Tender Kisses
Shanice Lyrics


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I'm so confused and I think I'm gonna cry tonight
What must I do babe?
You don't know what you mean, oh
Tell me something
Tell me could this really be

You're so unpredictable
Why must you treat me this way
I want you to love me for who I am

Whatever happened to the dream we used to share
Where did our love go
Boy, don't you even care?

Chorus:
Tender kisses blown away
Tender kisses gone tomorrow gone today
Tender kisses bye baby bye baby

Don't leave, leave me here all alone
I want someone I can call my own
I may be young but I'm ready
Ready to fall in love

Im so confused, your so unpredictable
trust in me as i trust in you
put our hearts together theres nothing we can't do

Whatever happened to the dream we used to share
Where did our love go
Boy, don't you even care?

Chorus

Bridge:
I wonder if you ever loved me
Tell me, was I so blind that I could not see
holding on to the memories
Of the way you used to kiss me
All I ever really wanted
Was someone to call my own
I'll never know
You'll never know
We'll never know
All those tender kisses blown away

Bye baby bye





Chorus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shanice's song "Tender Kisses" speak to the confusion and heartbreak that comes with a tumultuous relationship. The singer is questioning the actions and feelings of her partner, wondering why they treat her unpredictably and why they can't love her for who she is. The chorus laments the loss of tender kisses, which may represent the intimacy and connection that has been lost in the relationship. The bridge is particularly poignant, as the singer wonders if her partner ever truly loved her and reflects on the memories of the way he used to kiss her. Ultimately, the song is a plea for love and connection, for someone to call her own and for the strength to move on if that proves impossible.


One interesting fact about "Tender Kisses" is that it was written and produced by Babyface, who has worked with a wide range of artists including Whitney Houston, TLC, and Madonna. The song was released as a single in 1993 and reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also featured on Shanice's album "21... Ways to Grow," which was released the same year. The album was certified gold in both the US and the UK.


Another interesting fact about the song is that it has been covered by a number of artists over the years, including John Legend, Monica, and Kelly Rowland. It has also been sampled by several hip hop and R&B artists, including Chris Brown and Mary J. Blige. The song's popularity has endured, and it continues to be a favorite among fans of 90s R&B.


Finally, the chords for "Tender Kisses" are as follows:
Verse: A - D - A - D - A - D - A - E
Chorus: F#m - D - A - E
Bridge: Bm - E - A - E


Note: This is only an approximation and may not be exactly correct.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm so confused and I think I'm gonna cry tonight
I am experiencing mixed emotions and feel overwhelmed with sadness tonight.


What must I do babe?
I need your guidance and advice, my partner.


You don't know what you mean, oh
Your actions and behavior are confusing me, and I cannot understand their true intent.


Tell me something
Please provide me with clarity and answers about our relationship.


Tell me could this really be
Is our love genuine and true? Or is it just a fleeting moment?


You're so unpredictable
Your actions and emotions are ever-changing and inconsistent, which confuses me.


Why must you treat me this way
I do not understand why you act in a hurtful manner towards me.


I want you to love me for who I am
I desire genuine love and acceptance from you, without judgment or attempts to change who I am.


Whatever happened to the dream we used to share
What happened to our shared goal and vision for our relationship?


Where did our love go
Why did our love disappear and fade away?


Boy, don't you even care?
Do you even have concern or feelings towards me and our relationship?


Tender kisses blown away
The sweet, gentle moments in our relationship are fleeting and short-lived.


Tender kisses gone tomorrow gone today
The moments of love and happiness quickly disappear without any permanence or meaning.


Tender kisses bye baby bye baby
These moments of love are just temporary and will soon be gone.


Don't leave, leave me here all alone
Please do not abandon me and leave me feeling isolated and vulnerable.


I want someone I can call my own
I am looking for a partner who is loyal and devoted to me exclusively.


I may be young but I'm ready
Although I am young, I am emotionally mature and prepared for a serious relationship.


Ready to fall in love
I am eager and willing to experience true, fulfilling love.


Trust in me as I trust in you
Let us rely on each other and build a strong foundation of trust in our relationship.


Put our hearts together, there's nothing we can't do
If we unite our love and commitment towards each other, we can overcome any obstacle or challenge in our relationship.


I wonder if you ever loved me
I am questioning whether your affection and feelings towards me were ever true or genuine.


Tell me, was I so blind that I could not see
Was I oblivious to the signs that our love was fading away, and blinded by my emotions towards you?


Holding on to the memories
Although our love has faded away, I still cherish the happy moments we shared together.


Of the way you used to kiss me
I remember the warmth and tenderness of your kisses, and how they made me feel loved and cherished.


All I ever really wanted
My greatest desire and wish was to find true love and companionship.


Was someone to call my own
I wanted to find a partner who would solely belong to me and share my love and affection.


We'll never know
We will never have a clear answer or understanding of what caused our love to fade away.


All those tender kisses blown away
All the sweet, loving moments we shared together have now disappeared without any permanence or meaning.


Bye baby bye
Goodbye, my love. Our relationship has ended, and our shared moments together have come to an end.




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