Introduction
Released in November 2003 as a single in Europe and Australia (and later serviced to the U.S.), “When You Kiss Me” was the seventh single from Shania Twain’s fourth studio album, Up! (recorded in 2002 and released November 2002) . Written by Twain and her then-husband Robert John “Mutt” Lange, the song blends country‑pop textures and heartfelt romantic imagery, and Twain herself has said it is her favorite ballad from Up!.
Musically, the song unfolds with a warm arrangement—steel guitar, mandolin, lush harmonies, and gentle percussion—creating a tender atmosphere for Twain’s intimate vocal delivery . Critics drew comparisons to her earlier hit “You’re Still the One,” praising the mandolin and steel‑guitar textures layered under a sweetly soaring chorus .
Lyrically, the song captures the transformative power of a kiss: the narrator describes feeling as if the weight of the world has vanished, lonely nights have ended, and emotions clear away when united with a loved one . It communicates a vision of love that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Chart‑wise, “When You Kiss Me” peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart (as a double A‑side with Up!), reached number 4 in Portugal, and climbed to number 60 on the U.S. Hot Country chart based solely on album play (no U.S. radio single) . Though performance opportunities were limited due to Twain battling illness during promotion, she did perform it live on her Up! Tour—in one memorable moment, inviting a fan’s fiancé onstage to propose as she sang .
Its music video was directed by Paul Boyd and shot in Takapuna, New Zealand, in March 2003. Two visually distinct versions exist: a black‑and‑white ‘one‑take’ beach stroll and a complementary cut inside a house and boat setting, both later featured on CD and DVD singles .
Today, “When You Kiss Me” stands as a quiet gem in Twain’s repertoire—an earnest love ballad that reveals her softer, more vulnerable side and underscores her ability to bridge country‑pop with genuine emotional depth.
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Lyrics
Yeah
This could be it, I think I’m in love
It’s love this time
It just seems to fit, I think I’m in love
This love is mine
I can see you with me when I’m older
All my lonely nights are finally over
You took the weight of the world off my shoulders (the world just goes away)
Oh, when you kiss me (when you kiss me)
I know you miss me (I know you miss me)
And when you’re with me, the world just goes away
The way you hold me (the way you kiss me)
The way you show me (I know you miss me)
That you adore me
Oh, when you kiss me
Oh, yeah
You are the one, I think I’m in love
Life has begun (I think I’m in love)
I can see the two of us together
I know I’m gonna be with you forever
Love couldn’t be any better (the world just goes away)
Oh, when you kiss me (when you kiss me)
I know you miss me (I know you miss me)
And when you’re with me
The world just goes away
The way you hold me (the way you kiss me)
The way you show me (I know you miss me)
That you adore me
Oh, when you kiss me, mmm, yeah
I can see you with me when I’m older
All my lonely nights are finally over
You took the weight of the world off my shoulders (the world just goes away)
When you kiss me (when you kiss me)
I know you miss me (I know you miss me)
And when you’re with me
The world just goes away
The way you hold me (the way you kiss me)
The way you show me (I know you miss me)
That you adore me
The world just goes away (when you kiss me)
When you kiss me (I know you miss me)
I know you miss me (and when you’re with me)
Oh, the world just goes away
When you kiss me