Bachelor Kisses
The Go-Betweens
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Hey wait, please wait, Don't rush off, You won't be late. Wait, yes, he'll wait, The engine's running At the gate. Don't believe what you've heard, "Faithful"'s not a bad word. Oh, won't you save these Bachelor Kisses now, they're for your brow. Oh, won't you save these Bachelor Kisses now, they're for your brow. Hand, hands like hooks, You'll get hurt If you play with crooks. Your hand, that's all he took, The world opened up For your looks. Don't believe what you've heard, "Faithful"'s not a bad word. Oh, won't you save these Bachelor Kisses now, they're for your brow. Oh, won't you save these Bachelor Kisses now, they're for your brow. The arcade lights are hanging down. The rain surrenders to the town. The world of men don't mean a thing When all they give you is a diamond ring. Don't believe what you've heard, "Faithful"'s not a bad word. Oh, won't you save these Bachelor Kisses now, they're for your brow. Oh, won't you save these Bachelor Kisses now, they're for your brow. But don't be slave to Bachelor Kisses now, they'll break their vow. But don't be slave to Bachelor Kisses now, they'll break their vow.
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Written by: ROBERT DERWENT GARTH FORSTER, GRANT WILLIAM MCLENNAN
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Musical Composition"Bachelor Kisses" was released by the Australian indie rock band, The Go-Betweens, as the lead single from their third album, "Spring Hill Fair," in 1984.
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Band MembersThe Go-Betweens were formed in Brisbane, Australia, in 1977 and consisted of the late Grant McLennan, Robert Forster, Lindy Morrison, Robert Vickers, and Amanda Brown throughout different periods in their career.
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Music GenreThe catchy melodic tune of "Bachelor Kisses" is an iconic track representative of The Go-Between's unique style, blending indie-pop, jangle pop, and post-punk elements together.
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InspirationRobert Forster, one of the song's writers, was inspired by American pop music of the early 1960s while writing "Bachelor Kisses." He once remarked that the song was a kind of "subconscious response" to these influences.
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PopularityDespite the commercial failure of "Bachelor Kisses" in the music charts, it has gained a cult following over the years and is often considered one of The Go-Betweens' most popular songs.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Bachelor Kisses" were written as a love letter by Forster to his then-girlfriend, prompting Grant McLennan to describe the song as "the most beautiful song Robert has ever written."
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ImpactAfter its release, "Bachelor Kisses" established The Go-Betweens as major figures in the international indie scene and it is now considered a classic track of 1980s indie-rock.
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RecordingForster reportedly wrote the song quickly in the studio and decided that it should be the album's first single, despite reservations from some other members of the band.
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Cover VersionsAlthough never a hit single, "Bachelor Kisses" holds such a revered place in the canon of indie music that it was later covered by several artists, including Yo La Tengo and Jens Lekman.
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ArtworkThe cover artwork for the single of "Bachelor Kisses" was done by the band's drummer, Lindy Morrison, who was also an accomplished visual artist.
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