Chloroform Kisses

## Promotional single by Aurora

"**Chloroform Kisses**" is a song by Australian singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer Aurora. It was released on December 19, 2014 as the second promotional single from Aurora's debut studio album, *Platinum Heart* (2015).

## Background and composition

Aurora continued promotion of her forthcoming album by releasing would-be deep cuts as digital promotional singles. Inspired by the oftentimes chaotic nature of American recording artist Lana Del Rey's song titles, Aurora penned "Chloroform Kisses" while on an international promotional tour for the album, utilising her tour bus studio. "This was just a naughty, tongue-in-cheek track I wrote on the road," Aurora announced alongside its release.

"Chloroform Kisses" is composed as a dark pop song, with disco influences. Lyrically, it depicts a submissive individual who craves a dominant lover, likening their kisses to the anaesthetic effect of chloroform. Sonically, it features a chant-like hook, with a bridge culminating in a seductively spoken final lyric and jungle cat noises.

## Critical reception

"Chloroform Kisses" received mostly favourable reviews, praising its unconventional title and dark undertones in an otherwise catchy pop tune.

It received a rating of 7.333 by Platvian music critics.

## Commercial performance

"Chloroform Kisses" debuted and peaked at #5 on the Platvia HitList chart dated December 30, 2014.

## Lyrics

I can't describe it, what you do to me
Need you like no one before
And even though I'm difficult to please
You've got me begging for more
I know your love is my tranquilliser
But I just can't get enough
You play me like I'm your synthesiser
Yeah baby, I like it rough
**Pre-Chorus**
As the sweat drips down
Down my neck, a sound
Sound escapes my mouth
That I've never made before
**Chorus**
Give me those chloroform kisses
And bring me to my knees
Smother me with lovin'
I'll do whatever you please
I need those chloroform kisses
So I can breathe you in
Satisfy my craving
Let's commit a little sin
**Second Verse**
You've got my back pressed up against the wall
But I don't feel any pain
You push me harder; on the bed I fall
C'mon, let's do it again
**Pre-Chorus**
As the sweat drips down
Down my neck, a sound
Sound escapes my mouth
That I've never made before
**Chorus**
Give me those chloroform kisses
And bring me to my knees
Smother me with lovin'
I'll do whatever you please
I need those chloroform kisses
So I can breathe you in
Satisfy my craving
Let's commit a little sin
**First Hook**
You knock me out!
With your chloroform kisses
I need you now!
And your chloroform kisses
You knock me out!
With your chloroform kisses
I need you now!
I need you now!
You knock me out!
**Bridge *(Spoken)***
I don't want you stop, oh no
Just go real slow
Then speed it up
Like a rodeo
Just when you've had enough, oh no
I'll take control
We'll go all night
Like we're animals
*I need another shot of your love, baby*
**Chorus**
Give me those chloroform kisses
And bring me to my knees
Smother me with lovin'
I'll do whatever you please
I need those chloroform kisses
So I can breathe you in
Satisfy my craving
Let's commit a little sin
**Second Hook**
You knock me out!
With your chloroform kisses
I need you now!
And your chloroform kisses
You knock me out!
With your chloroform kisses
I need you now!
I need you now!
You knock me out!
With your chloroform kisses
I need you now!
And your chloroform kisses
You knock me out!
With your chloroform kisses
I need you now!
I need you now!
You knock me out!

## Live performances

"Chloroform Kisses" was included in the setlist for Aurora's debut concert tour, The Heartstorm Tour. It was performed with "Forget You Got a Girlfriend" in a medley as the fourth track during the tour's first act, titled "Pleasure", being the fourth performance overall.

## Re-recorded version

Following her split from Red Rose Records in 2020, "Chloroform Kisses" was re-recorded for Aurora's album *Platinum Heart: Deluxe* (2021).