Kiss and Not Tell

La Roux

About Kiss and Not Tell

"Kiss and Not Tell" is a song by English singer Elly Jackson, known professionally as La Roux, from her second studio album, Trouble in Paradise (2014). It was written and produced by Jackson and Ian Sherwin, with additional writing from Ben Langmaid and Darren Berry. The song was released as the album's second and final single on 20 October 2014. La Roux performed the track on Live with Kelly and Michael on 10 July 2014 as well as throughout the Trouble in Paradise tour. "Kiss and Not Tell" was La Roux's first single to fail to enter the UK Singles Chart, instead reaching number 53 on the UK Physical Singles Chart.  


Year:
2014
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Ten thousand stories sent
Two lovers disguise
You've seen the future now
A love that is blind

Makes you want to kiss and not tell
Makes you want to kiss and not tell

You've dialed that number now
So where's the surprise
Temptations calling you
A secret reply

Makes you want to kiss and not tell
Makes you want to kiss and not tell

All along I've had feelings I can't help
Makes me want to kiss and not tell

You say in evidence
They won't take you alive
But when the sun goes down
You cover your lies

Makes you want to kiss and not tell
Makes you want to kiss and not tell

You like the elegance
But it's weighing you down
And sometimes you just need a night on the town, oh

Makes you want to kiss and not tell
Makes you want to kiss and not tell

All along I've had feelings I can't help
Makes me want to kiss and not
And all I want is to come right out of my shell
Makes me want to kiss and not tell

All along I've had feelings I can't help
Makes me want to kiss and not
And all I want is to come right out of my shell
Makes you want to kiss and not tell

All along I
Feelings I can't
Feelings I can't help
All I want is
To come right out my
Come right out my shell

All along I
Feelings I can't
Feelings I can't help
All I want is
To come right out my
To come right out my shell (Makes me want to kiss)

All along I
Feelings I can't
Feelings I can't help (Makes me want to kiss)
All I want is
To come right out my
To come right out my shell (Makes me want to kiss)

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La Roux

La Roux ( /lɑːˈruː/ lah-ROO, French: [laˈʁu]) are an English electropop duo made up of singer, keyboardist, co-writer and co-producer Elly Jackson, and co-writer and co-producer Ben Langmaid. Jackson describes their relationship as "very much a half and half sharing situation... not like a singer producer outfit", but also recognises that due to her prominence, it may "look like a solo act". The supporting band members to the duo are Michael 'Mikey' Norris (on keyboard), Mickey O'Brien (keyboards and backing vocals) and William Bowerman (on drums). more »

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Written by: ELLY JACKSON, BEN LANGMAID, IAN SHERWIN, DARREN BERRY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Kiss and Not Tell" is a song from La Roux’s second album "Trouble in Paradise," which was released in 2014.
Music Genre
The song belongs to the genre of synth-pop, consistent with the rest of La Roux's music.
Chart Ranking
The single didn't achieve mainstream chart success but was scored highly by music reviewers.
Song's Theme
"Kiss and Not Tell" lyrics revolve around the theme of secretive relationships.
Music Video
The music video for "Kiss and Not Tell" is vintage themed with retro telephone chat line advertisements.
Duo Composition
La Roux is a British synth-pop duo consisting of singer Eleanor "Elly" Jackson and producer Ben Langmaid. However, Ben left the band before the release of "Kiss and Not Tell."
Production Duration
The album "Trouble in Paradise," which included "Kiss and Not Tell," took five years to produce, signifying the meticulous efforts put into the song.
Artistic Evolution
"Kiss and Not Tell" shows the duo's evolution from their more electro-pop, immersive first album "La Roux" towards a more relaxed and melodious sound.
Songwriters
Elly Jackson is the primary songwriter of "Kiss and Not Tell," showcasing her talent beyond singing.
Impact
Even though it didn't achieve much commercial success, "Kiss and Not Tell" played its role in making "Trouble in Paradise" critically acclaimed, further solidifying La Roux's place in the synth-pop genre.

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