Likened to 松田聖子, she won a singing contest and was signed to a Japanese recording company at the age of 15.
After completing her O-level examinations in Singapore, Olivia moved to Japan to further her studies and career as a solo artist. There, she became a member of a Japanese pop (J-pop) group called Mirai, before she released her bestselling debut, "A Girl Meets Bossa Nova" at only 19.
With her sultry, soulful and innocent vocals, she has since done her reinterpretation of Frank Sinatra's "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars" as well as other jazz and pop numbers.
Part of the wave of Singaporean talents being exported internationally, Olivia has, by far, been the only pop sensation exported exclusively to Japan, while previous stars such as 陳潔儀, 蔡健雅 and 孫燕姿 have only been exporting to the Greater Chinese market through Hong Kong and Taipei.
In 2009, Olivia signed to Taiwanese company HIM International Music and released her first album under HIM in March of 2010.
Kiss Me
Olivia Ong Lyrics
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Nightly, beside the green, green grass
Swing, swing, swing the spinning step
You wear those and I will wear that dress.
[Chorus]
Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Silver moon's sparkling
So kiss me
Kiss me by down the broken tree house
Swing me, upon its hanging tire
Bring, bring, bring your flowered hat
We'll take the trail marked on your fathers map
[Chorus: x2]
So kiss me.
So kiss me.
So kiss me.
So kiss me.
The lyrics to Olivia Ong’s song “Kiss Me” describe a romantic encounter between two people in nature. The first verse describes the scene, where one person kisses the other out of the bearded barley, on the green grass at night, with a spinning step. The second verse talks about the people swinging on a tire hanging from a broken tree house, as they wear flowered hats and follow a trail marked on the other person’s father’s map. The song’s chorus describes the passion between the two people as they are led out onto the moonlit floor, with uplifted hands and the music later leading to the fireflies dancing in the sparkling silver moon.
The song builds up a picture of a carefree, romantic relationship, with the two people carrying out various innocent activities. The bearded barley, green grass, and flowered hats signify nature, while the spinning step and the tire, plus the trail marked by the father’s map, signify adventure, leading to the fireflies signifying love or innocence. The song’s chorus reiterates the romantic atmosphere and the call to end the enchantment with a kiss, repeated four times for emphasis.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss me out of the bearded barley
Kiss me passionately among the wild grass that's grown unkempt.
Nightly, beside the green, green grass
Every night, next to the lush green grass.
Swing, swing, swing the spinning step
Move with me in a rhythmic, swaying motion.
You wear those and I will wear that dress.
We can wear our respective outfits as we come together.
Oh, kiss me beneath the milky twilight
Lean in close and kiss me under the bright, pale light of the evening sky.
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Take my hand and guide me towards the dance floor bathed in moonlight.
Lift your open hand
Reach out to me with an open palm.
Strike up the band and make the fireflies dance
Start the music and let's watch the fireflies twirl to the beat.
Silver moon's sparkling
Notice the shimmering light that the full moon casts.
So kiss me
Let's share a kiss.
Kiss me by down the broken tree house
Plant a kiss on my lips as we stand by the battered treehouse.
Swing me, upon its hanging tire
Sway with me on the tire swing that hangs below its branches.
Bring, bring, bring your flowered hat
Bring your elegant, floral hat with you.
We'll take the trail marked on your fathers map
Together, let's follow the route your father has charted out for us.
So kiss me.
So, let's kiss.
So kiss me.
Once more, let's share a kiss.
So kiss me.
Again, let's entwine our lips.
So kiss me.
One more kiss, please.
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