Self Made Man (song)

"Self Made Man" is a song by American country music artist Wheeler Walker Jr., released on his album Ol' Wheeler in 2018. The song is a comedic, satirical take on the concept of a "self-made man," highlighting the perceived hypocrisy and privilege often underlying the term.

The lyrics humorously acknowledge that the narrator's success is built on inherited wealth and family connections rather than solely on personal hard work and merit. The song utilizes exaggerated tropes and language to satirize the rhetoric often used to describe individuals who achieve financial success.

The song's instrumentation is rooted in traditional country music styles, but its lyrical content and Walker Jr.'s persona push boundaries within the genre. It is characteristic of Walker Jr.'s style, which is known for its explicit language, controversial subject matter, and satirical humor. The song's themes and content are intended to provoke thought and discussion about class, wealth, and the American Dream.