She released three studio albums during her initial solo run - Naked in 1996, Woman In Me in 1997 and Elbow Beach in 2000 - and had enormous success that comprised twelve Top 20 singles, the last being "Pandora's Kiss" in 2003.
After spending several years as a television presenter and also raising her kids, Louise returned to the world of music in 2019 with "Stretch", her first single in 16 years. Followed by its accompanying studio album in 2020, Louise released the well-received Heavy Love, which she promoted with a UK tour.
Pandora's Kiss
Louise Lyrics
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The way you said you never thought I'd get in the game
'Til I saw you playin'/play it
Bring out things in me
Didn't look at how you got skills to see ?
It's round the clock you got me feelin' light
I'm on a mission all up in my head
You keep me guessing, still sounding good to me
Nothing wrong with that
[Chorus]
I can't be that
I won't hold back
Can I say that?
Wit' you I can't
Whatcha do to me
Got me free to be
Be your everything
'Cause you do those things for me
Damn you're so fine
Got to be mine
Never knew it would be like this
Yeah it's so real
The way I feel
Open up Pandora's kiss
Once you opened it up
No way to stop it
I'm just riding the ride
I can't get off it
Just like sugar to me
My tooth is aching
My heart is freaking
Ah instead of this
No all was in the kiss
You started something
When I see myself
In your reflection
I can play all the parts
Want to show that
[Chorus]
Be careful what you wish
Think it through before
Once you had a taste of that kiss
All the people keep, keep on coming back
Nobody said it's never felt like this
Locked up in me
You knew the way to set free
You've found Pandora and you let her out
Let her out, oh yeah
Oh Pandora's so fine
I like it loud!
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to Louise's song Pandora's Kiss describe a newfound attraction between two people. The singer feels a sense of amazement and confusion about how this person has brought out new things in them, and how they didn't realize that the other person had these skills. The chemistry between them is something that the singer can't ignore, and they feel like they can be themselves with this person. The reference to Pandora's kiss suggests that this person has unlocked something within the singer that cannot be reversed. The singer is aware that they have no control over their feelings, and they are willing to take a chance on this person despite the risks.
The chorus repeats the phrase "can't be that" and "won't hold back", which suggests that the singer is willing to follow through on this newfound attraction, regardless of the consequences. They acknowledge that they are entranced by this person and feel that they can be everything they need. The final verse suggests that this person has set the singer free, and they feel a newfound sense of confidence and empowerment. The song ends with the repeated line, "I like it loud," suggesting that the singer is embracing this intense and unpredictable feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
Sounds kinda freaky to me
I am a little scared of what you are saying.
The way you said you never thought I'd get in the game
You didn't believe in my abilities, but now you see that I can play too.
'Til I saw you playin'/play it
Until I saw you in action.
Bring out things in me
You make me feel things I didn't know I could feel.
Didn't look at how you got skills to see ?
I never really noticed how skilled you are.
It's round the clock you got me feelin' light
You make me feel happy all the time.
I'm on a mission all up in my head
I am trying to figure out what's going on in my mind.
You keep me guessing, still sounding good to me
I am always trying to guess what you're thinking or feeling, but it's still great being with you.
A hottest work is something bout the chemistry
There's something special about our chemistry.
Nothing wrong with that
There's nothing bad about our chemistry.
I can't be that
I can't be without you.
I won't hold back
I won't hold back my feelings for you.
Can I say that?
Can I confess my feelings for you?
Wit' you I can't
I can't imagine being without you.
Whatcha do to me
What have you done to me?
Got me free to be
You have set me free to be myself.
Be your everything
I want to be everything to you.
'Cause you do those things for me
Because of all the things you do for me.
Damn you're so fine
You are so attractive.
Got to be mine
I want you to be mine.
Never knew it would be like this
I never expected to feel this way.
Yeah it's so real
What we have is authentic.
Open up Pandora's kiss
We have unlocked a new level in our relationship.
Once you opened it up
Once we unlocked this new level.
No way to stop it
There's no turning back now.
I'm just riding the ride
I am enjoying the journey.
I can't get off it
I don't want the ride to end.
