Sam Stokes’ “Met a Man” is a heartfelt and compassionate exploration of love and redemption. Stokes’ piercing yet minimal ballad tells the story of someone dear who has faced a fall from grace, and yet, despite their pain and suffering, the love and compassion remain strong.
There’s a cutting quality to “Met a Man”, an incisive insightfulness that’s garbed in such a rich empathy and sincerity. Stokes illustrates a picture of someone suffering, someone writhing from struggles of his own and everyone around him yet painfully holds himself together without letting anyone see the scars he’s covering. Met a Man becomes an ode of compassion, a song that’s about cherishing and healing someone when they’re in this moment of darkness.
As the first single from Stokes’ debut album, “Met a Man” sets the stage for what promises to be a remarkable musical journey. Common Ground, scheduled for release in October 2023, encapsulates something indescribable and profound. It captures the raw and tender moments of a soul entering its body, inviting listeners into a deeply intimate and introspective experience.