I Don't Know How I Got By

Edwin McCain · The Best of Edwin McCain [2010]

How did I wake up each day

Before that moment I saw your face

Where was I before your touch

No where is where I was, without you

Without you in it

My life was just a lie

Before you I don't know how I got by



Before I met you

Before I held you in the night

I don't know how I survived

Before I found you

Before you made everything right

I was half alive

I wasn't really living till you came into my life

I got through baby

But I don't know how I got by



How did I get through those nights

Before that moment I held you tight

And where was I before your kiss

And how did I exist without you

Life had no meaning

No reason and no rhyme

And before you I don't know how I got by



Before I met you

Before I held you in the night

I don't know how I survived

Before I found you

Before you made everything right

I was half alive

I wasn't really living till you came into my life

I got through baby

But I don't know how I got by



I thank God when I wake each day

Awaking next to you

Don't know what I was living for

Before you, before you ohhhhh



Before I met you

Before I held you in the night

I don't know how I survived

Before I found you

Before you made everything right

I was half alive

I wasn't really living till you came into my life

I got through baby

But I don't know how I got by



Before I met you

I don't know how I got by

I Don't Know How I Got By

Edwin McCain's 'I Don't Know How I Got By' stands as a poignant testament to his signature blend of soulful gospel and contemporary Christian music. Recorded for his 2010 compilation, the track exemplifies his ability to weave intricate harmonies with raw emotional vulnerability, a hallmark of his career spanning from his early work on 'Honor Among Thieves' to later releases. The song captures the universal struggle of faith and identity, reflecting themes central to McCain's discography where personal testimony meets polished production. As a staple of his catalog, the recording showcases his distinctive vocal style, characterized by a warm, baritone tone that resonates deeply with audiences seeking authentic spiritual expression within a modern pop framework.