“This Kiss” by Faith Hill
“This Kiss” starts off with what seems like Faith Hill having been through many heartbreaks and the pain it causes, deciding to be single for a while. However, life doesn’t always listen and has placed a prospective significant other in her path. Soon enough, she finds herself falling in love with her new beau – wanting very much for them to be “the one” after all the heartaches she’s been through.
Hill notes how she’s being loved by her significant other, something different from her previous relationships (in a very good way). More so, the sparks created when their lips first met each other has her “flying”.
Now, most of us would know how exciting it can be when it’s that moment of knowing your first kiss with a significant other is about to happen. Just so we can relive that moment for a little, let’s break it down – hearts pounding, both leaning in towards each other, eyes closed, and with slightly pouted lips, both lips touch. You feel the shock that runs through your body as it’s filled with fireworks blasting off. When you both pull apart, you can’t help but bast in it for a little longer as your head is spinning in circles and find yourself wanting more of it. This is exactly how Hill feel whenever she’s being kissed by her significant other.
Could this song be about Tim McGraw?
At the time of producing this song, Hill was married to American country artist, Tim McGraw and pregnant with their second child, Maggie. They have been happily married since 1996 and have three girls together. McGraw and Hill have been considered one of “music’s most iconic couples” due to their long-lasting marriage.
So yes, we can safely assume that the song could be related to her doting husband.
When was “This Kiss” released?
This first single off Hill’s third album, “Faith”, was released on 3rd March, 1998. On 21st April, 1998, Warner Bros. Nashville released “Faith”.
Credits
While Hill produced “This Kiss” together with Bryon Gallimore, the credited writers of the song are:
- Beth Nielsen Chapman. Some notable artists she’s worked range from Martina McBride, Terri Clark and Bette Midler.
- Robin Lerner. She has worked with artists such as Randy Travis and Tim McGraw
- Annie Roboff. She has written songs for artists such as Trisha Yearwood and Olivia Newton-John.
Charts
“This Kiss” scored #1 positions in US Hot Country Songs (Billboard) and Canada Country Tracks. It also secured a place in the Top-10 of US Billboard Hot 100 (actually hitting #7).
In UK Singles, it was #13 and in Australia, it landed at #4.
Certifications
This Hill-produced track was awarded Silver certification in United Kingdom, having sold 200,00 units to date. In United States, it was awarded a Platinum certification by the RIAA in 1998. It has currently sold over 1,000,000 units.
Grammy Nominations for “The Kiss”
“The Kiss” was nominated for two awards at the 1999 Grammy Awards. It lost both awards to Shania Twain’s “You’re Still the One”.
The nominations in question were in these categories:
- “Best Female Country Vocal Performance”
- “Best Country Song”
Notable Usage of “This Kiss”
“This Kiss” was part of 1998 American fantasy rom-com movie, “Practical Magic” soundtrack along with “If You Ever Did Believe” by Stevie Nicks, “Always on My Mind” by Elvis Presley and many others. The movie starred Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.
American drama thriller TV series, “Mr. Robot” featured the song in Season 4, Episode 10. The series stars Rami Malek and was aired from 2015 to 2019 over 4 seasons.
Famous Covers
Some notable covers of “The Kiss” include those by the following:
- Italian singer Paola Turci released the track in Italian, entitled “Questione Di Sguardi” in 2000.
- Australia artist Alex Lahey.
- English singer, Cilla Black.
