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Sanctity of Silence

by Noah Derksen

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1.
we were heading westbound on road seventeen and you were looking at me with those green eyes should have known I was in for such a time in my life there was love in that sight like a road sign oh you got a hold on me oh you got a hold on me we were heading downtown to the big city lights where the street meets the sky I look out and what do I see oh what a world and what it means to be free oh you got a hold on me oh you got a hold on me oh you got a hold, oh you got a hold oh you got a hold on me you got a hold on me oh you got a hold on me oh you got a hold on me oh you got a hold, oh you got a hold oh you got a hold on me you got a hold on me
2.
the years they come and the years they go to love someone is to watch them grow you said hold me and so I do the fading light it moves so fast you pull me close, you say we’re alone at last now you can hold me — I want you to hold me and so I do, of course I do in the sanctity of silence as the wind sweeps through the islands and I’m staring at the darkness that’s coming soon as you look at me you’re crying then a tear falls from my eyelids if you’re living then you’re dying, what’s left to choose? but I feel it in the moment and I say it now I know it I want to grow old with you through the city streets that are crumbled and cracked with load you grab my hand, and say that’s where the garden grows I want you to love me — just love me and so I do, of course I do in the sanctity of silence as the wind sweeps through the islands and I’m staring at the darkness that’s coming soon as you look at me you’re crying then a tear falls from my eyelids if you’re living then you’re dying, what’s left to choose? but I feel it in the moment and I say it now I know it I want to grow old with you now I’m looking back, as I so often do on late afternoons making love to you oh how I loved you, yes I loved you and I still do of course I do
3.
late night, I can’t sleep looking out the window there’s a man there on the street he’s pushing a shopping cart, he’s looking for cans and a brand new start fault lines that separate the inside of these walls from that outside gate tell me what’s the difference between him and me tell me what’s the difference and who does he see is it who I am? is it where I’ve been? is it how I was raised or just destiny? no it don’t matter if you’re standing in the rain we’re all trying to get to heaven on a hell-bound train now I know a girl, she’s had a tough time she’s living a life much harder than mine but she’s a sweet thing and as tough as can be she’s raising four kids, that’s called a family she’s got a little problem, sometimes it gets big she’s playing with needles, sometimes they stick in but oh what a thing to live and breathe ain’t it the same for both her and for me is it who I am? is it where I’ve been? is it how I was raised or just destiny? no it don’t matter if you’re standing in the rain we’re all trying to get to heaven on a hell-bound train late night, I can’t sleep the man outside the window is staring back at me is he thinking the same thing how we’re trying to get to heaven yeah we’re trying to get to heaven... is it who I am? is it where I’ve been? is it how I was raised or just destiny? no it don’t matter if you’re strong or you’re in pain it don’t matter if you’re waxing or waning it’s not who you are, it’s not where you’ve been it’s not how you were raised and it’s not destiny we’re all trying to get to heaven just the same we’re all trying to get to heaven on a hell-bound train
4.
it's 4am and I can't sleep again with those damn people upstairs being so loud it's like they're laughing at me and now I'm crying you see it's a lonely road that you go down and now that fridge is making some awful sound I want just one stab at the good life at the good life get up for work in the morning spill some coffee on my shirt there's nothing new in this routine the car won't start and it's still way too dark outside these winter months just seem so mean and I keep trying to fight this empty feeling I want just one stab at the good life at the good life I just want to know what it feels like what it feels like well I’m not asking for luxury and it doesn't have to be easy but please just give me a reason to keep trying I want just one stab at the good life at the good life I just want to know what it feels like what it feels like I want just one stab at the good life a house and a good wife, a dog and a fenceline I just want to know what it feels like what it feels like
5.
she was 22 with eyes painted green with her head hung low, and holes that show the creases of her knees she’s been staring down at the cracks along the road her broken heart is a brand-new start at least that’s what she’s told say it ain’t so that a rock becomes a rolling stone that we end up on our own is that how the story goes say it ain’t so I was 25 just standing in the rain with one eye on her left-hand finger, and one on a diamond ring oh it ain’t such an easy thing to do to reach out your hand and hold what you’re gonna lose say it ain’t so that a rock becomes a rolling stone that we end up on our own is that how the story goes say it ain’t so I’m never gonna be this hurt again I’m never gonna make the same mistakes oh no I won’t, oh lord say I won’t… say it ain’t so that a rock becomes a rolling stone that we end up on our own is that how the story goes say it ain’t so
6.
staring at the ceiling thinking what is it I’ve been missing through these 20-some-odd years that I’ve been here well I have had some lovers but that just led to suffering to dead end roads and slamming doors so here I lie upon the floor staring up and beg no more heartache for this withered soul so I’m asking why love is such a hard thing I’m talking to the walls again I swear that they’ve been closing in in this one bedroom house that I can’t afford too scared for something new if the glove won’t fit don’t try the shoes just setting yourself up for disappointment and blues so I’m crying why love is such hard thing I’m looking at the looking glass but all I see is my reflection looking back and it’s asking why love is such a hard thing oh why is love, is love, is love such a hard thing it’s such a hard thing it’s such a hard thing
7.
as winter nights grow oh so cold the daylight comes then it’s quick to go your heart it reaches out for something to hold and I, the fool, who reaches back the rabbit knows not of the trap until it’s much too late and its neck gets snapped then suddenly you have to go you leave me hanging in the snow bleeding on the white, red like a rose as I watch you walk away there’s one last thing I’ve yet to say fuck you and fuck your friends too well the devil works in awful ways he sometimes sends an angel face with beauty and a walk like grace and so you did what you were meant to do you held me up then ripped in to my body like a nail through the shoe then you get up to walk away but there’s one last thing I have to say fuck you and fuck your friends too well you gave the gift of pain feigned sunshine just to drop the rain but heaven knows that I should share the blame cause I would do it all again if you knock you know I’ll let you in time after time, I just can’t win now as I watch you walk away there’s one thing I forgot to say fuck you and fuck your friends too ya fuck you and fuck your friends too
8.
You’re a heavy breather when you sleep And I wake at every single sound that comes out of your mouth So what in the hell did I think That you would change and I would stay the same Maybe next year it will all just turn around We can pick up the pieces scattered on the ground It’ll all just turn out fine, baby if we close our eyes Maybe next year it will all just turn around But now I call you when I drink A little too much and the earth begins to swirl beneath my feet So what in the hell did I think That you’d pick up and say you’d changed your mind and I was right Maybe next year it will all just turn around I could pick somebody new out of the crowd Maybe this time it would last, oh but love just leaves too fast Maybe next year it will all just turn around Old lovers lead to new lovers Turn to old lovers lead to new Maybe next year it will all just turn around We can talk things through and finally work it out But I know that that’s believing in a little wishful thinking But maybe next year, oh maybe next year Maybe next year it will all just turn around
9.
I’ve been out walking through your neighbourhood trying to see you but scared that I would like what would I ask you if I looked out and stared at you in the doorway, oh standing just there darling, don’t tell me what you think of the change how happy you are to not say my name how your sky’s opened up and now your sun starts to shine for me it’s still raining from the clouds and from my eyes it’s hard but baby that’s how I’m doing so far so I keep on moving at a leisurely pace keeping my head down just trying to save face I have concluded that though you try with your all you’ll never erase what’s been written on walls darling, don’t tell me what you think of the change how happy you are to not say my name how your sky’s opened up and now your sun starts to shine for me it’s still raining from the clouds and from my eyes it’s hard but baby that’s how I’m doing so far for now I’m alone, back in my room it’s cold in this basement even through the month of June I take out your number from my little black book wondering if I did call you, would you still pick up oh fuck darling, don’t tell me what you think of the change how happy you are to not say my name how your sky’s opened up and now your sun starts to shine for me it’s still raining from the clouds and from my eyes it’s hard but baby that’s how I’m doing so far it’s hard but baby that’s how I’m doing so far

