Noah Kahan - Stick Season (Live on SNL)

Noah Kahan performing on SNL December 2, 2023
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Lyrics:
As you promised me that I was more than all the miles combined
You must've had yourself a change of heart like halfway through the drive
Because your voice trailed off exactly as you passed my exit sign
Kept on drivin' straight and left our future to the right
Now I am stuck between my anger and the blame that I can't face
And memories are somethin' even smoking weed does not replace
And I am terrified of weather 'cause I see you when it rains
Doc told me to travel, but there's COVID on the planes
And I love Vermont, but it's the season of the sticks
And I saw your mom, she forgot that I existed
And it's half my fault, but I just like to play the victim
I'll drink alcohol 'til my friends come home for Christmas
And I'll dream each night of some version of you
That I might not have, but I did not lose
Now you're tire tracks and one pair of shoes
And I'm split in half, but that'll have to do
So I thought that if I piled something good on all my bad
That I could cancel out the darkness I inherited from Dad
No, I am no longer funny 'cause I miss the way you laugh
You once called me "forever," now you still can't call me back
And I love Vermont, but it's the season of the sticks
And I saw your mom, she forgot that I existed
And it's half my fault, but I just like to play the victim
I'll drink alcohol 'til my friends come home for Christmas
And I'll dream each night of some version of you
That I might not have, but I did not lose
Now you're tire tracks and one pair of shoes
And I'm split in half, but that'll have to do
Oh, that'll have to do
My other half was you
I hope this pain's just passin' through
But I doubt it
And I love Vermont, but it's the season of the sticks
And I saw your mom, she forgot that I existed
And it's half my fault, but I just like to play the victim
I'll drink alcohol 'til my friends come home for Christmas
And I'll dream each night of some version of you
That I might not have, but I did not lose
Now you're tire tracks and one pair of shoes
And I'm split in half, but that'll have to do
Have to do
#NoahKahan #StickSeason #SNL
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[@AliThePandaaa]

can't think of anyone who deserves this recognition more

[@xoxobrialee]

Seriously! We are all SO proud of him!

[@markhansen7486]

Liiiiiterally

[@Ides54]

His songs have become anthems. Superb live performances.

[@kase01268]

Love him

[@Gratefulformusic]

I can and their names are Billy Strings, Jason Isbell, and Molly Tuttle

[@carsonallen5089]

We all knew he would make it big.

[@comicgeekchick942]

Damn right!!!

[@TheEnricgs]

HELL YEAH

[@claudetecumseh8415]

He has 3 full-length releases on a Major Label. What a hard road to hoe.

[@katherynrowell6937]

@@claudetecumseh8415 i’m glad he was able to find a way to mainstream ❤

[@YeIIowNBA]

@@claudetecumseh8415Maybe when you’re no longer a mall santa, you can live your life with happiness.

[@caitlinmich]

will forever be amazed on how his live voice sounds exactly like the studio recordings

[@sidekickht]

Ehhh at first you were correct but if you keep listening it gets way worse and farther from it

[@sneakychilli44]

The broad smiles on everyone's faces, looks like it was a lot of fun! Well deserved!

[@lou-xr5rz]

this is the most proud i've ever felt seeing a musician perform 😭 noah deserves it all

[@amyh2888]

Me, too. I feel like he’s my kid making it big.

[@uns33n]

He's been on a major label since 2017. Just cause you found him on tiktok in 2021 doesnt mean you were there from the beginning etc.

[@danielknowles8859]

​@@uns33ngatekeep much?

[@lou-xr5rz]

@@uns33n ??? Literally not one person in this thread said they were, chill

[@colors6692]

"Proud"????? Are you relasted?

[@indie]

So happy for you and all the well deserved success Noah :) This made me smile so big

[@arranarnold7286]

heard him on your channel back in 2017, crazy how far he has come

[@Pomerham]

Agreed.

