Kiss Me
Tom Waits Lyrics


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The fire's dying out
All the embers have been spent
Outside on the street
Lovers hide in the shadows
You look at me
I look at you
There's only one thing
I want you to do

Kiss me
I want you to kiss me
Like a stranger once again
Kiss me like a stranger once again
I want to believe that our love's a mystery
I want to believe that our love's a sin
I want you to kiss me like a stranger once again

You wear the same kind of perfume
You wore when we met
I suppose there's something comforting in knowing what to expect
But when you brushed up against me
Before I knew your name
Everything was thrilling
'Cause nothing was the same

I want you to kiss me
I want you to kiss me
Like a stranger once again
Kiss me like a stranger once again

I want to believe our loves a mystery
I want to believe our loves a sin
Oh will you kiss me like a stranger once again




I want you to kiss me like a stranger
Kiss me like a stranger once again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tom Waits's song "Kiss Me" are about the desire to recapture the excitement of a new romance. The singer addresses their lover, who they have been with for some time, and longs for the thrill and mystery of their initial meeting. The refrain "Kiss me like a stranger once again" speaks to this longing, implying that the familiarity and routine of the current relationship has dimmed the spark that was once there. The line "I want to believe that our love's a mystery, I want to believe that our love's a sin" suggests that the passion and allure of the unknown is what makes love so exciting for the singer. They want to feel a sense of danger and recklessness in their love once more.


The song plays with the theme of familiarity breeding contempt in relationships. While it's comforting to know what to expect from a long-term partner, it can also lead to boredom and complacency. The singer wants to shake things up and feel the rush of a new relationship all over again. The reference to lovers hiding in the shadows emphasizes the secrecy and excitement of illicit love, further underscoring the idea that danger and mystery are what make love exciting.


Overall, "Kiss Me" is a wistful, romantic song about longing for the excitement of a new romance. Its lyrics express a desire to recapture the passion and mystery of love, and its themes address the way that familiarity can breed complacency in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

The fire's dying out
The passion in our relationship is fading away


All the embers have been spent
All the remaining sparks of our attraction are gone


Outside on the street
In the public, but hidden from the view


Lovers hide in the shadows
Couples seek privacy for intimacy


You look at me
You stare into my eyes


I look at you
I gaze into your eyes


There's only one thing
There's only one request


I want you to do
I desire you to do


Kiss me
Give me a passionate kiss


I want you to kiss me
I really crave your kiss


Like a stranger once again
Like we first met and kissed without knowing each other


I want to believe that our love's a mystery
I hope that our relationship has an unknown and fascinating aspect


I want to believe that our love's a sin
I wish our relationship is forbidden, passionate and exciting


You wear the same kind of perfume
You haven't changed your scent over the years


You wore when we met
You had that same fragrance when we first encountered


I suppose there's something comforting in knowing what to expect
Repeating the past is reassuring


But when you brushed up against me
When you touched me lightly


Before I knew your name
Before I was even introduced to you


Everything was thrilling
All sensations were electrifying


'Cause nothing was the same
Because everything was new and full of surprises


Oh will you kiss me like a stranger once again
Please, envelop me with novelty and intensity in your kiss


I want you to kiss me like a stranger
I long for a remarkable kiss as if it's from an unknown lover


Kiss me like a stranger once again
Make me feel your passion anew with a kiss like a first one




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, JALMA MUSIC
Written by: KATHLEEN BRENNAN, THOMAS ALAN WAITS

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Comments from YouTube:

@user-vl1ox4gy4r

Эта песня даже от приступа очень сильной физической боли помогла...❤❤❤

@philipd7749

I guess there's some company in knowing what to expect ❤

@user-js6el7vn2r

Огонь затухает,
Все угольки дотлели.
На улице сталкиваются
Среди теней взгляды влюбленных.
Ты смотришь на меня,
А я — на тебя.
И я хочу от тебя
Лишь одного

Поцелуй меня,
Я хочу, чтоб ты поцеловала меня

Вновь, как незнакомка,
Поцелуй меня еще раз, как незнакомка.
Я не поверю, что наша любовь таинственна,
Я не поверю, что наша любовь — грех,
Я хочу, чтобы ты поцеловала меня вновь,
как незнакомка

Все тот же парфюм,
Он был на тебе, когда мы встретились,
Я думаю, когда знаешь, чего ожидать,
Это несколько успокаивает.
Но когда ты появилась передо мной,
Прежде чем я узнал твое имя,
Всё было завораживающе,
Потому что всё изменилось

Теперь я хочу, чтобы ты поцеловала меня,
Я хочу, чтоб ты поцеловала меня вновь,
как незнакомка,
Поцелуй меня еще раз, как незнакомка.
Я не поверю, что наша любовь таинственна,
Я не поверю, что наша любовь — грех,
Оо, поцелуй меня, как незнакомка,
Вновь,
Я хочу, чтоб ты поцеловала меня,
как незнакомка,
Поцелуй меня еще раз, как незнакомка.

@danisoaresduarte

The fire's dying out
All the embers have been spent
Outside on the street
Lovers hide in the shadows
You look at me
I look at you
There's only one thing
I want you to do
Kiss me
I want you to kiss me
Like a stranger once again
Kiss me like a stranger once again
I want to believe that our love's a mystery
I want to believe that our love's a sin
I want you to kiss me like a stranger once again
You wear the same kind of perfume
You wore when we met
I suppose there's something comforting in knowing what to expect
But when you brushed up against me
Before I knew your name
Everything was thrilling
'Cause nothing was the same
I want you to kiss me
I want you to kiss me
Like a stranger once again
Kiss me like a stranger once again
I want to believe our loves a mystery
I want to believe our loves a sin
Oh will you kiss me like a stranger once again
I want you to kiss me like a stranger
Kiss me like a stranger once again

@reidasplataformas9397

Lembra o Louis Armstrong 😍

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