The Man I Am Today – Outlaw Rock Anthem (Official Lyric Video)

Outlaw rock redemption song about change, accountability, and becoming a better man. “The Man I Am Today” is a gritty rock ballad about facing your past, owning your mistakes, and learning how to love the right way.
Outlaw rock redemption song about change, accountability, and becoming a better man.
“The Man I Am Today” is a gritty rock ballad about facing your past, owning your mistakes, and choosing to do better — one right decision at a time.

This song isn’t about excuses.
It’s about growth.
It’s about responsibility.
And it’s about learning how to love the right way after you’ve done it wrong.

If you’ve ever had to look in the mirror and admit you weren’t proud of who you were — but you’re trying to be better now — this song is for you.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 – Verse 1
I was whiskey in the daylight, trouble after dark
Talked like I was solid, but I played you like a shark
Leather on my shoulders, lies behind my grin
Kept one foot on the highway, tryin’ to outrun my sins
You needed steady hands, not a drifter’s charms
But I was out there playin’ to win
Guess I never saw the harm

00:54 – Pre-Chorus
Yeah, I know “I’m sorry” don’t unbreak a thing
But I’m done lettin’ my demons drive—done lettin’ ’em steer

01:12 – Chorus
I was poison in your daylight
Thunder when you prayed for rain
I know the man I used to be
Put your faith through hell and pain
But I’ve buried who I was back then
Under gravel, guilt, and shame
I’m the man I am today
Tryin’ to love you the right way

02:10 – Verse 2
I left you talkin’ to the ceiling, askin’ God for peace
While I was out there gettin’ even with the part of me I hate
Broke your trust like bottles, heard it crack and never stopped
Didn’t feel the weight of leavin’
’Til I watched you lettin’ go
Now it’s coffee in the morning, not that burnin’ brown escape
I’m learnin’ how to stand here
And not run when I’m ashamed
If you let me near your heart, I won’t treat it like a loan
I’ll pay it back in honesty
And bring you safely home

03:38 – Bridge
If forgiveness is a backroad, I’ll walk it in the dust
No shortcuts, no sweet talk—just blood-proof someone you can trust
I don’t want your mercy if I’m still that reckless man
So I’ll earn it one right choice at a time—
Baby, if I can

04:24 – Final Chorus
I was poison in your daylight
Thunder when you prayed for rain
I know the man I used to be
Put your faith through hell and pain
But I’ve buried who I was back then
Under gravel, guilt, and shame
I’m the man I am today
Tryin’ to love you the right way

05:24 – Outro
Ain’t askin’ you to forget, girl—just remember I can change
I’ll trade that old wild darkness
For a love that finally stays

The video follows a mysterious rider through dramatic wild west landscapes, hinting at themes of leaving and hidden struggles. With visuals combining moody lighting and powerful imagery, it tells a story of solitude and secrets. Fans of colter wall and new country music will appreciate the aesthetic.