Kiss Me Baby
Stevie Wonder Lyrics


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She was five and I was six
We rode on horses made of sticks
I wore black and she wore white
She would always win the fight

Bang, bang, she shot me down
Bang, bang, I hit the ground
Bang, bang, that awful sound
Bang, bang, my baby shot me down

Seasons came and changed the time
I grew up, I called her mine
She would always laugh and say
Remember when we used to play

Bang, bang, I shot you down
Bang, bang, you hit the ground
Bang, bang, that awful sound
Bang, bang, I used to shoot you down

The music played and people sang
Just for me the church bells rang

Hey, bang, bang, bang, bang
Hey, bang, bang, bang, bang
Yeah, bang, bang, bang, bang
Yeah, bang, bang, bang, bang

Now she's gone, I don't know why
'Til this day sometimes I cry
She didn't even say goodbye
She didn't even take time to lie

Bang, bang, she shot me down
Bang, bang, I hit the ground




Bang, bang, that awful sound
Bang, bang, my baby shot me down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stevie Wonder's "Kiss Me Baby" tell a story of childhood innocence, young love, and the pain of lost love. The song begins with a nostalgic recollection of a young boy and girl, both around five or six years old, riding on makeshift horses made of sticks. The boy, who describes himself wearing black, reveals that the girl, dressed in white, always had the upper hand in their playful fights.


The lyrics then transition to a time when the seasons changed, signifying the passage of time and the growth of the boy. He claims the girl as his own, and they reminisce about their childhood games and adventures. However, there is a shift in perspective as the boy now sings from the girl's point of view. He acknowledges that she would playfully shoot him down, metaphorically speaking, in their games.


As the song progresses, the music begins to play and people celebrate around them. The church bells ring, symbolizing a moment of joy and celebration, possibly a wedding. The repetitive use of the phrase "bang, bang" in this section could signify the sound of the church bells or the sound of their make-believe guns during their childhood games.


The final verse reveals the painful truth that the girl is now gone. The boy is left in confusion and sorrow, unsure of why she left without saying goodbye. He expresses his lingering emotions, acknowledging that he still feels the pain, sometimes even shedding tears for the lost love. The song ends with the repetition of "bang, bang," emphasizing the lasting impact of the girl's departure and the emotional wounds she left behind.


Line by Line Meaning

She was five and I was six
We were young children, just beginning to navigate the world


We rode on horses made of sticks
We imagined our own adventures and created our own joy


I wore black and she wore white
We had contrasting personalities and styles


She would always win the fight
She had a strong personality and often had the upper hand


Bang, bang, she shot me down
Metaphorically, she caused me pain and brought me down


Bang, bang, I hit the ground
I was emotionally wounded and felt defeated


Bang, bang, that awful sound
The impact of her actions had a deep and negative effect on me


Bang, bang, my baby shot me down
Her actions had a profound impact on me, causing emotional pain


Seasons came and changed the time
Time passed, and things in life evolved and transformed


I grew up, I called her mine
As I matured, I considered her to be a significant part of my life


She would always laugh and say
She had a carefree and playful spirit


Remember when we used to play
Reflecting on our joyful moments and shared experiences


The music played and people sang
There was a celebration or happy atmosphere around us


Just for me the church bells rang
Symbolically, there was a sense of divine intervention or specialness in our connection


Hey, bang, bang, bang, bang
An expression of intense emotions, possibly frustration or longing


Now she's gone, I don't know why
She has left my life, and I am left feeling confused and without understanding


'Til this day sometimes I cry
Even now, I occasionally shed tears over the loss and the pain it caused


She didn't even say goodbye
She left abruptly and without any farewell or explanation


She didn't even take time to lie
She was honest in her departure, not even giving false excuses or promises


Bang, bang, she shot me down
The memories and impact of her actions still haunt me


Bang, bang, I hit the ground
Emotionally, I am still affected and wounded by her actions


Bang, bang, that awful sound
The echoes of the pain and heartbreak resound within me


Bang, bang, my baby shot me down
She metaphorically caused me immense pain and heartache




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sonny Bono

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