[@TheChelsealynn]

I just love that his band is singing along just for fun like everyone is just having a blast

[@losermillie]

every time i see them play they look like they’re having the most fun and it makes me heart so happy

[@erniesmusicand...what-not8796]

No gimmicks, no bullshit. Just a singer/songwriter and his band. This guy is a talent, man...

[@hrlan1908]

Glad he’s getting seen by larger audiences now 🤟🏻

[@TiciaA26]

Yes it is.

[@user-mg7cn4fi4z]

He has a big tour. This summer he is coming to Vancouver Washington. Amphitheater. I'll be there. 🎉Hopefully I catch a wierd girl....

[@colors6692]

It's the same with most song writers you know! They start out small and grow, except for manufactured success's like One Direction or Billie Eillish!

[@analauramunoz]

The way all the musicians seem to LOOOVE this song, this is amazing!!!

[@Animagladius]

Impossible not to love it!

[@SouthOCBand]

As a musician, I can confirm I love this song

[@1193Kayla]

Watched it live; he was just SO happy to be there. Had a smile on my face through the entirety of both performances. Couldn't be happening to a better dude; GRAMMY NOMINATED ARTIST NOAH KAHAN!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikerichardson309]

Was it easy getting tickets for SNL?

[@pheonixx2994]

Ngl if ice spice wins over him im quitting the internet

[@bigmandan5301]

​@@pheonixx2994 that didn't age well 😭😭

[@giodoray]

His stage presence is amazing.

[@dreamteamkatycat]

man, this is why i love music. just a few instruments, good musicians, an incredibly talented singer and a genuine love for music can create magic. absolutely killed this performance

[@kaol1512]

And those lyrics!

[@sofiaa2029]

Noah, this song saved me. When I was hospitalized for mh reasons this album was all I would listen to, and because of ur music I got discharged because it gave me motivation to get better. I am no where near healthy however whenever your music comes on I am reminded to keep trying . Thank u

[@izzyboss6875]

Keep your head high. Lots of Love from a fellow human with mh struggles down under 🇦🇺🤙

[@angeliqueheaton319]

The band being fans too and singing along the whole time that’s so precious

[@jayeharrison4533]

It’s joyful, isn’t it. I love the whole thing ❤

[@ramonisak]

He needs to re-release this album on vinyl again!!!!!! Its sold out everywhere PLEASEEEEE

[@JeanNicholeApolo]

Agree!!!

[@cdcottam1]

I want a We’ll ALL Be Here Forever vinyl with all the collabs!

[@CarolinaGothic35]

This man and his cheeky little grin bringing all the joy of playing guitar on insta live to SNL. God.

[@rainewoods]

I’m so proud that this man is representing Vermont like this. He’s such a great embodiment of northern spirit

[@sarahsmith2964]

Yes! Watching from VT!!!

[@goldilockz6517]

Love the Vermont representation ❤

[@rainewoods]

@@sarahsmith2964 same!! :)

[@johnnyisahermit]

getting to to play this on SNL during literal stick season here in New England is huge.

[@mattroons]

He’s so stoked that he’s made it this far and I’m so excited for him ❤ loved your music since Soundcloud days brother, huge congrats 🎉

[@comicgeekchick942]

Right?!? The first time I heard/saw him, I knew he would be huge. ❤

[@claudetecumseh8415]

He has 3 full-length releases on a Major Label. Why are his fans trying to paint him as this independent bootstrapper?

[@Cherriuz]

You are going round saying the same thing on different comments what is bothering you?

[@zacknewman300]

@@Cherriuzseriously! 😂 talk about unhinged.

[@sommerjohnson9129]

Wow the banjo player!! Makes this song even more incredible

[@jayeharrison4533]

Right?!

[@periodt6795]

so so so so proud of our Noah!

[@MarkMatthewsNJ]

the best live SNL version of a hit that any performer has done on the show. Perfect everything. And I'm old... been watching a LLOOOONNNGG time

[@jennymacallan9071]

I have to agree. I am old enough to remember the very first episode of SNL. This performance just does it all.

