Kiss With A Fist – English Lyrics

• By: Florence + The Machine

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the fiery and controversial world of Florence + The Machine's "Kiss With a Fist." This song offers a unique opportunity to delve into metaphorical language and understand how artists use extreme imagery to convey complex emotions. Discover the story behind this indie rock debut and learn about interpreting song meanings beyond their literal interpretations .

[English]

♪ YOU HIT ME ONCE ♪

♪ I HIT YOU BACK ♪

♪ YOU GAVE A KICK ♪

♪ I GAVE A SLAP ♪

♪ YOU SMASHED A PLATE OVER MY HEAD ♪

♪ THEN I SET FIRE TO OUR BED ♪

♪♪♪

♪ YOU HIT ME ONCE ♪

♪ I HIT YOU BACK ♪

♪ YOU GAVE A KICK ♪

♪ I GAVE A SLAP ♪

♪ YOU SMASHED A PLATE OVER MY HEAD ♪

♪ THEN I SET FIRE TO OUR BED ♪

♪ OH ♪

♪ MY BLACK EYE CASTS NO SHADOW ♪

♪ YOUR RED EYE SEES NO BLAME ♪

♪ YOUR SLAPS DON'T STICK ♪

♪ YOUR KICKS DON'T HIT ♪

♪ SO WE REMAIN THE SAME ♪

♪ BLOOD STICKS, SWEAT DRIPS ♪

♪ BREAK THE LOCK IF IT DON'T FIT ♪

♪ A KICK IN THE TEETH IS GOOD FOR SOME ♪

♪ A KISS WITH A FIST IS BETTER THAN NONE ♪

♪ WHOA-OH ♪

♪ A KISS WITH A FIST IS BETTER THAN NONE ♪

♪ BROKE YOUR JAW ONCE BEFORE ♪

♪ I SPILLED YOUR BLOOD UPON THE FLOOR ♪

♪ YOU BROKE MY LEG IN RETURN ♪

♪ SO LET'S SIT BACK AND WATCH THE BED BURN ♪

♪ BLOOD STICKS, SWEAT DRIPS ♪

♪ BREAK THE LOCK IF IT DON'T FIT ♪

♪ A KICK IN THE TEETH IS GOOD FOR SOME ♪

♪ A KISS WITH A FIST IS BETTER THAN NONE ♪

♪ WHOA-OH ♪

♪ A KISS WITH A FIST IS BETTER THAN NONE ♪

♪ YOU HIT ME ONCE ♪

♪ I HIT YOU BACK ♪

♪ YOU GAVE A KICK ♪

♪ I GAVE A SLAP ♪

♪ YOU SMASHED A PLATE OVER MY HEAD ♪

♪ THEN I SET FIRE TO OUR BED ♪

♪ WHOA ♪

♪♪♪

♪ WHOA ♪

♪ YOU HIT ME ONCE ♪

♪ I HIT YOU BACK ♪

♪ YOU GAVE A KICK ♪

♪ I GAVE A SLAP ♪

♪ YOU SMASHED A PLATE OVER MY HEAD ♪

♪ THEN I SET FIRE TO OUR BED ♪

♪♪♪

Key Grammar Structures

• YOU HIT ME ONCE

  ➔ Past Simple

  ➔ The verb "**hit**" is in the past simple tense, indicating a completed action in the past.

• I HIT YOU BACK

  ➔ Past Simple

  ➔ The verb "**hit**" is in the past simple tense, mirroring the previous action.

• YOU GAVE A KICK

  ➔ Past Simple

  ➔ The verb "**gave**" is in the past simple tense, describing a past action.

• I GAVE A SLAP

  ➔ Past Simple

  ➔ The verb "**gave**" is in the past simple tense, parallel to the previous use.

• YOU SMASHED A PLATE OVER MY HEAD

  ➔ Past Simple + Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ The verb "**smashed**" is in the past simple tense, and "**over my head**" is a prepositional phrase providing location.

• THEN I SET FIRE TO OUR BED

  ➔ Past Simple + Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ The verb "**set**" is in the past simple tense, the action is completed. The prepositional phrase is "**to our bed**".

• YOUR SLAPS DON'T STICK

  ➔ Present Simple (Negative) + Auxiliary Verb

  ➔ Uses the present simple negative "**don't**" (do + not) + verb "**stick**".

• SO WE REMAIN THE SAME

  ➔ Present Simple + Subject-Verb-Object

  ➔ The verb "**remain**" is in the present simple tense, and it follows the subject-verb-object structure.

• A KISS WITH A FIST IS BETTER THAN NONE

  ➔ Present Simple + Comparative Adjective

  ➔ Uses the present simple with the linking verb "**is**" and the comparative adjective "**better**".

• BROKE YOUR JAW ONCE BEFORE

  ➔ Past Simple + Adverb

  ➔ The verb "**broke**" is in past simple, "**once before**" modifies the verb as an adverbial phrase.