"Man I Used To Be” By Dax Lands Like a Surge of Emotion and Crowns Him As Music’s Most Visionary Voice
- STAFF
- Sep 1
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 3
By: Staff
An unforgettable emotional anthem, Dax stuns with lyrical brilliance and heart-pounding authenticity.
We caught the latest visual release by DAX, and once again, the artist delivers a soul-stirring masterpiece that solidifies this artist as the one you must get with. “Man I Used To Be” is the kind of emotionally charged journey that doesn’t just speak to you. It grabs you. From the first frame, DAX's storytelling pierces through, immersing us in a raw and vulnerable world that’s deeply personal, yet universally relatable.
“Man I Used To Be” opens with the haunting image of solemn-faced men, silent, grief-stricken, and barely holding back tears. Immediately, there's a visceral connection. You don’t need context to feel the weight they carry. It’s pain made visible, and DAX allows it to hang in the air like a heavy fog, setting the emotional tone of the song with bold intensity. What follows is an unraveling of family dynamics that lack the nurturing warmth people yearn for. This becomes a visual and thematic foreshadowing of DAX’s own past, steeped in instability and shaped by the long shadow of addiction. These aren’t just scenes for impact; they’re echoes of a life lived and lessons learned.
The sonic landscape matches this emotional depth effortlessly. A delicate twinkle of guitar lines flutters just beneath the surface while the bass punches in with a thunderous, almost heartbeat-like weight. It perfectly anchors DAX’s vocal performance. His delivery isn’t just powerful. It’s transcendent. Each line floats with layered harmonies that wrap around his main vocal like a second soul speaking. The performance feels grand and intimate at once, like hearing someone yell a prayer from the center of their chest. Then come the lines that make you pause:
“Needed more in life I tried, every remedy prescribed, getting drunk every night, letting women waste my time”
-followed by that sudden shift in both sound and vision where DAX stands in clarity, confessing:
“Cuz that’s the man I used to be, and he ain’t no use to me.”
It’s in that moment where the track transcends a personal story and becomes an anthem for anyone who’s ever struggled to recognize themselves in the mirror. Then they found the courage to change.
What also elevates the video’s narrative is the symbolic road, a road where men of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life walk together, visibly weighed down by emotional scars.
The collective pain is palpable, and it’s in this visual unity that DAX’s message explodes into something bigger than just a redemption arc. It becomes a visual sermon on brotherhood, accountability, and the quiet power of transformation. The climax, where they walk as one, is not just beautiful. It is destined to be iconic.
The production behind this release is nothing short of stellar. Every sonic detail is handled with expert care. The engineering captures not just the clean crispness of DAX’s voice, but the atmosphere of the entire track. The vocals rise and fall with natural emotion, the mix is warm and immersive, and the instrumental backdrop complements the story like a film score, perfectly elevating the stakes and enhancing the plot.
And beyond all of that, what also continues to shine is DAX himself. There’s no doubt that he is one of the most inspired and visionary artists working today. His ability to self-reflect, transform, and channel his experiences into such poetic force shows not only humility but also unmatched artistry. His music heals, confronts, and celebrates all at once.
We’re continually moved by DAX’s work, and “Man I Used To Be” is yet another reminder of his unique ability to tap into the human spirit.
He doesn’t just make music. He makes meaning.
Dax’s “Man I Used To Be” is a career-defining masterpiece of vulnerability, transformation, and sonic power.
DAX, a rising artist from Wichita, has carved out a lane all his own through a fierce commitment to authenticity and emotional storytelling. From poetry to rap to genre-defying melodic records, his work continues to evolve while staying grounded in truth. His collaborations, like his work with Nashville producer Jimmy Robbins, highlight his keen sense of musical direction and deep emotional connection to every word he delivers.
But what really sets DAX apart is his drive. It’s not just to succeed; it is to create art with intention, reflection, and purpose. His decision to delay releasing music until reaching six months of sobriety speaks volumes about his dedication to clarity in both life and craft.
As he gears up for the “Lonely Dirt Road Tour” later this year, DAX is clearly not just on a musical journey. He is on a mission to inspire, unite, and elevate.
We’re so excited to have found and can’t wait to hear more from the incredibly gifted DAX!
