Kiss - Kissin' Time Lyrics






Come on Charlotte
Wake up San Diego, Milwaukie, Miami
Put your two lips together and kiss

We're kissin' in Cleveland, and Cincinnatti too
Way out in Chicago, I'll tell you what to do
They party all over, even in St. Lou
So baby get ready and I'll be kissin' you

Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
So treat me right, don't make me fight
And we'll rock and roll tonight

We're kissin' in Dallas
And Philly's goin' wild
So let's Kiss Atlanta, ho
You know we'll make it smile

We love the women
Way down in Tennessee
So baby come on now and start a-kissin' me

Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
So treat me right, don't make me fight
And we'll rock and roll tonight

Kiss all of Seattle, LA to Baltimore
You know we been kissin' in 'Frisco, so lets kiss some more
Let's do it in Detroit, they all know the score
So baby, oh baby, what are we waitin' for

Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
So treat me right, don't make me fight
And we'll rock and roll tonight

Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
So treat me right, don't make me fight
And we'll rock and roll tonight

Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
So treat me right, don't make me fight
And we'll rock and roll tonight





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  1. G.... P....

    Geat rip! Thnx!

  2. S.... B....

    After hearing this song, I was telling all my death metal friends, that Ace was definitely one of the best guitarists ever.

  3. N.... ....

    This whole song idea unquestionably indicates that KISS were clearly aiming at success beyond the New York scene. I bet this song wasn't even written till they got the record deal.

  4. J.... G....

    One of KISS's catchiest songs ever. I love it! Especially Peter Criss' voice: amazing!!!

  5. C.... L....

    ❤😍💋

  6. A.... N....

    We kissin in DALLAS!

  7. A.... N....

    Wicked solo.

  8. D.... F....

    Why is Paul jealous of Peter's voice? I give you exhibit "A" Sounding much like The Ramones, this is KISS as it was MEANT to be Glitter-Punk, Nyc-trashy, Three chords and a chip on your shoulder FUN!!!

  9. C.... A....

    Many fans don't know this song was played live in Fukuoka, Japan in 2006!

  10. b.... ....

    Um ripping off Surfing USA much?!! Brian Wilson would not appreciate this. 👎

  11. J.... H....

    Kissin from Leisure World Seal Beach

  12. T.... ....

    Guitarvideosonline, Your Dad's a Pussy Fag.

  13. M.... N....

    Come on Charlotte
    Wake up San Diego, Milwaukie, Miami
    Put your two lips together and kiss

    We're kissin' in Cleveland, and Cincinnatti too
    Way out in Chicago, I'll tell you what to do
    They party all over, even in St. Lou
    So baby get ready and I'll be kissin' you

    Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
    So treat me right, don't make me fight
    And we'll rock and roll tonight

    We're kissin' in Dallas
    And Philly's goin' wild
    So let's Kiss Atlanta, ho
    You know we'll make it smile

    We love the women
    Way down in Tennessee
    So baby come on now and start a-kissin' me

    Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
    So treat me right, don't make me fight
    And we'll rock and roll tonight

    Kiss all of Seattle, LA to Baltimore
    You know we been kissin' in 'Frisco, so lets kiss some more
    Let's do it in Detroit, they all know the score
    So baby, oh baby, what are we waitin' for

    Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
    So treat me right, don't make me fight
    And we'll rock and roll tonight

    Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
    So treat me right, don't make me fight
    And we'll rock and roll tonight

    Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
    So treat me right, don't make me fight
    And we'll rock and roll tonight

  14. K.... T....

    I think of dimebag Darrell when I listen to kiss, R.I.P dimebag

    K.... T....

