In this stirring ballad, the protagonist reflects on a life marked by reckless behavior and an inability to find stability. The lyrics reveal a man who reveled in his wild ways, from seeking fights to excessive drinking and a lack of commitment to any romantic relationship. However, as time passes, he starts to feel the toll of such a lifestyle - the 'hard living' is not as effortless as it once seemed. This song serves as an introspective confession and realization that the path he's chosen has more consequences than he anticipated. The repeated line "Never thought it would happen to me" underscores his surprise at facing these repercussions, emphasizing the universal theme of actions having consequences, often unforeseen in youth but felt keenly in later years.
