The Everly Brothers – (Til) I Kissed You

About The Song

Til) I Kissed You: A Timeless Tale of Love and Discovery

In the realm of rock and roll history, The Everly Brothers stand as towering figures, their harmonious duets and infectious melodies captivating audiences worldwide. Among their many enduring hits, (Til) I Kissed You holds a special place, a song that has transcended generations with its simple yet profound message of love’s transformative power.

Released in 1959, (Til) I Kissed You became an instant hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and cementing its status as a rock and roll classic. The song’s appeal lies in its relatable story, capturing the innocence and excitement of first love. The Everly Brothers’ heartfelt vocals and the song’s catchy melody perfectly convey the narrator’s newfound understanding of love’s depth and intensity.

The lyrics begin with a declaration of how life was before meeting that special someone, “Never felt like this until I kissed you / How did I exist until I kissed you.” The narrator admits to being oblivious to love’s existence until their first kiss, a moment that awakens a profound sense of emotion.

The chorus emphasizes the transformative power of love, “Things have really changed since I kissed you, uh-huh / My life’s not the same now that I kissed you, oh yeah.” The narrator’s world has been irrevocably altered, their perception of life forever changed by the simple act of a kiss.

The song’s bridge reiterates the narrator’s infatuation, “You don’t realize what you do to me / And I didn’t realize what a kiss could be.” The narrator is captivated by their beloved, their heart filled with newfound joy and affection.

(Til) I Kissed You concludes with a repeated affirmation of love’s transformative power, “Never knew what I missed ’til I kissed you.” The narrator has discovered a depth of emotion they never knew existed, all thanks to the power of a single kiss.

The Everly Brothers’ (Til) I Kissed You remains a timeless classic, a song that continues to resonate with listeners of all ages. Its simple yet profound message of love’s transformative power speaks to the universal human experience, making it an enduring anthem for generations to come.

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Lyrics

Never felt like this until I kissed ya
How did I exist until I kissed ya
Never had you on my mind
Now you’re there all the time
Never knew what I missed ’til I kissed ya
Uh-huh I kissed ya, oh yeah
Things have really changed since I kissed ya, uh-huh
My life’s not the same now that I kissed ya, oh yeah

Mmm, you got a way about ya
Now I can’t live without ya
Never knew what I missed ’til I kissed ya
Uh-huh, I kissed ya, oh yeah

You don’t realize what you do to me
And I didn’t realize what a kiss could be

Mmm, you got a way about ya
Now I can’t live without ya
Never knew what I missed ’til I kissed ya
Uh-huh, I kissed ya, oh yeah

You don’t realize what you do to me
And I didn’t realize what a kiss could be

Mmm, you got a way about ya
Now I can’t live without ya
Never knew what I missed ’til I kissed ya
Uh-huh, I kissed ya, oh yeah

I kissed ya, uh-huh
I kissed ya, oh yeah
I kissed ya…