Many singers hide their life mistakes; Jelly Roll does the opposite. He shows his mistakes and doesn’t hide behind them. Jelly uses his artistic skills to connect with people and teach them repentance. Just the way he did in his song “Unpretty.”
The words like “I hate the man I used to be, but he’ll always be a part of me,” are the main idea. He wears his scars like tattoos.
His success is not built on hiding his complicated past. The song is a promise not to forget his history. He had trouble with drugs, jail, and pain. These troubles made him who he is today, and he takes credit for it.
Jelly Roll – Unpretty (Official Audio)
Fans understand this truth. One person wrote, “I am not ashamed of what I went through. What is tea for you is a testimony for me.” Another fan said, “God is taking you places in this world. Everybody who meets you loves you, Jelly Roll!” His music helps people feel less alone because he is so real.
Jelly Roll does not stop there. The strong message of using his past to help others carries over into his other music, as in the song “Save Me.” This song is the sad and honest heart of his whole album “Beautifully Broken.”
Jelly Roll – Save Me (New Unreleased Video)
In “Save Me,” he fully holds up his mistakes. He tells everyone, “I have a problem with any pill that I’m sold.” This is him talking about his addiction without any filter. His courage to beg, “Can somebody save me?” becomes his strength. It proves he is honest and ready to change.
Jelly Roll connects with his fans through his story. He owns his journey and always tries to be a better man for himself, his family, and his fans. Follow Jelly Roll on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and keep getting inspired by his life.