Kiss Me Like You Mean It
The Magnetic Fields · 69 Love Songs Pt. 2 [1999]
He is my saviour
And he rewards my good behavior
My secret soul, I know he's seen it
He says, come here baby and
Kiss me like you mean it
He calls me baby, says kiss me like you mean it
He is my life and my salvation
He's always right
He's always patient
I pinch myself It's like I'm dreaming it...
He is my love, He's always been it...
Kiss Me Like You Mean It
The Magnetic Fields continue their ambitious exploration of romantic themes with this track from the second volume of their monumental 69 Love Songs project. Released in 1999, the album serves as a sprawling companion to the first part, maintaining the band's signature blend of indie pop, electronic textures, and Stephen Merritt's witty, often melancholic songwriting. This recording captures the group's ability to balance intimate confession with broader sonic experimentation, a hallmark of their extensive discography. While the project as a whole is celebrated for its sheer scope and emotional range, individual tracks like this one stand as concise studies in longing and connection. The song fits seamlessly within the band's established style, offering listeners a polished example of their capacity to distill complex feelings into accessible, memorable melodies without relying on excessive ornamentation.