Debuting at #3 in the UK, it was notable for staying in the Top 75 for four and a half months—longer than any of their previous chart-topping singles.

In the UK alone, the single has reached over 349,500 chart sales and 1.4 million streams as of late 2021. Composition and Themes

A standout production element is the "Make some noise for the Vengaboys" chant, which became a group calling card. The song also notably featured a lineup change: replaced Robin Pors (the "sailor") just before the single's release. Music Video and Visuals

It reached number one in New Zealand and Poland and peaked within the top 10 in various countries, including Canada, Germany, and the UK.

The choice of location tapped into the "cutesy" Japanese trends and anime aesthetics that were popular in the late '90s.

The track was written and produced by the Dutch duo at Studio 4045 in the Netherlands.

Directed by , the video was filmed in Tokyo, Japan , during the group's Millennium world tour.

Released in , "Kiss (When the Sun Don't Shine)" served as the lead single for the Vengaboys' third studio album, The Platinum Album . It marked a subtle evolution for the group, pushing them further into mainstream pop while maintaining their signature Eurodance energy. Production and Chart Performance