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Sanctuary

from Sanctuary by Sandra St. Victor

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Another song Prince loved. He Prince-ified it, and put it on his "Emancipation" album, calling it, "Soul Sanctuary".
In his album notes, he says, "Beautiful lyric by Sandra. Speaking 2 the heart... reflections live 4ever in mirrors"
Later in Interview Magazine, after talking about the song, he adds, "love the idea of an ex-lover leaving her reflection in the mirror after she’s gone. You know, I just hope to see the day when all artists, no matter what color they are, own their masters".
Well, Prince, I'm taking my masters back, in my own way.
Thanks to you, and Greg Tate for the sage advice, so long ago.

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Sanctuary

In an ageless dream where love is pure and true
I escape to you, my sanctuary

Loving you in silence, mmm
Knowing that it's right
Under your gaze should a storm arise
Unbothered by the chaos swirling 'round outside
In a place where just your face is all I see
Where the love we make intoxicates intensively
In a mirror where your sweet reflection used to be
there is hope, there is joy, there is sanctuary

We've found our sanctuary
in a never-ending kiss
You give me sanctuary
and my soul has found a place to peacefully exist
Sanctuary
yeah and nothing compares to this
I'll be your sanctuary
Sanctuary

We perform a sacred ritual right there in the dark
A sacrificial offering of my fidelity
A solemn oath of faithfulness I give to thee down at your feet
The reassurance in your rhythm, hesitation disappears
As you scream my name over and over like a prayer
Out of shadows in the dark I open up and you are there
touching me deep, so deep in my sanctuary

We've found our sanctuary
in a never-ending kiss
You give me sanctuary
and my soul has found a place to peacefully exist
Sanctuary
yeah and nothing compares to this
I'll be your sanctuary

Passion fascination sweet serenity grow unmolested in my garden
Mango and nectarine sweet honeydew
and all you give to me,
ooh I love the taste of you

We've found our sanctuary
in a never-ending kiss
You give me sanctuary
and my soul has found a place to peacefully exist
Sanctuary
yeah and nothing compares to this
I'll be your sanctuary

In a place where just your face is all I see
Where the love we make intoxicates intensively
In a mirror where your sweet reflection used to be
there is only sanctuary

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from Sanctuary, released May 28, 2018
produced by Tom Hammer & SSV
written by Tom Hammer, Johnny Kemp & SSV

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Sandra St. Victor Amsterdam, Netherlands

With powerhouse pipes & prowess, Sandra St. Victor has been a force in the music industry for over 3 decades. As a founding member of The Family Stand, releasing 3 albums, 3 solo albums, 2 EPs, various bonus tracks & features, her singular blend of of soul-shaking funk, rock & jazz has garnered a solid raucous fan base. Look out for her next project, “Beautifully Dark”, with producer Mark Batson. ... more

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