I'm the Problem (song)

"I'm the Problem"
"I'm the Problem"
Single by Morgan Wallen
from the album I'm the Problem
Released	January 31, 2025
Recorded	2023–2024
Genre	Country
Length	2:57
Label	Big Loud; Republic; Mercury;
Songwriters	Morgan Wallen; Ernest Keith Smith; Ryan Vojtesak; Grady Block; Jamie McLaughlin;
Producers	Joey Moi; Charlie Handsome;
Morgan Wallen singles chronology
Lyric video
	"I'm the Problem" on YouTube

"I'm the Problem" is a song by American country music singer Morgan Wallen. It was released on January 31, 2025, through Big Loud, Republic, and Mercury Records, as the third single from his fourth studio album of the same title.

Background

Nearly a year after the release of his third studio album, One Thing at a Time, Wallen started teasing new music in January 2024.^[1] On January 12, 2024, he shared audio of a ballad, then titled "I Guess", which would later turn out to be "I'm the Problem".^[2] The snippet revealed "dark, twisted storytelling" about Wallen being the destructive partner in a relationship combined with a "raw, demo-style production".^[3] Shortly after his post, the audio went viral on TikTok with fans dubbing it Wallen's "narcissist" song due to its lyrical content.^[4]

For the remainder of 2024, Wallen would release an acoustic set of songs titled Live from Abbey Road Studios as well as three singles to be included on his forthcoming album: "Lies Lies Lies", "Love Somebody" and "Smile".^[5] On January 24, 2025, the singer announced the title of his upcoming fourth studio album and its accompanying tour.^[6] He also announced the title track to be released on January 31, 2025.^[7] It was written by long-time collaborators Ernest, Ryan Vojtesak, Grady Block and Jamie McLaughlin with production credits from Big Loud-affiliated producers Joey Moi and Charlie Handsome.^[8]

Charts

Chart performance for "I'm the Problem"
Chart (2025)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[9]	21
Australia Country Hot 50 (The Music)^[10]	3
Bolivia Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)^[11]	11
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[12]	3
Canada All-Format Airplay (Billboard)^[13]	7
Canada Country (Billboard)^[14]	1
Dominican Republic Anglo Airplay (Monitor Latino)^[15]	9
Dominican Republic Anglo Streaming (Monitor Latino)^[15]	12
Global 200 (Billboard)^[16]	15
Ireland (IRMA)^[17]	43
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[18]	37
Norway (VG-lista)^[19]	22
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[20]	55
UK Singles (OCC)^[21]	44
US Billboard Hot 100^[22]	2
US Country Airplay (Billboard)^[23]	1
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)^[24]	1

Certifications

Certifications for "I'm the Problem"
Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[25]	Platinum	70,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ Armstong, Megan (January 15, 2024). "Is Morgan Wallen Releasing New Music In 2024?". Uproxx. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
^ Piner, Chris (January 13, 2024). "Listen: Morgan Wallen Teases Unreleased Ballad "I Guess"". American Songwriter. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
^ Liptak, Carena (January 15, 2024). "Morgan Wallen's 'I Guess', a moody unreleased song". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
^ Mower, Maxim (February 19, 2024). "'I Guess' by Morgan Wallen - Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
^ Kaufman, Gil (December 31, 2024). "Morgan Wallen Surprise Drops Introspective Ballad "Smile": Listen". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
^ Saad, Nardine (January 24, 2025). "Morgan Wallen says I'm the Problem as he launches new single, tour and fourth album". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
^ Newman, Melinda (January 24, 2025). "Morgan Wallen Sets New Album and Tour for 2025". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
^ Dowling, Marcus K. (January 24, 2025). "Morgan Wallen teases new album I'm the Problem and announces 2025 tour". USA Today. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. February 10, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
^ "Countrytown Hot 50 – 2025, Week 12". Countrytown. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
^ "Top 20 Bolivia – Anglo – Del 4 al 10 de Agosto, 2025" [Top 20 Bolivia – English – 4 to 10 August, 2025] (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. August 11, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
^ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
^ "Canada All-Format Airplay − Week of April 26, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
^ "Canada Country: Week of April 26, 2025". Billboard Canada. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Top 20 República Dominicana – Anglo – Del 30 de Junio al 6 de Julio, 2025" [Top 20 Dominican Republic – Anglo – From 30 June to 6 July, 2025] (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. July 7, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
^ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 7, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
^ "Singel 2025 uke 6". VG-lista. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 6, 2025" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
^ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
^ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
^ "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2025 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved October 2, 2025.