Just like sugar to me
Being with you is sweet like sugar.
My tooth is aching
I can't get enough of you.
My heart is freaking
My heart is racing when I think of you.
Ah instead of this
Oh, I should be doing this.
No all was in the kiss
Our relationship is more than just the kiss.
You started something
You ignited a passion in me.
When I see myself
When I look at myself.
In your reflection
In your eyes or in the way you see me.
I can play all the parts
I can be everything you want me to be.
Want to show that
I want to prove to you that I am that person.
Be careful what you wish
Be careful what you wish for, it may come true.
Think it through before
Consider the consequences before wishing for something.
All the people keep, keep on coming back
Everyone keeps wanting to be with us.
Nobody said it's never felt like this
No one has ever felt like this before.
Locked up in me
I have been keeping these feelings inside.
You knew the way to set free
You helped me to express my feelings.
You've found Pandora and you let her out
You unlocked all the emotions inside of me.
Let her out, oh yeah
I am finally free to be myself, thanks to you.
Oh Pandora's so fine
Our relationship is amazing.
I like it loud!
I want the world to know about our love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: REED PHILIP VERTELNEY, ROBERT S. NEVIL, SYLVIA BENNETT SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stephanie Spragg
Sounds kinda freaky to me
Till I heard you say never thought I'd get in the game
Till I saw you play it
Bring out things in me
Didn't look it happened, son you got skills I see
It's on and cracking got me feelin' light
I'm on a mission all up in my head
You keep me guessing, feels kinda good to me
How hot it's workin', something bout the chemistry
Let me know if...
I can be that
I won't hold back
Can I say that?
Wit you I can't
Whatcha do to me
Got me free to be
Be your everything
Cause you'd do the same for me
Damn you're so fine
Got to be mine
Never knew it could be like this
Yeah it's so real
The way I feel
Opened up Pandora's kiss
Once you opened it up
No way to stop it
I'm just riding the ride
I can't get off it
Just like sugar to me
My tooth is aching
Ex girlfriend must be!
Ah huh its breaking
I aint scared of this
No inabitions what was in that kiss?
You spotted something
When I see myself
In your reflection
I can play all the parts
Wanna show oh oh...
I can be that
I won't hold back
Can I say that?
Wit you I can't
Whatcha do to me (Oh)
Got me free to be (Free to be)
Be your everything
Cause you'd do the same for me
Damn you're so fine
Got to be mine
Never knew it could be like this
Yeah it's so real
The way I feel
Opened up Pandora's kiss
Be careful what you wish
Think it through before
Once you had a taste of that kiss
All the feelings keep, they keep on coming back
Your body says it's never felt like this
What was locked up in me?
You knew the way to set free
Ya found Pandora and you let her out
Let her out (Let her out!)
Oh yeah
Oh
Ooh, damn your so fine
Let it out!
Damn your so fine
Got to be mine
Never knew it could be like this (This)
Yeah it's so real
The way I feel
Opened up Pandora's kiss!
I can be that
I won't hold back
Can I say that?
Wit you I can't
Whatcha do to me (Do to me)
Got me free to be (Free)
Be your everything
Cause you'd do the same for me
Damn you're so fine
Got to be mine
Never knew it could be like this
Yeah it's so real
The way I feel
Opened up Pandora's kiss
Elliot
Possibly her best single; love it!
L S
Good track! Louise was always underrated, she has a good voice yet a few of her songs earlier on were a little bit questionable.....but with some great songs and her natural voice and style, she could be huge as she has always been more influential than people realize
Damian Jones
Nah. Time moves on. Limited shelf life etc. Plus, mass media would just bring up a load of silly negative stories instead of supporting her.
Ana
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Nubian_Prince_1
love the variety of the song suits her voice:)
Emma Noble
Hope she releases this now.
Love it !!! Xx
Musical Commentary
Love the song, and it works well with a story I'm currently writing.
Mimik Moll
LOVE THIS SONG
Tony Vivo
LORDDD ..This video deserved 100 MILLION vieweR & should be her breaktrough music career for worldwide especially in USA audience.
Daniel Frost
Not crazy about the song, but looking at Louise never gets old.