29 Songs About Kissing, from Then He Kissed Me to Kiss Me More

What is the best song about kissing?

"Kiss" by Prince is the most famous song about kissing, and "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None the Richer is the sweetest. For an oldie, "It's in His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)" and "Then He Kissed Me" are the classics, and "Kiss the Girl" from The Little Mermaid is the favorite from the movies.

Classic songs about kissing

1. "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine", Jimmie Rodgers: a 1957 folk-pop hit.
2. "Kiss Me, Honey Honey, Kiss Me", Shirley Bassey: a playful 1958 song.
3. "Sealed with a Kiss", Brian Hyland: a summer apart, promised in letters.
4. "Then He Kissed Me", The Crystals: a girl group love story.
5. "It's in His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)", Betty Everett: later a hit for Cher.
6. "Kiss Me Quick", Elvis Presley: a light, Latin-flavored song.
7. "Last Kiss", J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers: a teen tragedy song later covered by Pearl Jam.
8. "Kissin' in the Back Row of the Movies", The Drifters: a 70s date night song.
9. "Kiss and Say Goodbye", The Manhattans: a soulful farewell.
10. "Kiss You All Over", Exile: a smooth 1978 number one.

80s and 90s songs about kissing

11. "Kiss", Prince and the Revolution: funky and minimal.
12. "Kiss on My List", Daryl Hall and John Oates: an upbeat 1980 hit.
13. "Every Little Kiss", Bruce Hornsby and the Range: a piano-driven love song.
14. "Kissing a Fool", George Michael: a jazzy ballad.
15. "Kiss Me Deadly", Lita Ford: an 80s rock anthem.
16. "Kiss from a Rose", Seal: the ballad from Batman Forever.
17. "Kissing You", Des'ree: the love theme from Romeo + Juliet.
18. "Kiss Me", Sixpence None the Richer: the sweetest kissing song of the 90s.
19. "Kiss the Rain", Billie Myers: a late 90s favorite.

Modern songs about kissing

20. "Kiss Me More", Doja Cat featuring SZA: a disco-pop hit.
21. "Kiss You", One Direction: an upbeat boy band song.
22. "I Kissed a Girl", Katy Perry: her breakthrough hit.
23. "Kiss Me Thru the Phone", Soulja Boy featuring Sammie: a long-distance kiss.
24. "Kiss It Better", Rihanna: a moody 80s-style ballad.

Country songs about kisses

25. "This Kiss", Faith Hill: the bright 1998 hit.
26. "Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'", Charley Pride: a classic about loving your partner every day.
27. "Butterfly Kisses", Bob Carlisle: a father watching his daughter grow up.

Kissing songs from the movies

28. "Kiss the Girl", from The Little Mermaid: Sebastian's song to Prince Eric.
29. "As Time Goes By", Dooley Wilson: the song from Casablanca.

Songs about a first kiss

For a first kiss, "Kiss Me", "This Kiss" and "Then He Kissed Me" capture the nerves and the excitement. Many couples choose one of them as their first dance because it brings back the night it all started. See our songs about falling in love for more.

Kissing songs for a wedding

At a wedding, "Kiss Me" and "Kiss the Girl" are fun choices while guests clink their glasses to ask the couple to kiss, and "Kiss You All Over" works for a slow dance. For the first dance itself, see our first dance songs.

Songs about kissing for Valentine's Day

For a Valentine's Day playlist, mix the oldies with the modern hits: "Sealed with a Kiss", "Kiss from a Rose" and "Kiss Me More" cover three generations of romance. See our Valentine's Day songs for more ideas.

Kissing songs for a slow dance

For a slow dance, "Kiss from a Rose", "Kissing You", "Kissing a Fool" and "Every Little Kiss" are romantic and easy to sway to. For more, see our slow dance songs.

Songs about kissing goodbye

Some of the most moving songs about kisses are about partings. "Sealed with a Kiss" is about a summer apart, "Kiss and Say Goodbye" is a gentle farewell, and "Kiss Me Thru the Phone" is a modern take on love across the miles. For couples who live apart, see our long distance relationship songs.

Holiday songs about kissing

At Christmas, the mistletoe gives every couple an excuse to kiss. "Mistletoe" by Justin Bieber and "Under the Mistletoe" by Kelly Clarkson and Brett Eldredge are modern favorites for a holiday party. See our Christmas duets for more.

Why do so many love songs mention kisses?

A kiss is the moment a friendship becomes a romance, so it is the perfect turning point for a song. Songwriters use it to mark a beginning, a promise or a goodbye, and the word itself is short and easy to sing, which is why it shows up in so many choruses.

A song about your first kiss

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