[@sweetlikeari5185]

noah is glowing i’m so proud of him

[@heatheremmons1352]

I feel like a troll that's been hiding under a rock for 15 years, and I'm just coming out, blinded by the light of the sun. I haven't watched SNL in over a decade, Noah is pulling me back in! A musician I like for a change, well done SNL. well done.

[@phoebeel]

The cheer in the audience seems genuine for once. Most talkshows, the audience is just clapping because theyre told so..but the cheer here is just so heartfelt. Im so happy for him!

[@floridagirl1269]

It really did! That’s a great observation!

[@xXKingEllisXx]

This is straight victory lap for him in spite of all the upset that came with writing that heart-wrenching song, we never expect the darkest clouds to have golden linings but god its brilliant when they do, just like this.

[@suhaib_BM]

I feel happy seeing Noah going places, and I feel proud of myself for knowing his music for a very very long time

[@feathers1583]

So nice to see a fellow New Englander absolutely crushing it!

[@traviswonders]

The banjo is SO amazing on this live performance. omgosh.

[@boris2835]

can we give props to his musiciens they are awesome and match his energy to the T... what a awesome band and NOAH no words... big fan from Paris

[@Secretname807]

Native Masshole here...Why am I only hearing about this guy now? I live overseas so I guess I'm out of the loop, but Noah brings me back to my beautiful native New England.

[@indraenfors]

I am SO happy I found you and your music. You seem so happy and you seem to really be loving performing in a way a lot of artists nowadays don't do!

[@marzipankrabapoulus6371]

This song is a masterpiece. I didn’t think I could love it more, but this performance was masterful. Fantastic!

[@marzipankrabapoulus6371]

@Noahscorner1 Kansas. Now I love Vermont, even though I haven’t been there.

[@marzipankrabapoulus6371]

@Noahscorner1 Since the first time I heard Stick Season. Probably in February of this year.

[@tclearinghouse]

One of the best SNL performances I have ever seen. The commercial break right before this they cut to Noah on stage right before he performed this, kind of like the warm-up outtakes they sometimes do before the performance, and he tapped his chest, almost as if to say that he was so flattered....

[@asjdwf]

So clean and amazing sounding.

[@anthonyfell5984]

This was an awesome performance..damn, can this man sing!

[@CatieAndHerCats]

You should listen to his album, not a single song that’s a skip

[@marygillman4191]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@mattmaca]

Noah deservedly getting noticed. Keep doing your beautiful thing Mr Kahan. ✌️

[@vanessamendesdonascimento8221]

1:40 the guy in the back playing the guitar is having the time of his life

[@Beka27]

The sticks hanging above him might just be the most beautiful thing ever... ❤

[@galaxyrose15]

You can just tell how much he loves the music!

[@alisonprobert7547]

Who couldn't love him..Great muso .

[@emmagallagher1680]

the whole band rocking out!!!!!!!! how incredible ! and sounding better live than recorded ??? talented mans wowowo

[@alainam5540]

He’s my comfort human

[@tyty86753]

The radio station where I live was the first radio station to put this song in rotation. I’m glad they introduced me to your music.

[@moorganleigh]

Noah Kahan has been showing up on my "made for you" Spotify playlists for a while now and I have loved everything he's put out. This makes me emotional seeing him perform on SNL. He and his band are having so much fun. So well deserved!

[@davineuskens21]

He sounds mad nervous on the first half of the song, going out of tempo a few times, although he ultimately killed it and I'm happy for him. I can only imagine how terrifying it must be to perform live on national television

[@maryymoment]

I felt like a proud mom throughout the video!

[@mattd5077]

I thought the first verse started off a little shaky, but he started to hit his stride during the first chorus, and from there and only got better. By the end it was phenomenal. One of my favorite SNL performances in quite some time.

