The Shiners


MEANT TO BE MEAN
by Charles Jones

Well, I heard it said that I'd be dead without you.
Done in by jealous men or by a noose.
Well, I had half a mind, I used it half the time,
And the little that was left was on the loose.

I thought gettin' wild was gettin' even.
Breakin' hearts and heads, nature's way.
You know I thought I ought to be some kind of desperado.
Til your love slapped a sweet smile on my face.

   I meant to be mean,
   But you know I missed.
   Started out bad
   But I can't stay pissed.

   Well, I took off to raise the devil
   But I came home with an angel.
   Lookin' for trouble,
   I found you.

Well, a lovesick fool just can't be cruel and cranky.
Now I'm cured of my low-down lyin' ways.
Quit my drinkin', stopped my swearin'.
Look at the clean clothes that I'm wearin'.
Hey, you may be surprised, but I'm amazed.

   Meant to be mean,
   But you know I missed.
   Tried to be a
   Misanthropist.

   Yeah, I took off to raise the devil
   Came home with an angel.
   Lookin' for trouble,
   I found you.
   Lookin' for trouble
   When I found you.