• Artist: Bleachers
• Title: Me Before You
• Release Type: Single
• Release: 21/02/24
• IZILION Rating: ★★★★☆

The final single released by Bleachers before the unveiling of their album, “Bleachers,” is “Me Before You.” Preceding the album launch, the band provided a sneak peek with the release of three singles: “Modern Girl,” “Alma Mater,” and “Tiny Moves.” Among these tracks, “Me Before You” emerges as particularly noteworthy.

Fronted by Jack Antonoff, Bleachers crafts a lyrical storyline portraying a man apprehensive about love, reserved to expose himself emotionally to the world, consequently languishing in melancholy. However, it is the chorus, echoing the song title, “Me Before You,” recurring at the culmination of each verse, that reveals Antonoff’s resolution with a new relationship. He reflects upon his former self, akin to many individuals. However, instead of relegating the past to silence, the chorus continually draws us back to the present, to the person Antonoff has become alongside his newfound partner.

Engaging

The lyrical composition is elegantly simple yet profoundly engaging, complemented by Antonoff’s soft vocal delivery. “Me Before You” reflects Bleachers’ adeptness in employing Antonoff’s echoing and expansive vocals against a backdrop of a spacious, reflective landscape. The incorporation of subtle hi-hats maintains rhythmic cohesion, intertwining seamlessly with the melodic keys that permeate the track. Notably, the addition of a saxophone, delicately layered with a delay effect, enriches the song’s contemplative and soothing ambiance.

In “Me Before You,” Bleachers demonstrates their quality in crafting a tender and nostalgic style of pop. Also, they welcome anticipation for further exploration into their musical catalogue.

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