I Should Have Kissed You
One Direction · Up All Night
All that you said to me
I lie awake just to convince myself
This wasn't just a dream
Cause you were right here
And I shouldv'e taken the chance
But I got so scared
And I lost the moment again
It's all that I can think about
Oh, you're all that I can think about
Is your heart taken
Is there somebody else on your mind
I'm so sorry, i'm so confused
Just tell me am I out of time
Is your heart breaking
How do you feel about me now
I can't believe I let you walk away
When, when I should have kissed you
I should have, I should have, oh I should have kissed you
I should have, I should have, oh I should have kissed you
I should have, I should have, oh I should have kissed you
I should have, I should have, oh I should have kissed you
Every morning when I leave my house
I always look for you
I see you every time I close my eyes
What am I gunna do
And all my friends say that i'm punching over my weight
But in your eyes I saw how you were looking at me
It's all that I can think about
Oh, you're all that I can think about
Is your heart taken
Is there somebody else on your mind
I'm so sorry, i'm so confused
Just tell me am I out of time
Is your heart breaking
How do you feel about me now
I can't believe I let you walk away
When, when I should have kissed you
I should have, I should have, oh I should have kissed you
I should have, I should have, oh I should have kissed you
I should have, I should have, oh I should have kissed you
I should have, I should have, oh I should have kissed you
You stood there
Just a heartbeat away
When we were dancing
And you looked up at me
If I had known then that I'd been feeling this way
If I could replay I would've never have let you go
No-o-o
Never have let you go
Am I out of time
Is your heart taken
Is there somebody else on your mind
I'm so sorry, i'm so confused
Just tell me am I out of time
Is your heart breaking
How do you feel about me now
I can't believe I let you walk away
When, when I should have kissed you
I should have, I should have, oh I should have kissed you
I should have, I should have, oh I should have kissed you
I should have, I should have, oh I should have kissed you
I should have, I should have, oh I should have kissed you
I should have kissed you
About I Should Have Kissed You
"I Should Have Kissed You" is a standout track from One Direction's 2011 debut album, *Up All Night*. As a defining moment in the boy band's early career, the song blends pop sensibilities with a mature, reflective tone that distinguished the group from their peers. The recording features a catchy, rhythmic production that propelled the track to international success, becoming a staple of their live performances and radio rotation. The song's themes of regret and longing resonated deeply with young audiences, contributing to the band's massive global popularity during the early 2010s. Its inclusion on *Up All Night* solidified the group's identity as more than just a novelty act, showcasing their ability to deliver emotionally charged pop anthems. The track remains a significant part of their discography, often cited as a key example of the era's high-energy pop sound.