Today is World Kissing Day — the perfect excuse to blast some smooch-worthy tunes and celebrate the power of a great kiss in music history. From first kisses to kiss-offs, artists have used that simple gesture as a metaphor for love, danger, rebellion, and everything in between. So grab your lip balm and let’s take a trip through 10 kissable classics — in alphabetical order, of course!
1. “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” – P!nk
P!nk turns a kiss into a mic drop with this fiery breakup anthem. It’s sass, strength, and smudged eyeliner rolled into one dramatic sendoff.
2. “Close Your Eyes (And Count to Ten)” – Dusty Springfield
Dusty’s voice floats like a dream in this lush ballad. It’s not about the kiss itself, but the trust you put in love — and maybe in a lipstick-stained promise.
3. “I Kissed a Girl” – Katy Perry
Controversial, catchy, and culture-shifting — this 2008 hit kissed the charts and made everyone talk. Cherry ChapStick sales may or may not have spiked.
4. “Kiss” – Prince
No song has ever made kissing sound so funky and flirtatious. Prince reminds us you don’t have to be rich or cool — you just need this groove.
5. “Kiss and Say Goodbye” – The Manhattans
A slow, smooth goodbye that aches with every syllable. This soulful kiss is the last one — and somehow that makes it unforgettable.
6. “Kiss From a Rose” – Seal
Nobody knows what it means, but it sure sounds romantic and mysterious. A song so iconic it upstaged Batman and became a wedding slow-dance staple.
7. “Kiss Me” – Sixpence None the Richer
A 90s teen movie in song form. This gentle pop gem practically invented dreamy make-out montages under twinkling lights and softly falling leaves.
8. “Kiss Me Deadly” – Lita Ford
A glam rock power punch that proves kisses can come with combat boots. Warning: this one may cause spontaneous air guitar and leather jacket cravings.
9. “Kiss You” – One Direction
Bubblegum pop perfection for the YouTube generation. It’s got cheeky charm, striped shirts, and more teen hormones than a school dance.
10. “This Kiss” – Faith Hill
It’s centripetal motion! It’s perpetual bliss! It’s a country-pop whirlwind of joy wrapped up in the sweetness of a single perfect kiss.