The Archies are a fictitious rock band created for various Archie Comics pu… Read Full Bio ↴The Archies are a fictitious rock band created for various Archie Comics publications. The band, formed by the main characters of the various "Archie"-related comics, includes lead singer and guitarist Archie Andrews, bassist Reggie Mantle, tambourinist Betty Cooper, keyboardist Veronica Lodge, and drummer Jughead Jones. Jughead's dog Hot Dog was the group's mascot.

In 1968, Filmation produced "The Archie Show", a Saturday morning cartoon based upon the Archie comics. Jeff Barry and Don Kirshner, two of the producers credited with the success of The Monkees, signed on to produce recordings to be "performed" by the Archies for the show. Aside from being featured in "song of the week" sequences on the TV show itself, there were also five Archies LPs released between 1968 and 1971, and several singles, including four Top 40 hits. The most successful of the Archies' hits was "Sugar, Sugar", a number-one Billboard Hot 100 hit which became the top-selling song of 1969. "Sugar, Sugar" remains the only number-one American pop hit by a fictitious group. The other three Archies hits were "Bang-Shang-A-Lang" (1968), "Jingle Jangle" (1970), and "Who's Your Baby?" (1971); their other singles include "Feelin' So Good" (1969), "Inside Out, Upside Down" (1969), and "Get on the Line" (1970). Many of the Archies' songs, including "Sugar, Sugar", were composed by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim, and several songs were compositions The Monkees had turned down.

Ron Dante provided the male lead vocals for the Archies recordings, with Toni Wine, and later Donna Marie and Merle Miller, providing the female leads. "The Archie Show" remained on the air under various names and in various formats until 1978, although the Archies studio musical group ceased to make new commercial recordings after 1971.

A complete reissue of the Archies albums was released in 2016, containing 60 tracks. However, the only hit by them, "Sugar, Sugar," gets a significant number of listeners.

Kissin'
The Archies Lyrics

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Ki-ki-ki, ki-ki-ki-kissin'
Ki-ki-ki, ki-ki-ki-kissin'
Ki-ki-ki, ki-ki-ki-kissin'
Aww

Kissin' is the thing to do
When your feeling sad and blue
When your feeling sad and blue

Kissin' is the thing to do
Wha, ooh, wha, ooh

When your feeling down and out
And you don't know what your about
Get yourself someone real nice
Kiss them once then kiss them twice
Ki-ki-ki, ki-ki-ki-kissin'

Kissin' is the thing to do
When your feeling sad and blue
When your feeling sad and blue
Kissin' is the thing to do
Wha, ooh, wha, ooh

When down times get your mind upset
Don't look back and don't regret
Take a little tip from me
And try this groovy remedy

Ki-ki-ki, ki-ki-ki-kissin'
Kissin' is the thing to do
When your feeling sad and blue
When your feeling sad and blue
Kissin' is the thing to do
Wha, ooh, wha, ooh, wha, ooh, wha, ooh

Now I'm feeling pretty bad
And I can see that you are sad
When will you start to cry
Why don't we give a kiss a try

Ki-ki-ki, ki-ki-ki-kissin'
Kissin' is the thing to do
When your feeling sad and blue
When your feeling sad and blue
Kissin' is the thing to do

Kissin' is the thing to do
When your feeling sad and blue
When your feeling sad and blue
Kissin' is the thing to do

Kissin' is the thing to do
When your feeling sad and blue

Overall Meaning

The song "Kissin'" by The Archies is a cheerful and upbeat tune that encourages kissing as a remedy for feeling down and out. The repeated phrase "ki-ki-ki, ki-ki-ki-kissin'" sets the joyful, lighthearted tone for the song. The lyrics suggest that when someone is feeling sad and blue, or unsure of themselves, they should turn to kissing as a way to lift their spirits. There is a suggestion that the act of kissing someone special can make everything feel better, even when things seem hopeless.

The song highlights the importance of physical touch as a means to comfort and uplift oneself. The lyrics suggest that a simple kiss can work wonders when someone is unsure or feeling down. The song makes it easy to imagine two people cuddling up, lost in a moment of tenderness and love.

Overall, the lyrics of "Kissin'" are playful and positive, encouraging love and affection as a way of dealing with difficult times. The song is a reminder that a simple kiss and embrace can go a long way in making someone feel better.

Line by Line Meaning

Ki-ki-ki, ki-ki-ki-kissin'
Repeating the sound of a person kissing to emphasize the importance of kissing

Kissin' is the thing to do When your feeling sad and blue When your feeling sad and blue Kissin' is the thing to do
Kissing is the best way to feel better when feeling down or unhappy

Wha, ooh, wha, ooh
Vocalizing sounds of excitement and pleasure

When your feeling down and out And you don't know what your about Get yourself someone real nice Kiss them once then kiss them twice Ki-ki-ki, ki-ki-ki-kissin'
If you're feeling lost and uncertain, find someone to kiss and try it several times to feel better

When down times get your mind upset Don't look back and don't regret Take a little tip from me And try this groovy remedy Ki-ki-ki, ki-ki-ki-kissin'
When you're feeling mentally agitated, don't dwell on the past or worry about the future, but instead try kissing as a fun solution

Now I'm feeling pretty bad And I can see that you are sad When will you start to cry Why don't we give a kiss a try Ki-ki-ki, ki-ki-ki-kissin'
Both parties involved in a sad situation can benefit from trying kissing as a way to lift their spirits

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