    Ok, but I can't think of any band in the world that has less to do with KISS, sounds less like them,...and seems more out of place in a KISS thread than Pantera...KISS was about having fun, Rock n' Roll and not taking anything too seriously...Pantera is "OOH GRR! We're METAL! WE'RE SO SERIOUS!"...So this seems like an odd place to be eulogizing someone like that...I don't go to METAL videos and start saying...."R.I.P Johhny Thunders" He may be my favorite guitar player, but I don't just go saying that wherever. Dimebag liked KISS? Well.....He NEVER sounded like he listened to a single KISS song in his life, and was typical of "METAL" people, who came to KISS because they LOOKED, specifically Gene, like what they thought Sabbath SOUNDED like...When what they discovered was Ramones/Rolling Stones/Cheap Trick/Slade Glitter-Punk, Power-Pop, they spent the next 45 years constantly complaining that everything KISS ever released "ISN'T "HEAVY" ENOUGH"...Oh...except one single record from the middle of their career, a record that isn't even the same band we heard for the first decade..."Creatures" is the ONLY good KISS record according to these "fans" a record that doesn't even sound like KISS. Oh, and it's their favorite but THEY DIDN'T BUY IT...little known fact, CREATURES for YEARS was the worst-selling KISS record EVER, yes, The Elder (Which I love) sold more copies, and I believe that still stands TODAY, The Elder went Gold at some point in the last decade, even with the "New cover" re-release "Creatures" never went Gold to my knowledge.."Fans" like Dimebag were a destructive force in KISS's career, constantly complaining that the band should be something it wasn't and that nothing they did was any good, while at the same time driving away music fans who ACTUALLY THINK THERE WAS NEVER ANYTHING WRONG WITH KISS, because...well...we've all seen "Beavis and Butthead" Metal fans aren't exactly sought after by sperm banks...My point: I'm sorry for what happened to D.B, but this isn't the place to deliver his eulogy....It's not HEAVY enough.

  15. R.... D....

    Love KISS..!! 💜A hard core fan for 35 years now. BEST ROCK BAND EVER..!! 😍

  16. A.... W....

    I love this song,kissin Time

  17. C.... B....

    This is a NICE song!

  18. j.... z....

    Come on Charlotte
    Wake up San Diego, Milwaukie, Miami
    Put your two lips together and kiss
    We're kissin' in Cleveland, and Cincinnati too
    Way out in Chicago, I'll tell you what to do
    They party all over, even in St. Lou
    So baby get ready and I'll be kissin' you
    Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
    So treat me right, don't make me fight
    And we'll rock and roll tonight
    We're kissin' in Dallas
    And Philly's goin' wild
    So let's Kiss Atlanta, ho
    You know we'll make it smile
    We love the women
    Way down in Tennessee
    So baby come on now and start a-kissin' me
    Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
    So treat me right, don't make me fight
    And we'll rock and roll tonight
    Kiss all of Seattle, LA to Baltimore
    You know we been kissin' in 'Frisco, so lets kiss some more
    Let's do it in Detroit, they all love to score
    So baby, oh baby, what are we waitin' for
    Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
    So treat me right, don't make me fight
    And we'll rock and roll tonight
    Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
    So treat me right, don't make me fight
    And we'll rock and roll tonight
    Oh, oh, 'cause anytime is kissin' time, USA
    So treat me right, don't make me fight
    And we'll rock and roll tonight

    j.... z....

    I was off on a few parts? But cool posting! 👍

  19. R.... B....

    Great! Fantastic. I have been a Kiss fan since 1974.

    R.... B....

    Sure was a hard time growing up as a kiss fan back then a lot of fights lot of arguments

  20. Y.... T....

    this song always seems so foreign to me.

  21. T.... L....

    "The Hottest Band in the Land"

  22. R.... M....

    Peter blows. The band had no backbone until Eric Carr joined. Peter should have been in a jazz band if in a band at all.

  23. R.... M....

    Charlotte yeah!!!!!!!

  24. T.... H....

    Peter was not the best singer in Kiss but in this song he is the best!

  25. K.... D....

    Love this song , the beginning was the best ...

