The Crystals
The Crystals
The Crystals
The Crystals
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This 1962 number was written by Gerry Goffin (lyrics) and Carole King (music), and produced by Phil Spector. It was inspired by the real-life experiences Goffin and King’s babysitter, Little Eva.
[Verse 1]
He hit me and it felt like a kiss
He hit me but it didn't hurt me
He couldn't stand to hear me say
That I'd been with someone new
And when I told him I had been untrue
[Verse 2]
He hit me and it felt like a kiss
He hit me and I knew he loved me
If he didn't care for me
I could have never made him mad
But he hit me and I was glad
[Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
Yes, he hit me and it felt like a kiss
He hit me and I knew I loved him
And then he took me in his arms
With all the tenderness there is
And when he kissed me, he made me his
He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss) was written by Carole King & Gerry Goffin & Goffin & King.
He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss) was produced by Phil Spector.
The Crystals released He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss) on Fri Jul 06 1962.