You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This – Toby Keith

Introduction:

Toby Keith’s “You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This” was released in October 2000 as the final single from his 1999 album How Do You Like Me Now?!. Written by Keith himself, this song is a slow, romantic ballad that explores the tension of forbidden love. The story follows two people sharing a passionate kiss, despite knowing it might lead to complications. The lyrics depict their struggle with intense attraction and the uncertainty of crossing boundaries in their relationship.

Musically, the song showcases Keith’s smooth vocals with a melodic country arrangement, capturing the emotional complexity of the moment. Its heartfelt chorus, combined with the rich storytelling, helped make the song resonate with audiences. “You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This” climbed to the top of the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in March 2001, marking another number-one hit for Keith. It also peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, further expanding its appeal beyond the country genre.

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Lyrics:

“You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This”

I’ve got a funny feeling
The moment that your lips touched mine
Something shot right through me
My heart skipped a beat in timeThere’s a different feel about you tonight
It’s got me thinkin’ lots of crazy things
I even think I saw a flash of light
It felt like electricity

You shouldn’t kiss me like this
Unless you mean it like that
Cause I’ll just close my eyes
And I won’t know where I’m at
We’ll get lost on this dance floor
Spinnin’ around
And around
And around
And around

They’re all watchin’ us now
They think we’re falling in love
They’d never believe we’re just friends
When you kiss me like this
I think you mean it like that
If you do baby kiss me again

Everybody swears we make the perfect pair
But dancing is as far as it goes
Girl you’ve never moved me quite
The way you moved me tonight
I just wanted you to know
I just wanted you to know

You shouldn’t kiss me like this
Unless you mean it like that
Cause I’ll just close my eyes
And I won’t know where I’m at
We’ll get lost on this dance floor
Spinnin’ around
And around
And around
And around

They’re all watchin’ us now
They think we’re falling in love
They’d never believe we’re just friends
When you kiss me like this
I think you mean it like that
If you do baby kiss me again
Kiss me again