“Some songs come into your heart and make a permanent home there.”
For country pop singer-songwriter Brooke Ashton, her latest single, “Someone,” has been one of those songs.
After the sudden passing of a dear friend, Ashton took to her guitar and began writing. With the hope that her words could help bring comfort to the hearts of others as well as her own, this melancholic folk track has taken shape with the collaborative efforts of a few friends. The result? What Ashton considers “a touching tribute to the beauty and fragility of life.”
Though she began work on the song just a few days after hearing the news, Ashton was in no hurry to release it. Instead, she took things slow, honing and sharpening the sound to present her best possible work in her friend’s memory.
“Someone” is not just a heartfelt tribute to a beloved person, but a reminder to all of us that we are stronger together. Needing “someone” isn’t a weakness, and there is unity in shared experiences.
Alongside gentle guitar strumming and piano chords, Ashton’s tender vocals deliver a simple yet important message for listeners. While it’s easy to get caught up in the throes of life, we are all just travelers on a journey, unsure of how much time we get on this Earth. The chorus reminds us that “We’re all someone / And we all need someone.” When things get tough, it’s imperative to have someone to walk beside you. Her authentic, honest lyrics are universal and something we could all stand to hear as a reminder.
At the end of the day, we’re all just “doin’ our best through the tears and the smiles,” as she sings.
Ashton hails from Greenville, South Carolina, where she currently lives and makes her music. She hopes that listeners will connect with her songs in a way that leaves them feeling hopeful and resilient.
