Chris Brown is reaching deep inside and writing something that might have a heavy ring of truth.

With lyrics that will have many listeners thinking of his turbulent relationship with singer Rihanna, Brown delivers on off his best vocal performances to date. Starting of low and somber, the emotions he displays continue to build a a he works his way to the chorus and tops it off with a shout that he is determined to move on. The production of the song is what is going to throw most listeners; it starts off as an R&B ballad before transitioning into an EDM-style club track. But while the beat might be distracting, the vocals more than make up for it.

X is expected to be released in October.