Can I Have This Kiss Forever? A Deep Dive into a 90s Power Ballad Masterpiece (with a Healthy Dose of Sass)
Ah, "Could I Have This Kiss Forever," the 90s anthem that could make frosted tips cry tears of joy. This duet between Enrique Iglesias, a man whose smoldering gaze could melt glaciers, and Whitney Houston, the voice of a literal angel, is a powerhouse ballad that still gets stuck in our heads all these years later. But let's be honest, the lyrics deserve a closer look, because folks, there's a lot to unpack here.
The Neverending Question: Could I Hold You? Could I Look in Your Eyes? EXISTENTIAL CRISIS, OR JUST REALLY GOOD KISS?
The song opens with a barrage of "could I" questions. Could I hold you? Could I look in your eyes? Is this a prelude to a marriage proposal, or just a dude really digging a makeout session? Enrique, my man, we get it, she's gorgeous. But this level of intensity right out the gate? Maybe pump the brakes a smidge.
Whitney, bless her heart, seems a little more chill. She wants to hold him close, which is fair enough. But then we get the kicker: "Could I have this kiss forever?" Forever? Like, even when you're both rocking dentures and prune juice becomes your beverage of choice? That's a long time, y'all.
The Power of Touch: Hold You, Touch You, Taste You... Wait, What?
Enrique gets a little handsy (metaphorically, of course, this is a 90s ballad, not an R-rated thriller) in the next verse. He wants to hold Whitney, touch her, taste her... Sir, this is a Wendy's. Maybe tone down the intensity↑↑↑ a notch. Whitney, ever the diplomat, just wants him to look at her eyes. Seems like a more reasonable request, wouldn't you say?
The Neverending Night: Can We Maybe Get Some Pizza After This Marathon Kiss?
The song goes on about wanting to share this "night together" forever. Listen, all we're saying is that even the most epic makeout session needs a bathroom break eventually. Maybe after this eternal kiss↑↑↑ you two could grab some pizza and discuss logistics?
So, Can They Have This Kiss Forever?
Probably not. Look, we love the song, it's a classic. But "Could I Have This Kiss Forever?" might be a bit much. However, it does capture that feeling of new love, that intensity that makes you think the world revolves around you and your significant other. So crank up the volume, belt it out in the shower, and remember, even the cheesiest 90s ballads can teach us valuable lessons about... well, maybe not forever kisses, but definitely about the power of a good first impression.
