Mazarati were credited for their backing vocals, which Prince left intact. He added the song at the last minute to Parade. Despite Warner Bros. not wanting to release it as a single, "Kiss" became Prince's third number-one U.S. hit following 1984's highly successful "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy". It was also a big hit across the Atlantic, reaching #6 on the UK Singles Chart. The song won Prince another Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group, and was nominated for Best R&B Song. The song has become a staple at Prince's concerts and is usually sung partially by the audience.
The 12" single of the song is an extension of the album track. The extended section is based on the funky guitar line and contains much fuller instrumentation than the main track, including bass, keys and horns. New lyrics are present from Prince with Jill Jones that end with a humorous dialogue between a wife and her husband watching Prince on television. The B-side of "Kiss" was the funky "♥ or $" ("Love or Money"), sung in a processed, higher-pitched vocal, which Prince would later use for his Camille material. The song relates to the theme in Under the Cherry Moon, and a bit of the song was heard in the film, as was a bit of the extended version of "Kiss". The extended "Kiss" was included on 2006's Ultimate, but "♥ or $" has never been re-released.
New Musical Express ranked the song #4 in their The 150 Greatest Singles of All Time.
Kiss
Prince Lyrics
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ネット見て凹んじゃった夜もある
涙にはにっこりしてるお月様
凄い辛い言葉浴びて
悲しくなって死にてーな!って
そんな事もたまに吐きたくなるんだ みんな
疲れてりゃ 風呂入る
そんな事もままならない
気持ちが落ちてりゃダーリン you
人生なんて一回さ
マイナスも経験さ
誰だって色々あるけどさ
ねえ
誹謗中傷するならチューしよっ
大好きっ!って君に伝えたいよ
悲しみを文字にしても幸せはやってこないぜ?
笑顔が見えたらチューしよっ
ほら優勝 その顔最高っしょ
雨の中でほら好きって君に送信してくからね
Ah ウザい嫌い消えちゃえよ
そんな言葉が突き刺さってきたからさ
病みまくってスマホなんてゴミ箱行きさ
それでもがんばろって
嬉しくなって前を向こうって
色んなことが夢を見せてくれるんだから
疲れてりゃ 風呂入る
ドライヤー 髪乾かす
そんな事もままならない
気持ちが落ちてりゃダーリン you
人生なんて一回さ
マイナスも経験さ
誰だって色々あるけどさ
ねえ
希望上昇させたらチューしよっ
大好きっ!って君に伝えたいよ
悲しみを文字にしても幸せはやってこないぜ?
笑顔が見えたらチューしよっ
ほら優勝 その顔最高っしょ
雨の中でほら好きって君に送信してくからね
誹謗中傷するならチューしよっ?
大好きっ!って君に伝えたいよ
悲しみを文字にしても幸せはやってこないぜ?
笑顔が見えたらチューしよっ
ほら優勝 その顔最高っしょ
雨の中でほら好きって君に送信してくから
晴れる世界じゃどうにも
たまに気分が合わないこともあるし
ほら好きって君に送信してくからね
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
君に送信してくからねっ
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
君に送信してくからねっ
These lyrics are not from Prince's song Kiss, but rather from a Japanese song called Kiss, sung by Princess Princess. Nonetheless, I will provide an interpretation of these lyrics.
The song tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a girl from the next town over. His loyal followers attempt to bring the girl to the prince's attention, so they can fall in love. The prince, who is used to getting what he wants, commands the girl to love him. However, their love is not one-sided and the girl reciprocates his feelings. They share an intimate moment at a ball where their love solidifies. The prince dedicates himself to always protecting and loving the girl, even for decades to come.
The lyrics touch upon the themes of love, fate, and destiny. The prince sees his love for the girl as a decision made by fate and out of his hands. The lyrics convey the idea that love is more than just one's own desire or choice, but something predestined and beyond our control. Despite the power dynamics in the relationship, the song portrays the love between the prince and the girl as mutual and genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
命令! 僕を好きになって
Command! Love me.
王子様は絶対だ
Because I'm a prince.
運命! それは僕の決定
Destiny! It's my decision.
ほらこっちきて
Come here.
いちごの国の王子様
The prince of Strawberry Land.
となりまち娘に恋をした
Fell in love with the girl next door.
"あの子が欲しい"
"I want that girl."
"あの子ってだあれ?"
"Who is that girl?"
家臣たち手柄立てようと
My servants want to do good things for me.
となりまち娘を見つけ出す
They found the girl next door.
"連れてきました"
"We brought her."
"さあ告白を!"
"Confess your love!"
どうしよう初めての告白
What should I do? It's my first confession.
見つめあって見つめあって
Looking at each other, eye to eye.
狙いさだめて バンっ!
Taking aim and firing - Bang!
ねぇねぇ君を好きになって
Hey, hey, I fell in love with you.
この世界は色づいた
The world changed color.
初めての I love you
My first 'I love you.'
君に捧げよう
I'll dedicate it to you.
Kiss
A kiss.
一方通行恋心
One-way love.
誰もが羨む王子だぞ!?
