I have lost someone who was incredibly important and valuable to me, and I may never be able to fully replace or recover from that loss.
But I forgot to drown you with words so bright
I once again failed to fully express my love and emotions to this person in a way that would have made them feel truly seen, loved and appreciated.
I forgot to drown you
I missed a crucial opportunity to really connect with this person and create a deeper emotional bond by expressing myself in a meaningful and impactful way.
And I forgot to drown you with words so bright
My words and expressions were not able to fully capture the depth and intensity of my feelings for this person, and I regret not being able to communicate that to them in a more powerful and meaningful way.
I forgot to drown you
Despite my best intentions and desires, I fell short in my efforts to really make a connection with this person and express my love and emotions to them in a way that would have fully resonated and affected them on a deeper level.
Contributed by Josiah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.