About the song
Background:
- Released in 1991, “Brand New Man” was the debut single from Brooks & Dunn’s self-titled album.
- It became a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and helping to establish Brooks & Dunn as major stars in the country music scene.
- The song was written by Ronnie Dunn and Terry Kind.
Themes:
- Transformation through Love: The central theme is the transformative power of love. The narrator, a former wild man, is completely changed by the love of a woman. He’s willing to abandon his old ways and become a “brand new man” to win her back.
- Redemption: The song also touches on the theme of redemption. The narrator acknowledges his past mistakes and expresses his desire to become a better person.
- Religious Imagery: Religious references like “baptized by fire” and “the flame in your eyes” add a layer of symbolism to the transformation. It suggests a complete spiritual awakening driven by love.
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Lyrics
I saw the light, I’ve been baptizedBy the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyesI’m born to love againI’m a brand new man
Well, the whole town’s talkin’‘Bout the line I’m walkin’That leads right to your doorOh, how I used to roamI was a rolling stone
I used to have a wild sideThey say a country mile wideI’d burn those beer joints downThat’s all changed nowYou turned my life around
Oh, I saw the light, I’ve been baptizedBy the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyesI’m born to love againI’m a brand new man
I used to love ’em and leave ’emOh, I’d brag about my freedomHow no one could tie me downThen I met youNow my heart beats true
Baby, you and me togetherFeels more like foreverThan anything I’ve ever knownWe’re right on trackI ain’t lookin’ back
Yeah, I saw the light, I’ve been baptizedBy the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyesI’m born to love againI’m a brand new man
Oh, I saw the light, I’ve been baptizedBy the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyesI’m born to love againI’m a brand new man
Yeah, I saw the light, I’ve been baptizedBy the fire in your touch and the flame in your eyesI’m born to love againI’m a brand new man
Yeah, I’m born to love againI’m a brand new man