Bachelor Kisses
The Radio Dept. Lyrics
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Oh please wait
Don't rush off, you wont be late
Oh wait, yes he'll wait
The engines running, at the gate
Don't believe what you've heard
Faithful's not a bad word
Oh won't you save these bachelor kisses
now they're for your brow
Oh won't you save these bachelor kisses
now they're for your brow
Hands,
Hands like hooks
you'll get hurt if you play with crooks
Your hands, that's all he took
The world opened up for your looks
Don't believe what you've heard
Faithful's not a bad word
Oh won't you save these bachelor kisses
now they're for your brow
Oh won't you save these bachelor kisses
now they're for your brow
Don't believe what you've heard
Faithful's not a bad word
Oh won't you save these bachelor kisses
now they're for your brow
Oh won't you save these bachelor kisses
now they're for your brow
The Radio Dept.'s song "Bachelor Kisses" tells the story of a person pleading with their lover not to leave them. The song's lyrics urge the lover to wait and not rush off, assuaging their fears that they'll be late. Despite what the lover might have heard about infidelity being common in relationships, the singer argues that being faithful is not a bad thing.
The song's main refrain "Oh won't you save these bachelor kisses now they're for your brow" seems to suggest that the singer treasures the moments they spent kissing their lover before they were a committed couple, and wants them to hold onto those memories. The second verse warns the lover of the danger of playing with "crooks," and again reiterates the message that being faithful is important.
Overall, the song seems to be a plea for the lover to stay and work through any problems they may have in their relationship, rather than giving up and leaving.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Wait
Listen to me
Oh please wait
Take your time and don't rush
Don't rush off, you wont be late
There's no need to hurry, you have time
Oh wait, yes he'll wait
He's willing to wait for you
The engines running, at the gate
The journey is ready to begin
Don't believe what you've heard
Don't let others' opinions influence you
Faithful's not a bad word
Being loyal is a good thing
Oh won't you save these bachelor kisses
Please don't waste these previous kisses
now they're for your brow
They're meant for you to remember
Hands,
A reference to the person's hands
Hands like hooks
They can be dangerous or hurtful
you'll get hurt if you play with crooks
Be careful who you associate with
Your hands, that's all he took
He only took advantage of you
The world opened up for your looks
People only see you for your appearance
Oh won't you save these bachelor kisses
Don't forget about these special moments
now they're for your brow
Remember them and cherish them.
Don't believe what you've heard
Reminding you again not to listen to others
Faithful's not a bad word
Reiterating that being loyal is a positive trait
Oh won't you save these bachelor kisses
Bringing it back to the importance of remembering special moments
now they're for your brow
Emphasizing the significance of those kisses
Contributed by Sophia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.