Written by Kiss mainstays Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, this song is about living in the moment, and typical of Kiss, it's dripping with sexual innuendo. Stanley sings it from the perspective of a guy trying to convince a girl that the time is right for some carnal pleasures.
This song was released on the same day as the album: September 18, 1983. It was a big day in Kiss history, since for the first time, the band appeared without makeup or costumes. On the album cover, they look like four normal (for rock band standards) guys in a standard lineup. They also did promotional appearances this day, generating a great deal of media attention that ramped up sales of the album. The common sentiment: "Now we know why they need the makeup."
Lyrics
Don't wanna wait 'til you know me better Let's just be glad for the time together Life's such a treat and it's time you taste it There ain't a reason on earth to waste it It ain't a crime to be good to yourself Lick it up, lick it up, oh-oh-oh (It's only right now) Lick it up, lick it up, oh-oh-oh (ooh yeah) Lick it up, lick it up, oh-oh-oh (Come on, come on) Lick it up, lick it up, oh-oh-oh (Uh) Don't need to wait for an invitation You gotta live like you're on vacation There's something sweet you can't buy with money Lick it up, lick it up It's all you need, so believe me honey It ain't a crime to be good to yourself Lick it up, lick it up, oh-oh-oh (It's only right now) Lick it up, lick it up, oh-oh-oh (Ooh yeah) Lick it up, lick it up, oh-oh-oh (Come on, come on) Lick it up, lick it up, oh-oh-oh (Come on) It's only right now (it's only right now) Ooh yeah (ooh yeah) ooh yeah (ooh yeah), yeah yeah Lick it up, lick it up, oh-oh-oh (It's only right now) Lick it up, lick it up, oh-oh-oh (ooh yeah) Lick it up, lick it up, oh-oh-oh (Come on, come on) Lick it up, lick it up, oh-oh-oh (Aw) Lick it up, lick it up, oh-oh-oh (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Lick it up, lick it up Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah) Lick it up, lick it up Come on, come on Lick it up, lick it up
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