I Kissed a Girl

Jill Sobule

About I Kissed a Girl

"I Kissed a Girl" is a 1995 song by Jill Sobule. It reached number 20 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 36 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. In Canada, it debuted and peaked at number 15 on the newly established RPM Alternative 30 chart.


Year:
1995
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Jenny came over and told me 'bout Brad
He's such a "harry" but you know what he said?
Dumb as a box of hammers
But he's such a handsome guy.

And I opened up and I told her 'bout Larry 
And yesterday how he asked me to marry
And I'm not giving him an answer yet
I think I can do better!

So we laughed
Compared notes
We had a drink
We had a smoke
She took off her overcoat
I kissed a girl.
I kissed a girl.

She called home to say she'd be late
He said he'd worried but now he'd feel safe
I'm glad your with your girlfriend
Tell her "hi" for me.

And then I looked at you
You had guilt in your eyes
But it only lasted a little while
And then I felt your hand above my knee.

And we laughed
At the world
They can have their diamonds 
And we'll have our pearl
I kissed a girl.
I kissed a girl.

I kissed a girl
Her lips were sweet.
She was just like kissing me
Kissed a girl won't change the world 
But I'm so glad,
I kissed a girl!

And we laughed
At the world
They can have their diamonds and
We'll have our pearl.

I kissed a girl!
For the first time
I kissed a girl
And I may do it again!
I kissed a girl.
I kissed a girl.

I kissed a girl her lips were sweet,
She was just like kissin' me
But yeah, I kissed a girl.
Kissed a girl won't change the world 
But I'm so glad I 
Kissed a girl.
I kissed a girl.
I kissed a girl!.

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Jill Sobule

Jill Sobule (born January 16, 1965 in Denver, Colorado) is an American singer-songwriter best known for the 1995 single "I Kissed a Girl", and "Supermodel" from the soundtrack of the 1995 film Clueless. Her folk-inflected compositions alternate between ironic, story-driven character studies and emotive ballads, a duality reminiscent of such 1970s American songwriters as Warren Zevon, Harry Nilsson, Loudon Wainwright III, Harry Chapin, and Randy Newman. Autobiographical elements, including Sobule's Jewish heritage and her adolescent battles with anorexia and depression, frequently occur in Sobule's writing. An appreciable percentage of her work is also dedicated to detailed accounts of both her own fictional female creations and such troubled but celebrated wo… more »

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Written by: JILL SOBULE, ROBIN EATON

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13 facts about this song

Debut in 1990s
"I Kissed a Girl" was released in 1995, making it one of the hallmark hits of the 90s.
Song Genre
This track is a blend of Folk Pop and Indie Pop, a genre wherein Jill Sobule has found great success.
Billboard Top 100
The song peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a significant achievement for Sobule.
LGBTQ+ Theme
This was one of the first songs in mainstream pop music to openly discuss a same-sex kiss, making it something of a groundbreaking track.
Songwriter
Jill Sobule co-wrote the song with lyricist Robin Eaton, displaying her skills not only as a performer but also as a songwriter.
Album
"I Kissed a Girl" is included in Sobule's second album, "Jill Sobule".
Music Video
The song's music video, which also garnered much attention, was directed by Lisa Hoppe and featured popular actress Fabianne Therese.
Controversy
The song saw some controversy in 2008 when Katy Perry released a song with the same title. Sobule noted that she found it a bit annoying that Perry's more explicit song received more mainstream attention.
Not About Sobule's Sexuality
Despite the song's LGBTQ+ theme, Sobule has stated that the song is not about her own sexual orientation.
Legacy
Today, the song is seen as an important part of the LGBTQ+ community's representation in mainstream media.
High Sales
"I Kissed a Girl" is considered Sobule's biggest hit, selling over 1 million copies.
Sobule's Signature Song
The song has gone on to become Sobule's signature song, widely recognized as the most popular track in her discography.
Not Just About A Kiss
Although the song is often considered a novelty due to its playful chorus, Sobule has mentioned that the song is actually about "falling in love with a woman, but not being gay".

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