Don't Delete the Kisses
Wolf Alice
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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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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.
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AlbumThe 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.
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SongwritingFrontwoman 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.
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LyricsThe 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.
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Vocal StyleIn 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.
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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'.
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ReceptionThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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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.
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Recent RecognitionThe 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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