Pot's - World of Indie and Retro Sounds

Composed by 𝙉𝘼𝙍𝘾𝙄𝙎𝙎𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙎.
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They tried one time to hold it down,
You're never gonna get very far.
I hold my breath until the end,
You go back to who you are.

You'll never know if you don't try,
You've never lived 'till you've died.
I missed my train.
You'll never know if you don't try,
You've never lived 'till you've died.
I missed that train.

And all the people saw the light leave your eyes,
And then the ruler beckoned to the skies.

They tried one time to hold it down,
You're never gonna get very far.
I hold my breath until the end,
You go back to who you are.

They tried one time to hold it down,
You're never gonna get very far.
I hold my breath until the end,
You go back to who you are.

You'll never know if you don't try,
You've never lived 'till you've died.
I missed my train.
You'll never know if you don't try,
You've never lived 'till you've died.
I missed that train.

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Narcissists is a independent electronic music project from Preston, Lancashire. Established in 2022, and releasing their debut album Opening Move the same year.

Opening Move, combines retro influences with an energetic, modern rock sound, not disimilar from Harry Styles or The Strokes. 

Opening Move saw some exposure upon release on Wythenshawe FM Radio, The Amos Madra Show and Amazing Radio Afternoons.

In November 2022, performing live atop an art gallery in Manchester, Narcissists made their live debut at the ABC Building, playing on the roof of the gallery in the glass amphitheatre as part of an event organised by House of Art and Heads Magazine.

Narcissists were also interviewed and featured in an article published by Blossom Magazine, an organisation also based in Manchester.

In December 2022, Narcissists performed at The Ferret, a legendary live music venue in Preston, Lancashire. Supporting popular rock band Sugarstone in a bid to save struggling venues affected by the pandemic.

In 2023, Narcissists released King's Gambit, their second studio album. The album featured a post-modern, electronically woven sound. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of electronic styles.

Dark Skies was used as the official soundtrack to popular Internet soap opera "Skew Bridge," crafted by the team from award winning playwriter Jim Cartwright.

Try Again

I dedicate this song to a musical group that I have in my heart... Tears for Fears...................... Peace to all

In My Mind

First recorded in December 2022.
From the album Salt.

It's a song about the castle.

This new version was mixed and mastered by
Woods Studio Norway Mixing and Mastering 
www.soundcloud.com/woods_studio 

LYRICS

There's a castle that stands,
on a hill, above the sands,
while the people below,
hatch some plans. 
Though the fields and the trees,
are packed with stupidity.
Might be you, could be me,
naturally.

These were the ways.
That they kept you in place.
These were the ways.
Back in the days.

As the castle looks down,
ashen faced, in the town, 
oh, the people they frown,
looking down.
And they never glance up,
at these rocks they've piled above, 
piled for years, piled with tears,
piled with love. 

These were the ways.
That they kept you in place.
These were the ways.
Back in the days.

The castle surrounds, 
a cliff top, above the town, 
seabirds cry,
as they circle around 
Control has no bounds,
like a face in the clouds,
looking down at the state of the town. 

And what will we be.
For one thing, were not free.
There's a castle, 
which watches, 
you go.

Castles [2024 Remaster]

Business

All music by me, except "Maybe" by Whitney Porter and Me.

Special thanks to Kahlan Davis, John Moreland, Whitney Porter, and Toxic Bros.

Small Talk

PROGRAMMED MINDS

Vocals & Lyrics by Pasi @tapatorametal
Guitars/ Drums/ Synth/ Fx/ Mix/ Production by Me :)
Mastered by Marvin/ Tidestudio

This whole track was a lot of experimenting and about exploring new genres and approaches to create music. Now I can't even tell the genre so feel free to help me out by putting a label on it ;)
Thanks to Pasi for contributing vocals and writing the lyrics. Had a blast working with you!!

