Since I Met You Baby
B.B. King Lyrics

I used to wake up in the morning with an aching head.
I had no direction or purpose in life and would wake up with a physical reminder of my aimlessness.

I couldn't remember anything I'd said.
I was living recklessly and engaging in self-destructive behavior that I couldn't even recall.

My friends told me I was getting out of line.
My dangerous behavior was causing concern among my loved ones.

If it wasn't for you baby, I'd be doing time.
If you hadn't entered my life and influenced me positively, I may have made choices that led me to jail time.

Since I met you baby, you've made a new man of me.
Since I met you and experienced your positive impact, I have transformed into a better, happier person.

Since I met you baby, I'm happy as a man could be.
My joy and contentment have reached a level of fulfillment that I didn't know was possible before meeting you.

I used to think I was better than the rest.
I had an unhealthy ego and a sense of superiority over others.

Ain't no doubt about it, I was no second best.
In my mind, I believed that I was the best and had an inflated opinion of myself.

Didn't seem to matter what was right or what was wrong.
My morals were compromised and I was making decisions without any regard to what was ethical or appropriate.

I did some crazy things before you came along.
My previous behavior was irrational, dangerous, and often against my own interests.

Well, since I met you baby, I'm happy as a man could be.
After experiencing your positive impact, I am content and fulfilled to an extent that I never knew was possible.

Happy as a man can be.
My joy and positivity are at their peak.