Don't Delete the Kisses

Wolf Alice

About Don't Delete the Kisses

"Don't Delete the Kisses" is a song by English alternative rock band Wolf Alice from their second studio album, Visions of a Life. It was released on 5 July 2017 through Dirty Hit as the album's second single. It was the first single by Wolf Alice to chart on the UK Top 100 (following being performed twice when the band won the 2018 Mercury Music Prize in September 2018) and the first one to chart on the main UK charts since Bros in 2015. The track also peaked at 16 on the Kerrang! Rock Chart in July 2017.  


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I see the signs of a lifetime, you 'til I die
And I'm swiftly out, Irish goodbye

What if it's not meant for me? love
What if it's not meant for me? love

I'd like to get to know you
I'd like to take you out
We'd go to The Hell Mary
And afterwards make out instead I'm typing you a message
That I know I'll never send
Rewriting old excuses
Delete the kisses at the end
When I see you, the whole world reduces
To just that room
And then I remember and I'm shy that gossip's eye will look too soon
And then I'm trapped, overthinking
And yeah, probably self-doubt
You tell me to get over it and to take you out
But I can't, I'm too scared
And there's the night-bus, I have to go
And the doors are closing and you were waving
And I like you, and I'll never let it show
And you won't wait and maybe I won't mind
I work better on my own
And now I'm, well, a bit drunk
And I ask myself

What if it's not meant for me? love
What if it's not meant for me? love

A few days pass since I last saw you
And you have taken over my mind
I'm re-telling jokes you made that made me laugh
Pretending that they're mine
I wanna tell the whole world about you
I think that that's a sign
I'm losing self control and it's you
It really is, one thousand times
I look at your picture and I smile
How awful's that? I'm like a teenage girl
I might as well write all over my notebook
That you 'rock my world!'
But you do, you really do
You've turned me upside down
And that's okay, I'll let it happen
'Cause I like having you around
I'm electric, a romantic cliché
And they really are all true
And we catch eyes in a stupid party
I know exactly what to do
I'll take your hand, and we will leave
French exit for me and you
You know I'm home, a little bit drunk
Some things don't change and I know now

Me and you were meant to be in love
Me and you were meant to be in love
Me and you

I see the signs of a lifetime, you 'til I die

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Wolf Alice

Wolf Alice are a British four-piece alternative rock band from north London, England, formed initially as an acoustic duo in 2010. Its members since 2012 are Ellie Rowsell (vocals, guitar), Joff Oddie (guitars, vocals), Theo Ellis (bass), and Joel Amey (drums, vocals). The band released their debut single, "Fluffy", in February 2013, and followed it with "Bros" in May of that year. They released their debut EP, Blush, in October, and its follow-up, Creature Songs, in May 2014. In February 2015, the band released the lead single, "Giant Peach", from their debut album, My Love Is Cool, which was released in June 2015. It includes their 2014 single "Moaning Lisa Smile", which peaked at number nine on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart in August 2015, and was no… more »

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Written by: Ellen Ciara Rowsell, Joel Donald Scott Amey, Jonathan David Oddie, Theodore Joseph Ellis

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Don't Delete the Kisses" is classified under the Indie Rock genre. The band Wolf Alice is known for seamlessly combining genres in their music. But this track leans more towards the softer aspects of indie rock.
Album
The song is a part of the band's second studio album, "Visions of a Life". This album was released in 2017 and won the 2018 Mercury Prize for best album in the United Kingdom.
Songwriting
Frontwoman Ellie Rowsell is the primary songwriter of "Don't Delete the Kisses". She has stated that she wrote the song about the awkwardness and vulnerability of expressing romantic feelings.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics talk about the experience of falling in love, with references to texting and modern communication methods. The title refers to the kisses at the end of a text message and the apprehension around deleting them.
Vocal Style
In this song, Ellie Rowsell primarily uses spoken word, which is a departure from her usual singing style. This makes the song stand out in the Wolf Alice discography.
Influence
"Don't Delete the Kisses" was inspired by various sources, from Patti Smith to the 80s synth-pop group Yazoo. Rowsell's narrative lyrics were influenced by Lou Reed's 'perfect day'.
Reception
The song was well-received by both fans and critics. It's often lauded for its unique blend of soft synth sounds and poignant, intimate lyrics.
Music Video
The music video for "Don't Delete the Kisses" features a couple's journey on a train, which parallels the narrative of the song lyrics. It has a distinct cinematic quality and was directed by Sophie Muller.
Live Performances
"Don't Delete the Kisses" became a crowd favourite at live performances. The band made their television debut with this song on "Later... with Jools Holland" in 2017.
Recent Recognition
The song remains a standout track from the band years after its release. In 2020, it was featured in an episode of the popular television series "Normal People", gaining renewed attention.

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