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Lyrics:

My life fades away, am I being replaced
Will I prevail or will I fail
Losing my ground, day after day
Can you hear, the sound of silence, my inner violence - waiting to find its passage out
Is this the endgame of my thoughts,
am I losing the weight of my f**kin words
This is the endgame of my presence and all
This is the endgame of my essence and all
 
Emptiness and void, my rightful joys,
leaving me wondering, the purpose and cause
The maze of life, not meant for all
Not meant for the ones, likely to fall
 
My essence keeps fading away
I won’t be contained
I can’t be replaced
 
Anger is here to stay
Am I destined to fade away - no, I won't be replaced
This cancelled time, my forthcoming joyless life - leaves me drifting
 
Programmed minds, leave humanity behind
The digits shall rule us all, the zeros the ones contain our thoughts
Trapped in this nightmare, created for all
What is left, the ghost in me or the ghost, in the machine
 
I gave my all, am I the one to fall
I gave my all,  who will listen my words
I gave my all, am I the one to fall
I gave my all, is there anyone who recalls
 
Don’t let my essence fade away, I can’t be replaced
I need to stay awake to find my way again
Or should I just, fade away

Programmed Minds

Original composition….Alejandro Gonzalez M.

Origen

The Dark Waltz is a track created by Sakhal Music Studio in 2007 as part of the compilation Music of the Arcane. The style was originally defined as Mystery/Gothic.

This music track is protected by Copyright © / 2011 / David D. / Sakhal Music Studio / Sakhalia Net [ Project ] / All Rights Reserved.

The Dark Waltz

[ THE DARK WALTZ ] Mystery Gothic Music by Sakhal Music Studio

Echoes In The Void

Round And Round by Beats Working (John Hardman) - rock ballad guitar based
John Hardman - Vocals, guitar, keys
Written, produced and arranged by JH
(c)(p) Swamp Music UK/Swamp Records UK for all territories

Round And Round - Beats Working

Para escuchar la versión instrumental  https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/tu-version-instrumental
Para escuchar la versión de Dazz Deva  https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/tucantada
Para escuchar la versión original  https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/tu-version-original-ver-texto

TÚ

Tú, el manantial
donde aplacar
la sed que siento
tú, como un vergel
con leche y miel
en el desierto.

Tú, el huracán
para arrasar
tristes recuerdos
tú, mi talismán
y ángel guardián
cuando me duermo

Tú, un corazón
una canción
que alegra mi alma
tú, eres la paz
y el bienestar
eres la calma

Estribillo

Nadie como tú ha sabido amarme
¿quién mejor que tú ha podido herirme?
tú, espejo mágico donde me observo
tú, diario íntimo donde me sincero.

Nadie como tú ha de conocerme
¿quién mejor que tú ha de delatarme?
tú, estrella errante en la que sueño
tú, almohada blanca donde me despierto.

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Tú, que si te vas
mi cuerpo está
como desnudo
tú, cubres mi piel
hoy como ayer
como un susurro.

Tú, el huracán
para arrasar
tristes recuerdos
tú, mi talismán
y ángel guardián
cuando me duermo

Tú, un corazón
una canción
que alegra mi alma
tú, eres la paz
y el bienestar
eres la calma

Estribillo

YOU

You, the spring
where I can quench
my thirst
you, like an orchard
with milk and honey
in the desert.

You, the hurricane
to sweep away
sad memories
you, my talisman
and guardian angel
when I fall asleep

You, a heart
a song
that cheers my soul
you, are peace
and well-being
you are calm

Chorus

No one has known how to love me like you
who better than you could hurt me?

You, magic mirror where I observe myself

You, intimate diary where I open up.

No one can know me like you
who better than you could betray me?

You, wandering star on which I dream

You, white pillow where I wake up.

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You, if you leave,
my body is
as if naked.
You cover my skin
today as yesterday
like a whisper.

You, the hurricane
to sweep away
sad memories.

You, my talisman
and guardian angel
when I fall asleep.

You, a heart
a song
that cheers my soul.

You are peace
and well-being.

You are calm.

