Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not – English Lyrics

• By: Thompson Square
• Album: Thompson Square

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the heartwarming story behind Thompson Square's chart-topping song, "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not." This delightful country hit offers a fun way to learn about the nuances of building relationships, from the initial spark and nervous anticipation to the joy of lifelong commitment. Explore the lyrics to uncover the universal emotions of love and connection.

[English]

We were sittin' up there on your momma's roof

Talkin' 'bout everything under the moon

With the smell of honeysuckle and your perfume

All I could think about was my next move

Oh, but you were so shy, so was I

Maybe that's why it was so hard to believe

When you smiled and said to me

"Are you gonna kiss me or not?

Are we gonna do this or what?

I think you know I like you a lot

But you're 'bout to miss your shot

Are you gonna kiss me or not?"

...

...

It was the best dang kiss that I ever had

Except for that long one after that

And I knew if I wanted this thing to last

Sooner or later I'd have to ask for your hand

So I took a chance

Bought a wedding band and I got down on one knee

And you smiled and said to me

"Are you gonna kiss me or not?

Are we gonna do this or what?

I think you know I love you a lot

I think we've got a real good shot

Are you gonna kiss me or not?"

...

So, we planned it all out for the middle of June

From the wedding cake to the honeymoon

And your momma cried

When you walked down the aisle

When the preacher man said, "Say I do"

I did and you did too, then I lifted that veil

And saw your pretty smile and I said

"Are you gonna kiss me or not?

Are we gonna do this or what?

Look at all the love that we got

It ain't never gonna stop

Are you gonna kiss me or not?"

Yeah baby, I love you a lot

I really think we've got a shot

Are you gonna kiss me or not?

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
kiss /kɪs/ A1	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love or greeting noun - a touch with the lips
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to have a deep affection for someone
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to make a facial expression showing happiness noun - a facial expression of happiness
chance /tʃæns/ B1	noun - an opportunity to do something
wedding /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ A2	noun - a ceremony where two people get married
moon /muːn/ A1	noun - the natural satellite of the Earth
roof /ruːf/ A2	noun - the top covering of a building
shot /ʃɒt/ B1	noun - an attempt or opportunity to do something
plan /plæn/ A2	verb - to decide on and arrange in advance noun - a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something
cake /keɪk/ A1	noun - a sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients
veil /veɪl/ B2	noun - a piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face
scent /sɛnt/ B2	noun - a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
hard /hɑːrd/ A2	adjective - difficult to do or deal with
pretty /ˈprɪti/ A2	adjective - attractive in a delicate way

Key Grammar Structures

• Are you gonna kiss me or not?

  ➔ Future intention with 'gonna' (going to)

  ➔ 'Gonna' is a contraction of 'going to,' used to express a planned or intended action in the near future.

• Talkin' 'bout everything under the moon

  ➔ Slang and colloquial contraction of 'talking about'

  ➔ A colloquial way of saying 'talking about,' often used in informal speech and lyrics.

• All I could think about was my next move

  ➔ Modal verb 'could' expressing past ability or possibility

  ➔ 'Could' indicates the ability or possibility in the past or in hypothetical situations.

• Maybe that's why it was so hard to believe

  ➔ Adverb 'maybe' expressing possibility or uncertainty

  ➔ 'Maybe' indicates uncertainty or possibility, suggesting the speaker is not sure but considers it possible.

• And I knew if I wanted this thing to last

  ➔ Conditional clause with 'if' to express a hypothetical situation

  ➔ The clause beginning with 'if' introduces a condition that affects the main clause, indicating a hypothetical or possible situation.

• Sooner or later I’d have to ask for your hand

  ➔ Idiom 'sooner or later' to indicate eventual occurrence

  ➔ The phrase 'sooner or later' suggests that something is inevitably going to happen at some point in the future.

• And you smiled and said to me

  ➔ Past simple tense with 'smiled' and 'said' showing completed actions

  ➔ The verbs 'smiled' and 'said' are in simple past tense to describe completed actions in the past.