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Des`Ree - Kissing You (Romeo & Juliet soundtrack)

Kissing You (or "I'm Kissing You") is a song by British singer Des'ree. It was written by the singer with Timothy Atack for Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film Romeo and Juliet.

The song was included on the film's soundtrack album and Des'ree's third studio album, Supernatural (1998).

The song was well received by critics for its emotional melody and toned-down production. Released as a single on 18 June 1997, it appeared on the ARIA Singles Chart and the UK Singles Chart. A music video accompanied the single, which included scenes from Romeo + Juliet.

"Kissing You" has been covered by Beyoncé Knowles (2007), Taylor Dayne (2008) and Stan Walker (2010). Knowles filmed a music video for her rendition, which she retitled "Still in Love (Kissing You)". The change of title and music video went against copyright terms, and thus Des'ree's publishers filed a lawsuit against Knowles and her representatives. Infringing albums were recalled, and both parties agreed that the case be dismissed with prejudice.

"Kissing You" is featured during Romeo + Juliet, directed by Baz Luhrmann, when Romeo (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Juliet (Claire Danes) first meet at a ball at the Capulets' mansion; Des'ree also appears in the scene performing the song.

"Kissing You" was also sold as the B-side to "Life" (1998) in the UK.

The musical interlude in the middle of "Kissing You" was used to promote the UEFA Euro 2004.

The music video for "Kissing You" features scenes of Romeo + Juliet, mainly those when Romeo and Juliet first meet at the Capulets' ball. Interspersed are clips of Des'ree singing the song in an empty building, with water on the floor. Towards the end of the video, some of the final scenes of the film are displayed, and the building that Des'ree is in is illuminated through the windows. The video was included on the film's special edition DVD, released in 2002.

The lyrics:

Pride can stand a thousand trials,

the strong will never fall

But watching stars without you,

my soul cried.

Heaving heart is full of pain,

oh, oh, the aching.

'Cause I'm kissing you, oh.

I'm kissing you, oh.

Touch me deep, pure and true,

gift to me forever

'Cause I'm kissing you, oh.

I'm kissing you, oh.

Where are you now?

Where are you now?

'Cause I'm kissing you.

I'm kissing you, oh.