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 Of Life
Olivia Ong Lyrics
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Something heavenly led me to you
Look at the sky
It's the color of love
There must have been an angel by my side
Something heavenly came down from above
He led me to you
He led me to you
All the way
How many tons of love inside
I can't say
When I was led to you
I knew you were the one for me
I swear the whole world could feel my heartbeat
When I lay eyes on you
Ay ay ay
You wrapped me up in
The color of love
You gave me the kiss of life
Kiss of Life
You gave me the kiss that's like
The kiss of life
Wasn't it clear from the start
Look the sky is full of love
Yeah the sky is full of love
He built a bridge to your heart
All the way
How many tons of love inside
I can't say
You gave me the kiss of life
Kiss of Life
You gave me the kiss that's like
The kiss of life
You gave me the kiss of life
Kiss of Life
You gave me the kiss that's like
The kiss of life
You gave me the kiss of life
Kiss of Life
You gave me the kiss that's like
The kiss of life
You wrapped me up in the color of love
Must have been an angel come down from above
Giving me love yeah
Giving me love yeah
You gave me the kiss of life
Kiss of Life
You gave me the kiss of life
The kiss of life
The lyrics to Olivia Ong's "Kiss Of Life" primarily describe a feeling of love that is so intense it must have been inspired by an angel or some sort of divine intervention. The singer suggests that this love is so powerful that it literally changed the color of the sky. The bridge to the heart that the angel built suggests that, prior to finding this love, the singer felt disconnected or separated from the person they are singing to. The use of the word "tons" indicates that this is a very heavy and weighty kind of love that the singer is feeling.
Throughout the song, the singer is expressing gratitude and joy for having found this intense love. They describe it as being the "one" for them, and feeling as though everyone in the world could feel their heartbeat. The repeated refrain of "kiss of life" emphasizes the idea that this love has literally given life to the singer in some way. Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of wonder and awe at the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
There must have been an angel by my side
I believe that a divine force, perhaps an angel, was guiding me towards you
Something heavenly led me to you
I was led towards you by an otherworldly, celestial force
Look at the sky
Take a moment to gaze at the heavens
It's the color of love
The sky has a hue that is reminiscent of affection and adoration
He led me to you
The divine force acted as my guide towards you
He built a bridge to your heart
The force created a pathway towards your emotions and innermost feelings
All the way
The bridge extended the entire distance towards your heart
How many tons of love inside
The amount of affection I feel towards you is immeasurable
I can't say
There are no appropriate words to describe the magnitude of my love for you
When I was led to you
At the moment when I was led towards you
I knew you were the one for me
I immediately felt a deep connection and a sense of destiny towards you
I swear the whole world could feel my heartbeat
My love for you was so intense that I believed it was palpable and could be sensed by everyone around me
When I lay eyes on you
The moment I saw you
Ay ay ay
An expression of heightened emotions and passion
You wrapped me up in the color of love
You metaphorically enveloped me in the essence of love and affection
You gave me the kiss of life
Your affection and love revitalized me and gave me a new sense of purpose and meaning
Wasn't it clear from the start
Wasn't it obvious from the beginning
Yeah the sky is full of love
The sky symbolizes a vast quantity of affection and devotion
Giving me love yeah
Expressing affection and devotion towards me
You gave me the kiss of life
Your love and affection revitalized me and gave me a renewed sense of purpose
The kiss of life
A powerful symbol of affection and ardor
Contributed by James A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.