Gabriel has been a champion of world music for much of his career. He co-founded the WOMAD festival in 1982. He has continued to focus on producing and promoting world music through his Real World Records label. He has also pioneered digital distribution methods for music, co-founding OD2, one of the first online music download services. Gabriel has also been involved in numerous humanitarian efforts. In 1980, he released the anti-apartheid single "Biko". He has participated in several human-rights benefit concerts, including Amnesty International's Human Rights Now! tour in 1988, and co-founded the Witness human rights organisation in 1992. Gabriel developed The Elders with Richard Branson, which was launched by Nelson Mandela in 2007.
Gabriel has won three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1987, six Grammy Awards, thirteen MTV Video Music Awards, the first Pioneer Award at the BT Digital Music Awards, the Q magazine Lifetime Achievement, the Ivor Novello Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the Polar Music Prize. He was made a BMI Icon at the 57th annual BMI London Awards for his "influence on generations of music makers". In recognition of his many years of human rights activism, he received the Man of Peace award from the Nobel Peace Prize laureates in 2006, and Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2008. AllMusic has described Gabriel as "one of rock's most ambitious, innovative musicians, as well as one of its most political". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010, followed by his induction as a solo artist in 2014. In March 2015, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of South Australia in recognition of his achievements in music.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Gabriel
Studio albums
Peter Gabriel (1977; known as Peter Gabriel 1 and Car)
Peter Gabriel (1978; known as Peter Gabriel 2 and Scratch)
Peter Gabriel (1980; known as Peter Gabriel 3 and Melt)
Peter Gabriel (1982; known as Peter Gabriel 4 and Security)
So (1986)
Us (1992)
Up (2002)
Scratch My Back (2010)
New Blood (2011)
Kiss That Frog
Peter Gabriel Lyrics
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Sweet little princess, let me introduce his frogness
You alone can get him singing,
He's all puffed up, want to be your king
Oh you can do it, c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon
Lady kiss that frog
Splash, dash, heard your call,
Bring you back your golden ball
He's gonna dive down in the deep end
He's gonna be just like your best friend
So what's one little kiss, one tiny little touch?
Aah, he's wanting it so much
I swear that this is royal blood, running through my skin
Oh, can you see the state I'm in
Kiss it better, kiss it better
Get it into your head
He's living with you he sleeps in your bed
Can't you hear beyond the croaking
Don't you know that I'm not joking
Aah, you think you won't, I think you will
Don't you know that this tongue can kill
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Lady kiss that frog
Let him sit beside you, eat right off your plate
You don't have to be afraid, there's nothing here to hate
Princess, you might like it, if you lowered your defence
Kiss that frog, and you will get your prince...
Jump in the water, c'mon baby jump in with me
Jump in the water, c'mon baby get wet, get wet, get wet
Kiss that frog, lady kiss that frog
Get wet, get wet
"Kiss That Frog" by Peter Gabriel is a playful, mysterious song about the transformation of a frog into a prince. Gabriel offers a modern take on the classic fairy tale of a prince who is transformed into a frog by a witch's curse. The lyrics offer encouragement to a princess to take a chance and kiss the frog, who is described as having royal blood flowing through his veins. The song speaks to the transformative power of love and the importance of taking risks to find true happiness.
In the first verse, Gabriel urges the princess to jump in the water and meet the frog who he calls "his frogness." He describes the frog as wanting to be king and needing the princess to bring out his best qualities. Gabriel encourages the princess to take a chance on this unlikely suitor, saying "you alone can get him singing."
In the second verse, Gabriel describes the frog's devotion to the princess. He says that the frog will do anything for her, including diving into the deep end to retrieve her golden ball. Gabriel urges the princess to give the frog a chance, reminding her that "one little kiss, one tiny little touch" could transform the frog back into a prince.
Overall, "Kiss That Frog" is a charming, upbeat song that encourages listeners to take risks in pursuit of love. The lyrics are whimsical and playful, but also carry a deeper message about the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump in the water
Take a risk and immerse yourself in the situation
Sweet little princess, let me introduce his frogness
Allow me to introduce you to this flawed but lovable being
You alone can get him singing
Only you can bring out the best in him
He's all puffed up, want to be your king
He's trying to impress you and be your partner
Oh you can do it, c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon
You have the power to make a change, so act now
Lady kiss that frog
Take a leap of faith and give him a chance
Splash, dash, heard your call
Responding to your request with enthusiasm
Bring you back your golden ball
Helping you retrieve something precious that you've lost
He's gonna dive down in the deep end
He's willing to take on challenges with you
He's gonna be just like your best friend
He wants to be someone you can confide in and rely on
So what's one little kiss, one tiny little touch?
What harm could a small gesture of affection do?
