The Man
Ty$ & Joe Moses Lyrics
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Turned me into the man I am
The mistakes I've made along the way
Are the reasons I am the man I am today
Yeah these roads round here turned me into
Yeah the man I am today
All these ole dirt roads and acres of woods, are the reasons
I am the man I am
Ive tore up these roads in my old go karts
The days before I turned 13 and made my local short track start
Ive broken hearts along the way
Oh Im sorry but its all part of the man I am today
Yeah these roads round here turned me into
Yeah the man I am today
All these ole dirt roads and acres of woods, are the reasons
I am the man I am
I am the man I am
Old friends were here
Now they ain't around
Its all alright, I don't need em round here anyhow
Old friends were here
Now they ain't around
Its all good, Cuz I don't need em round here anyhow, yeah
Yeah theses roads round here, turned me to the man
Yeah the man I am today
All these broken hearts and all my mistakes
Were all stepping stones, along the way
And made me the man I am
Yeah the man I am today
In "The Man," Ty$ and Joe Moses reflect on the impact of their surroundings and experiences on shaping their personal growth and identity. The lyrics convey the idea that the roads they have traveled, both physically and metaphorically, have played a significant role in molding them into the men they are today.
The song suggests that the mistakes they've made along the way have been crucial in shaping their character. The line "The mistakes I've made along the way are the reasons I am the man I am today" highlights the importance of learning from one's past errors and using them as stepping stones towards personal growth. It emphasizes that their journey on these roads has been transformative, instilling in them the qualities that define their current selves.
The mention of go-karts and local short tracks in the lyrics adds a nostalgic touch, reflecting on their younger days and the actions they took that led them on their current path. The reference to breaking hearts suggests that they have experienced romantic disappointments, but instead of dwelling on the negative outcomes, they see them as necessary experiences that have contributed to their growth.
The repetition of the line "I am the man I am" emphasizes self-acceptance and self-assurance. It suggests that they have come to terms with their past, embrace their identity, and are proud of the individuals they have become through their journey.
Overall, the song serves as a reminder that our past experiences, including our mistakes and the people we encounter along the way, shape who we are today. It encourages embracing those experiences, acquiring wisdom from them, and accepting oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
These roads, round here
The experiences and challenges I've faced in this particular environment
Turned me into the man I am
Have shaped and molded me into the person I am today
The mistakes I've made along the way
The errors and missteps I've committed during my journey
Are the reasons I am the man I am today
Have played a significant role in defining my current identity
Yeah these roads round here turned me into
Indeed, the experiences in this specific environment have transformed me into
Yeah the man I am today
The person I have become at present
All these ole dirt roads and acres of woods, are the reasons
The presence of these rural landscapes and nature serves as the factors
I am the man I am
I embody the qualities and characteristics
I am the man I am
I firmly affirm my current identity
Ive tore up these roads in my old go karts
I have energetically driven through these roads using my childhood go karts
The days before I turned 13 and made my local short track start
Referring to the time I started racing on the nearby short track circuit before I reached the age of 13
Ive broken hearts along the way
I have caused emotional pain to others during my journey
Oh Im sorry but its all part of the man I am today
Although I express regret, these actions are integral to shaping my current self
Old friends were here
In the past, I had companions who were by my side
Now they ain't around
Currently, they are no longer in my life
Its all alright, I don't need em round here anyhow
Nevertheless, I am content and do not require their presence in this place
Old friends were here
At one point, I had close friends
Now they ain't around
Nowadays, they are absent
Its all good, Cuz I don't need em round here anyhow, yeah
This situation is satisfactory because I do not rely on their presence in this location, indeed
Yeah theses roads round here, turned me to the man
Indeed, the experiences in this specific environment have transformed me into
Yeah the man I am today
The person I have become at present
All these broken hearts and all my mistakes
Both the emotions I've caused and the errors I've made
Were all stepping stones, along the way
Have served as necessary progressions during my journey
And made me the man I am
And played a crucial role in creating my current identity
Yeah the man I am today
The person I have become at present
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Tylar Curnin
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