With the release of “You Get Me”, Cork’s M’ADAM brings his year-long run of singles to a soft, graceful pause. It’s the kind of song that plays as the credits roll—not in defeat, but in gentle gratitude. As the final preview before the arrival of his sophomore album Before We Die, it feels like a parting exhale, both intimate and cinematic. While previous tracks in 2025 have wrestled with grief, uncertainty, and the broader weight of existing in a fractured world, this latest release turns inward to savor what’s still intact: connection, presence, and love, however fleeting.
There’s a quiet maturity in how “You Get Me” resists the urge for resolution. Instead, M’ADAM leans into a sense of acceptance, letting his lyrics sit softly beside Kealan Kenny’s restrained, textured production. The pair have developed a signature sound throughout this release cycle—one that places emotional resonance ahead of polish, and prioritizes storytelling over spectacle. Kenny’s deft touch allows space for vulnerability to breathe, giving M’ADAM’s lyrics their necessary weight without ever tipping into melodrama.
What’s most compelling about this track, and indeed the full body of M’ADAM’s recent work, is the clarity of its voice. He writes like someone who has nothing to prove but everything to feel. Whether reflecting on climate anxiety, personal loss, or the small rituals that hold relationships together, there’s always a thread of sincerity that pulls the listener in. “You Get Me” might be understated, but it’s not minor—it’s a reminder of the importance of stillness in an age of overstimulation.
As Before We Die looms on the horizon, “You Get Me” feels like the emotional bridge that ties it all together. M’ADAM’s music, though shaped by deeply Irish textures and tonality, speaks to something universal: the need to make sense of a world unraveling, and to cherish the moments of clarity when they arrive. This isn’t just a final single—it’s a kind of prayer, whispered in earnest, and meant to linger.