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released March 9, 2023

Production Credits
Produced by Murray Pulver
Recorded at Signpost Music (Winnipeg, MB) by Murray Pulver
Additional recording at Backbeat Studios (Winnipeg, MB) by Cody Iwasiuk, No Fun Club (Winnipeg, MB) by Riley Hill, Raventape Studios (Toronto, ON) by Robbie Grunwald
Mixed by Ryan Freeland at Stampede Origin Studio (Chicago, IL)
Mastered by João Carvalho (Toronto, ON)

Musician Credits
Cody Iwasiuk - drums & percussion
Courtney Fox - vocals (5)
John Baron - bass guitar
Kris Ulrich - electric guitar
Keiran Placatka - keys (8)
Leith Ross - vocals (4)
Mackenzie Friesen - vocals (1, 2, 5, 8)
Madeleine Roger - vocals (6)
Murray Pulver - electric guitar (1, 2)
Noah Derksen - vocals, acoustic & electric guitar additional keys
Robbie Grunwald - piano, wurlitzer, synthesizers, vibes, organ (1-7)
Kyle Wedlake, Todd Martin, Andrew Littleford - saxophone, mellophone, trumpet & flugelhorn (5)

All songs written by Noah Derksen, except track 4 written by Noah Derksen, Katy Hurt, & Gabor Zsapka.
Artwork & Design by Roberta Landreth. Photography by Adam Kelly.

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Noah Derksen Winnipeg, Manitoba

Canadian Folk Music’s 2021 Emerging Artist of the Year, Noah Derksen is quickly becoming known as a songwriter’s songwriter. Hailing from the heart of the Canadian Prairies, Noah has spent years honing his craft across North America. With a rich and soulful voice, Noah weaves poetry that sounds instantly familiar on first listen. He lives in Winnipeg, Canada. ... more

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