'Kissing You (Love Theme from Romeo + Juliet)' - Des'ree
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This is the beautiful love theme for the film,
and perfectly captures the instant attraction between the two young lovers. The song
begins as Romeo submerges his face in a bathroom basin to drown out the madness of the
Capulet Ball (this is similar to when Juliet did the same thing during 'Angel'). Romeo
emerges from the water and looks at himself in the bathroom mirror, noting the giant
fishtank behind him. He moves towards it, passing another party guest doing his 'business'
in the back room (which always makes me smile!) And then the highly romantic sequence
begins where he sees Juliet for the very first time.
There is brilliant use of camera work as we gaze at the two lovers from either side of the
fish tank as they gaze at each other. Clever reflection in the glass makes it seem like
they are standing face to face, and the chracters playfully smile at each other through
the water.
Suddenly, the nurse interupts them and pulls Juliet away. Juliet gives stops for a moment
to give Romeo one last, plyaful glance before leaving the room. The camera pans with her
as she is lead out into the party, and then cuts back to Romeo who follows her. They can't
keep their eyes off each other as Juliet dances with Paris on the dance floor. Romeo
watches in admiration as a Juliet keeps glancing at him as she playfully tries to make it
appear she is interested in Paris.
We cut away from the two lovers to watch a confrontation between Tybalt and Fulgencio
Capulet. Tybalt has seen Romeo in the crowd and is angered by his presence, but his uncle
tells him to let him be, as he does not want his party ruined by any disturbances. Tybalt
insists that Romeo's presence is a disgrace, and the jovial Fulgencio suddenly turns
sinister, demanding that Romeo shall be endured and slapping Tybalt across the face.
Tybalt is clearly hurt byhis uncle's behaviour as he withdraws, his feelings of betrayal
heightened by the soft sound of the music. It is a powerful moment full of emotion that
shows the true nature of these characters for the first time.
We are then taken back to Juliet dancing with Paris on the dance floor, and Romeo admiring
her from afar. He says the famous dialogue, "...for I never saw true beauty 'til this
night", and watches as Juliet finishes her dance and the song draws to a close.
After Romeo and Juliet talk briefly, an instrumental version of the song begins as the two
lovers embrace in the elevator. The song continues as Juliet tries to avoid her mother and
Paris, the lovers enjoying another seculded few moments back inside the elevator. However,
the song draws to a solemn end when Romeo realises that Juliet is a Capulet, and Juliet's
nurse informs her that he is a Montague.
An instrumental version also lingers throughout the famous balcony/pool scene, and ends as
Juliet bids farewell to Romeo, "Parting is such sweet sorrow that I should say
goodnight til it be morrow."
Finally, the song is heard when Romeo returns to Juliet on their wedding day after the
disatrous events that have transpired. They lovingly embrace each other with a tenderness
that allows them both to forget what has happened for the night.
Lyrics:
Pride can stand a thousand trials
The strong will never fall
But watching stars without you
My soul cries
Heaving heart is full of pain
Oh, oh, the aching
'Cause I'm kissing you
I'm kissing you
Touch me deep, pure and true
A gift to me forever
'Cause I'm kissing you
I'm kissing you
Where are you now
Where are you now
'Cause I'm kissing you
I'm kissing you
