Kiss
Prince Rogers Nelson Lyrics


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You don't have to be beautiful to turn me on

I just need your body, baby, from dusk till 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
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
You got to not talk dirty, baby, if you wanna impress me
You can't be to flirty, mama, I know how to undress me, yeah

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
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
Yes, oh, I think I wanna dance, uh
Gotta, gotta, oh
Little Girl Wendy's Parade
Gotta, gotta, gotta

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
(Not your shoe size)
You don't have to watch Dynasty to have an attitude, uh
You just leave it all up to me, my love will be your food, yeah
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Kiss" by Prince Rogers Nelson is a seductive composition about attraction, passion and desire that suggests that romantic relationships are not driven by societal expectations or material wealth, but by the chemistry and connection between two people. The lyrics suggest that physical beauty and money have little influence over the singer's desire. It highlights that the singer is more interested in the personal charisma and attitude of the person they are singing to.


Prince is very clear about his intentions to dance with the person he is singing to. He encourages the individual to let loose, be confident and embrace their own desires. The lyrics emphasize that if the person can let go and be comfortable, they will have a good time. Prince sees the physical side of a relationship as a joyful, playful exploration that requires no shame or embarrassment. He values freedom and open-mindedness in a partner.


Prince was known for blending different genres of music, and "Kiss" is no exception. The song combines pop, rock, and funk elements, such as a driving beat, horns, and a catchy melody, that made it an instant hit. The track features a memorable, instantly recognizable guitar riff that opens the song and has since become a classic.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't have to be beautiful to turn me on
My affection for you is not based on just physical beauty


I just need your body, baby, from dusk till dawn
I want to be physically intimate with you for an extended period of time


You don't need experience to turn me out
Your lack of experience doesn't matter to me


You just leave it all up to me, I'm gonna show you what it's all about
I will take charge and teach you all that you need to know


You don't have to be rich to be my girl
I don't care about financial status when it comes to a relationship with you


You don't have to be cool to rule my world
Being 'cool' doesn't define the compatibility of our relationship


Ain't no particular sign I'm more compatible with
Astrological compatibility is not a factor in our relationship


I just want your extra time and your... kiss
I want to spend time with you, just being intimate with each other


You got to not talk dirty, baby, if you wanna impress me
Talking dirty won't impress me, it's not my thing


You can't be too flirty, mama, I know how to undress me, yeah
Being too flirtatious won't work with me, but I know how to be seduced


I want to be your fantasy, maybe you could be mine
I want to be your dream, your perfect partner, and I hope you feel the same way


You just leave it all up to me, we could have a good time
I want you to trust me to lead the way and we will have fun together


Yes, oh, I think I wanna dance, uh
I am feeling the urge to dance and let loose with you


Women, not girls, rule my world, I said they rule my world
I am attracted to strong and mature women, not girls


Act your age, mama, not your shoe size, maybe we could do the twirl
I want you to act mature, not just try to impress me with style and fashion


You don't have to watch Dynasty to have an attitude, uh
Your attitude is not influenced by TV shows or popular culture


You just leave it all up to me, my love will be your food, yeah
I want to take care of you emotionally and provide for you


Ain't no particular sign I'm compatible with!
The compatibility of our relationship is not based on astrology


I just want your extra time and your... kiss
I want to spend time with you intimately and just be together




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Dan Onil Galang

Prince is the only man who can wear a metallic blue jumpsuit, rocking an apple bob hair while singing in a smooth voice that will definitely steal your girl.

Joe Lopez

Damn straight!!

Infinite Blackbird

Lol you aint lyin...the man oozed sex appeal.

Laura Ann Bay

Freddie Mercury did by he rather have your man.

sharon olsen

amen !!!

Diane Johnson

And don’t forget he did all of that while wearing hi heels!! Love love love Prince 🥰

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Shaun Scott

As a bassist, I can't tell you how it makes me feel to see Prince absolutely destroy the bass at the beginning of the song, then take it off and just casually toss it on the floor like "You've served your purpose. Begone."

Infinite Blackbird

Haha IKR?!

Coyote Tengri

@Mary Burr you misinterpreted heavily

Mary Burr

Why do people want to worry about such as you said? You may can play bass I love bass but you're not talking about a person off the street this man made a name for himself and self taught himself to play lots of instruments. He was truly talented 💜💜💜. Say it was you up there you wouldn't like the negative smack being talked about you gone or not gone that was just his way you either liked him or you didn't. 🎸🎸🎸💜💜💜. Shaun Scott. I'm not debating with you like people say listen or don't scroll on

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