[@davineuskens21]

@@mattd5077 yes, he was missing the beats, but gladly he managed his anxiety and stood his ground more and more throughout the performance 😃

[@andrewpreston5147]

Way to fucking go man

[@kirstenarmstrong8603]

The happiness this brings me is crazy

[@lou-xr5rz]

his voice is SO perfect wow...

[@lisaatwood8014]

I listened to this on repeat when he posted it on TikTok. I have tears in my eyes like a proud mom! Go Noah!

[@comicgeekchick942]

Same. I’m so proud of him, and how far he’s come from his TikTok/insta lives to SNL and sold out shows worldwide. ❤

[@samjodoin9860]

I’m so proud of him and everything he’s accomplished this year. This made me tear up 🥹

[@rhondahanley5927]

I love all the Vermonters speaking up in the comments - so much joy here for him.

[@genXrVT]

I’m late to the party but am so proud of this young man (and he got a cool Host in Emma Stone!)….I’ve been sobbing to his music all weekend….what an old soul. Get that Grammy tomorrow, Noah!

[@cjmatthews8636]

I can't get enough of this performance! Everything about it touches me: smiling faces, poetic lyrics, bittersweet mood, Noah's voice, the set, banjo music, playful interactions, and much more. I smile every time. It's absolutely wonderful. Thank you for this treasure.

[@prbrown58]

What a song ! Can hardly believe people still wrote beautiful songs like this

[@dinkdinks5812]

What a fun performance from everyone on the stage, it's nice to see

[@timothysassanella272]

That's a heck of a banjo player!

[@courtney5113]

This song has me absolutely feeling every thing I’ve been holding in for the past 11 years. I’m sobbing, everything just makes sense. The kind of pain that you thought would kill you but you made it through and god damn, I’m proud of anyone who can even sort of relate or understand what I’m rambling on about. Just love. All love.

[@leegordon7440]

Absolutely smashed it and so deserved! Congrats Noah!

[@Mygan3]

I am so teary eyed watching this . Like a proud mom. You did so great, Noah. I’d say I’m nervous to share your talent with even more people but I am just proud .

[@donaldsalmon7690]

in the last two weeks BBC radio 1 have been playing this i’m so glad that the universe led me to this it’s a true piece of music, lyrics and truth…..hope the playing on British Radio brings you the recognition you deserve fromScotland Aberdeen 2023

[@michaelscott7166]

Olivia Rodrigo also covered it in the Live Lounge. Because he covered her song Lacy.

[@loripLIVE]

How did I not know about this... I just found Noah from watching SNL.... I think I'm in love! 💖🤗

[@howisthisevenreallife]

my daughter introduced me to his music. This album specifically. I still listen to most of it every day ❤ brilliant lyrics ❤

[@marthablaisdell5881]

Me too! Seeing him live with my daughter was one of the best nights of my life!

[@michaelm2673]

Pretty overrated IMO. This just doesn't move me

[@howisthisevenreallife]

@@marthablaisdell5881 he's coming to Houston next year and the tickets are kind of expensive, but I told my daughter I have no problem selling a kidney if it means we get to go 😂

[@dinacarr2734]

Cant stop listening to the whole album...proud of our VT guy making it to SNL! Cant get tickets ANYWHERE! Totally sold out EVERYWHERE! Homesick is my favorite song. Gots to get my Stick Season trucker cap...i too was raised on little light (NH).

[@remytherat]

literally the most fun anyone has looked performing on this show in so long!!! congrats on the performance!!!

[@kchattx]

He is having the time of his life and absolutely killed that performance! 🔥🔥 Good for you Noah! 👏👏

[@goldilockz6517]

The banjo sounds incredible!!!

[@cynthiacoronado4874]

I love this song! “And I’m split in half but that’ll have to do” ❤❤

[@shelbyworrell1013]

I might not be his demographic, old lady here...but damnit I love him

[@conniep1292]

Same! I'm definitely late to the party, but now that I know...

[@DuramaterOZ]

He and the band rocked this one. Best performance that I have seen in a long time on SNL.