Aah, he's wanting it so much
He's eagerly awaiting your response
I swear that this is royal blood, running through my skin
I want you to know that I have something unique to offer
Oh, can you see the state I'm in
I'm deeply affected by this situation
Kiss it better, kiss it better
Make things right with a simple act of love
Get it into your head
Understand that this could be something special
He's living with you he sleeps in your bed
He's committed to you and wants to be close to you
Can't you hear beyond the croaking
Look past his flaws and see his potential
Don't you know that I'm not joking
I am serious about this and not just playing around
Aah, you think you won't, I think you will
I believe that you will eventually give in
Don't you know that this tongue can kill
Be careful with your words, they can have a big impact
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon
Encouraging you to take action and not hesitate
Lady kiss that frog
Reiterating the need to take a leap of faith
Let him sit beside you, eat right off your plate
Allow him to be a part of your life in a meaningful way
You don't have to be afraid, there's nothing here to hate
Don't be scared to open up and see the good in him
Princess, you might like it, if you lowered your defence
You could be pleasantly surprised if you give him a chance
Kiss that frog, and you will get your prince...
Take a risk and it could lead to a great reward
Jump in the water, c'mon baby jump in with me
Emphasizing the need to take action and join in
Jump in the water, c'mon baby get wet, get wet, get wet
Encouraging you to have fun and enjoy the experience
Get wet, get wet
Live life to the fullest and don't hold back
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANCIS GRIFFITHS, PETER GABRIEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheRealForrestGeorge
(Aah, yeah)
Jump in the water
Sweet little princess
Let me introduce his frogness
You alone can get him singing
He's all puffed up, wanna be your king
Oh you can do it
C'mon [x6]
Lady kiss that frog
Splash, dash heard your call
Bring you back your golden ball
He's gonna dive down in the deep end
He's gonna be just like your best friend
So what's one little kiss
One tiny little touch
Aaah, he's wanting it so much
I swear that this is royal blood
Running through my skin
Oh can you see the state I'm in
Kiss it better, Kiss it better
(Kiss that frog)
Get it into your royal head
He's living with you, he sleeps in your bed
Can't you hear beyond the croaking
Don't you know that I'm not joking
Aaah, you think you won't
I think you will
Don't you know that this tongue can kill
C'mon [x6]
Lady kiss that frog
Let him sit beside you
Eat right off your plate
You don't have to be afraid
There's nothing here to hate
Ah, princess you might like it
If you lower your defence
Kiss that frog, and you will
Get your prince [x2]
(Huh!)
Jump in the water, c'mon baby jump in with me
Jump in the water, c'mon baby get wet with me
Jump in the water, c'mon baby jump in with me
Jump in the water, c'mon baby get wet (get wet, get wet)
Kiss that frog, lady kiss that frog [x4]
Jump in the water, c'mon baby jump in with me [x3]
Jump in the water, c'mon baby get wet
(get wet, get wet) [x6]
@botellajuan
Sweet little princess, let me introduce his frogness
You alone can get him singing,
He's all puffed up, want to be your king
Oh you can do it, c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon c'mon
Lady kiss that frog
Splash, dash, heard your call,
Bring you back your golden ball
He's gonna dive down in the deep end
He's gonna be just like your best friend
So what's one little kiss, one tiny little touch?
Aah, he's wanting it so much
I swear that this is royal blood, running through my skin
Oh, can you see the state I'm in
Kiss it better, kiss it better
Get it into your head
He's living with you he sleeps in your bed
Can't you hear beyond the croaking
Don't you know that I'm not joking
Aah, you think you won't, I think you will
Don't you…
@kevinkeough777
lyrics in espanol for Kathy
BESE A LA RANA
Dulce pequeña princesa, déjame presentar su rana
Solo tú puedes hacer que cante,
Está engreído, quiere ser tu rey
Oh, puedes hacerlo, vamos, vamos, vamos, vamos, vamos, vamos, vamos, vamos.
La dama besa a esa rana
Splash, dash, escuchó su llamada,
Traerte de regreso a tu bola dorada
Él va a sumergirse en el fondo
Él será como tu mejor amigo
Entonces, ¿qué es un pequeño beso, un pequeño toque?
Aah, él lo quiere tanto
Juro que esto es sangre real corriendo por mi piel
Oh, no puedes ver el estado en el que estoy
Bésalo mejor, bésalo mejor
Métetelo en la cabeza
Está viviendo contigo duerme en tu cama
No puedes oír más allá del croar
¿No sabes que no estoy bromeando?
Aah, crees que no lo harás, creo que lo harás
¿No sabes que esta lengua puede matar
Vamos, vamos, vamos, vamos, vamos, vamos, vamos, vamos
La dama besa a esa rana
Déjalo sentarse a tu lado, come directamente de tu plato
No tienes que tener miedo, aquí no hay nada que odiar
A Aah Princess te puede gustar, si bajas tu defensa
Besa a esa rana, y obtendrás a tu príncipe, consigue a tu príncipe
Salta en el agua, vamos bebe a saltar conmigo
Salta en el agua, vamos bebe se moje conmigo
Salta en el agua, vamos bebe a saltar conmigo
Salta en el agua, ve al bebé mojarse, mojarse, mojarse
Besa a esa rana, la dama besa a esa rana
Besa a esa rana, la dama besa a esa rana
Salta en el agua, vamos bebe a saltar conmigo
Salta en el agua, vamos bebe a saltar conmigo
Salta en el agua, vamos bebe a saltar conmigo
Salta en el agua, ve al bebé mojarse, mojarse, mojarse
mojarse, mojarse, mojarse, mojarse
@parentypaul4818
So French! Thanks!
