"A Man Was Born" lyrics

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

I found out fast that life'll 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

In that smoky college bar
I saw her on his arm
And that seeing red whiskey said
"Throw the first punch."

Next thing ya know, I woke up
Thought I could take anyone
But

I found out fast that life'll 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
And a room half-rolled in blue paint
Aw, but in the kitchen that day

I found out fast that life'll 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 pink lines, but a man was born that day