About the song
Ah, summer love. Those fleeting moments of stolen glances, warm nights spent hand-in-hand, and promises whispered under starry skies. But alas, like the season itself, summer flings often face the bitter reality of goodbyes. “Sealed with a Kiss,” a song that has transcended generations, captures this bittersweet sentiment with a melody as bright as a July afternoon and lyrics that tug at the heartstrings of anyone who’s ever known the pang of separation.
Though the song first emerged in 1960 by The Four Voices, it wasn’t until Brian Hyland’s 1962 rendition that it truly captured the public’s imagination. The story unfolds through the eyes of a young man, his voice brimming with a mix of youthful optimism and the quiet ache of parting. His sweetheart, it seems, has to leave, perhaps for a summer camp or a visit to distant relatives.
But fear not, fellow romantics! Our lovestruck narrator isn’t about to let distance dim their flame. With each passing day, he promises to send letters filled with his deepest affections and wildest dreams, each one “sealed with a kiss” – a symbolic gesture that transcends physical separation. They make a pact, a vow sealed with a real kiss, to reunite under the September sky, a promise as sweet as the promise of autumn leaves and crisp, cool air.
“Sealed with a Kiss” isn’t just a love song; it’s a nostalgic ode to the carefree days of youth, a reminder of the power of young love, and the unwavering belief that distance can’t conquer a heart truly connected. Whether you first heard it crooned by Brian Hyland in the early 60s or sang along to Jason Donovan’s chart-topping version in the late 80s, “Sealed with a Kiss” has a timeless quality that continues to resonate with listeners of all ages. So, put on your dancing shoes, dust off those old summer memories, and let yourself be swept away by the sweet melody and poignant message of a song that’s truly sealed with a kiss.
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Lyrics
Tho we gotta say goodbye for the summer
Darling I promise you this
I’ll send you all my love every day in a letter
Sealed with a kiss
Yes it’s gonna be a cold lonely summer
But I’ll fill the emptiness
I’ll send you all my dreams every day in a letter
Sealed with a kiss
I’ll see you in the sunlight
I’ll hear your voice everywhere
I’ll run to tenderly hold you
But darling you won’t be there
I don’t want to say goodbye for the summer
Knowing the love we’ll miss
Oh let us make a pledge to meet in September
And seal it with a kiss
Yes it’s gonna be a cold lonely summer
But I’ll fill the emptiness
I’ll send you all my love every day in a letter
Sealed with a kiss
Sealed with a kiss
Sealed with a kiss