  26. E.... S....

    Fucking Milwaukee - they gonna fuck you too!

  27. A.... T....

    Ohh...its kissin time...U.S.A!!

  28. P.... S....

    Peter Criss best vocalist in my opinion

    P.... S....

    love Peter vocals on Baby Driver!

  29. M.... M....

    Ace's solo in this song is a clinic in phrasing. His playing in the first three albums when he was working hard and really contributing to the sound of the band really established his creds. Sadly, with rare exception, he coasted after that. So much talent; so much potential. I really like the guy.

    M.... M....

    So bloody true Michael!

  30. V.... C....

    It's kissing time. It is so old but still great music

  31. B.... C....

    Kiss in São Paulo- Brazil

  32. V.... M....

    KISS MY ASS!

  33. M.... ....

    It's a shame that Ace didn't sing a verse too.

    M.... ....

    He was insecure about his voice back then.

    M.... ....

    Yeah would have been cool but he was still a little shy on singing.....then.

    M.... ....

    The solo is his "verse".

  34. T.... H....

    Peter fucking Criss...

  35. t.... D....

    the drumming on this track makes the song

    t.... D....

    Closet criss fan?😉

    t.... D....

    I agree you will NEVER achieve the original KISS sound without Peter, his playing was so unique and chaotic that it provided both stylistic verve and Punk Rock recklessness that were INTEGRAL qualities of KISS as they were meant to be.

    t.... D....

    Peter fit this style better than hard rock .... this has a New York Dolls kind of jaunt to it ....kind of " jazzy ?"

  36. D.... T....

    As far as I"m concerned, KISS is split into two eras: from the first album to "Unmasked," and then everything that followed. I prefer the first era.

    D.... T....

    DH Thomas Me I think the first era really covers into Creatures of The Night as well. I prefer the first era myself aswell

    D.... T....

    Yeah, I can agree, but it wasn't that sudden, The Elder and the new songs on "Killers" still sounded like KISS. It wasn't till "Creatures" that they bore zero resemblance to the original band.

    D.... T....

    Absolutely

  37. M.... ....

    tell me about the woman in Tennessee..
    He makes them sound so special
    <3

  38. m.... t....

    This is the song that should've been on the voyager probe record.

  39. r.... d....

    This only shows just how good together they were. Damn. Just damn. Those that don't understand, go home and practice with a BAND. Or figure out the definition of BAND.

  40. m.... t....

    I watched a documentary about the Voyager probe. They debated as to the best rock n roll song to put on its golden record. THIS SONG SHOULD'VE BEEN THE ONE CHOSEN TO BE ON THE GOLDEN RECORD. This is my number one favorite song by the best classic rock band to EVER exist.

  41. J.... C....

    We Will Never Forget KISS's Old Songs 😭

    J.... C....

    Amen, bro. Some of the "forgotten" KISS songs are some of the best rock songs ever recorded.

  42. J.... D....

    How did this song not make it on the first Alive album. The best song on the first album!

    J.... D....

    J Dial
    This wasn't even intended to be on the album. was only put on by the label in an attempt to get another single and better sales.

    J.... D....

    Coversong.

    J.... D....

    Right, their record label wanted it to get more airplay on the radio. In 1975, having four guys in makeup and leather was too different.

    J.... D....

    If you think this is the best song on the first album, back to the back street boys for you, damn.

  43. T.... ....

    Nobody is saying Peter is a better front man, yes Paul is one of if not THE best, but holy shit, listen to Peter come in for his verse and mop the floor with Paul and Gene on this, my god, Peter is a f'ing ANIMAL of a singer

    T.... ....

    Peter was soooo fucking good with KISS. I love every song he did with them. He was a REAL rock star, as was Ace.

    T.... ....

    Peter was always the weakest link in KISS. Eric Carr saved KISS. Peter should have been in a jazz band.

