A Man Was Born

[Verse 1]

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 nothin' when I got the keys to somethin'

That could take seventeen me where that drag strip was

But loose gravel don't love trucks

Thought I was all grown up, but

[Chorus]

I found out fast that'll life can 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

[Verse 2]

In that smoky college bong, I saw her on his arm

And that seein' red, whiskey said, "Throw the first punch"

Next thing you know, I woke up

Thought I could take anyone, but

[Chorus]

I found out fast that'll life can 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

[Bridge]

Yeah, we had a plan now

Names written down and a room half rolled in blue paint

Aw, but in the kitchen that day

[Chorus]

I found out fast that'll life can put you back in your place

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

Tears wellin' up in her eyes, that'll make a heart break

No pink lines, but a man was born that day