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ONE KISS

"One Kiss" is about the power of a single moment that stays with you long after it's gone.

We've all experienced someone who leaves an unforgettable impression on our hearts. Sometimes that connection becomes a lifelong love story, and sometimes it exists only as a fleeting moment. Either way, its impact can last forever.

That's the emotion I wanted to capture in this song.

"One Kiss" tells the story of longing, desire, and the bittersweet beauty of loving someone you can't fully have. It's about cherishing a single moment of connection so deeply that it becomes enough to replay in your mind for years to come.

The lyrics paint the picture of someone whose presence is impossible to forget—"Your laughter's a melody... You're a song I can't finish, a dream I can't keep." Even when the relationship remains just out of reach, the memory becomes its own kind of treasure.

When I sing, "If I can't have your heart... I'll hold onto the memory of just one kiss," I'm exploring the idea that love isn't always measured by how long it lasts. Sometimes one genuine moment can change you just as profoundly as a lifetime together.

Musically, I wanted "One Kiss" to feel intimate, soulful, and emotionally cinematic. The melody, groove, and lyrics work together to create a mood that captures both passion and vulnerability, inviting listeners to reflect on someone who once made their heart race.

Whether this song reminds you of a first love, a missed opportunity, or someone whose memory still lingers, I hope it speaks to that part of all of us that knows how powerful one moment can be.

Because sometimes...

One kiss is all it takes to become unforgettable.

Written, Produced, Mixed & Performed by Derrick D'MAR Martin
Performed by D'MAR & The Nu Funk Society