Florence and the Machine – Kiss with a Fist

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You hit me once
I hit you back
You gave a kick
I gave a slap
You smashed a plate over my head
Then I set fire to our bed

You hit me once
I hit you back
You gave a kick
I gave a slap
You smashed a plate over my head
Then I set fire to our bed, oh

My black eye casts no shadow
Your red eye sees nothing
Your slap don't stick
Your kicks don't hit
So we remain the same
Love sticks
Sweat drips
Break the lock if it don't fit

A kick to the teeth is good for some
A kiss with a fist is better then none

A kiss with a fist is better then none

I broke your jaw once before
I spilled your blood upon the floor
You broke my leg in return
So sit back and watch the bed burn
Love sticks
Sweat drips
Break the lock if it don't fit

A kick in the teeth is good for some
A kiss with a fist is better then none, oh

A kiss with a fist is better then none

You hit me once
I hit you back
You gave a kick
I gave a slap
You smashed a plate over my head
Then I set fire to our bed, oh

You hit me once
I hit you back
You gave a kick
I gave a slap
You smashed a plate over my head
Then I set fire to our bed

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Lyrics submitted by claire16

Track duration: 02:03

"Kiss with a Fist" as written by Florence Leontine Mary Welch, Matthew David Allchin

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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  • 0
    Song Meaning:The song is not about domestic violence, it's about two people's verbal abuse which keeps them together. It's all that teasing and snide remarks that makes them have a love/hate relationship. Kinda like brothers and sisters:3
    Flagged SummLifeeon August 16, 2012   Link
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    Song Meaning:The song is not about domestic violence, it's about two people's verbal abuse which keeps them together. It's all that teasing and snide remarks that makes them have a love/hate relationship. Kinda like brothers and sisters:3
    Flag SummLifeeon August 16, 2012   Link
  • -2
    General Comment:BDSM at it's finest.
    Flag crimsonjazzon May 29, 2012   Link
  • -1
    General Comment:It's a disturbing song, but catchy. I believe it's saying it's better to fight and feel something than to get along and feel nothing (or feel boredom). On a personal note, it makes me think of my father who would take negative attention over no attention, so he intentionally verbally harmed one of his daughters and his wife to get the desired effect.
    Flag SweetCheeks2on March 04, 2012   Link
  • +4
    Lyric Correction:Better THAN none.
    THAN
    THAN
    THAN
    BETTER THAN NONE.
    than.
    Flag cyberchondriacon January 02, 2012   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:So I swear this song is on the Kill Bill soundtrack...
    It may not be in Kill Bill but I KNOW it's in a movie.
    Flag savannahkat63on December 17, 2011   Link
  • 0
    Song Comparison:This is the same exact chord progression as the song from Kill Bill and the Vonage commercials. js
    Flag DavidRzon July 17, 2011   Link
  • 0
    My Interpretation:I think this song has a broader meaning as well, as long as you are passionate about something it doesnt matter if it is strong love or strong hate, as long as there is that feeling, that emotion there.
    Flag PhObOton May 23, 2011   Link
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  • 0
    General Comment:This is a slightly delayed comment, but I've only recently discovered the joys of Florence and her well oiled Machine, and the maniacal brilliance of this song! A song about feelings - about luving so much it literally makes both people crazy. About fighting so hard - it almost becomes hysterically funny because nobody knows whether to laugh or cry. Such a catchy tune!
    Flag TwoCents02on March 15, 2011   Link
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    My Opinion:Love this one. It seems a bit strange that it is on the album though as it doen't have the same sound as the others! I prefere the "Happy slap" version which she still song but when she was in the band Ashok.
    Flag oakleymon December 31, 2010   Link

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