i like the way you kiss me

"I Like the Way You Kiss Me" is a dive into a troubled relationship. Artemas craves physical closeness, but the pulsing, almost sinister beat hints at deeper issues. He prioritizes passion over commitment, while acknowledging his partner's fear of getting hurt ("Said you're scared I'll let you down"). Artemas oscillates between vulnerability and manipulation, unsure how to bridge the emotional gap. Is intense physicality ("Can we make a scene? Can we make it loud?), the answer, or just another distraction? Ultimately, the song captures the messy tangle of love, desire, and the struggle for connection.

Artemas wrote the song with Jesse Fink (Austin George's "Hands On You," Mark Ambor's "The Long Way") and his two co-producers, Kevin White, and Toby Daintree. Kevin White is one half of the production duo Rice N' Peas. He co-produced every track on Bazzi's hit Soul Searching mixtape, including the singles "Paradise" and "Focus." Toby Daintree is Artemas' regular production partner, including co-creating his breakthrough song, "If U Think I'm Pretty."

Artemas self-released "I Like the Way You Kiss Me" on March 19, 2024 after teasing the song for weeks before. It quickly went viral and charted worldwide, topping the charts in Lithuania, Lativa and Czech Republic.