Dax returns with a raw and moving track bearing his soul in a way few rappers dare to. “To Be A Man” is Dax’s most personal and crucial work yet, narrating the journey of navigating life’s responsibilities from boyhood to manhood. While Dax’s lyrics have always been poetic, “To Be A Man” cuts to the bone, giving voice to the silent suffering of many men.
The production is stripped down, allowing Dax’s storytelling to take center stage. His flow is powerful yet vulnerable, rapping about “real issues happening” rather than meaningless escapism. Dax knows that as a man, “it’s not about how you feel but what you provide inside that home.” Emotional exposure is a luxury reserved for women, children—for men, strength is mandatory.
Dax eloquently illustrates the loneliness of the road ahead, knowing “they don’t care about what you know.” The weight of expectation slowly crushes, but “you can’t cry when life gets hard.”
Each verse peels back another layer, revealing deep bruises that rarely see the light of day. From the pressure to become your father’s son to struggling with mental health in silence, Dax lays it all out. The circle of life as a man means “you provide” and “they don’t know what you’re worth ‘til the day that you die.” Only then do the tears start falling, once you’re “gone” and can’t feel the sting.
“To Be A Man” is a staggering work of empathy, understanding, and truth. Dax creates a piece for any who have felt the crushing weight of their responsibility, finally seeing themselves in another’s pain. This song is a lifeline for those drowning in a sea of expectations with no idea which way is up. Dax’s gift is giving voice to the voiceless and sharing solace. “To Be A Man” is a landmark release, raising awareness of issues that far too often go unnamed.
In closing, I implore you to listen to “To Be A Man” on repeat until its message resonates deep within you. This is a song that saves lives by sharing truth in a world often obscure. Follow Dax on any of his social media platforms, he is spreading light in the darkness. We need more artists willing to be this vulnerable and share stories that matter.