  44. J.... K....

    originally Bobby Rydell song
    .
    peter criss-vocal-drum
    gene simmons-vocal-bass
    paul stanley-guitar-vocal
    ace frehley-lead guitar

  45. m.... t....

    This is my all time favorite Kiss song. I love the garage sound of their early stuff.

  46. t.... ....

    Great dynamics... what this proves is that when u just go for it as a new artist u just go for it and you create awesome music..... who says these guys weren't great players???!!! This is an example of how great they were when they really put their minds to it

    t.... ....

    About as exciting as the Archies! Great for preteens!

    t.... ....

    KISS was more of a Proto-Punk band than a 70's hard rock band, people compared them to Led Zeppin and said the couldn't play, but KISS was more like the Ramones, NY Dolls

  47. B.... H....

    This song wasn't supposed to be on the album. It was recorded as a radio commercial for a KISSing contest.

    B.... H....

    Brian Huffner I know I read Paul’s Book

  48. D.... L....

    i agree withl luv basses

  49. c.... ....

    this song is always stuck in my head.

  50. l.... b....

    This song has been stuck in my head for the 35 years!!!!!!!!!!!! What an anthem!

    l.... b....

    I know! Pretty much The Ramones the year before the Ramones existed and with lead guitar. I WISH KISS HAD WRITTEN WITH D.D BEFORE HE DIED

    l.... b....

    Now that would have been a killer "King of the eighth-note" combo!

  51. D.... V....

    were KISSIN IN CLEVELAND!!

    D.... V....

    Domenic Vitanza CINCINNATI TOO!

    D.... V....

    bubbasouth69 WAY OUT IN CHICAGO!

    D.... V....

    Milwaukee made the cut, too!

    D.... V....

    We’re kissin in DALLAS!

  52. E.... J....

    E P I C !!

  53. R.... W....

    you know you can buy a new belt for your table hey? ;)

  54. S.... ....

    This song has been stuck in my head for 2 days straight.....

    S.... ....

    It's incredible it had happened to me multiple times as well!!!!! Holly shit!!!!

    S.... ....

    Only kiss fans know...

    S.... ....

    KISS army since77

    S.... ....

    Lmao same

    S.... ....

    @Donal Finn this song is a cover

  55. J.... W....

    kick ass track anytime is kissing time with my lady ;)

  56. D.... A....

    I went kissing in Cleveland. Got some mono too. Way out to Chicago. I think I got the flu. I'm kissing all over. That's why my balls are blue....& if you come kiss me. They'll be testing YOU!

  57. S.... R....

    Peter has the best voice in the band

    S.... R....

    No digas mamadas

    S.... R....

    That's why it always pissed me off that Paul always accused Peter of being a weak drummer and it's like fuck you Paul you get behind the kit and do better because Peter does what you do better already.

    S.... R....

    @Timmy Cooper Paul said Peter played with fire and attack n the early days but was a shell of himself a few years latter and Paul was a 100% right

    S.... R....

    @Mr Matt That, my friend is the ONLY measure of whether a singer is "Good" or not, Gene is "technically" the "best" singer, he has a huge range, anytime you hear high, falsetto BG vocals, or odd complex harmonies, It's Gene...But for shock and awe, Peter could blow the ROOF off an arena, he was a NATURAL lead singer, you can see that attitude in his drumming, that seems to want to burst to the front of songs (And was a unique INTEGRAL part of the REAL KISS sound) I've always said that any debate about who the best signer in KISS was is settled conclusively on this
    track....By the way...It isn't by accident that Peter goes LAST here, neither Paul or Gene could follow him, they and the producers knew that. Gene, I'm sure didn't care and was happy to have another great voice in his band....Paul most likely hated Peter from the day they recorded this song till...what's today's date? With their last tour happening, Paul's voice destroyed from trying to overcompensate by singing WAY out of his range in the '80s and demand for Ace and Peter..It seemed OBVIOUS to me...There is concern Peter's drum chops are no longer up to snuff, so Eric Singer-Drums, Gene-Bass/Vocals, Ace/Lead Guitar/Vocals, Tommy Thayer-Acoustic guitar (A BIG part of the early KISS sound, there is an acoustic guitar on most of their songs recorded in the first decade) and Synth/Piano, Paul-Rhythm Guitar, Peter-LEAD VOCALS.....have PETER be the lead singer for Paul's songs, plus his own, and songs by other members he originally sung...NO ONE would have complained, and the band may have sounded better than EVER! Paul still does the stage raps of course.

