Old Man Luedecke left the big old city of Toronto, met a girl in the Yukon, fell in love, bought a banjo and fell in love again. After a couple of years of love and banjo and the makings of a brilliant performing career in sunny Halifax, he returned to the Yukon with his sweethearts. There he woodshedded. He wrote a ton of songs over the next year and a half. He held regular gigs playing banjo in a gambling hall with can-can girls and in a honky tonk called the Snakepit accompanying piano barnacle Bob. Even made an appearance at the Dawson City Music Festival. After a time, he left again for Halifax to renew musical acquaintances and record his debut CD Mole in the Ground. That CD has become a smash on college radio, was featured on CBC's Atlantic Airwaves and is a hot item in stores and at shows. He continues to live in Halifax and perform there and around the country to ever-wider acclaims. His stage show blends hokum and inspiration into powerful and fun entertainment that will delight young and old. He's still sweet on the girl he met up there in Yukon, and the banjo
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Quiet Creek
Old Man Luedecke Lyrics
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And the traffic sounds don't make it up the stairs
In a place, just beyond your face
Where the small creek runs 'neath the soft eye of the moon
And a mossy bed, is where my love is led
Thirst quenched and city life unlearned
It's hot in June, and it's hotter in this room
I'm so near peace by the cool creek's gloom
I remember pretty clear, the year we spent up there
You my love flew higher than the sun
And I heard this from, by the raven's tongue
'Bout an eagle whose hunger came to town
He showed up there, and he had 'em all scared
Hold on to peace boy, and hold it when it comes
My quiet creek, and your stormy cheeks
City lost on a Friday afternoon
My quiet creek, and your stormy cheeks
City lost on a Friday afternoon
"Quiet Creek" is a love song by Old Man Luedecke that veers away from the traditional romantic trope of grand gestures and overwhelming passion. Instead, the song paints a picture of a simple moment of contentment between two lovers. The lyrics transport us to a peaceful creek in the countryside where the couple is lying in bed, away from the noise and grind of city life. The "small creek" is a recurring image throughout the song, and it seems to symbolize the tranquility and rejuvenation that the couple finds in each other's arms.
Apart from the creek, the lyrics also mention a raven and an eagle. The raven is described as passing on a message from the wise eagle: "Hold on to peace boy, and hold it when it comes". This, coupled with the imagery of the quiet creek, suggests that the love between the couple is a source of serenity and strength for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Here in bed, and our love's been fed
Lying in bed, feeling the satisfaction of our love being fulfilled.
And the traffic sounds don't make it up the stairs
The noise of the city traffic does not reach us in our quiet refuge.
In a place, just beyond your face
We are in a space so intimately close, yet still a little distant.
Where the small creek runs 'neath the soft eye of the moon
A stream flows beneath the serene glow of the moon.
And a mossy bed, is where my love is led
My love's restless soul finds rest in the peaceful setting of a bed of moss.
Thirst quenched and city life unlearned
In this idyllic retreat, we have our desires satisfied and escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
It's hot in June, and it's hotter in this room
The weather is warm in this month and the emotions in this room are heating up as well.
I'm so near peace by the cool creek's gloom
The tranquility and darkness of the creek's water bring a sense of peace so close to our hearts.
I remember pretty clear, the year we spent up there
That year we spent in that place is still fresh in my memory.
You my love flew higher than the sun
You exuded energy and positivity like the bright and powerful sun.
And I heard this from, by the raven's tongue
I heard a message, through some sort of sign or symbol.
'Bout an eagle whose hunger came to town
The message was about an eagle that brought hunger and trouble to the town.
He showed up there, and he had 'em all scared
The eagle's sudden appearance caused panic and fear in the town.
Hold on to peace boy, and hold it when it comes
The message was a warning to hold onto our sense of calm and peace when we find it, because chaos can happen any time.
My quiet creek, and your stormy cheeks
We are in different emotional states - I am calm by the creek, while you may be upset and unsteady.
City lost on a Friday afternoon
The fast-paced, often disorientating lifestyle of the city gets left behind on this afternoon and we find sanctuary by the creek.
My quiet creek, and your stormy cheeks
Our differing emotional states cause us to feel disconnected even as we find solace at the creek.
City lost on a Friday afternoon
Once again, the busy city fades away and we find ourselves in a peaceful oasis on a Friday afternoon.
Contributed by Alexis F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.