Before I was born, a lotta things happened,
A lotta things happened, but not to me.
Before I was born, a lotta things happened,
That I didn't happen to see.
And after I'm gone, a lotta things'll happen,
A lotta things'll happen, oh Lordy me,
After I'm gone, a lotta things'll happen,
That I won't know about then.
So it's the meantime,
Meantime.
All they gave me is that in-between time.
For my lovin'
And my livin'
Gotta do it
In the time I'm given.
Meantime,
Maybe nothin'
To posterity.
But in the meantime,
Doin' nothin'
Sure is a-worryin' me.
Before I was born, a love happened,
A lotta love happened, I'm well aware.
Before I was born, a lotta love happened,
That I didn't happen to share.
And after I'm gone, a lotta love'll happen,
A lotta love'll happen, there is no doubt.
Yes, after I'm gone, a lotta love'll happen,
That I'll be doin' without.
So it's the meantime,
Meantime.
All they gave me is that in-between time.
For my lovin'
And my livin'
Gotta do it
In the time I'm given.
Meantime,
Maybe nothin'
To posterity.
But in the meantime,
Doin' nothin'
Sure is a-worryin'
The way the times are hurryin'
Meantime,
Sure is a-worryin' me.