    S.... R....

    According to Paul, whatever that's worth, it took all day to get the vocals down on Beth

  58. Z.... S....

    wow   kissing TIME!!!!!!!

  59. D.... W....

    Yep,look up Bobby Rydell Kissing Time on You Tube,it comes from 1959.

  60. K.... ....

    Was this really a cover of a pop song?

    K.... ....

    bobby rydell's kissing time

  61. w.... ....

    My favorite KISS studio album. Picked this album up in April 1974, then saw the boys in June opening for the New York Dolls. Pure magic.

  62. J.... B....

    KISS does a good job of remaking this song. Original was recorded in 1959.

  63. h.... ....

    God Dam Old Kiss is awesome the only good kiss songs today are from paul stanley, and Kiss related from ace and the solo albums he does.

  64. n.... ....

    Who would dislike such a band. The best band in the world..................

    n.... ....

    ME! You guys must have been very young when they came out 12-16? I was 22 I thought they looked childish. a gimmick band! I'm trying to listen to this 1st album again and except for "I want to rock and roll all night" I still say I don't like any of these songs. They sound derivative, boring, unimaginative. Out of 10, I would give this album a 3, maybe a 4. If "I want to rock and roll all night" hadn't gotten a lot of airplay I think they would not have made the big time. I still think pre-teens made them. I know it was all about the circus show atmosphere that appealed to the very young! But I give them credit. They made it. Great at marketing themselves on a million kiss products! They must have made most of their money on the merchandising. I was a classic rock/British blues guy. My cousin's husband, Ang Digeronimo grew up with Ace in the Bronx. They were in a band together called Honey I was alsay in a rock band at the time in the Bronx.

  65. m.... ....

    I saw KISS for the first time in June 1979 at the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, SC. Whiteface opened.

  66. M.... M....

    This song became me a Kiss fan.

  67. D.... M....

    Good rocker. KISS (IMHO) was inspired in part from the New York Dolls.

  68. L.... W....

    What a solo, those gold KISS years (':

  69. J.... R....

    And its better/more fun (imo) then the original

  70. z.... ....

    KISS just flat out rocks!! And, true, the r&r hof have overlooked them FAR too long!!!! This is not the best rack on this freshman CD...Firehouse, black diamond, strutter and nothin to lose are the best tracks

    z.... ....

    I'm sorry, but I have to debunk this "firehouse is a great song and Kissing Time isn't" rhetoric, Firehouse is a plodding bore of a song and the low point of the record, Kissin Time sounds like The Ramones meets the MC5 true proto-punk like so many songs on this great record, except firehouse which is more boring Zepplin wanna-be tripe courtesy of Paul....give it up Paul your in KISS! You don't need to sound like Zepplin, some of us would argue YOU are in the better band

  71. X.... ....

    I LIKE THIS SONG

  72. 1.... ....

    It's a bad KISS Song!!!!
    Bu

  73. 0.... ....

    This is a great cover song. I think KISS should do a full record of songs that they like alot. Other bands have done this and it was great.

  74. t.... ....

    rock and roll baby:)
    I love this song.! Start playing this fucking song more often.!

  75. A.... ....

    hell ya LOKITUPISBACK I love this fucking song its so catchy even the begining you know the intro by the great Paul Stanley!!

  76. L.... ....

    very underated song