First Kiss

Kid Rock

About First Kiss

"First Kiss" is a song by American singer-songwriter Kid Rock from his tenth studio album, First Kiss (2015). Written by Kid Rock and Marlon Young, and produced by Kid Rock and Dann Huff, the song was first released to digital retailers on January 6, 2015 as the lead single from the album of the same name. The song recalls a man's first kiss with his high school sweetheart, who remains by his side to this day. Critics noted the song's inspiration from Bryan Adams' 1985 hit, "Summer of '69. " Though both "First Kiss" and "Summer Of 69" use the same chord structure of 38 Special's "Hold On Loosely." The song achieved moderate commercial success, being Kid Rock's first Billboard Hot 100 hit since "All Summer Long" in 2008 and so far reaching a peak position of 66 on that chart. A crossover success, "First Kiss" has impacted multiple pop and rock charts, and was later sent to country radio. 


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2015
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I remember waiting for the school bus
Jenny Clayton was my first crush
And neither one of us had a clue

An old Cheyenne it was my first truck
Rusted, rough and kinda beat up
But when she jumped in it felt brand new

And now these days when I drive through a small town
I turn my stereo up and roll my windows down
’cause it reminds me of my first kiss
And those days that I always miss
Tom Petty on the radio
Going steady with nowhere to go
No money just time to spend
An old Chevy and a couple friends
Oh how I wish that I could go back in time
Just to love you again

I remember drinking from the same cup
We’d break up just to make up
I remember falling in love with you
Smokin’ cigarettes on the tailgate
Man it seems like it was yesterday
When Main Street felt like Park Avenue

And when I’m driving through any ol’ small town
I turn my stereo up and roll my windows down
’cause it reminds me of my first kiss
And those times that I always miss
Tom Petty on the radio
Going steady with nowhere to go
No money just time to spend
An old Chevy and a couple friends
Oh how I wish that I could go back in time

When forever felt like it would never come
And we never thought we’d turn 21
So young we thought this could never end
Oh how I wish we could go back again
Oh yeah yeah
Ooh ooh ooh

And now that time has taken over
And we can’t fight this getting older
But somehow baby we made it through (we made it through)
And every time I’m a lookin’ at you

It reminds me of my first kiss
And those days that I always miss
Tom Petty on the radio
Going steady with nowhere to go
No money just time to spend
An old Chevy and a couple friends
Oh how I wish that I could go back in time

Just to love you again
Just to love you again

Just to love you again
Just to love you again

Oh how I wish that I could go back in time

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Kid Rock

Robert James "Bob" Ritchie (born January 17, 1971) known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American musician, rapper and singer-songwriter. He is popularly known for his first commercial success, the 1998 studio album Devil Without a Cause which sold 13 million albums worldwide. He is a five time Grammy Award nominee and has sold 23.5 million albums in the U.S. and 27 million worldwide. more »

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Written by: ANDREA YOUNG, BRIAN WHITE, ELIZABETH ELKINS, LISA TORRES, NICOLE WITT

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Bluewater Music Corp., Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"First Kiss" is the title track of Kid Rock's tenth studio album. The album was released on February 24, 2015.
Highest Position
The song "First Kiss" reached the 66th position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Inspiration
Kid Rock, the song's performer and one of its writers, drew inspiration from his own first love for the lyrics. The song is essentially a nostalgic tale about young love and coming of age.
Producer
Aside from being the performer, Kid Rock also produced "First Kiss." He is known for his active participation in all aspects of his music, from writing to production.
Genre
The song "First Kiss" is often classified under country rock. This demonstrates Kid Rock's versatility as an artist as he seamlessly transitions between hip-hop, rock, and country.
Other Chart Positions
It also fared well on other charts, reaching the 2nd position on Billboard's US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs.
Music Video
The music video for "First Kiss," directed by Eric Welch, adds a visual narrative to the song's nostalgic theme, featuring a young couple experiencing their first love over the course of a summer.
Platinum Status
The album "First Kiss," featuring the title track, has been certified platinum by the RIAA, signifying over one million units sold.
Critical Reception
Though the album received mixed reviews, the song "First Kiss," was praised for its nostalgic storytelling and catchy melody, making it a fan favorite.
Live Performances
"First Kiss" quickly became a staple in Kid Rock's live performances and was often met with enthusiastic audience sing-alongs during his concerts.

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