And It Felt Like a Kiss
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"And It Felt Like a Kiss" is a phrase best known from the controversial 1962 song "He Hit Me (And It Felt Like a Kiss)" by the Crystals, which has since been referenced and reinterpreted in various artistic works.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural reference
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phrase ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
1960s pop music
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controversial song lyrics ⓘ the Crystals NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| derivedFrom | He Hit Me (And It Felt Like a Kiss) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCulturalImpactOn |
film
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literature ⓘ music ⓘ television ⓘ visual arts ⓘ |
| interpretedAs |
ironic commentary on love and violence
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problematic romanticization of abuse ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| notableFor |
being quoted and referenced in later artistic works
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its juxtaposition of affection and physical harm ⓘ |
| originatedIn | popular music lyrics ⓘ |
| referencedIn |
discussions of problematic pop lyrics
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essays on representations of domestic abuse in media ⓘ feminist critiques of popular culture ⓘ |
| theme |
emotional manipulation
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love ⓘ power imbalance in relationships ⓘ toxic romance ⓘ violence ⓘ |
| timePeriod | early 1960s ⓘ |
| usedInContextOf |
abusive relationships
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critical reinterpretations of romance ⓘ domestic violence ⓘ |
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