William Clark Green - The One I Was Then Lyrics
And I've been on the road so long
The straight and narrow I've been on
Is crooked as this smile that I fake
And I need you like I need a drink
Or a cigarette and some time to think
And I feel lonely
And I'm so sorry
And I remember the morning of Christmas day
I was still drunk and you were so afraid
To end up with someone like me
And then it all seemed to fall apart
In a foreign land ridin' in your car
As you sang I still don't know what love means
And man that hurt me
Just like I hurt you
And I have done some thinking and changing along the way
And I wish that you could just see who I am today
And I know I'm a damn good man
I know you did the best you can
With the one I was then
I never wanted all of this
But oil and water they never mix
until you light a match and turn it to flame
And there won't be another time around
I had my chance and I shot it down
Just a bird and a rifle to blame
Man I hate that song
I play it all night long
And I have been thinking and changing along the way
And I wish that you could just see who I am today
And I know I'm a damn good man
I know you did the best you can
With the one I was then
And I've learned from my mistakes
The next one won't be afraid
Of the one I was then
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William Clark Green The One I Was Then Comments
Damnit it's one of them that hits so close to home that I just can't quit coming back to it! I hate it but I love it!
This song is so beautiful it's almost heart breaking. Brilliant song writing!
Stunning. Just Stunning.
This is fucking beautiful...
Great Job WCG & Bruce; gonna add this Hit to our bands Set for sure!
That Lori McKenna reference though. Holy cow this is an incredible song.
Kelly Beevers I’m glad I’m not the only one who caught that
Is there also a reference to the Ray LaMontagne song, "Jolene", or am I reaching?
Jason Bragg yeah, you’re right. “I still don’t know what love means” is a line from “Jolene”.
There is a vibe here that can only come from pure organic artistry!
WCG has stepped up & created another outstanding song. Damn, Texas Country got me in the feels now...
I feel like there’s something happening... like everyone is pushing everyone to be better with their music, their production and in their songwriting. It’s a beautiful thing. God bless country music. Nice job WCG.
I'm inclined to agree, real genuine music and song writing is finally coming back around and I'm loving it!
Dakota Lowe it’s out there. It’s sometimes hard to find. But so worth it when you do.
@Cy From Earth exactly!
Awesome job from WCG
Another great song as always. #TylerTX
Great work as always gentlemen!
When all is said and done, I truly believe WCG will be the artist of his generation.
WhetstoneWays I could agree, but why is everyone always talking about Parker & Koe. Doesn’t make sense
TexasForever cause they’re a riot. Good music and great shows. I do agree that WCG is the best. No one beats this guy.
That title goes to Cody jinks but wcg is definitely up there
Beautiful song. Nicely produced.