Bobby Freemont’s ‘Somewhere by a Lake’ Is The Escape We All Crave
Bobby Freemont’s “Somewhere by a Lake” feels like a whispered secret from a close friend—honest, aching, and impossible to forget. The track’s strength lies in its quiet urgency: a yearning for peace amid the chaos of urban life. There’s nothing flashy here, just the soul of someone who’s been through something and came out the other side with a song worth hearing.
Freemont’s voice carries a soft gravity, drawing you into the emotional center of the song without ever demanding attention. The production is equally restrained—elegant layers of mellow guitar, soulful backing harmonies, and delicate keys create a sense of space, like a cabin in the woods or, yes, a quiet lakeside retreat. It’s no surprise that collaborator Nick Ferraro brought such depth and finesse to the arrangement; the result is both meditative and cinematic.
As the third single from The Death of Bobby Freemont, this track feels pivotal. It doesn’t just preview the album—it defines its emotional core. “Somewhere by a Lake” isn’t just a song, it’s a breath of air for anyone suffocating under the weight of their own expectations.
