Kiss

KoRn's song 'Kiss' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the pain of rejection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with feelings of inadequacy and despair as they search for something that seems perpetually out of reach. The opening lines, 'Some deny and search for things that never come around / Do I feel like a fool?' set the tone for a journey of self-doubt and longing. The protagonist reflects on the places and experiences that have vanished from their life, attributing this loss to the person they are addressing in the song.

The chorus reveals the depth of the protagonist's anguish, as they question why their pain persists and why they are continually pushed away. The repeated plea, 'Why can't this kiss be true / Why won't you please let me through?' underscores the desperation and confusion of someone who feels trapped in a cycle of rejection. The imagery of sinking and the absence of anything to 'catch me, keep me breathing' further emphasizes the sense of hopelessness and isolation.

In the latter part of the song, the protagonist expresses a desire to confront their feelings and the person who has caused them so much pain. The lines, 'The last thing I would like to do before I go away / Is cry there next to you / Cry and talk about the good old days and where they've gone / And now how much I hate you,' reveal a complex mix of nostalgia, sorrow, and anger. The repetition of 'Why you always push me away?' in the closing lines drives home the relentless nature of their suffering and the unanswered questions that haunt them. 'Kiss' is a raw and powerful exploration of the emotional scars left by unfulfilled love and the struggle to find closure.