There are several artists/bands using this name:

1: Tin Tin was an A… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists/bands using this name:

1: Tin Tin was an Australian pop/rock band. The band was formed in 1966 by Steve Groves and Steve Kipner, who named the band after the popular cartoon character Tintin. Through a friendship with Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees, who would later produce both of their singles and both of their albums, the duo was signed to a one-album contract with music producer Robert Stigwood's organization. Maurice produced their 1969 debut album and played on about half the tracks, which bore a marked resemblance to the tight harmonies of the Bee Gees. The LP sold poorly until the dreamy ballad "Toast and Marmalade for Tea", with lead vocals by Kipner was belatedly released a single in the spring of 1971, hitting #20. The song featured These four lines of nursery rhyme lyrics are repeated five times over eerily distorted piano and synthesizer backing. The song gradually builds in intensity adding acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, a string orchestra, and finally brass instruments, and is now Tin Tin's best-remembered song.

2: Tin Tin was the third band of original Duran Duran vocalist Stephen Duffy.

They released 2 singles - "Kiss Me" (1982) and "Hold It" (1983) before Duffy relaunched himself as a solo artist called Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy in 1984.

Kiss Me
Tin Tin Lyrics

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In my young life I have received
Callers as though they were christmas eve
Disappointed and I don't know why
She gave me laughter and hope
And a sock in the eye (a love like this is sealed with a kiss)

In my young life and I know something now
I've never tried to create a wow

Wows are few frustration more common
Now I can feel it in my soul
That's why I gave the come on

(Kiss, kiss, kiss)
Kiss me with your mouth
Your love is better than wine
Kiss me with your mouth
Your love is better than wine
But wine is all I have
Will your love ever be mine?

(Kiss this with a kiss)
Faces fall before my feet
Like blood onto a clean white sheet
When I grow old I won't forget
To innocence my only debt

Wow I feel so fresh today
Barefoot in the snow to make love in the hay
The stars are bright in the abyss
Now I can feel you in my arms
I explode inside your kiss

Kiss me with your mouth
Your love is better than wine
But wine is all I have
Will your love ever be mine?

Kiss me with your mouth
Your love is better than wine
But wine is all I have
Will your love ever be mine?

Kiss me with your mouth
Your love is better than wine
But wine is all I have
Will your love ever be mine?

Kiss me with your mouth
Your love is better than wine

But wine is all I have
Will your love ever be mine?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tin Tin's song "Kiss Me" seem to revolve around youthful love and the intense feelings associated with it. The singer expresses a sense of disappointment in their past experiences with love callers who seemed promising but ultimately fell short. Despite this, they still long for love and a deep connection with someone, which is symbolized by the metaphor of a kiss being better than wine. The singer pleads with their love interest to kiss them, to show that their love is real and genuine.

The tone of the song is playful and catchy, with the repetition of the phrase "kiss me with your mouth" serving as a catchy hook. There is also a sense of innocence and naivety in the lyrics, such as the line "to innocence my only debt." This suggests that the singer is still relatively young and inexperienced in matters of love and relationships.

Overall, the song seems to be about the excitement and longing for love, as well as the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. The singer is hopeful for a deep connection and willing to take risks for it, as seen in the line "barefoot in the snow to make love in the hay."

Line by Line Meaning

In my young life I have received
I have had visitors in my young age.

Callers as though they were christmas eve
These visitors were frequent and exciting, like the anticipation of Christmas.

Disappointed and I don't know why
However, I have been disappointed by some callers and I am not sure why.

She gave me laughter and hope
But there was a special someone who brought me joy and optimism.

And a sock in the eye (a love like this is sealed with a kiss)
She also showed affection in a playful manner, which is a sign of her love for me.

In my young life and I know something now
As I have grown older, I have gained more knowledge.

I've never tried to create a wow
I have not made any attempts to amaze or astonish anyone.

Wows are few frustration more common
This is because it is rare to impress others, and it is more common to experience disappointment.

Now I can feel it in my soul
However, I can feel love deeply within me.

That's why I gave the come on
This feeling of love is why I have made romantic advances to someone.

(Kiss, kiss, kiss)
The thought of kissing this special someone is on my mind.

Kiss me with your mouth
I desire a deep, passionate kiss.

Your love is better than wine
I cherish your love more than any drink.

But wine is all I have
I only have wine to offer in return.

Will your love ever be mine?
I wonder if you will ever love me back.

(Kiss this with a kiss)
I hope you will give me a kiss like the one I desire.

Faces fall before my feet
Many people are intimidated or awestruck by my presence.

Like blood onto a clean white sheet
It is like they are spilling their emotions and thoughts upon me.

When I grow old I won't forget
As I age, I will always remember something important.

To innocence my only debt
I owe my pureness of heart to myself and others around me.

Wow I feel so fresh today
Today, I feel exceptionally energized and invigorated.

Barefoot in the snow to make love in the hay
I am so consumed with passion that I do not mind experiencing pain or discomfort for a moment of intimacy.

The stars are bright in the abyss
I am in awe and admiration of the beauty of the night sky.

Now I can feel you in my arms
I am holding my love tightly.

I explode inside your kiss
A kiss from you excites me beyond words.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stephen Duffy

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