That Wasn't Me
Brandi Carlile · Bear Creek [2012]
I've got something to say
I'm not asking you to move on or forget it
But these are better days
To be wrong all along and admit it is not amazing grace
But to be loved like a song you remember
Even when you've changed
Tell me
Did I go on a tangent?
Did I lie through my teeth?
Did I cause you to stumble on your feet?
Did I bring shame on my family?
Did it show when I was weak?
Whatever you see, that wasn't me
That wasn't me, that wasn't me
When you're lost you will toss every lucky coin you'll ever trust
And you will hide from your god like he never turns his back on us
And you will fall all the way to the bottom and land on your own knife
And you'll learn who you are even if it doesn't take your life
Tell me did I go on a tangent?
Did I lie through my teeth?
Did I cause you to stumble on your feet?
Did I bring shame on my family?
Did it show when I was weak?
Whatever you see, that wasn't me
That wasn't me, that wasn't me
But I want you to know that you'll never alone
I wanna believe do I make myself a blessing to everyone I meet
When you fall I will get you on your feet
Do I spend time with my family?
Did it show when I was weak?
When that's what you see, that will be me
That will be me, that will be me
That will be me
That Wasn't Me
From Brandi Carlile's 2012 album Bear Creek, 'That Wasn't Me' stands as a defining track of her evolving sound, blending folk-rock with introspective lyricism. The song captures the emotional weight of self-doubt and the struggle to take responsibility for one's actions, themes that resonate deeply within Carlile's broader discography. Recorded during a period of significant artistic growth, the track showcases her signature harmonies and raw vocal delivery, characteristic of the indie-folk genre that has made her a prominent figure in contemporary music. It serves as a poignant reflection on personal accountability, delivered with a maturity that distinguishes it from her earlier work while maintaining the intimate connection with listeners that has defined her career.