“The Man I Used To Be” by Dax: A journey of reflection and acceptance.

“An embodiment of hopefulness shining through raw vulnerability.”

Dax is an artist from Wichita, United States, who is set to amaze the audience with his new single, “The Man I Used To Be.” The song was released on August 1, 2025, after the singer went 6 months alcohol-free, showing his commitment to maintaining authenticity with his fans. The song talks of his internal struggles that he faced in creating that bond with the listeners. He also has a headline tour titled “Lonely dirt road tour” scheduled for the end of October.

“Not just a resemblance but also powerfully encouraging lyrics”

The song seems to be acoustic as it starts, but the instruments take over quickly. Just like the instruments, it doesn’t take much time for the emotions to take their place quickly. As a person, we all change as necessary, out of curiosity, sometimes it's the need to grow that we let parts of ourselves behind, but we all have to change, even if it's against our will.

This song talks about the feeling of sudden realization that we all sometimes have. The reflection of yourself caught by surprise, and suddenly, you are left reminiscing about the person you used to be. It's a beautiful song for anyone who is going through something like that. It is a beautiful response to that harsh feeling. Dax talks about his struggles in the song about why he had to change and the acceptance that he is building with his present self, which is a very encouraging thing for anyone sharing the struggle.