[@seancotter4610]

Discovered him a couple of years back. So great to see his success. A great song writer and the voice is even better live.

[@veemarie1856]

Been rooting for you ever since I chance heard Mess. Always feeling proud whenever friends and acquaintances ask whose songs am I playing. As a long silent fan of your music, I'm so proud of your growth as an artist! Looking forward for when stars align and I'd get to watch you perform live. Puhon✨

[@corinaturner5128]

Great song writing something the majority of music is missing these days. Reminds me of the great story telling we got in early 90s. This guy stirs emotions fr! Grateful to be turned on! Good stuff ❤

[@MaASInsomnia]

CONGRATS MY MAN! I've enjoyed your music since "Mess" so it's been an absolute delight watching the whole world figure out how cool you are.

[@g.d.h.]

My daughter introduced me to your music. She loves the album, as do I. The joy you all obviously have playing together is infectious. Great tune and performance.

[@christopherbrock6917]

My daughter is the reason I got into his music too! We saw him perform last June in Atlanta. Amazing show!

[@MillennialNerd]

Saw him in Charlotte in June with the most special gal! I'll remember that for the rest of my days.

[@nackalack]

He sounds amazing live!!! Loved the banjo solo!

[@hoorayquestionmark7169]

Amazing sometimes that SNL has quality musical guests still- this was such a bright spot!

[@unstoppabledoris]

He looks so happy!

[@PapaGilbert18]

I’m wanna cry. I’m so happy for Noah. Stick Season (the album) changed my life.

[@brianbernal4209]

They’re enjoying themselves so much I love it !

[@mooxo5192]

Love your energy and the way you tell stories in your songs - BRILLIANT

[@DavidMiller-kf1ss]

Cried.❤

[@user-qj3kj1ob8i]

He’s really amazing

[@flowertree2732]

I just found him 2 weeks ago and I’m obsessed.. 🤩🥰Just want to get in an old Volkswagen van crank his tunes road trip and be free. ✨

[@JC-om2ev]

I’m just smiling ear to ear while watching this. Noah you deserve this and more you are amazing!

[@theopolchies6540]

Just learning about Noah as he’s headlining one of my favourite festivals and I’m glad I get experience him

[@user-fx1vh6jw1x]

this man is so talented. I cannot believe how good he is at breath control

[@ObviousPseudonym]

I was born just a stone's throw from Strafford and lived in the area forever. Noah, your songs are amazing. Your lyrics so perfectly describe the local vibe that it seems like they'd only be understood by those of us who've experienced it. It's great to see your work resonate so widely. Now that you've covered Stick Season, when do we get a song about Mud Season?

[@janecampbell5264]

Been waiting forever for this kind of music to be mainstream. Finally

[@kaazer204]

I can't believe that I still get chills

[@ChristianHenderson-xp9dj]

Noah Kahan is one of the rare musicians that I love seeing live even more than listening to the album. That takes so much talent!

[@amandadecarlo7178]

Can we just recognize the beautiful set here.. I feel like I’m in Vermont and I live in Vermont lol

[@mikecarroll3538]

I think it’s really cool that Noah played his biggest songs for SNL a lot of artists will play b sides to try and get those more attention. Noah is playing to the fans instead.

[@teresazymroz7295]

Most every song on that album is great. It had to be hard to choose

[@grumpykendra]

They’re all having so much fun up there 🥹

[@briankeyes6168]

man, Ive been showing this songnto everyone, and to see hom on snl....wow thats awesome. so happy for him.

[@comicgeekchick942]

This is amazing. And, Noah’s actually wearing shoes. 😂❤. Noah, no one deserves this more. So happy to see so many new people finding his music. ❤

[@gerbenrampaart8042]

Good for him that he does his best version ever on snl.

[@angiealicpala8773]

honestly obsessed with this song

[@alarabalaman]

I can’t keep the smile off my face seeing their energy performing this one!