No One Knows

**No One Knows** is a song by Stephen Sanchez and is the tenth track on his debut album *Angel Face*, and features vocals from Laufey.

The song is a vocal-driven duet ballad with a soft band accompaniment.

## Background

It has been described as a nice "ballad duet" where Stephen and Laufey's vocals work really well together.

The song was written at Whispering Pines Studio in Los Angeles, USA. Stephen reached out to Laufey, an artist he's a fan of, and told her about the song and to sing this duet, "She came to the studio with a cello in hand and we recorded the song live. Exactly what you hear on the record is what we did, looking across from each other, recording the song" he said.

Ellie Schofield of *Wildcats Wired* reviewed the song as "Both artists are inspired by similar singers of the past, and they come together to deliver a perfectly harmonized ballad about two lovers who have been through it all together, and continue to hold on for the sake of their feelings for each other".

### Connection to Album Storyline

*For context and more information, please read: The Story of Angel Face*.

"No One Knows" plays a part in the album's larger love story arc, as the album tells the love stories of many different characters between two distinct years. Here, it's about *Stephen Sanchez & The Moon Crests* and *Georgia* in 1958.

## Meaning

Explained by Sanchez, this song is about "how awful [love] can be, and how your ego gets in the way and you're breaking hearts with the one you love". The song is from the perspective of two lovers "having loved each other long enough to hate each other [...] that long lasting, deep love filled with temperamental moments along the way".

Overall, "No One Knows" explores the complexities, challenges, and depth of emotions within a relationship. It delves into the hidden struggles and the conflicting feelings of love and frustration that the couple experiences. The song captures the ups and downs of their bond, ultimately leaving the listeners with a sense of the intense emotional journey that they go through together.

## Lyrics

[Chorus 1: Both]

No one knows the trouble, honey

That we've been through

No one knows the trouble, honey

That we've been through

[Verse 1: Stephen Sanchez, *Laufey*]

When I left you in the cold

*When you cursed at me in bold*

When you broke my old guitar

*When you crashed my brand new car*

[Chorus 2: Both]

No one knows the trouble, honey

That we've been through (Oh-oh, oh)

Still, I know you love me, baby

I see right through

[Verse 2: Stephen Sanchez, *Laufey*]

When I ran you to the edge

And you pushed me off

*When l tried to tell you*

*And you cut me off*

[Bridge 1: Both]

Lonely nights I've cried to you

There's no truth I'd hide from you

Know, I've never lied to you when I've said that I need you

[Chorus 3: Both]

No one knows the trouble, honey

That we've been through (Mmh)

Still, I know I love you, baby

You see right through

[Bridge 2: Laufey, *Stephen Sanchez*, **Both**]

You're still the picture in my locket

*Lucky penny in my pocket*

**Still, I hate you when you're talking to me so cruel**

[Chorus 1: Both]

No one knows the trouble, honey

That we've been through (Oh-oh, oh)

No one knows the trouble, honey

That we've been through (Oh-oh, oh)

[Outro]

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (Oh-oh, oh)

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (Oh-oh, oh)

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (Oh-oh, oh)

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

## Music Videos

* Lyric Video
* Live Visual Music Video

 **Director** | N/A

*For the full article, please view: Angel Face: The Live Visual Album.*

#### Additional Credits

* Director of Photography: Aaron Seldon
* VFX & Virtual Production Designer: Ryan Trommer
* Head of Production: Jen Lewis
* Production Designer: Tracie Prichard
* Production Manager: Kayla Fantozzi
* Post Supervisor: Melissa Floreth
* Assistant Editor: Justin Coupe
* Colorist: Kendall Rittenour
* Virtual Production: Vū Network
* Virtual Producers: Megan Hill, Grant Sutton, Jonathan Kindle, Alvin Renz Teves, Tim Moore
* Virtual VFX Design: Tower 33
* Virtual VFX Producers: Kyle Gordon, Elle Sassenrath
* Virtual VFX Artists: Garrett Wycoff, Alex Luloff
* Virtual VFX Coordinator: Lukas Salazar
* Live Audio Capture: Vanguard Recording
* Live Audio Mix & Master: Konrad Snyder

## Trivia

* "No One Knows", along with "High", were the last songs written for the album, as they were both made in early 2023.

* It is the only feature on the album, and marks a first on Sanchez's album discography.

* In contrast to the rest of the album, which is all about the sweeter side of love, this song is about the uglier side of love.

* It is the song Sanchez is most excited for his fans to hear.

* "No One Knows" (produced by Ben Schneider) is one of only two songs not produced by Ian Fitchuk and Konrad Snyder on *Angel Face*.
	+ The other song is "Evangeline" (produced by Nick Lobel).

* "No One Knows" is one of several *Angel Face* songs which use "honey" as a term of endearment in its lyrics: "No one knows the trouble, honey / That we’ve been through"
	+ The other songs are: "Evangeline", "Only Girl", and "Doesn't Do Me Any Good".

* The song was made with U.S. band Lord Huron frontman Ben Schneider, whom Sanchez has previously praised; they also have the same management.

* It is the longest song on the album at 3:59. In contrast, "Shake" is the shortest at 1:54.

* "No One Knows" was first performed live on 15 March 2023 at Hawthorne Theater, Portland, Oregon.
	+ A snippet of the studio version with Laufey's vocals was teased on 23 August 2023.

## Navigation

 *Angel Face* Tracklist
 1958

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://talkshop.live/watch/72uneQZ0fjJW
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/stephen-sanchez-debut-album-angel-face-elton-john-20-questions-1235410566/
3. ↑ https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/11/26/viral-worthy-the-ascension-story-of-stephen-sanchez/
4. ↑ https://wildcatswired.net/1342/opinion/stephen-sanchez-releases-album-angel-face-transports-listeners-back-to-the-1950s/
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7jpGNvbvgQ
6. ↑ https://www.songtell.com/stephen-sanchez-laufey/no-one-knows
7. ↑ https://youtube.com/watch?v=\_GXEZIXVs0E
8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YosmZ0TnxKI
9. ↑ https://www.clashmusic.com/features/i-believe-in-this-music-clash-meets-stephen-sanchez/
10. ↑ https://www.beyondthestagemagazine.com/gtk-stephen-sanchez/
11. ↑ https://youtu.be/4\_Dp2DKQviY
12. ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@stephensanchezofficial/video/7270309618792959278