Kiss That Frog
Embrasse Ce Frenchie
Sweet little princess
Charmante petite princesse
Let me introduce his frogness
Laisse-moi te présenter sa crapauderie
You alone can get him singing
Toi seule peux le faire chanter
He's all puffed up
Il est complètement bouffi d'orgueil
Wanna be your king!
Il veux être ton roi!
Oh, you can do it!
Oh, tu peux le faire!
C'mon!
Allez!
C'mon!
Allez!
C'mon!
Allez!
C'mon!
Allez!
C'mon!
Allez!
C'mon!
Allez!
Lady kiss that frog!
Mademoiselle, embrasse ce frenchie!
Splash, dash, heard your call
Plouf, zut, il a entendu ton appel
Bring you back your golden ball
Il te rapporte ta boule dorée
He's gonna dive down in the deep end
Il va plonger dans les abysses
He's gonna be just like your best friend
Il va devenir l'équivalent de ton meilleur ami
So, what's one little kiss?
Alors qu'est-ce qu'un tout petit bisou?
One tiny little touch?
Un léger effleurement?
Ah, he's wanting it so much!
Ah, il le désire tellement!
I swear that this is royal blood
Je jure que c'est bien du sang royal
Running through my skin
Qui coule dans mes veines
Oh, can you see the state I'm in?
Oh, ne vois-tu pas dans quel état je suis?
Kiss it better, kiss it better
Embrasse-le mieux que ça, embrasse-le mieux que ça
Kiss that frog!
Embrasse ce frenchie!
Get it into your royal head
Mets-la toi dans ta tête royale
He's living with you, he sleeps in your bed
Il habite avec toi, il dort dans ton lit
Can't you hear beyond the croaking?
N'entends-tu pas autre chose que les croassements?
Don't you know that I'm not joking?
Ne sais-tu pas que je ne plaisante pas?
Ah, you think you won't
Ah, tu penses que tu ne le feras pas
I think you will!
Je pense que tu le feras!
Don't you know that this tongue can kill?
Ne sais-tu pas que cette langue peut tuer?
C'mon!
Allez!
C'mon!
Allez!
C'mon!
Allez!
C'mon!
Allez!
C'mon!
Allez!
C'mon!
Allez!
Lady kiss that frog!
Mademoiselle embrasse ce frenchie!
Let him sit beside you
Laisse-le s'asseoir à tes côtés
Eat right off your plate
Manger dans ton assiette
You don't have to be afraid
N'aie crainte
There's nothing here to hate
Il n'y a rien que tu ne puisses haïr
Ah, Princess you might like it!
Ah, Princesse, il se peut que tu aimes cela!
If you lower your defence
Si tu baisses ta garde
Kiss that frog, and you will
Embrasse ce frenchie et tu auras
Get your Prince
Ton Prince
Get your Prince
Ton Prince
Jump in the water, c'mon baby jump in with me
Plonge, allez ma belle, plonge avec moi
Jump in the water, c'mon baby get wet with me
Plonge, allez ma belle, mouille-toi avec moi
Jump in the water, c'mon baby jump in with me
Plonge, allez ma belle, plonge avec moi
Jump in the water, c'mon baby get wet
Plonge, allez ma belle, mouille- toi avec moi
Get wet, get wet!
Mouille, mouille-toi!
Kiss that frog, lady kiss that frog
Embrasse ce frenchie, demoiselle, embrasse ce frenchie
Jump in the water, c'mon baby jump in with me
Plonge, allez ma belle, plonge avec moi
Jump in the water, c'mon baby jump in with me
Plonge, allez ma belle, plonge avec moi
Jump in the water, c'mon baby jump in with me
Plonge, allez ma belle, plonge avec moi
Jump in the water, c'mon baby get wet
Plonge, allez ma belle, mouille-toi
Get wet, get wet!
Mouille-toi, mouille!
Get wet, get wet!
Mouille-toi, mouille!
Get wet, get wet...!
Mouille-toi, mouille...!
@musicamex
Infectious Peter Gabriel groove. He has been an influence on lots of musicians, including me. Thank you Peter.
@Izeovblu
CLASSIC Gabriel stuff....both music and video...can never get enough...been listening to you since you burst onto the scene!! Thank you, Peter!!!!
@DD-bh3qq
Peter Gabriel always had the best videos . One of my favorites.
@shutterbug_713
This great song should've been used in Disney's "The Princess and the Frog"!
@matthiascerebri3315
But the Sound is too different from the original and doesnt work this time
@michaelguerrieri3486
@Shutterbug _713 I agree 👍
@mariaemma16
And with great special effects
@muzquizsebastian207
I'm 52 and a Gabriel follower since I was 13, obviously with Genesis back then but I just was particularly attracted to his way of interpreting a song that was so different from all the other singers.
@jlsquire8352
Loved working on this video! I modeled and animated the majority of the background elements. So cool to hear the original soundtrack again. ❤. Loved meeting Peter at the end of his concert in San Diego along with the whole gang from Angel Studios.
@ThexBorg
Love this song, especially the album version.