A Man Was Born

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I thought it happened when I took that first sip out of a tall boy.

Thought boy ain't you tough.

They couldn't tell me nothing when I got the keys to something that could take seventeen me where that drag strip was.

But loose gravel don't love trucks.

Thought I was all grown up, but. . .

I found out fast that life will put you back in your place. Ready or not, man, the real world's right in your face.

When you're down upside, it's too late to hit them brakes.

Damn near died, but a man was born that day.

At that smoky college bar, I saw her on his arm.

That seeing red whiskey said throw the first punch.

Next thing you know, I woke up.

Thought I could take anyone, but. . .

I found out fast that life will put you back in your place.

Ready or not, man, the real world's right in your face.

Found out real quick why sometimes you walk away. Swallow your pride, but a man was born that day.

Yeah, we had it planned out, names written down in a room half rolled and blue print.

Oh, but in her kitchen that day. . .

I found out fast that life will put you back in your place.

Ready or not, man, the real world's right in your face.

Tears welling up in her eyes, that'll make a heart break. No faint lines, but a man was born that day.