Kiss It Kiss It – English Lyrics

• By: Reneé Rapp
• Album: BITE ME

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Reneé Rapp's "Kiss It Kiss It," a vibrant and unfiltered anthem that celebrates queer experiences and raw emotion. This song offers an excellent opportunity to learn modern English, as Rapp's candid lyrics and energetic delivery provide insight into contemporary expressions of passion and self-acceptance, making it a powerful and engaging piece for language learners.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
kill /kɪl/ B1	verb - to cause the death of
tears /tɪrz/ A2	noun - drops of liquid from the eyes
hair /heər/ A1	noun - threads growing from the skin
breakfast /ˈbrekfəst/ A1	noun - a meal eaten in the morning
friends /frendz/ A1	noun - people you like and enjoy time with
stars /stɑrz/ A2	noun - luminous points in the night sky
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young human
disrespect /ˌdɪs.rɪˈspekt/ B1	noun - lack of respect
morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A1	noun - the period of time from sunrise to noon
valley /ˈvæli/ B1	noun - a low area between hills or mountains
bedroom /ˈbedruːm/ A2	noun - a room for sleeping
trip /trɪp/ A2	verb - to stumble or fall
rodeo /ˈroʊdiːoʊ/ B2	noun - a competitive equestrian event
bury /ˈberi/ B1	verb - to put in the ground
damn /dæm/ B2	interjection - expressing anger or frustration

Key Grammar Structures

• I met a girl out on the East Side

  ➔ Simple Past Tense

  ➔ This line uses the 'Simple Past Tense' to describe a completed action in the past. The verb 'met' is the past tense of 'meet'.

• She asked me how I like my breakfast

  ➔ Reported Speech (Indirect Question)

  ➔ This is an example of 'Reported Speech' in the form of an indirect question. The original direct question was likely 'How do you like your breakfast?' The tense shifts back (like -> liked, but 'like' is preserved as it refers to a general preference), and the word order changes.

• And now it's 40 hours later

  ➔ Present Tense with Time Marker

  ➔ The 'Present Tense' ('it's' is a contraction of 'it is') is used here to describe the current state of affairs, made more specific by the 'time marker' '40 hours later'.

• You're gonna kill me if you kiss it like that

  ➔ Future with 'going to'

  ➔ 'Gonna' (going to) is used to express a future intention or a prediction. In this context, it's an exaggerated expression of the effect the kiss has on the singer.

• Got me in tears, but not because I'm sad

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense (Implied)

  ➔ While not explicitly stated with 'have/has', the phrase 'Got me in tears' implies a state resulting from a past action that continues to the present. It's a common informal usage of the 'Present Perfect Tense' concept.

• Top of the mornin', let me pull your hair back

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The phrase 'let me pull your hair back' uses the 'Imperative Mood' through the verb 'let'. It's a request or permission being given.

• I told her I'm from Carolina (yeehaw)

  ➔ Reported Speech (Simple Past Tense)

  ➔ This is another instance of 'Reported Speech'. The original statement was likely 'I am from Carolina'. The verb 'told' is in the past tense, and the verb in the reported clause shifts to the past tense ('am' becomes 'is' in this context of reporting, but the contraction 'I'm' is used for stylistic effect).

• Goddamn, goddamn, goddamn, goddamn

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The 'Repetition' of 'goddamn' is used for 'Emphasis'. It intensifies the emotion and reaction the singer is feeling.

• Might have to bury me before I leave without

  ➔ Modal Verbs of Possibility ('Might have to')

  ➔ 'Might have to' is a combination of modal verbs used to express a strong possibility or a potential obligation. It suggests a drastic consequence if the speaker doesn't get what they want.