When I learned Aussie country artist Josh Setterfield had released a new single called “The Way God Made Me,” I expected yet another track giving thanks to the lord above. However, Josh flips the script here with his surprisingly dark, vulnerable lyrics about depression.
“They say country music is all about the truth. So I wrote the truth,” Josh explained. “’The Way God Made Me’ is about my struggle with depression and not knowing how to get out or explain it to people when they ask. I hit rock bottom one day and thought it was time to address it.”
I love the raw honesty here. Opening with just an acoustic guitar and Josh’s vocals, you can imagine you’re just listening to a guy pouring his heart out at home. Josh wrote, recorded, and self-produced the track, and that ownership really shines through. There should be more country music like this. If you agree, check out Josh live at his upcoming shows.
21 September 2019 – Sydney Harbour Cruise with Viper Creek Band (Acoustic set)
5 October 2019 – Lights On The Hill Memorial, Gatton Showgrounds
23 November 2019 – Hometown Festival, RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane
Image used with permission from DWM Management