Till I Kissed You

The lyrics describe someone whose feelings change sharply after a first kiss. Before it happens, the singer says the other person was not often on their mind and they did not know what they were missing. Afterward, the kiss seems to make the relationship feel essential, and the singer expresses excitement, surprise, and strong attachment.

The contrast between “before” and “now” is the song’s main image: life was one way before the kiss and is different afterward. Saying the other person is “there all the time” suggests that thoughts of them keep returning. “I can’t live without ya” is likely an exaggeration expressing intense desire and dependence, rather than a literal statement. The repeated phrase about not knowing what was missed suggests that the singer has discovered a new kind of closeness.

The song presents the kiss as a sudden turning point, but it does not explain whether the feelings will last or what the other person feels. The singer even says that the other person may not realize their effect. This makes the lyrics sound both joyful and slightly one-sided: the singer is certain about their own excitement, while the relationship itself remains unclear.