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Morgan Wallen Releases New Single “I’m The Problem” From Upcoming Album

Morgan Wallen releases 'I'm The Problem,' the lead single from his upcoming album, addressing the blame game in a toxic relationship, as his 2025 tour tickets go on sale.
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  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

Morgan Wallen just dropped “I’m The Problem,” the highly anticipated lead single and title track from his forthcoming album, and it’s already got fans talking.

Wallen, who recently announced his massive “I’m The Problem” 2025 stadium tour featuring artists like Koe Wetzel, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, and Ella Langley, has been teasing this song for over a year. Originally titled “I Guess,” the track has now taken its final form, and if the early reactions are any indication, it’s bound to be another smash hit for the Tennessee native.

A Song That Hits Close to Home

Co-written by Wallen alongside Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Grady Block, and Jamie McLaughlin, “I’m The Problem” dives deep into unraveling a toxic relationship. Morgan Wallen delivers the kind of storytelling that makes country music country—raw, emotional, and brutally honest.

The lyrics paint a picture of a man constantly being blamed for a failed relationship, only to realize that the blame game goes both ways. While his ex pins everything on him, he points out the cracks in her own reflection:

I guess I'm the problem
And you're Ms. 'Never Do No Wrong'
If I'm so awful
Then why'd you stick around this long?

That last line? It stings. Wallen doesn’t shy away from the push and pull of a broken relationship—where both sides are flawed, but only one carries the blame.

He continues:

And if it's the whiskey
Then why you keep on pullin' it off the shelf?
You hate that when you look at me, you halfway see yourself
And it got me thinkin'
If I'm the problem, well, you might be the reason…

It’s classic Wallen—relatable, introspective, and full of those one-liners that hit too hard after midnight.

Balancing the Raw with the Polished

When Wallen first teased “I’m The Problem,” fans immediately latched onto its stripped-down demo. Transitioning a raw acoustic version into a full studio track is always a challenge, but he has struck the right balance. The final cut keeps the emotion of the original while adding more depth and layers to make it radio-ready.

Given Wallen’s ins𝐚ne chart success—his last single, “Love Somebody,” became his 16th No. 1 hit (17th if you count features), as Billboard reports—it’s safe to say “I’m The Problem” will follow the same path.

Whether “I’m The Problem” is coming from personal experience or just a damn good storytelling session, one thing’s for sure—this song is about to take over country radio and beyond. For now, go ahead and check out Morgan Wallen’s official lyric video release of the song below.

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