Chorus

TÚ (Feat. Luana Ruff)

👉Video: https://youtu.be/wzrgaXaom9M 
Welcome to the future! But how far ahead are we talking? A hundred years? Just one? That’s up to you. This song has two main layers of meaning. One is (kind of) in the lyrics… if you can decode them. The other is hidden in the cover art. Take a closer look at the drones and the two characters, you’ll see some letters on them. 
Let us know in the comments if you figured it out!
Enjoy this wild mix of Synth Pop and Heavy Metal, with generous splashes of Electronic Dance and Rock (we had to classify it as Alternative Rock because Industrial isn’t among the genres offered by SoundCloud)! 
And don’t forget to check out the crazy video linked above this description!
At the moment, this track is exclusively available on SoundCloud.
Released on May 30, 2025.
©2025 Beating Edge

Lyrics:

Oh no there I go again
Me and my future man-made friends
It's still 1999
In the back of my mind
Now I move about on a magnet line

She's waiting at a military gate
Somewhere deep in the Frisco State
Looks like a satellite (satellite)
On a mountain top (mountain top)
Riding next to hers with my microchip card

She speaks in koans and bullet points
I'm learning the language and robot voice
She says maybe you're daydreaming
But I'm wide awake and

I'm in the future
Trying to water my lawn
But there's nothing to mow with not even my clothes
Still straddling this drone
When worlds explode
And ignite
At the turn of the century
Might hurt ourselves
We might hurt others
But I can come if you caught the chaos

And I move like a tornado shakes
Going off like I-95-break
When waves hit the mines
Ooh at night
She burns into a million megawatt sight

She speaks in koans and bullet points
I'm learning the language and robot voice
She says maybe you're daydreaming
I'm wide awake believe me

I'm in the future
Trying to water my lawn
But there's nothing to mow with not even my clothes
Still straddling this drone

I'm in the future

I'm in the future
Trying to water my lawn
But there's nothing to mow with not even my clothes
Still straddling this drone

I'm in the future
Trying to water my lawn
But there's nothing to mow with not even my clothes
Still straddling this drone

Oh yeah
I'm in the future

In the Future

Official Music Video

New track alert!😀
"Asteroids (The Original Was Better)" is the result of a spontaneous and fun collab between our friend and amazing musician Joe Stroffolino (https://soundcloud.com/joseph-stroffolino) and Beating Edge. Joe heard our chiptune track RND (https://soundcloud.com/beatingedge/rnd-instrumental-chiptune), got inspired by it, and wrote some lyrics based on the classic arcade game Asteroids. He added his voice and acoustic guitar over it, and sent it our way.
We loved it and decided to jump in too, building a second part with a more rock-driven vibe, using the same chiptune idea as inspiration. We stitched everything together into a single track, kicking things off with a fun spoken intro, a short vocal transition between the parts, and closing with a wild, over-the-top outro.
Hope you enjoy this crazy, hybrid ride as much as we enjoyed making it! Thanks so much to everyone who gives it a listen, sending lots of love your way!❤️‍🔥
Huge thanks, Joe, for this awesome collab! Can’t wait for the next one!😉

Music by: Beating Edge
Lyrics by: Tom (Beating Edge) and Joe Stroffolino
Performed by: Beating Edge and Joe Stroffolino
Acoustic guitar (Taylor 114ce) by: Joe Stroffolino
Vocals performed by: Joe Stroffolino and Tom (Beating Edge)
At the moment, this track is exclusively available on SoundCloud.
Released on June 6, 2025.
©2025 Beating Edge and Joe Stroffolino

Lyrics:

[Spoken Intro]
Joe: Wow! This is a really cool Arcade!
Tom: Yeah!
Joe: Hey, check it out! Is that an Asteroids game over there?
Tom: Oh, wow!
Joe: I haven't seen that in like that forever!
Tom: That's definitely Asteroids! Let's play a game!
Mary (with a sore throat 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣): Oh yeah! Let's play Asteroids!

