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Keep Still

by Deirdre

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“Keep Still”, the second single of Deirdre’s forthcoming debut-album “Heart Work”, is a captivating, emotive slacker-rock/power-pop track that (much alike the previous single, “Only You”) seamlessly interweaves 90's lo-fi aesthetics with the finesse of contemporary pop production. With lyrics exploring themes of identity, solitude, and the passage of time - linked to memories of a past relationship - “Keep Still” concerns feelings of inertia and stagnation, a sense of stasis and a lack of motivation. Led by Johnsen’s calm, subtly-autotuned almost conversational voice - often with a mellow yet slighly playful, offbeat lyrical tone - and supported by gentle acoustic guitars, lush synths, harmonious backing vocals, grunge-infused electric guitars and forceful yet atmospheric drums, “Keep Still” is a vibrant, vivid second single painting a poignant picture of a person grappling with their past, their present circumstances, and the uncertainty of the future.

lyrics

So this is what I turned into
Someone no one wants to stick to
It’s everytime I think about you
Too much for me to live up to

‘Cause I don't really know where I wanna go
All that I know, I’m going on my own
Sit around and watch another talkshow
Like you and I did until a while ago

Time goes by
But I keep still
Out of pride
Out of will

I might fleet the fight
Then head out
To sleep through the night

So this is all I’m good for
Waking up late and hang indoors
Once a week I head to the store
Buying all the junk I can account for

‘Cause I don't really know where I wanna go
All that I know, I’m going on solo
Sit around and watch another talkshow
Like you and I did until a while ago

Time goes by
But I keep still
Out of pride
Out of will

I might fleet the fight
Then head out
To sleep through the night

Time goes by
But I keep still
Out of pride
Out of will

credits

released October 20, 2023
Lyrics: Joakim Johnsen
Songwriting / Composition / Arrangement: Joakim Johnsen
Drums: Marcus Lysegaard Svendsen
Artwork: Joakim Johnsen
Co-Production/Mix: Peter Reuss
Mastering: Christian Henrik Ankerstjerne

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Deirdre Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen indie rock project Deirdre, a nom de plume for Joakim M. Johnsen

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