Good Old Boy, Bad Old Boyfriend by Blake Shelton captures the duality of a man's personality where he portrays himself as a dependable and straightforward guy but admits to being an unreliable boyfriend. The song delves into themes of self-awareness, regret, and the struggle to reconcile one's good and flawed sides. A particularly poignant moment in the song is when Shelton acknowledges the pain he has caused due to his shortcomings in love, juxtaposing it with the goodness he tries to maintain in other areas of his life.