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About Just a Kiss
"Just a Kiss" is a song recorded by American country music group Lady Antebellum. It was released on May 2, 2011 as the lead single from the band's album Own the Night (2011). Dallas Davidson collaborated with band members Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood to write the song, taking inspiration from the members' personal experiences. Produced by Paul Worley, "Just a Kiss" was among the last songs recorded for the album, and is a mid-tempo country ballad with lyrics that speak of a romantic relationship between two new couples. Professional reviews for "Just a Kiss" have been mostly positive, commending on the song's theme and musical arrangement and also praising Lady Antebellum's performance. In the United States, the song debuted at number 28 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and appeared at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. It later topped the Country chart and was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song peaked at number 13 in Canada, 22 in Japan and reached the top 80 in Australia and Slovakia. Shaun Silva directed a well-received music video for the song. It portrays the story of two young lovers, Joy, played by actress/model Danielle Donn, and Brady, set against a backdrop of scenery of Europe. The band first performed the song on their Houston Rodeo show on March 11, 2011, and later at the Divas Nashvegas benefit show. Following the single's release, they performed it on US reality television show American Idol and at the Billboard Music Awards. The group's live performances have been praised by critics. The song was featured in the season 2 finale of Pretty Little Liars and in the season 1, episode 17 of Hart of Dixie.more »
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Lyin' here with you so close to meIt's hard to fight these feelingsWhen it feels so hard to breatheCaught up in this momentCaught up in your smileI've never opened up to anyoneSo hard to hold backWhen I'm holding you in my armsWe don't need to rush thisLet's just take it slowJust a kiss on your lips in the moonlightJust a touch of the fire burning so brightAnd I don't want to mess this thing upI don't want to push too farJust a shot in the dark that you just mightBe the one I've been waiting for my whole lifeSo baby I'm alright, with just a kiss goodnightI know that if we give this a little timeIt'll only bring us closerTo the love we wanna findIt's never felt so realNo it's never felt so rightJust a kiss on your lips in the moonlightJust a touch of the fire burning so brightAnd I don't want to mess this thing upI don't want to push too farJust a shot in the dark that you just mightBe the one I've been waiting for my whole lifeSo baby I'm alright, with just a kiss goodnightNo I don't want to say goodnightI know it's time to leave,But you'll be in my dreamsTonightTonightTonightJust a kiss on your lips in the moonlightJust a touch of the fire burning so brightNo I don't want to mess this thing upI don't want to push too farJust a shot in the dark that you just mightBe the one I've been waiting for my whole lifeSo baby I'm alright, oh, let's do this rightWith just a kiss goodnightWith a kiss goodnightKiss goodnight
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Lady Antebellum
Lady Antebellum is an American country pop music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2006. The trio is composed of Hillary Scott (lead and background vocals), Charles Kelley (lead and background vocals) and Dave Haywood (background vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin). more »
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Written by: DALLAS DAVIDSON, HILLARY SCOTT, DAVE HAYWOOD, CHARLES KELLEY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Just a Kiss" is part of Lady Antebellum's third studio album, "Own the Night," which was released in 2011. |
Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and peaked at No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart, making it one of their highest-charting songs. |
Country RootsLady Antebellum is a country-pop band, and "Just a Kiss" is the perfect blend of these two genres. It is often credited for bringing contemporary country music to a wider audience. |
Song InspirationBand members Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley, along with songwriters Dave Haywood and Dallas Davidson, wrote the song. The song was inspired by Scott’s then-budding relationship with drummer Chris Tyrell, whom she married in 2012. |
Record SalesThe single sold over 2 million digital copies in the United States, receiving double-platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. |
Video DirectionThe song's music video, directed by Shaun Silva, tells the story of a long-distance relationship played by actors Trevante Rhodes and Melissa Farman. |
Song CreditsThe song features Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott on lead vocals, as well as Dave Haywood on background vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, and mandolin. |
Genre DiversityDespite its roots in country music, "Just a Kiss" is also noted for its use of orchestral strings and mandolin, showing Lady Antebellum's ability to incorporate elements from different musical genres. |
Personal ConnectionHillary Scott has mentioned in interviews that, when they wrote the song, she was looking forward to slowly getting to know Chris Tyrell, who is now her husband. |
Awards and Nominations"Just a Kiss" was nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 54th Grammy Awards but didn't win. |
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