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 been with someone new

And when I told him
I have been untrue
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 couldn’t never make him mad
But he hit me
And I was glad

Yes, he hit me and it felt like a kiss
He hit me and I knew I loved him
And when he took me in his arms
With all his tender masteries

And when he kissed me
He made me his