Well, high school got me educated
Still, when I graduated
I didn't have a clue
Did a stand in the Navy
They did their best to break me
Somehow, I made it through
I've had some hard knocks
I've been around the block
But, baby, I believe
That loving you made a man of me
Raising hell, racing cars
Closing down the local bars
That's what I used to do
Family told me settle down
Find yourself some solid ground
Where you can put down some roots
Back then I thought love
Was only sissy stuff
But now, I see
That loving you made a man of me
Loving you made a man of me
Don't know what it is you do
But every time I'm holding you
I know what my heart is for
I'm the one you lean on
Got to be strong
It ain't just about me anymore
Well, goodbye to my blind immaturity
Loving you made a man of me
It made a man of me, yeah
It made a man of me, wow
I'd still be only lost and lonely
As a boy can be, can't you see
That loving you made a man of me
Loving you made a man of me
It made a man of me
It made a man of me, yeah