There were bells on a hill
But I never heard them ringing
No, I never heard them at all
Till there was you
There were birds in the sky
But I never saw them winging
No, I never saw them at all
Till there was you
Then there was music and wonderful roses
They tell me in sweet fragrant meadows
Of dawn and dew
There was love all around
But I never heard it singing
No, I never heard it at all
Till there was you
Then there was music and wonderful roses
They tell me in sweet fragrant meadows
Of dawn and dew
There was love all around
But I never heard it singing
No, I never heard it at all
Till there was you
Till there was you
Rediscovering the World Through Love
“Till There Was You” is a heartfelt ballad that captures the transformative power of love. The lyrics beautifully illustrate how the narrator’s perception of the world changes after falling in love. Simple everyday wonders—bells, birds, music, and roses—suddenly become vivid and meaningful. The repetition of phrases like “I never heard them at all / Till there was you” emphasizes a sense of awakening, as love brings color and sound to a previously muted existence. Through gentle imagery and a tender melody, the song evokes a feeling of gratitude and amazement at newfound affection.
Song Credits
Songwriter: Meredith Willson
Release Year: 1963
Label: Parlophone