Kiss and Say Goodbye
McGarrigle Kate 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 lyrics to Kiss And Say Goodbye by Kate McGarrigle express a longing and excitement for a romantic encounter with someone who is coming to town. The singer eagerly awaits the arrival of this person, counting down the hours and dreaming of spending time together. The singer suggests going to see a foreign film and having dinner for two in a romantic setting, before taking a walk and talking together.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics become more sensual and intimate, with the singer expressing a desire to kiss and make love until the morning comes. Yet, the final line reveals a bittersweet reality - the encounter will be brief, and they will have to say goodbye once the sun is high in the sky.
Overall, the lyrics of Kiss And Say Goodbye convey a mix of excitement, longing, and sadness. There is a sense of urgency and passion in the singer's words, but also an acknowledgement of the fleeting nature of their encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me when you're coming to town
Please contact me on your arrival at the town.
Just as soon as your plane puts down
Contact me right after your plane lands.
Call me on the telephone
Contact me via telephone.
But only if you're traveling alone
But only if you're not accompanied by someone else.
Counting down the hours
Waiting eagerly for your arrival.
Through the sunshine and the showers
Regardless of the weather conditions.
Today's the day
Today is the day we'll meet.
You're finally going to come my way
You'll finally come to see me.
Let's make a date to see a movie
Let's plan to go watch a movie together.
Some foreign film from gay Paris
A foreign film from Paris.
I know you like to think you've got taste
I know you have good taste.
So I'll let you choose the time and place
So, you can decide when and where we'll go.
Have some dinner for two
Let's have dinner together by ourselves.
In some eastside rendezvous
In some eastside location for a romantic dinner.
Then we'll walk
After dinner, we'll go for a walk.
Arm in arm around the block and talk
We'll walk, holding hands, and talk.
Tonight you're mine
Tonight, you're mine, and mine alone.
Let's not waste time
Let's not waste any time.
I do believe the die is cast
I believe the decision has been made.
Let's try and make the night-time last
Let's try to make the night last longer.
And I don't know where it's coming from
I'm not sure where this feeling is coming from.
But I want to kiss you till my mouth gets numb
But I want to kiss you so passionately that my mouth becomes numb.
I want to make love to you
I want to have sexual intercourse with you.
Till the day comes breaking through
Till the day brings light.
And when the sun is high in the sky
When the sun is shining brightly.
We'll kiss and say goodbye
We'll share a passionate kiss and say goodbye.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KATE MCGARRIGLE
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