“Man I Used To Be” is a single by Dax, released on August 1st, 2025. Written during a six-month period of sobriety, the song reflects a time of clarity and renewal for the artist. That decision alone gives the track a certain weight even before the lyrics unfold. With this release, Dax uses music to mark a turning point in his life a raw statement of growth, resilience, and transformation. It is both a testament to how real struggles can inspire powerful art and a song worth returning to again and again.
The single was recorded in Nashville with producer Jimmy Robbins, who worked closely with Dax throughout the process. Describing the recording as spiritual, Dax shared that he could “feel God in the room” while creating the track. That presence comes through clearly in the music. The lyrics reveal the heaviness of who he once was, balanced by the clarity of who he is becoming. His vocal performance is deeply emotive, carrying the weight of lived experience, while the understated production leaves space for the message to breathe yet still feels strong and moving. Listeners who connect with the track often find parts of their own story reflected within it, which is what makes it so impactful.
But “Man I Used To Be” represents more than just another single; it marks the beginning of a new chapter in Dax’s artistic journey. He describes this era as one rooted in authenticity, vulnerability, and connection. With ‘Lonely Dirt Road Tour’ set to begin at the end of October, the song feels like a preview of what fans can expect: music that is real, lived in, and deeply human. True to his vision of creating “music for the people, spread by the people”, this track goes beyond telling his story it opens the door for others to reflect on their own.
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