You Are the One I
Gary B Lyrics


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I used to wake up in the morning with an aching head.
I couldn't remember anything I'd said.
My friends told me I was getting out of line.
If it wasn't for you baby, I'd be doing time.
Since I met you baby,
you've made a new man of me.
Since I met you baby,
I'm happy as a man could be.
Yes, I am.
I used to think I was better than the rest.
Ain't no doubt about it, I was no second best.
Didn't seem to matter what was right or what was wrong.
I did some crazy things before you came along.
Since I met you baby,
you've made a new man of me.
Since I met you baby,
I'm happy as a man could be.
Yes, I am.
Since I met you baby.
Since I met you baby.
Since I met you baby.
Since I met you baby.
Since I met you baby,
I'm happy as a man could be.
One more time!
Since I met you baby.
Since I met you baby.
Since I met you baby.
Since I met you baby.
Since I met you baby.
Since I met you baby.
Since I met you baby.
Since I met you baby.
Well, since I met you baby,
I'm happy as a man could be.
Yes, I am.
Happy as a man can be.




You tell 'em Gary!
Yeah!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gary B's "You Are the One" refer to a situation where the singer finds himself under the influence of alcohol, behaving recklessly, and unable to remember anything he said or did the previous night. His friends are about to intervene as he is starting to get out of line, but the singer attributes his salvation to the love of his life who has made him a better person by providing him with support and love. She has transformed him, made him happy, and given him a new lease on life, which has left him feeling on top of the world. The chorus repeats a number of times, reinforcing the idea that he is now on the right track and has found fulfillment.


The song is a testimony to the power of love to inspire change and growth in the life of an individual, no matter how broken and lost they might be. The singer speaks of his past self with regret, acknowledging that he was on a path of self-destruction but the love of his life has lifted him out of that and set him on a better course. The song's tone is jubilant, as if celebrating a newfound freedom, and the melody matches the lyrics well, evoking feelings of hope, joy, and triumph.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to wake up in the morning with an aching head.
I used to start my day with a hangover from excessive drinking the night before.


I couldn't remember anything I'd said.
I had no memory of words spoken during my drunken state.


My friends told me I was getting out of line.
My friends warned me that my drinking habits were causing me to behave inappropriately.


If it wasn't for you baby, I'd be doing time.
I attribute my improved life to having you by my side, as without you, I would have ended up in jail.


Since I met you baby, you've made a new man of me.
Meeting you completely transformed me and changed my life for the better.


Since I met you baby, I'm happy as a man could be.
Since I've known you, I have been the happiest I could ever be as a person.


I used to think I was better than the rest.
I had a sense of superiority over others that was unwarranted.


Ain't no doubt about it, I was no second best.
I had an inflated sense of self-esteem, believing that I was always the best among the rest.


Didn't seem to matter what was right or what was wrong.
I lived without any moral or ethical compass, doing things without caring about whether I was right or wrong.


I did some crazy things before you came along.
My actions were often reckless and irrational before I met you.


Since I met you baby, you've made a new man of me.
Meeting you completely transformed me and changed my life for the better.


Since I met you baby, I'm happy as a man could be.
Since I've known you, I have been the happiest I could ever be as a person.


Since I met you baby, I'm happy as a man could be.
Since I've known you, I have been the happiest I could ever be as a person.


Since I met you baby, I'm happy as a man could be.
Since I've known you, I have been the happiest I could ever be as a person.


Since I met you baby, I'm happy as a man could be.
Since I've known you, I have been the happiest I could ever be as a person.


Since I met you baby, I'm happy as a man could be.
Since I've known you, I have been the happiest I could ever be as a person.


Since I met you baby, I'm happy as a man could be.
Since I've known you, I have been the happiest I could ever be as a person.


Since I met you baby, I'm happy as a man could be.
Since I've known you, I have been the happiest I could ever be as a person.


Well, since I met you baby, I'm happy as a man could be.
To reiterate, since I've known you, I have been the happiest I could ever be as a person.


Happy as a man can be.
I am ecstatic as a man and attribute this happiness to the presence of the person addressed in the song.


You tell 'em Gary!
This line is a form of encouragement addressed to Gary himself to keep going and making such beautiful music.


Yeah!
An expression of joy or excitement towards the beautiful music being made in the song.




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Written by: Buddy Guy

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