No. 292: "This Year's Kisses," by Nina Simone (1964)
This post is part of a countdown series on songs that have stuck in my head and are part of my iTunes "hit parade" of most-played tracks. See all the posts here.
Do you have a new love who's just not working out? Need a twist on the "it's not you, it's me" speech as Valentine's Day approaches?
Why not take a tip from the Dr. Phil of her day, Ms. Nina Simone? With help from lyricist Irving Berlin (aka "The Slut of Tin Pan Alley"), she explains her dilemma. Nice interpretation: She hasn't gotten over her last boyfriend. Nasty interpretation: Her new guy is lousy in bed.
This year's crop of kisses
Don't seem as sweet to me
This year's crop just misses
What kisses used to be
This year's new romance
Doesn't seem to have a chance
Even helped by Mister Moon above
This year's crop of kisses
Is not for me
For I'm still wearing last year's love
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