Review: "I'm Okay" - Cam Amen
- Madison Spies
- Oct 16, 2024
- 2 min read
Step into a world of understanding, humanity, and sincerity with “I’m Okay”, the latest single from artist Cam Amen. “I’m Okay” is a masterpiece of emotion-heavy, piano-led music. Amen’s in-depth storytelling and captivating voice takes you on a journey that is filled with honesty, passion, and soul. This track explores darkness and complexities that come with reaching out for help from a loved one while personally struggling, as well as simultaneously taking the other person’s feelings and experiences into account. While Amen is suffering and needs support from the person they love, he embeds lyrics regarding how he wonders how they’re doing now and that he is looking out for them as well. These details are just a small example of why “I’m Okay” is well-rounded and set apart from other love / heartbreak-related songs. Amen allows for exploration of his emotions and, rather than simply just wallowing in sadness, brings reflection and honesty through his lyricism.
In addition to intricate storytelling, Amen’s vocal ability calls for audiences to sink into his work. By sink, I mean both literally & metaphorically. Listening to “I’m Okay” somewhat put me into a sort of trance – my ears fixated on Amen’s voice and my heart intaking every bit of lyrics given to me as the song played along. Amen’s style and charm blends together emotional songwriting with elements & tones of jazz, country, etc., that reminded me of soulful, passionate singers like John Legend, Chris Stapleton, and Sam Smith. Amen, like these singers, allows his voice to shine in this track and use his voice almost like an “additional instrument” of sorts. His voice has the power, ability, and range to produce music that carries the song and speaks for the overall song by itself. On top of this, listeners can tell from their first play of “I’m Okay” that Amen puts integrity and dedication into his music that shows that he truly cares for music and being a musician.
Cam Amen is a singer-songwriter from Indianapolis, Indiana. Following appearances on American Idol Season 21 from 2023, Amen was given one of the last platinum tickets handed out during that season and received high praise from country artist, and American Idol judge, Luke Bryan. Bryan stated that Amen’s style was “beautifully unique” as well as “the best soul singer we’ve (American Idol) ever had”. Through his current music, Amen explores themes of love, growth, and self-discovery. These goals, along with creating a sound that resonates with listeners, extend an invitation to listeners to dive into introspection and connection. Amen creates this sound that connects with people by blending elements of folk, pop, soul, etc., to produce his unique and beautiful sound. In addition to playing shows, Amen currently resides in Nebraska and is actively working on new music.
Written By Madison Spies
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