Kiss Me Like You're Leaving
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| Single by Jem Cassar-Daley | ||||
| Released | 2 May 2023 | |||
| Length | 3:40 | |||
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"Kiss Me Like You're Leaving" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Jem Cassar-Daley. The song was written by Cassar-Daley and MSquared Productions (Michael Paynter and Michael DeLorenzis) and Jon Nite. It was released on 2 May 2025.[1]
Cassar-Daley told Women in Pop, "'Kiss Me Like You're Leaving' is all about wanting passion and urgency from your partner. Over time, it's so easy to grow complacent with each other and forget the little things that made you fall in love in the first place."[1]
At the 2026 Queensland Music Awards, the song won Song of the Year and the Pop Award.[2]
At the AIR Awards of 2026, it was nominated for Independent Song of the Year and Independent Music Video of the Year.[3]
Reception
The AU Review called the song "stellar" saying "Passionate vocals and a rich and lush production, has this one sparkling with diamonds."[4]
References
- 1 2 "Jem Cassar-Daley releases new single "Kiss Me Like You're Leaving" and announces signing to Civilians". Women in Pop. 30 April 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ Mary Varvaris (23 April 2026). "Ball Park Music, Jem Cassar-Daley & More Take Home Prestigious 2026 Queensland Music Awards". The Music (magazine). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "2026 AIR Awards Nominees Announced!". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 13 May 2026. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ "ew Music Discoveries 2nd May: Mikayla Pasterfield, Jem Cassar-Daley, Kae Tempest, and more". The AU Review. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 23 April 2026.