[1] Armstong, Megan (January 15, 2024). "Is Morgan Wallen Releasing New Music In 2024?". Uproxx. Retrieved January 26, 2025.

[2] Piner, Chris (January 13, 2024). "Listen: Morgan Wallen Teases Unreleased Ballad "I Guess"". American Songwriter. Retrieved January 26, 2025.

[3] Liptak, Carena (January 15, 2024). "Morgan Wallen's 'I Guess', a moody unreleased song". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 26, 2025.

[4] Mower, Maxim (February 19, 2024). "'I Guess' by Morgan Wallen - Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved January 26, 2025.

[5] Kaufman, Gil (December 31, 2024). "Morgan Wallen Surprise Drops Introspective Ballad "Smile": Listen". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2025.

[6] Saad, Nardine (January 24, 2025). "Morgan Wallen says I'm the Problem as he launches new single, tour and fourth album". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 26, 2025.

[7] Newman, Melinda (January 24, 2025). "Morgan Wallen Sets New Album and Tour for 2025". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2025.

[8] Dowling, Marcus K. (January 24, 2025). "Morgan Wallen teases new album I'm the Problem and announces 2025 tour". USA Today. Retrieved January 26, 2025.

[9] "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. February 10, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2025.

[AU-10] "Countrytown Hot 50 – 2025, Week 12". Countrytown. Retrieved March 22, 2025.

[11] "Top 20 Bolivia – Anglo – Del 4 al 10 de Agosto, 2025" [Top 20 Bolivia – English – 4 to 10 August, 2025] (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. August 11, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.

[sc_Canada_Morgan_Wallen-12] "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2025.

[13] "Canada All-Format Airplay − Week of April 26, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2025.

[14] "Canada Country: Week of April 26, 2025". Billboard Canada. Retrieved April 26, 2025.

[DO-15] "Top 20 República Dominicana – Anglo – Del 30 de Junio al 6 de Julio, 2025" [Top 20 Dominican Republic – Anglo – From 30 June to 6 July, 2025] (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. July 7, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.

[sc_Billboardglobal200_Morgan_Wallen-16] "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2025.

[sc_Ireland4_-17] "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 7, 2025.

[18] "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 7, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2025.

[19] "Singel 2025 uke 6". VG-lista. Retrieved February 8, 2025.

[20] "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 6, 2025" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved February 8, 2025.

[sc_UK_-21] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 7, 2025.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Morgan_Wallen-22] "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2025.

[sc_Billboardcountryairplay_Morgan_Wallen-23] "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2025.

[sc_Billboardcountrysongs_Morgan_Wallen-24] "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2025.

[AustraliasingleCertRef-25] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2025 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved October 2, 2025.

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Discography
Stand Alone	"Spin You Around"
If I Know Me	"Up Down" "Whiskey Glasses" "Chasin' You" "The Way I Talk"
Dangerous: The Double Album	"Sand in My Boots" "Wasted on You" "Somebody's Problem" "865" "Warning" "Whiskey'd My Way" "Cover Me Up" "7 Summers" "More Than My Hometown" "Still Goin' Down" "Dangerous" "This Bar" "Heartless (Wallen Album Mix)" "Livin' the Dream"
One Thing at a Time	"Born with a Beer in My Hand" "Last Night" "Everything I Love" "Man Made a Bar" "Devil Don't Know" "One Thing at a Time" "'98 Braves" "Ain't That Some" "I Wrote the Book" "Sunrise" "Keith Whitley" "You Proof" "Thought You Should Know" "Thinkin' Bout Me" "Don't Think Jesus" "180 (Lifestyle)" "Cowgirls"
I'm the Problem	"I'm the Problem" "I Got Better" "Superman" "What I Want" "Just in Case" "Falling Apart" "Skoal, Chevy, and Browning" "Eyes Are Closed" "Kick Myself" "20 Cigarettes" "Come Back as a Redneck" "Love Somebody" "Dark Til Daylight" "I Ain't Comin' Back" "Smile" "Miami" "Lies Lies Lies" "I'm a Little Crazy"
Singles	"Spin You Around (1/24)"
Featured singles	"Heartless" "Broadway Girls" "Flower Shops" "Stand by Me" "Mamaw's House" "I Had Some Help" "Whiskey Whiskey"
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