kiss kiss
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Lyrics


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Green hours
Blue rope
Hot wax for hearts are cold
We're three we're three in the dark tonight
And baby my snake is a shark tonight

He's got youth on the side
He's got small purple eyes
Now he's as straight as a bow
When there's nobody home

Everywhere kiss me
Everywhere kids speak
No catch no beat
Everywhere kiss me
Everywhere kiss me

Everywhere kiss me
Everywhere kids meet
No catch no beat
Everywhere kiss
Everywhere kiss kiss me

I may like doing (?) high
I drop my music loud outside
I drank until the water's dry
It's all okay till someone dies
I shoot my name up every vain
You can't get hurt, you can't complain
No feet, no hands, no tale, no lies
He's got youth on his side

Everywhere kiss me
Everywhere kids speak
No catch no beat
Everywhere kiss me
Everywhere kiss me

Everywhere kiss me
Everywhere kids meet
No catch no beat
Everywhere kiss
Everywhere kiss kiss me





We're three, we're three, we're three, we're three
We're three, we're three in the dark tonight and baby my snake is a shark tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Kiss Kiss" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs describe a dark and mysterious night where everything seems possible. The color green and blue symbolize the dark and eerie atmosphere, accentuated by the mention of "hot wax for hearts are cold." The presence of three people in the dark, with the singer declaring that "baby my snake is a shark tonight," creates a sense of danger and unpredictability. The lyrics describe a man with "youth on the side" and "small purple eyes," who is "straight as a bow when there's nobody home." The man in question could be a controlling and manipulative figure, perhaps someone the singer is drawn to despite the risks.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "everywhere kiss me" and "everywhere kids speak." It seems to suggest that in this world of three people in the dark, everyone is free to indulge in whatever they please, and there are no rules or regulations. The lyrics "now catch no beat" reinforce this idea that there is no order, no structure. The lyrics "I may like doing (?) high" and "I shoot my name up every vain" suggest a sense of addiction or self-destructive behavior. The repeated mention of "everywhere kiss me" and "everywhere kiss kiss me" creates a sense of sensuality and intimacy, adding to the overall atmosphere of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Green hours
Time is passing slowly, almost like the color green signifies nature and life.


Blue rope
A feeling of being tied down or trapped, like the color blue representing depression or sadness.


Hot wax for hearts are cold
Trying to heal and mend broken hearts with something as hot as wax, showing an attempt to repair emotions that have gone cold.


We're three we're three in the dark tonight
The presence of three people, alone in the dark, with nowhere to turn to or anyone nearby.


And baby my snake is a shark tonight
The person's lover, who is usually weak, is now a powerful and dangerous force to be reckoned with.


He's got youth on the side
The person's lover is young, with their entire life ahead of them and energy to spare.


He's got small purple eyes
A unique and distinguishing feature of the person's lover, likely a striking image in contrast to their youthfulness.


Now he's as straight as a bow
The person's lover is now serious and focused, like an arrow being shot from a bow.


When there's nobody home
When there is no one else around, the person's lover is free to be serious and focused without any interruptions or distractions.


Everywhere kiss me
Wanting to be kissed all over, anywhere and everywhere.


Everywhere kids speak
The voices of children can be heard all around, creating joyful and playful atmosphere.


No catch no beat
Everything is free-flowing with no restrictions, worry or fear.


Everywhere kiss me
Continuing the desire to be kissed anywhere and everywhere.


Everywhere kiss me
Echoing the desire to be kissed repeatedly.


Everywhere kids meet
Children are gathering and being brought together, emphasizing playfulness and innocence.


No catch no beat
The carefree nature of children's play has no rules or regulations to follow, just having fun.


Everywhere kiss
Reiterating the desire for kisses.


Everywhere kiss kiss me
Expressing the desire to be kissed even more, with a sense of urgency.


I may like doing (?) high
Implies taking drugs or getting high to escape reality.


I drop my music loud outside
Loud music is used to drown out any outside distractions or unpleasant sounds, creating a safe space.


I drank until the water's dry
The person consumes so much alcohol to deal with life's problems, leaving nothing but an empty and depleted feeling.


It's all okay till someone dies
Everything seems okay and can be brushed aside until someone actually dies, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.


I shoot my name up every vain
The person has a sense of self-importance and injects their identity into everything they do, craving attention and validation.


You can't get hurt, you can't complain
The person is in control and doesn't want anyone to question them, wanting blind obedience and obedience from others around them.


No feet, no hands, no tale, no lies
Emphasizes that true power lies within oneself, without the need for enhancements or falsities.


We're three, we're three, we're three, we're three
Repeating the earlier lines to emphasize the existence of the three people.


We're three, we're three in the dark tonight and baby my snake is a shark tonight
Emphasizing that the three people are alone in the dark and feeling vulnerable, with the once-weak lover now acting as a powerful force.




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Written by: BRIAN CHASE, KAREN LEE ORZOLEK, NICHOLAS JOSEPH ZINNER

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on "date with the night"

I got a date with the night
Burnin' out my finger
Gonna catch the kids dry
Gonna walk on water
Buyin' out the fight
We're sweatin' in the winter
Both thighs squeeze tight

Choke choke choke choke choke choke choke choke choke choke...

Don't tell me to fix her
Don't tell me to fix her
Just take a bite
No hangin' no picture
Flyin' out my sight
Droppin' brides at the altar
Both thighs squeeze tight

Choke choke choke choke choke choke choke choke choke choke...

I'll set you I'll set it off
I'll set you I'll set it off
I'll set you I'll set it off off

I'll set you I'll set it off
I'll set you I'll set it off
I'll set you I'll set it off
I'll set you I'll set it off off off

Buyin' out the fight
Gonna walk on water
Gonna catch the kids dry
Gonna bend my finger
Flyin' out my sight
We're sweatin' in the winter


Both thighs squeeze tight
Both thighs squeeze tight