-->Joe

I used to play asteroids in the 1980’s
I liked to blow up rocks in outer space
The flying saucers would attack me
At an ever-increasing pace

I stumbled across an old vintage arcade the other day
I hadn’t played Asteroids in a long time
I popped a quarter into that old machine
And I watched my score start to climb

I watched my score start to climb
I watched my score start to climb
I watched my score start to climb

Time goes by so quickly 
and playing that game really took me back
To those days when my future was unwritten
And I hadn’t gone so far down my current track

Pushing those buttons so fast and furiously
Standing in front of that arcade machine
Blowing up all those asteroids 
On that black and white video screen

Blowing up all those asteroids 
On that video screen
Blowing up all those asteroids 
On that video screen

For a couple of minutes, I forgot about the present
I was back floating in outer space
Breaking big rocks into small rocks
I had a a big smile on my face

And then it was time for me to go
Cause I had errands that I needed to run
But that old video game
I sure had a lot of fun

It's not over yet

-->Tom 

Just a single screen, all black and white
The whole room's dark except the TV's light
Rotate and thrust, it wasn't much
No one had seen a thing like this before

Now there's a 3D holographic thing
That no one plays, 'cause nobody can afford
With a visor on, your body's gone
It's kinda fun, but the original was better

We used to play all day, late at night
For the high score, it was do or die
No one knew what a quarter was worth
No one knew what the future had in store

Now there's a 3D holographic thing
That no one plays, 'cause nobody can afford
With a visor on, your body's gone
It's kinda fun, but the original was better

The original was better
The original was better
The original was better
The original was better

Now there's a 3D holographic thing
That no one plays, 'cause nobody can afford
With a visor on, your body's gone
It's kinda fun, but the original was better

[Spoken Outro]
Someone who wants to stay anonymous 😂: That was a lot of fun!

Asteroids (The Original Was Better)

Annie's words for the June moon ignite kinda kaleidoscopic images; I felt inspired to reflect these in the arrangement and mix of several 'players' and moods, aiming for some 'Kopfkino' moments. 
Words (as all the lyrics for our moon series) by https://soundcloud.com/annie-dieu-le-veut/, musical production and cover by me. 

Strawberry Moon

All music, written, arranged, mixed and mastered by Tobias Wolf.

Tobias Wolf - Bass, Guitars, Vocals 
JP Geoghegan - Drums
Claude Raines - Keys (Piano, E Piano and Clav)

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Holding On

LIVE ON STAGE on 23th August, 2025: https://wannebachsummer.de
NEW Video Trailer "Living": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKm28euxFuE
NEW Video Trailer "First Thing": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q-58t7gvyg
NEW: Hurting
NEW: FIrst Thing - (with Ian Collins)

http://potbarley.com
LATEST RELEASE ON SPOTIFY: "Old Friend" with Ian Collins. https://ffm.to/old_friend.bio

New song "Nancy Says" and a reel: https://youtube.com/shorts/D6OYurY7vgE?feature=share

Crash 'n Burn was charting up to no. 3 in RepostExchange

Hole In The Sky was mentioned in an article with Spotify playlist: : https://staticdive.com/2024/08/14/pot-barley

Check out the reel made by Overdrive on my YouTube Channel of "Crash'n Burn": https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aCx2da8Vxl8 and another one "Release Me": ttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/uCavmdcdtdY!

YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PotBarley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potbarleyofficial

Musician & songwriter driven just by passion for songwriting and singing. I am releasing "SoundCloud first" but some selected songs are also on https://potbarley.bandcamp.com or Spotify etc, sometimes in older versions though.
Since spring 2023 I have been writing and recording mainly as a "one man band", using acoustic & electric guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, an old piano, conga, etc. and a voice.
Former member of German bands: In Rags (with Sami Yli-Sirniö and Roman Keymer), Sharkpool and Dutch bands Garbitsjkeng, The Wit, Trio van Putten and and a few others. I baptized my Alter Ego and named him "Pot Barley".

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