Have you ever taken a long look in the mirror and realized just how much you’ve changed? That’s what “I’m Not The Boy I Used To Be” captures at its core. It’s a song that speaks directly to the journey of growth—reflecting on the person you were and how time, experiences, and even heartache have shaped you into someone entirely different. There’s a beautiful vulnerability in admitting you’re no longer that carefree boy who once saw the world with wide-eyed innocence. It’s about acknowledging that life has left its mark, but also realizing that these changes are what make you who you are today.
The melody feels like a steady, contemplative walk down memory lane, and the lyrics hit home with their bittersweet nostalgia. As you listen, it’s hard not to be swept up in your own memories, thinking back to those days when things felt simpler, but maybe you didn’t know as much as you thought. Yet, there’s also a strength in this song—a quiet acceptance that life moves on, and with it, so do we. It’s the kind of track that makes you feel seen, like someone out there understands the bittersweet reality of growing up.
The beauty of “I’m Not The Boy I Used To Be” lies in its relatability. Whether you’re reflecting on youthful mistakes, first loves, or the dreams that slipped away, this song speaks to the human experience of change. It’s a reminder that while we may not be who we once were, there’s something powerful about the person we’ve become.
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Lyrics
Dear mama I’m coming home tomorrow
If you don’t mind would you meet me at the train
Dear mama my wandering days’re over and it’s so good to be coming home again
Dear mama we’ll walk the fields together
And through the valley we will stroll hand in hand
I just can’t wait to see you and touch the soil of home so clean
But mama I’m not the boy I used to be
For I’ve been gone away too long and I’ve done everything that’s wrong
But I think I’ve finally found myself at last
And just you wait and see another chance is all I need
But mama I’m not the boy I used to be
You see mama I’ve spent time in prison for a crime that I’m too ashamed to tell
And when you meet me there tomorrow don’t be surprised at what you’ll see
Cause mama I’m not the boy I used to be
For I’ve been gone away too long and I’ve done everything that’s wrong
But I think I’ve finally found myself at last
And just you wait and see another chance is all I need
But mama I’m not the boy I used to be