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In the Middle of the Night

from Waiting by Doug Hoekstra

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" *** 1/2 - The somewhat different folk songs from Doug Hoekstra creep up quietly, at first glance about as volatile as the spark of reality vainly sought by the protagonist of Blow Beautiful Dreams. But their affect lingers longer. On his fifth album, the Nashville based avant-garde practitioner of Americana embeds his lightly swinging melodies in the form of a minimalist, happily detailed home recording…" (Rolling Stone Germany)

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In the Middle of the Night

In the middle of the night, I’m wide awake
The clock ticks on into another day
Your scent, gentle incandescent light
A distant hum, where’s it coming from, an ambulance races by
I take my time in the middle of the night

In the middle of the night, I remember every word,
Your turn, your touch, crickets and cicadas chirp
Red horses, waterfalls slow aqua green
Cascading eyes - you spoke to me
Soon forgotten - don’t you know I believe
Everything from you, stays with me
In the middle of the night when I can’t sleep

Rushin’ down the track magnified
In the middle of the night

In the middle of the night, it’s a circumstantial state
Eyes half shut, though wide awake
Footsteps echo in the hall, voices fall and seep
Into another world where all we see
Is the dream and what the dream is meant to be
I’ll take you there with me
In the middle of the night when I can’t sleep

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from Waiting, released January 1, 2003
Doug Hoekstra - acoustic & electric guitar, bass vocal, tambourines, vocals
George Marinelli - organ

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Doug Hoekstra Nashville, Tennessee

Doug Hoekstra’s singular musical persona sets sympathetic narratives against understated vocals, memorable melodies, and subtle but unexpected arrangement turns. His albums have earned Nashville Music Award and Independent Music Award nominations, a bevy of top 10 list appearances, and a reputation as a “songwriter’s songwriter” (CMJ Music Monthly). "The Day Deserved" due out Spring 2021 ... more

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