"When I started making this, the song wasn’t out yet and it was surreal to think that there was no youtube video to teach me how to play it. That I was the first person to get to figure it out. It started out as an exact cover but quickly morphed into this because there was no world where I was going to try and outdo the original so I made it my own."
—Dominic Fike via Instagram (March 2021)
"I worked for Paul, which is how everyone always feels about working with Paul. I did get to talk to him a couple of times though. My manager was like, ‘yo, Paul McCartney just hit you up.’ I went to the studio, and I invited my drummer, Ryan, and he put drums over my singing."
— Dominic Fike via GQ (April 2021)
Paul wrote the chorus and bridge, while Dominic wrote the two verses. Paul’s full original lyrics can be heard on his version.
The Kiss Of Venus
Paul McCartney Lyrics
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She scored a bullseye in the early morning glow
Early morning glow
Packed with illusions, our world is turned around
This golden circle has a most harmonic sound
Harmonic sound
We came together with our secrets blown
Our secrets blown
Now moving slowly, we circle through the square
Two passing planets in the sweet, sweet summer air
Sweet summer air
And in the sunshine, when we stand alone
We came together with our secrets blown
Our secrets blown
Reflected mountains in a lake
Is this too much to take?
Asleep or wide awake?
And if the world begins to shake
Will something have to break?
We have to stay awake
Packed with illusions, our world is turned around
This golden circle has a most harmonic sound
Harmonic sound
And in the sunshine, when we stand alone
We came together with our secrets blown
Our secrets blown
The kiss of Venus has got me on the go
She scored a bullseye in the early morning glow
Early morning glow
The kiss of Venus has got me on the go
The lyrics to "The Kiss of Venus" by Paul McCartney are a poetic description of the overwhelming, transformative power of love. The song opens with the singer expressing the impact of the "kiss" of Venus, referring to the goddess of love. The "bullseye" scored by Venus in the "early morning glow" signals a sudden, intense desire that has taken hold of the singer, setting them on a course of action.
The second verse describes the disorienting effect of love, with phrases like "packed with illusions" and "our world is turned around" evoking a sense of chaos and confusion. However, the presence of the "golden circle" and its "harmonic sound" suggest that, even amidst this chaos, there is a unifying force at play. This is reinforced in the third verse, where the singer and their lover are "standing alone" but have "come together" with their "secrets blown." This suggests that the intimacy and trust between the two has deepened, even as their world is in upheaval.
The final verse describes the couple "moving slowly" through the square, as though in orbit around each other like "two passing planets" in the "sweet, sweet summer air." The final lines express a sense of potential danger, asking whether the "world begins to shake" and "something" has to break. But the singer insists they "have to stay awake," suggesting that they are committed to weathering any challenges that may come. Overall, "The Kiss of Venus" is a romantic and introspective ode to the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
The kiss of Venus has got me on the go
I am energized and excited by the powerful influence of love
She scored a bullseye in the early morning glow
Love hit me unexpectedly and accurately, like an archery shot, in the freshness of a new day
Early morning glow
The time of day when new beginnings are possible, symbolizing hope and optimism
Packed with illusions, our world is turned around
We live in a world where things are not always what they seem, and reality can be distorted
This golden circle has a most harmonic sound
Love is a powerful force that has a harmonious effect on our lives, like a perfect musical circle
And in the sunshine, when we stand alone
We came together with our secrets blown
In the brightness of truth, when we are vulnerable and honest, we come together and share the secrets of our hearts
Our secrets blown
The revealing of our innermost thoughts and feelings, allowing us to truly connect with others
Now moving slowly, we circle through the square
Life is a journey that is not always straightforward, and we may have to navigate obstacles to find our way
Two passing planets in the sweet, sweet summer air
Two beings temporarily crossing each other's paths, enjoying the beauty and warmth of summer
Sweet summer air
The refreshing and rejuvenating feeling of summer, a time of growth and abundance
Reflected mountains in a lake
Is this too much to take?
Asleep or wide awake?
And if the world begins to shake
Will something have to break?
We have to stay awake
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and surreal, but we must remain alert and conscious to face whatever challenges may come
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul McCartney
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[Chorus]
The kiss of Venus has got me on the go
She scored a bullseye in the early morning glow
[Verse 1]
Then I asked her, have you read the paper? (Okay)
People talking about which side they're taking
And if you know, then, baby, what's your take on it?
Does it make you wanna leave?
'Cause I could look the other way for you
[Chorus]
The kiss of Venus has got me on the go
Scored a bullseye in the early morning glow, yeah
[Bridge]
Reflеcted mountains in a lake
Is this too much to take?
Asleep or widе awake?
And if the world begins to shake
Will something have to break?
Or would we stay awake?
[Verse 2]
Have you (Oh, I asked you) read the paper? (Oh, I asked you)
People talking without no education, yeah
Look, go to college (College), go find your major (Major)
Realize you're minor in the scheme of everything
[Chorus]
The kiss of Venus (The kiss of Venus) has got me on the go (The kiss of Venus)
Scored a bullseye in the early morning glow, yeah
[Outro]
Well, the kiss of Venus has got me on the go
She scored a bullseye in the early morning glow
Tolga Darcan
I adore how his voice sounds fragile in a very good and appropriate way. I love this man's voice at every age. Thank you, Paul!
CrankCase08
The most nonsensical sentence of the year!
Andish
I hope you grew as a person since this comment
Zack McAllister
It’s a very classic McCartney sounding song
Optics Colossal and Epic Video Channel
Why me it’s a great song but the vocal is absolute rubbish
Hannahconda
@Optics Colossal and Epic Video Channel What do you mean rubbish?
Optics Colossal and Epic Video Channel
@Hannahconda he is off key in vocal. It’s a horrid vocal. His song writing skills are amazing
Jessica Cosi Guitar
Yes and it’s beautiful!
Jessica Cosi Guitar
@Optics Colossal and Epic Video Channel
The voice is good enough for an eighty year old. I tried to do this song and I assure you it's not easy for me that I'm 23, imagine for him. Unfortunately, the voice is no longer the same as it once was, but you have to appreciate what it does anyway, and sometimes the emotion that is transmitted in a song is more important than the perfection of the voice, in my opinion. :)
Beebo
Such a McCartneyesque melody...