Kiss Me More

Kiss Me More

Doja Cat

From the album

Planet Her (2021)

Written by

Carter Lang, Doja Cat, Dr. Luke +4

Key:Ab major
Duration:3:27

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Summary

Released as the lead single from Planet Her in April 2021, "Kiss Me More" blends disco grooves with pop rap flair over a jazz-tinged chord progression. Featuring SZA's silky vocals alongside Doja Cat's playful delivery, the track won the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and achieved multi-platinum status worldwide.

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Musical Analysis

"Kiss Me More" is built on a single four-chord loop (Bbm7–Eb7–Abmaj7–Dbmaj7) that cycles throughout the entire track, a hallmark of modern disco-pop production. What makes it harmonically distinctive is the use of extended seventh chords across the board, givi…

Chords

Verse:Bbm7 - Eb7 - Abmaj7 - Dbmaj7
Chorus:Bbm7 - Eb7 - Abmaj7 - Dbmaj7
Bbm7Eb7Abmaj7Dbmaj7

History

After the massive success of Hot Pink and its TikTok-driven singles "Say So" and "Streets", Doja Cat's label RCA sought a follow-up that could replicate that internet-fueled momentum. Doja Cat collaborated with producers Yeti Beats and Rogét Chahayed, along wi…

“The song interpolates the chorus melody of Olivia Newton-John's 1981 single "Physical"”

Full Musical Analysis

"Kiss Me More" is built on a single four-chord loop (Bbm7–Eb7–Abmaj7–Dbmaj7) that cycles throughout the entire track, a hallmark of modern disco-pop production. What makes it harmonically distinctive is the use of extended seventh chords across the board, giving the song a sophistication unusual in mainstream pop. The ii7–V7–Imaj7 turnaround is a jazz staple, and its presence here lends the track its smooth, laid-back feel. The constant major-seventh tonality creates a warm, dreamy atmosphere that perfectly complements the song's flirtatious lyrical theme, while the perpetual loop keeps the energy firmly on the dancefloor.

After the massive success of Hot Pink and its TikTok-driven singles "Say So" and "Streets", Doja Cat's label RCA sought a follow-up that could replicate that internet-fueled momentum. Doja Cat collaborated with producers Yeti Beats and Rogét Chahayed, along with Carter Lang, tizhimself, and Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald), to craft a song centered on the simple, playful concept of kissing. The track interpolates the chorus melody of Olivia Newton-John's 1981 hit "Physical", earning additional co-writing credits for Steve Kipner and Terry Shaddick.

Released as the lead single from Planet Her in April 2021, "Kiss Me More" blends disco grooves with pop rap flair over a jazz-tinged chord progression. Featuring SZA's silky vocals alongside Doja Cat's playful delivery, the track won the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and achieved multi-platinum status worldwide.

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Song DNA

Genre

Pop

Era

Modern

Mood

Euphoric

Tempo

Upbeat

Key

Major

Texture

Layered

Sound

Synth-heavy

Feel

Groovy

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Statistics

114K

Plays

19K

Listeners

1.8M

Genius Views

13

Annotations

100%

Popularity

3:27

Duration

4/4

Time

Credits

Written by

Carter LangDoja CatDr. LukeRogét ChahayedSZAtizhimselfYeti Beats

Produced by

Yeti BeatsRogét Chahayed

Featuring

SZA

From the album Planet Her

Chord Sheet

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Chords Used

Bbm7
Eb7
Abmaj7
Dbmaj7

Progression by Section

Chorus

Bbm7
Eb7
Abmaj7
Dbmaj7

Verse

Bbm7
Eb7
Abmaj7
Dbmaj7

Chord Diagrams

Bbm7

N/A

Eb7

N/A

Abmaj7

N/A

Dbmaj7

N/A