The Kiss
Magnus Carlsson Lyrics
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Can't forgive the kiss
Wish I could feel the love surround me
Like those minutes
And make the story never end
Wish I'd be there once more
I'd be right there in their hrearts
That was all that I dreamed tonight
Can't forgive the kiss
Just like the moment I wouldn't live without
Can't forgive the kiss
It doesn't matter how hard I try
Can't forgive the kiss
That was all that I dreamed tonight
That was all that I dreamed tonight
Sometimes I try to turn the memories into ashes
Because it hurts to not forget
Wish that I could go by once more
Be there in your arms
'Cause I can't forgive the kiss
That was all that I dreamed tonight
Can't forgive the kiss
Just like the moment I wouldn't live without
Can't forgive the kiss
It doesn't matter how hard I try
Can't forgive the kiss
Oh, don't understand but I'm dreamin' in
Oh, feels like you're here when I'm dreamin' in
I'm breathin' in
Oh, don't understand but I'm dreamin' in
Oh, feels like you're here when I'm dreamin' in
I'm breathin' in
I'm breathin' in
Can't forgive the kiss
I can't forgive the kiss
It doesn't matter how hard I try
'Cause I can't forgive the kiss
I can't forgive the kiss
Can't forgive the kiss
No, no, no, no, no, no
Can't forgive the kiss, no, no
It doesn't matter how hard I try
Can't forgive the kiss
That was all that I dreamed tonight
That was all that I dreamed tonight
The song "The Kiss" by Magnus Carlsson is about a person who is struggling to forget about a kiss they witnessed. The first two lines of the chorus, "Cause I can't forgive the kiss / Can't forgive the kiss," set the tone for the entire song. The singer wishes they could feel the love that surrounded the kiss, and wants to keep the story going forever. However, the feelings of hurt and betrayal seem to cloud everything.
The second verse demonstrates the struggle of trying to forget the kiss. The singer tries to burn the memories away, but it's hard to move on when the kiss was the only thing they could think about. The bridge provides further insight into the singer's emotions, as they describe dreaming about the kiss and feeling as if the person they saw kissing is still with them.
Overall, "The Kiss" is a powerful song about the lasting effects of just one moment in time. It showcases the ways in which our memories can haunt us and how things can feel unchangeable, even when we desperately want to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause I can't forgive the kiss
The singer cannot forget and move on from a certain kiss that has hurt them deeply.
Can't forgive the kiss
The singer is unable to forgive the person who kissed them in a way that caused them pain.
Wish I could feel the love surround me
The singer desires to feel loved and supported by others, especially after being hurt.
Like those minutes
The artist longs for a specific time in their past which was filled with happiness and love.
And make the story never end
The artist wishes that the happy moment they experienced could have lasted forever.
Wish I'd be there once more
The singer wants to go back in time to relive a happy moment in their past.
I'd be right there in their hearts
The singer wishes to be close to loved ones and to be thought of by them often.
That was all that I dreamed tonight
The artist's thoughts and dreams are consumed by memories of the kiss and the happiness it brought.
Sometimes I try to turn the memories into ashes
At times, the artist tries to forget the past and the pain associated with it.
Because it hurts to not forget
The artist feels pain from holding onto past memories, but also fears losing them completely.
Wish that I could go by once more
The singer desires the opportunity to revisit a happy moment from their past.
Be there in your arms
The artist desires physical affection and support from others.
Oh, don't understand but I'm dreamin' in
The singer is unsure why they continue to dream about the past and the kiss, despite the pain it brings.
Oh, feels like you're here when I'm dreamin' in
The singer feels comforted in their dreams by the memory of the person who kissed them.
I'm breathin' in
The singer is taking deep breaths, possibly symbolizing an attempt to calm themselves.
Can't forgive the kiss, no, no
The artist is fixated on the kiss and the pain it caused, and is unable to move on.
It doesn't matter how hard I try
The artist has made attempts to forgive and forget, but has been unsuccessful.
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