Des'ree - Kissing You
"Kissing You" (or "I'm Kissing You") is a song by British singer Des'ree. It was written by the singer with Timothy Atack for Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film Romeo + Juliet. The song was included on the film's soundtrack album and Des'ree's third studio album,Supernatural (1998). A pop ballad set in the key of A minor, the record uses a simple instrumentation consisting only of piano and string instruments. "Kissing You" featured in Romeo + Juliet when the title characters meet at a ball. The song was well received by critics for its emotional melody and toned-down production. Released as a single on 18 June 1997, it appeared on the ARIA Singles Chart and the UK Singles Chart. A music video accompanied the single, which included scenes from Romeo + Juliet.
"Kissing You" has been covered by Beyoncé Knowles (2007), Taylor Dayne (2008) and Stan Walker (2010). Knowles filmed a music video for her rendition, which she retitled "Still in Love (Kissing You)". The change of title and music video went against copyright terms, and thus Des'ree's publishers filed a lawsuit against Knowles and her representatives. Infringing albums were recalled, and both parties agreed that the case be dismissed with prejudice.
"Kissing You" was written by Des'ree and Timothy Atack, and was produced by Nellee Hooper. The string instruments were arranged byCraig Armstrong, while Andy Todd and Jim Abbiss engineered the record.[1] The pop ballad[2] uses only piano and string instrumentation.[3]According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by T C F Music Publishing, Inc., "Kissing You" is set in 12/8 time with a moderately slow tempo of 112 beats per minute.[2] Written in the key of A minor, it has a sequence of Dm7–Am7–G/B–C–G/B–Am7–C/G as its chord progression.[2] Des'ree's voice spans from the low note of A3 to the high note of D5.[2]
"Kissing You" is featured during Romeo + Juliet, directed by Baz Luhrmann, when Romeo (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Juliet (Claire Danes) first meet at a ball at the Capulets' mansion; Des'ree also appears in the scene performing the song.[4][5] The song was featured on the film's soundtrack album,[6] and was included on Des'ree's third studio album, Supernatural (1998).[7] Sony Music released the single via compact disc on 18 June 1997.[8] "Kissing You" was also sold as the B-side to "Life" (1998) in the UK.[9] The musical interlude in the middle of "Kissing You" was used to promote the UEFA Euro 2004.[10]
New Zealand singer Hayley Westenra covered "I'm Kissing You" for her 2007 album Prayer.[24] "Kissing You" was covered by Taylor Dayne, whose version appears as the eighth track on her fifth studio album, Satisfied (2008).[25] Her recording contains slow jam drums and backing singers.[26]Australian Idol winner Stan Walker recorded his rendition of the song as the twelfth track on his second studio album, From the Inside Out (2010).[27]Allmusic's Jon O'Brien called it "a faithful rendition".[28] The New Zealand Herald's Kara Scott noted that his cover was "a little over-wrought and soppy, [but] it shows the true range and quality of Walker's voice."[29] Cameron Adams of The Daily Telegraph noted that "for those who want to hear that voice sing something familiar, the lush but simple cover of Des'ree's 'Kissing You' will cause jaws to drop."[30]
Beyoncé Knowles version[edit]
"Kissing You" was covered by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles under the title "Still in Love (Kissing You)". Knowles' rendition was included on the 2007 deluxe edition of her second studio album, B'Day. Knowles contributed to the writing and production processes,[31] and it was one of the last tracks to be added to the album.[32][33] She called the song "a beautiful ballad"[34] and said, "I've always loved ['Kissing You']. It gives you this emotion – I don't care who you are, you just feel it. And it meant a lot for me to do this."[35] While reviewing the deluxe edition of B'Day, Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine praised the song, saying that it "sound[s] downright subtle".[36]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kissing_You_(Des'ree_song)
Pride can stand a thousand trials
The strong will never fall
But watching stars without you
My soul cries
The strong will never fall
But watching stars without you
My soul cries
Heaving heart is full of pain
Oh, oh, the aching
Oh, oh, the aching
'Cause I'm kissing you, oh
I am kissing you, oh
I am kissing you, oh
Touch me deep, pure and true
Gift to me forever
Gift to me forever
'Cause I'm kissing you, oh
I am kissing you, oh
I am kissing you, oh
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
'Cause I'm kissing you
I am kissing you, oh
I am kissing you, oh
Beautiful song | Reviewer: Anonymous | 8/23/10
For me, when I hear this song and listen to the words I believe it's about loving someone so much and how it hurts being apart. At how much your heart hurts when your lips touch because you just love them so much.
This song pulls at the heart strings of love that is eternal. Kissing so deeply, so long ago that the tenderness lingers on and ever present in the heart. Even as the breathe of love has turned away from my face, closing my eyes, I am kissing you
Eternal Love Lives On
Eternal Love Lives On
This song kills me, because I agree, its about loving somebody so entirely and then loosing them. Knowing what you felt with that person, you will never feel again in your lifetime. Kissing them with your eyes closed and wondering where they are. That's so painful.
A bond distance can't break | Reviewer: vy | 11/28/07
Oh my to me that song is so so much deeper though the lyrics are very simple. I believe the girl is singing about about her pain due to a separation from the loved one... it could be for any reason but we can feel how her heart and soul is connected to the man she loves though time and distance may keep them apart.
what i think | Reviewer: jessie | 11/19/07
this song is incredible. really, it's just about a girl who lost her lover and is lonely without him, and she just remembers kissing him and how she apparently really loved his kisses. and now she just wonders where he is.
I've got that feeling. i love you baby, why'd you leave me here?
http://www.sing365.com/music/archive.nsf/Des'ree-Kissing-You-Reviews/73E2545C03F8E74C482576860016EC60
...........So powerful song! Kissing you!!!!
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