The song "Till I Met You" by Johnny Orlando tells the story of a person who was unaware of the manipulative nature of their partner until they met them. The lyrics depict a situation where everything seemed perfect at first; the clothes were painted on the driveway, and the glass was sparkling on the lawn. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that things were not as they seemed. The protagonist describes their world tilting sideways to the sound of car alarms, indicating that events took a chaotic turn. They stand in the doorway, observing the chaos while their partner dances in the streets, screaming at them. The protagonist's friends had warned them that the relationship would end badly, and indeed, they were proven right. The person initially thought they were crazy until they met their partner, but soon realized that their partner brought out new levels of anger in them. The internal conflict arises as the protagonist realizes that they both hate and love their partner who has made them hate themselves. They were completely clueless about their partner's true nature until they met them. The lyrics also express a sense of betrayal and ignorance. The protagonist describes how they remained vigilant, even while falling asleep, always watching out for the secrets their partner keeps. They realize that they were blindly in love and stepped into their partner's paradise, paying the price for their naivety. In the end, the song highlights the transformation in the protagonist's perception. They thought they were broken, but their partner's actions flipped a switch, unleashing their anger and making them realize the truth. The experience makes them both hate themselves and love their partner simultaneously. Overall, "Till I Met You" narrates the journey of discovering the dark and manipulative side of a partner and the emotional turmoil it brings.
