Man I Used to Be
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[Chorus:Repeat x2] I tried it, I couldn't find it Now I just want to get back to me Awe baby, hoo hoo Back into the man I used to be Things that I said I wouldn't do, I did 'em Secrets below the service of truth I hid 'em This mankind is past, but can he erase The tears of a million years is human race Of animals, that taught to walk upright Then slave all day and fall in a trance at night Flowing the planet, trying to find missing links Like the men we used to be and always suppose to think Mysteries, maybe not It's getting hot, we better configure the plot, but I hold a pen with the grip so tight That' a squeeze the ink out'ta the page, and write a song for the people Came up from the underground, now I write above on a hovercraft sound This microphone, like an an amphetamine Keeping me clean, speaking in dreams So nature can intervene, just for a scene [Chorus] I walk the long path alone, my feet hurt Lost some friends along the way, I did dirt I went to church, I tried everything From leaving my body, to watching the birds sing For hours, so I could feel heavenly powers Had been across the universe and inside of flowers But what is it worth, I'm still just a man on the earth Rappers are acting like man tan Can I be candid, I can't stand it Rap bandit, got Kheaven acting frantic I want to swing my sword decapitate But what is a man if he acts like an ape So I sit back, planning my great escape Load up my EPS and peruse my record crate The man I used to be, I can only see by looking beyond me So what is reality, I don't know [Chorus] [Outro] Oops, wrong song, stop it stop it You know what I woke up in the morning I took a trip to the corner store That's when I heard my calling But I'd never heard the voice of truth before So I kept on walking Pretended I didn't see Walked by a window and my reflection said to me You could try all the same But you'll never know this mystery There's no pile on your plane So you're not the man you used to be Try all the game, but you'll never know this mystery When your pile has no plane Said you're the man you used to be seen Holla and ya holla, you folla you fall Ya holler and ya holla, you folla you fall Ya holler and ya holla, you folla you fall Ya holler and ya holla, you folla you fall Ya holler and ya holla, you folla you fall Ya holler and ya holla, you folla you fall Yo, microphones get ripped holding us back K dash rocking it out, rocking the cold style Making it up, go along singing my song Woke up, in the early morn didn't know what was going on Whatever, I don't really know Flows like an immaculate goat what up, whatever
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Written by: Kevin Deron Brereton
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Man I Used to Be" is commonly classified under Alternative Hip Hop and Reggae Fusion, fully illustrating the eclectic mix of musical styles that K-os is well known for.
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Album InformationThe song is from K-os' third studio album, "Joyful Rebellion," which was released in 2004.
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Chart Performance"Man I Used to Be" peaked at number 15 on the Canadian Singles Chart, demonstrating its commercial success.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song showcases several stylistic influences, from classic hip hop elements to a surreal journey involving a protagonist who confronts his past.
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Lyrics and MeaningThe song candidly discusses K-os' experiences with fame and how it has changed him, expressing a longing for the man he used to be prior to his brush with celebrity status.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics, with praises directed at its poignant lyrics and genre-crossing musical style.
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Award Nominations"Man I Used to Be" was nominated for Single of the Year at the Juno Awards, cementing its cultural relevance in Canadian music.
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Cultural ImpactThe song, which grapples with personality changes and past selves, resonated strongly with listeners, and continues to be one of K-os' most recognized tracks.
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Production FactThis song was produced by Canadian producers Greg O'Shea and K-os himself.
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Inspirational SourceK-os has stated that he drew inspiration for the song’s lyrics and music from artists like The Beatles, Lauryn Hill, and Jamiroquai.
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Live Deck PerformancesK-os has often performed this song live using turntables, reinforcing his reputation as a visually exciting performer.
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Distinctive AspectUnlike most songs from the hip-hop genre, "Man I Used to Be" features a melancholic, reflective tone rather than a boastful or confrontational one. This introspective quality has been appreciated by both fans and critics.
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