Kiss Them for Me
Siouxsie and the Banshees
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It glittered and it gleamed For the arriving beauty queen A ring and a car Now you're the prettiest by far No party she'd not attend No invitation she wouldn't send Transfixed by the inner sound Of your promise to be found "Nothing or no-one will ever Make me let you down" Kiss them for me, I may be delayed Kiss them for me, if I am delayed It's divoon, oh it's serene In the fountains pink champagne Someone carving their devotion In the heart shaped pool of fame "Nothing or no one will ever Make me let you down" Kiss them for me, I may be delayed Kiss them for me, I may find myself delayed On the road to New Orleans A spray of stars hit the screen As the 10th impact shimmered The forbidden candles beamed Kiss them for me, I may be delayed Kiss them for me, I may find myself delayed Kiss them for me, kiss them for me Kiss them for me, I may find myself delayed
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Written by: STEVEN SEVERIN, MARTIN JOHN MCCARRICK, BUDGIE, SIOUXSIE SIOUX
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Kiss Them for Me" is a song by the British rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. It was released in 1991 as the first single from their 10th studio album, "Superstition".
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Chart PerformanceThe song became popular on multiple charts. It made it to number 23 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It was the Banshees' only single to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it peaked at number 68.
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Musical StyleThe song blends the genres of dream pop and worldbeat. It features a prominent dance rhythm and electronic textures, a departure from the band's traditional post-punk sound.
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InspirationThe song's title and lyrics express a tribute to classic Hollywood actress Jayne Mansfield. She reportedly used to blow kisses to her fans and asked to "kiss them for me" if they run into her friends.
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Remixed VersionsSeveral remixes of "Kiss Them for Me" were made. Of note is the "Snapper Mix," which features tabla player Talvin Singh. This version was included on both the "Twice Upon a Time: The Singles" compilation and the "Spellbound: The Collection" album.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features imagery inspired by Indian culture, matching the Eastern feel of the music. Siouxsie Sioux appears playing a sitar.
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Legacy"Kiss Them for Me" is often regarded as one of the band's commercial and creative high points. It introduced Siouxsie and the Banshees to a new generation of listeners and helped extend their influence into the 90s music scene.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including School of Seven Bells, who included a cover of the song on their 2010 EP "Heart is Strange."
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Live Performances"Kiss Them for Me" has been performed live by Siouxsie Sioux during her solo career and was included in her "Finale: The Last Mantaray & More Show” in 2009.
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Name InfluenceThe song's title influenced the name of an indie-pop band from New York. "Kiss Them for Me" was shortened to "Kisses," and the group has seen moderate success since forming in 2010.
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Pop Culture ReferenceIn the realm of pop culture, the song was featured in an episode of Miami Vice and in the movie "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective". It also appears in the video game "Grand Theft Auto IV".
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