That Kiss
Rua Lyrics


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Velvet to the touch you reach inside,
Now I cannot run, I cannot hide,
Nothing can erase the memory of that kiss.

Falling into your eyes, tantalise with such delight
Can't forget, I'm branded with that kiss.

Feeling so good when you are near me,
Holding me close, your lips close to mine,
This need is so strong, how did we wait so long.

Salty is the taste upon your skin,
Sweet and softly as we kiss again,
No one can erase the memory of that kiss.

Velvet to the touch you reach inside,
Now I cannot run, I cannot hide
Nothing can erase the memory of that kiss.

Falling into your eyes, tantalise with such delight
Aching and still burning, branded with that kiss.
Aching and still burning, aching and still burning
Branded with that kiss.





(Copyright Liz Madden 2000)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "That Kiss" by Rua describe a powerful experience of desire and passion. The opening lines describe the touch of the person's hand, which seems to reach inside and take hold of the singer, making it impossible for them to escape. The memory of the kiss they shared lingers on, impossible to erase. The singer is drawn in further, falling into the other person's eyes, and the pleasure they feel is described as tantalizing.


The second verse reinforces the idea of the singer being unable to resist the other person's pull - they feel good when they're close, and the need between them is strong. The description of the taste of the other person's skin is sensual and evocative. The sense of being branded with the kiss is repeated from the first verse, emphasizing the unshakable nature of the feelings being experienced.


The chorus repeats the opening lines, with some added intensity in the final refrain. The use of the word "branded" to describe the singer's experience of the kiss is particularly striking - it carries the implication of permanent marking, as though they will carry this moment with them forever.


Overall, the lyrics to "That Kiss" paint a vivid picture of an intense encounter between two people. The writer does an excellent job of conveying the passion and desire of their characters through sensory and emotional language, leaving the listener feeling almost as though they had been present at the moment of the kiss themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Velvet to the touch you reach inside,
You touch me so gently, yet deeply, making it impossible for me to run away


Now I cannot run, I cannot hide,
Your touch has left a permanent mark on me, and there's no escaping it


Nothing can erase the memory of that kiss.
That one moment has been etched in my mind forever, and I can never forget it


Falling into your eyes, tantalize with such delight
When I look into your eyes, it's like I'm falling into a world of pleasure and longing


Can't forget, I'm branded with that kiss.
I can never forget the effect that kiss had on me; it's like a permanent brand


Feeling so good when you are near me,
Being close to you gives me a sense of warmth and comfort


Holding me close, your lips close to mine,
When you hold me, and our lips are close, it's like nothing else matters


This need is so strong, how did we wait so long.
The desire between us is too intense to have waited for so long to act on it


Salty is the taste upon your skin,
There's a slightly salty taste on your skin, and it makes me want more


Sweet and softly as we kiss again,
When we kiss, it's like a sweet and soft cloud enveloping us


No one can erase the memory of that kiss.
No one can take away the impact that kiss had on me; it's a permanent memory


Aching and still burning, branded with that kiss.
Every time I think of that kiss, I feel an ache and a burn, as if it just happened


Aching and still burning, aching and still burning
The burn and ache never go away; they linger and persist


(Copyright Liz Madden 2000)




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