Just a Kiss

Lady Antebellum

About Just a Kiss

"Just a Kiss" is a song recorded by American country music group Lady Antebellum. It was released on May 2, 2011 as the lead single from the band's album Own the Night (2011). Dallas Davidson collaborated with band members Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood to write the song, taking inspiration from the members' personal experiences. Produced by Paul Worley, "Just a Kiss" was among the last songs recorded for the album, and is a mid-tempo country ballad with lyrics that speak of a romantic relationship between two new couples. Professional reviews for "Just a Kiss" have been mostly positive, commending on the song's theme and musical arrangement and also praising Lady Antebellum's performance. In the United States, the song debuted at number 28 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and appeared at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. It later topped the Country chart and was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song peaked at number 13 in Canada, 22 in Japan and reached the top 80 in Australia and Slovakia. Shaun Silva directed a well-received music video for the song. It portrays the story of two young lovers, Joy, played by actress/model Danielle Donn, and Brady, set against a backdrop of scenery of Europe. The band first performed the song on their Houston Rodeo show on March 11, 2011, and later at the Divas Nashvegas benefit show. Following the single's release, they performed it on US reality television show American Idol and at the Billboard Music Awards. The group's live performances have been praised by critics. The song was featured in the season 2 finale of Pretty Little Liars and in the season 1, episode 17 of Hart of Dixie. 


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2011
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Lyin' here with you so close to me
It's hard to fight these feelings
When it feels so hard to breathe
Caught up in this moment
Caught up in your smile

I've never opened up to anyone
So hard to hold back
When I'm holding you in my arms
We don't need to rush this
Let's just take it slow

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
And I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far
Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby I'm alright, with just a kiss goodnight

I know that if we give this a little time
It'll only bring us closer
To the love we wanna find
It's never felt so real
No it's never felt so right

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
And I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far
Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby I'm alright, with just a kiss goodnight

No I don't want to say goodnight
I know it's time to leave,
But you'll be in my dreams

Tonight
Tonight
Tonight

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
No I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far
Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby I'm alright, oh, let's do this right

With just a kiss goodnight
With a kiss goodnight
Kiss goodnight

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Lady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum is an American country pop music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2006. The trio is composed of Hillary Scott (lead and background vocals), Charles Kelley (lead and background vocals) and Dave Haywood (background vocals, guitar, piano, mandolin). more »

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Written by: DALLAS DAVIDSON, HILLARY SCOTT, DAVE HAYWOOD, CHARLES KELLEY

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Just a Kiss" is part of Lady Antebellum's third studio album, "Own the Night," which was released in 2011.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and peaked at No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart, making it one of their highest-charting songs.
Country Roots
Lady Antebellum is a country-pop band, and "Just a Kiss" is the perfect blend of these two genres. It is often credited for bringing contemporary country music to a wider audience.
Song Inspiration
Band members Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley, along with songwriters Dave Haywood and Dallas Davidson, wrote the song. The song was inspired by Scott’s then-budding relationship with drummer Chris Tyrell, whom she married in 2012.
Record Sales
The single sold over 2 million digital copies in the United States, receiving double-platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
Video Direction
The song's music video, directed by Shaun Silva, tells the story of a long-distance relationship played by actors Trevante Rhodes and Melissa Farman.
Song Credits
The song features Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott on lead vocals, as well as Dave Haywood on background vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, and mandolin.
Genre Diversity
Despite its roots in country music, "Just a Kiss" is also noted for its use of orchestral strings and mandolin, showing Lady Antebellum's ability to incorporate elements from different musical genres.
Personal Connection
Hillary Scott has mentioned in interviews that, when they wrote the song, she was looking forward to slowly getting to know Chris Tyrell, who is now her husband.
Awards and Nominations
"Just a Kiss" was nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 54th Grammy Awards but didn't win.

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