There are songs that are produced so that you can dance. Some of them are supposed to engage you in critical thinking. Dax does both in his song, Man I Used to Be, but in a manner that leaves an impact on you and whose effects lasting much longer after the music has ended.
The song begins with a light guitar tone and the producer, Jimmy Robbins, develops an effect that emulates the mood of being in a car at night along with the fragility of a Sunday morning reflection. Then Dax starts singing in a low and meaningful tone, the opening line being the catchiest one:
"I’m half the man I used to be It’s gon’ take some getting used to me.”
This introduction sets the tone of the song instantly, it is sincere, raw and open to show the hard aspects that come along with personal growth.
The song is not an ideal success story. Rather, it is personal confession. Dax talks about ending the negative patterns in his life, answering the addiction issues, and getting over his past troubles. He does not present these topics as an achieved success, but as a permanent work that must be done constantly. His voice varies in its expression of smooth musical tones and sharp intense verses that fully engage the listener all through the song.
The uniqueness of the song is that it sounds open and vulnerable. It is not about exhibiting and bragging about success. Rather, it focuses on self-improvement, healing the heart, and being honest about your true experiences. This song leaves an impression on people in a world where people remember nothing but just singles.
In this song, Dax does not only rap. He addresses people himself, and listeners can experience the sincere feeling of each and every word he says.
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