For the First Time (In a Long Time)

I been livin' like a drunken sailor Playin' in a rock 'n roll band Far from a failure, I feel like a brand new man Smoking like a fiend and schemin' Dealin' with the upper hand It's been so long since I felt this good, God damn I'm finally standin' tall I feel I just can't fall Your love takes me to a higher place For the first time, in a long time I'm done payin' my dues For the first time, in a long time I don't feel used Let's go out honky tonkin' Dancing till the morning light The time is now and this time I feel all right I'm finally standin' tall I feel I just can't fall Your love takes me to a higher place For the first time, in a long time I don't stand accused For the first time, in a long time I feel brand new Life's been kind, water tastes like wine I feel so high like I'm on cloud nine For the first time, in a long time