I Kissed You
The Everly Brothers Lyrics


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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 until 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
Mm, ya got a way about ya
Now I can't live without ya
Never knew what I missed until 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
Mm, ya got a way about ya
Now I can't live without ya
Never knew what I missed until 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
Mm, ya got a way about ya
Now I can't live without ya
Never knew what I missed until I kissed ya, uh-huh
I kissed ya, oh yeah

I kissed ya, uh-huh




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

Overall Meaning

The Everly Brothers song "I Kissed You" is a song about the overwhelming feeling of falling in love after sharing a kiss. The lyrics describe how the singer never knew what they were missing until they kissed the person they are now in love with. The idea that one kiss can change one's entire outlook on life and love is a central theme. The lyrics also express how the singer cannot imagine life without the person they have fallen in love with after their kiss.


The lyrics "You don't realize what you do to me, And I didn't realize what a kiss could be" implies that the singer has been taken aback by the physical and emotional sensations associated with kissing this person. The song is a confession of love, admitting that the person has now become a constant presence in the singer's mind and they don't want to live without them.


Overall, the song 'I Kissed You' is a beautiful, timeless melody that celebrates the transformative power of a kiss, and the wonder of falling in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Never felt like this until I kissed ya
I never experienced this feeling until I kissed you


How did I exist until I kissed ya
My life felt incomplete before I kissed you


Never had you on my mind
I never thought about you before


Now you're there all the time
Now I can't stop thinking about you


Never knew what I missed until I kissed ya, uh-huh
I didn't know what I was missing until I kissed you


I kissed ya, oh yeah
I kissed you and it was amazing


Things have really changed since I kissed ya, uh-huh
My life is different now that I have kissed you


My life's not the same now that I kissed ya, oh yeah
Kissing you has changed my life in a good way


Mm, ya got a way about ya
You have a certain charm or appeal


Now I can't live without ya
I can't imagine my life without you


You don't realize what you do to me
You have a huge impact on my life


And I didn't realize what a kiss could be
I didn't know how magical a kiss could feel


I kissed ya, uh-huh
I kissed you again


I kissed ya, oh yeah
I kissed you and it was still amazing




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Donald Everly

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Comments from YouTube:

fodsaks

Whoever arranged this is a genius.
Those high, flat piano notes and the brum brum of the drums. Perfection.

derrick eveleigh

Yes, the simple yet effective drums. Jerry Allison of the crickets, The best, in my opinion, of the early rock and roll drummers. Listen to Buddy Hollys your so square

bunny ben chaim

fofsaks I agree 100%

Pamela 22

Don't forget those bass runs.😉

Cyclonejane

@derrick eveleigh And this is Jerry on this cut, if IRCC.

Emma Louie

it's great!!

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William Keck

I'm 72 and have loved their singing since they started. Can't beat their harmony. RIP guys.

Kukken9000

I can't be the only one who actually gets kinda happy, whenever i see old, great songs like this get a lot of views and positive comments. Rest In Peace Phil Everly.

Tim Molter

You ain't!

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Here in 2021

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