"The Way You Been Treating Me" is a song by Buddy Guy, a renowned blues guitarist and singer. The lyrics depict the pain and confusion of a person who is deeply hurt by the way their lover treats them. The narrator expresses their inability to comprehend why their beloved mistreats them, saying, "People, I just can't understand." They feel overwhelmed and state that they can't live like this for much longer, as the burden of the mistreatment weighs heavily on their mind. The narrator's distress is evident as they describe themselves screaming and crying, desperately seeking an explanation for their lover's behavior. They question why they continue to love someone who treats them poorly and long for a valid reason to justify their feelings. In the end, the narrator resigns themselves to the fact that it might be the end of the relationship. They bid farewell to everyone and ask the listener to convey their message to their beloved, asking for forgiveness for any wrongdoings they may have committed. "The Way You Been Treating Me" portrays the emotional turmoil and confusion caused by an unfulfilling and hurtful relationship. Buddy Guy's soulful delivery and bluesy guitar playing capture the pain and vulnerability expressed in the lyrics.
