“I Like the Way You Kiss Me” is an alternative pop song with darkwave influences, featuring moody ’80s-inspired synths. The track’s production includes pulsating beats, and Artemas’ crooning vocals bring a raw, emotional intensity. The song’s haunting sound and kinetic energy highlight the emotional complexity of a strained relationship.
Song Credits
- Artist: Artemas
- Album: Yustyna
- Released: March 19, 2024
- Recorded: February 2024
- Length: 2:22
- Label: Self-released
- Writer: Artemas Diamandis, Jesse Fink, Kevin White, Daintree
- Producer: Artemas Diamandis, Kevin White, Daintree
Artemas “I Like the Way You Kiss Me” Official MV
Artemas “I Like the Way You Kiss Me” Lyrics
I like the way you kiss me
I like the way you-, uh
I like the way you kiss me, I can tell you miss me
I can tell it hits, hits, hits, hits
Not tryna be romantic, I'll hit it from the back
Just so you don't get attached ('tached, 'tached, 'tached)
I like the way you kiss me, I can tell you miss me
I can tell it hits, hits, hits, hits
Not tryna be romantic, I'll hit it from the back
Just so you don't get attached ('tached, 'tached, 'tached)
You bite my lip just for the taste
You're on your knees, I'm on the case
You take the heat and with such grace
You say we're done, but here you stay
You said you're scared, I'll let you down (I'll let you down)
Just stick around, and you'll find out (and you'll find out)
But don't you wanna make me proud? (So make me proud)
'Cause I'm so proud, baby, I'm so proud of you
I like the way you kiss me, I can tell you miss me
I can tell it hits, hits, hits, hits
Not tryna be romantic, I'll hit it from the back
Just so you don't get attached ('tached, 'tached, 'tached)
I like the way you kiss me, I can tell you miss me
I can tell it hits, hits, hits, hits
Not tryna be romantic, I'll hit it from the back
Just so you don't get attached ('tached, 'tached, 'tached)
Do I stress you out? Can I help you out?
Does it turn you on when I turn you around?
Can we make a scene? (Scene), can you make it loud? (Loud)
'Cause I'm so proud, baby, I'm so proud of you
So proud of you
Mm, so proud of you
I like the way you kiss me, I can tell you miss me
I can tell it hits, hits, hits, hits
Not tryna be romantic, I'll hit it from the back
Just so you don't get attached ('tached, 'tached, 'tached)
I like the way you kiss me, I can tell you miss me
I can tell it hits, hits, hits, hits
Not tryna be romantic, I'll hit it from the back
Just so you don't get attached ('tached, 'tached, 'tached)
I like the way you kiss me
I like the way you-, uh
Artemas “I Like the Way You Kiss Me” Meaning
“I Like the Way You Kiss Me” depict a troubled relationship, where the protagonist, Artemas, is uncertain about its status and struggles with the emotional disconnect between him and his partner. He openly admits to prioritizing physical intimacy over emotional connection, with the repeated emphasis on sex as the centerpiece of the relationship. The song delves into Artemas’s craving for physical closeness, yet the pulsing, almost sinister beat hints at deeper, unresolved issues. He juggles vulnerability and manipulation, unsure how to bridge the emotional gap, while acknowledging his partner’s fear of being hurt (“Said you’re scared I’ll let you down”).
Artemas oscillates between wanting a passionate connection and being unsure if that will resolve the emotional void (“Can we make a scene? Can we make it loud?”). The song ultimately captures the messy, tangled nature of love, desire, and the struggle for true connection. While Artemas hasn’t confirmed if the song is based on a specific relationship, it’s likely a mix of personal experiences, friends’ stories, and poetic license, blending authenticity with relatability. This cocktail of insight resonates with listeners, allowing them to hear their own experiences in the music.
In the first verse, Artemas appears self-serving, with power dynamics at play that don’t paint him as someone who has his partner’s best interests at heart. By the second verse, he acknowledges that his partner feels uneasy, but he pushes harder for physical intimacy, as if it’s the one thing they both crave. The song’s tension between emotional disconnect and physical desire paints a vivid picture of a complex, troubled relationship.
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