You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This

"You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This" is the title of a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in October 2000 as the fourth single from Keith's How Do You Like Me Now?! album. The song reached Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts. It also peaked at #32 on Billboard Hot 100.

Music video

Directed by Michael Salomon, the music video introduces a young man speaking with a beautiful and wealthy older woman (Tané McClure) as he helps others clean up after a party. An obvious friendship is shown from her thankfulness for his aid. In the same respect, he kisses her on the cheek, uncertain of any other way to thank her for all she has done for his family.

The unexpected kiss leads to a chain of events from dancing, to mutual sadness as the late night ends knowing he must leave for college the next morning, to his unexpected return which brings out passion between them.

In stark contrast to the emotions of the lyrics, a surprise ending reveals that the entire video was a daydream. It is brought to an abrupt halt as she shoves a bag full of garbage in his arms to throw away as he leaves and gives him a tactless tug and pat on his cheek wishing him luck.

Chart performance

"You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This" debuted at #62 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of October 28, 2000.

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