Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: rock-n-roll
Song Meaning of “A Kiss Goodnite” by Sonny Burgess
A Kiss Goodnite is a classic rock and roll song written by Sonny Burgess in 1957. It tells the story of a young man’s passionate and desperate attempt at wooing the object of his affection. His feelings for this person are so strong that he is willing to take risks and to put himself in danger in the hopes of winning their heart.
The song opens with the protagonist releasing his feelings of longing and saying that his life is incomplete without the mysterious woman. He laments that he does not know what words will convince her, and so decides that the only way to get her attention is to take a risk – a kiss goodnight. Although he knows that she’s warned him against any action that might lead to heartbreak, his feelings overpower his sense of reason.
The chorus reflects the passionate, desperate nature of his attempts to reach the girl of his dreams. He pleads that he just needs one kiss goodnight to show how much he loves her, despite the possibility of getting hurt. Her resistance to his advances furthers his resolve, as he continues to push despite the potential hurt and pain.
The song ends with the protagonist having made the leap of faith to risk a kiss goodnight, despite being warned against it. He now realizes that the only way to break the barriers between him and the woman is to take a risk and show her what his heart has for her.