I'm the prince that everyone envies!?
"お金じゃ買えないものもあるのよ"
"There are things money can't buy."
恋愛なんて簡単だ
Love is so easy.
絶対に夢中にさせてやる
I'll make you fall madly in love.
"もう一度チャンスを"
"Give me one more chance."
"後悔させない"
"I won't regret it."
どうしよう強がりな性格
What should I do? I'm a stubborn person.
から回ってから回って
Spinning round and round.
想い溢れて バンっ!
My feelings overflow and - Bang!
宣誓! 僕はどんな時も
I swear! At all times,
君を守る絶対だ
I'll protect you, absolutely.
証明! 君に伝わるまで
Prove it! Until it reaches you,
愛を届けよう
I'll deliver my love.
"愛してる"
"I love you."
今夜は君を誘った舞踏会
Tonight, I invited you to a ball.
見つめあって見つめあって
Looking at each other, eye to eye.
心の距離近づいてく
The distance in our hearts is getting closer.
決戦! 君を連れ出して
Showdown! Taking you out,
もう一度伝えさせて
Let me tell you one more time.
一生君を幸せにすると誓うよ
I promise to make you happy for the rest of our lives.
永遠! 何十年だって
Forever! Even for decades,
君の側にいるよ
I'll be by your side.
運命! 僕ら惹かれあって
Destiny! We are drawn to each other.
まるで奇跡だね「おいで」
It's like a miracle, so come to me.
何度でも I love you
I'll say 'I love you' as many times as it takes.
君に伝えよう
I'll tell you.
君に捧げよう
I'll dedicate it to you.
Kiss
A kiss.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Noko
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rmm6637
inspectorbudget Here are the lyrics, basically a silly argument skit. "
Woman overboard, everybody on the ground
10 toes goin’ up, 10 toes goin’ down
Got the gun pointin’ at ‘cha
We’re never gonna cut our hair
(Come here, let me cut that hair) No!
Gotta, gotta
(My body wanna tell U 2 take control)
(This way 2 this purple soul)
Oh, pretty mama, I think I wanna ride
Sophie, 4 God’s sake
If U touch the television, I’ll kill U Sophie
Sol, can U please change the channel 4 God’s sake?
I don’t care, leave it alone, sit down!
I can’t stand David Letterman, he looks like a banker
U don’t have 2 watch Dynasty 2 have an attitude
Leave it all up 2 me, my love will be, will be your food
Everybody will have short hair
Let’s cut it, mama! (Pretty mama)
I think I wanna ride
Put the daddy in the front seat, me and the girl outside
I just want your extra time and your ..... kiss
Oh my God, isn’t that Prince on television, Sol? {fade out}
OK Sophie, it’s obvious
No, wait a minute, I bought this television
Why’d... why U ruin it 4 me 4 God’s sake?
Is he the strangest lookin’ thing U’ve ever seen or what?
U wanna talk strange Sophie? OK, let's talk strange
Sol, don’t U touch that channel!
Leave it alone, Sol!
Sophie, U’re strange, I’m changin’ the channel
Sol, do U... do U value your life?
Sit down Sol!"
@Pride317
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You don't have to be beautiful to turn me on
I just need your body, baby, from dusk 'til dawn
You don't need experience to turn me out
You just leave it all up to me,
I'm gonna show you what it's all about
[Chorus]
You don't have to be rich to be my girl
You don't have to be cool to rule my world
Ain't no particular sign I'm more compatible with
I just want your extra time and your kiss
[Verse 2]
You got to not talk dirty, baby,
If you wanna impress me
You can't be too flirty, mama,
I know how to undress me
I want to be your fantasy,
Maybe you could be mine
You just leave it all up to me,
We could have a good time
[Chorus]
You don't have to be rich to be my girl
You don't have to be cool to rule my world
Ain't no particular sign I'm more compatible with
I just want your extra time and your kiss
[Bridge]
Yes, oh, I think I wanna dance, uh
Gotta, gotta, oh
Little Girl Wendy's Parade
Gotta, gotta, gotta
[Verse 3]
Women, not girls, rule my world,
I said they rule my world
Act your age, mama, not your shoe size,
Maybe we could do the twirl
You don't have to watch
"Dynasty" to have an attitude
You just leave it all up to me,
My love will be your food
[Chorus]
You don't have to be rich to be my girl
You don't have to be cool to rule my world
Ain't no particular sign I'm compatible with!
I just want your extra time and your kiss
@jmac6350
One of my best memories of my grandfather is him watching Prince perform on tv and saying. “Wow, the lady can really dance.”
@joyduckting9837
Lol😂😏
@deannabowlin4350
I’m dying😅😅
@tej226
😂😂😂 the ambiguous 80s lol
@sandracordier4625
Ppppppppp
@sweetblaqcoffey962
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@laurahutzel1707
I don't understand how someone can be so feminine, so masculine and so sexy all at the same time.
@duprez2
One word. ANDROGENY
@uncorrupted2786
Simple. Prince was a secret female-to-male transgender.
@no-uo1me
1Word How the HELL is he sexy