“Kiss Me” by Texan 1990s band, Sixpence None the Richer is an iconic song from thirty years ago which not only still resonates among its original listeners, but has garnered a whole new legion of fans on social media. Why? All you need to do to understand its sweet and enduring appeal is to tune into its uplifting lyrics and you’ll see if it might be the perfect first dance song or reading for you. In fact, due to its nostalgic happy feel, its popularity on Tiktok and Instagram has rocketed and not only has it crossed 1 billion streams on Spotify, in February of this year (2026) the band partnered with Urban Outfitters to release an exclusive 7″ vinyl featuring a brand new recording of the tune. Sixpence None the Richer reformed two years ago and are now actively touring the UK with “Kiss Me” being the headline song.

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Ceremony Reading: The Lyrics of Kiss Me

Ceremony Reading: Kiss Me by by Sixpence None the Richer

Kiss me out of the bearded barley
Nightly, beside the green, green grass
Swing, swing, swing the spinning step
You wear those shoes and I will wear that dress, oh

[Chorus]
Kiss me beneath the milky twilight
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Lift your open hand, strike up the band
And make the fireflies dance, silver moon’s sparkling

So kiss me
Kiss me down by the broken tree house
Swing me upon its hanging tire
Bring, bring, bring your flowered hat
We’ll take the trail marked on your father’s map, oh

[Chorus]
Kiss me beneath the milky twilight
Lead me out on the moonlit floor
Lift your open hand, strike up the band
And make the fireflies dance, silver moon’s sparkling

So kiss me

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