Recommended Tracks: “Superman,” “What I Want” (feat. Tate McRae), “Leavin’s The Least I Could Do”
Artists you might like: HARDY, ERNEST, Riley Green
Morgan Wallen takes his storytelling to an entirely new level on I’m The Problem. Wallen lays it all out on the line in an unfiltered collection of 37 songs including reflecting on lessons learned from heartbreak to headlines, but the biggest one of all is that sometimes the hardest thing you face is yourself.
I’m The Problem opens with the title track, perhaps the most underlying toxic song on the album, exploring emotional manipulation, portrayals of blame, and self-destruction in a relationship where neither partner is willing to leave. The track came out earlier this year and became Wallen’s 17th No. 1 single on Billboard’s Country chart: “Try to go our separate ways / We’re back and forth like a swingin’ door / And tomorrow’s like yesterday / Some days better than the night before / And you’re back with me again / Then go and tell your friends / That I’m the problem / And you’re miss never do no wrong.”
Wallen’s best songs emerge when he allows himself to be open, honest, and vulnerable, which is exactly what he did on “Superman.” The song is a reflection on the weight of being an imperfect parent, especially under the scrutiny of the public eye. It’s inevitable that his son will one day grow up and see the mistakes he’s made, but beneath it all is a desire to be the very best for him, even when he falls short. Wallen admits, “I can’t stop a bullet but I’d take one / I can’t move a mountain but I’d face one / One day we’ll say where’d the years go / But I hope I’m always your hero.”
Although there aren’t many firsts left for Wallen, he’s just added a new one by collaborating with a female artist for the first time. The unexpected collaboration between Tate McRae and Wallen has resulted in a hit that walks a fine line between country and pop. “What I Want” combines Wallen’s raspy and gravelly tone with McRae’s sultry vibrato to create textured harmonies that have yet to be heard on a Morgan Wallen album — this is a song that is perfect for late-night drives down dirt roads with the windows down.
As the album continues, the Tennessee native is haunted by the weight of what ifs when it sinks in that a person you once loved is gone. “Falling Apart” is a quiet confession — Wallen knows he ruined something good, and he’d do anything to get it back: “Sold us out to buy my freedom, and baby now I’m paying the price / I swore I had a list of reasons but that’s a list I can’t find / If I’d have built my life around you, I coulda built it to the sky / Swore that I could live without you but I’d die to have you back tonight.” Continuing on with similar themes, “Eyes Are Closed” has the singer stuck in a loop of wondering if his ex misses their memories as much as he does. Simple production allows for his storytelling to shine through with lyrics like, “Do you dream on back to our up all nighters / When my smart ass mouth made the world feel lighter / When you said you were done, did you really mean maybe / Or am I the only one, am I just plain crazy baby.”
“Kiss Her In Front Of You” explores wanting to evoke jealousy from a previous partner in an act of revenge for how they treated you. The track adheres to the country singer’s signature sound with traditional and contemporary production and lyrics like, “And I can’t wait to kiss her in front of you / I can’t wait to put you through the hell that you put me through / Baby I can’t wait to see the look on your pretty face, when I break your heart in two.”
After a long journey of questioning whether ending the relationship was the right decision, Wallen has finally come to terms with the truth on “Leavin’s The Least I Could Do.” When two people hurt each other in a relationship, sometimes one of them has to make the decision to walk away so the other has a chance to find happiness elsewhere: “Couple broke hearts running’ on fumes / Last time I wanna see you cry / So I’ma do what you’ll never do / We had a good run, it’s time to walk away / We done said it all, so all I got to say is / Don’t say don’t baby, let me just do it.”
“Working Man’s Song” is bound to be a fan favorite at live shows, with twangy guitar work and a relatability to those who work a 9-to-5. The country singer paints a vivid picture of worn-out boots and hard-earned paychecks, which will certainly have stadiums full of people singing the catchy chorus, “This tryin’ to make a livin’ isn’t supposed to feel like dyin’ / Lookin’ for my golden ticket, can’t find no silver linin’.”
I’m The Problem blends personal vulnerability with some top collaborations like Tate McRae, HARDY, and Post Malone.
Fans eager to experience Wallen’s latest work live won’t have to wait long. Following the release of I’m The Problem, Wallen is set to headline the inaugural “Sand in My Boots” festival this weekend, May 16–18 in Gulf Shores, Alabama — which will also feature a diverse lineup including Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, and T-Pain. Subsequently, his “I’m The Problem Tour” kicks off on June 20 in Houston, Texas, with stops in major cities across the U.S. and Canada . Notable dates include:
I’m The Problem Tour Dates:
6/20 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
6/21 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
6/28 – Madison, WI – Camp Randall Stadium
7/11 – Miami Gardens, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
7/12 – Miami Gardens, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
7/18 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium
7/19 – Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium
7/25 – Seattle, WA – Luman Field
7/26 – Seattle, WA – Luman Field
8/1 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium
8/2 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium
8/15 – Cleveland, OH – Browns Stadium
8/16 – Cleveland, OH – Browns Stadium
8/22 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
8/23 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
9/4 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
9/5 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
9/12 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium
9/13 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium
Tickets are available through platforms like Ticketmaster and SeatGeek, with prices varying by venue and seating . For a full list of tour dates and ticket information, visit morganwallen.com.
