Something You Can't Get Back

"Soul on Fire" captures the essence of survival, redemption, and artistic resurrection.

Cigarettes and Regret

I got to a place
Where I wanted
To get out of the race
I thought I’d seen enough
I had tried to be tough
Tough enough
But one glance at my face
Told me to hold on
Keep up the pace
There’s a lot about to care
There’s too much to share
To just let go
You know
It would be easy
But takes courage to say no
And keep up the fight
No matter during the day
Or at the darkest hour
Of the night
It’s all about love
It’s a lot about light
It’s being patient
Until things come in sight
That let you know
There’s plenty of reasons
To continue to go
To continue to grow
And become the person
You were always meant to be
©2025 wr heustis

To Be

When the lights fade and the streets go quiet, the sax cries where words can’t. “No Light Tonight” is a smoky soul-blues confession — stripped to piano, sax, and drums, with a voice that carries both grit and tenderness. It’s haunting, heavy, and timeless, written for those late nights when love drifts away like haze in the dark.

No Light Tonight

Gotta go

This track feels like sunlight creeping softly across a bedroom floor, intimate and unhurried. Warmth in the Quiet carries the spirit of classic soul with a modern tenderness, leaning into minimal production that lets the vocal shine. The singer’s voice begins husky and close, like she’s whispering in your ear, then opens into something brighter—hopeful without being grand, intimate without being fragile. The song captures the stillness of morning when time slows down, weaving themes of safety, love, and gentle renewal. Every note lingers with analog warmth, every pause feels intentional, leaving space for breath and reflection. It’s soul stripped of spectacle, radiating a steady calm that feels both vulnerable and deeply human.

Warmth in the Quiet

Haunted By Her Shadows drifts like smoke through a midnight alley—slow, brooding jazz chords wrapped in ghostly whispers. The track tells the story of a man lost in obsession, hearing her voice in the wind and chasing silhouettes that fade as quickly as they appear. Every note is heavy with longing and unease, the rhythm walking like footsteps that may or may not be his own. A haunting mix of passion and paranoia, it’s a love song turned phantom—where memory, desire, and madness blur into shadows that never let go.

HAUNTED BY HER SHADOWS

[Verse 1]
I walk the streets at midnight
Chasing her name
Her voice in the wind
It’s driving me insane
A silhouette in the window
It fades when I stare
She’s everywhere and nowhere
It’s more than I can bear

[Chorus]
She’s a ghost in my mind
Haunting every place
I see her in the mirror
I see her in their face
Can’t run
Can’t hide
Her shadow always stays
She’s a ghost in my mind
Haunting every place

[Verse 2]
The rain whispers secrets
It sounds like her laugh
Every step I take
It’s like retracing her path
The scent of her perfume lingers in the air
But when I reach for her
There’s nothing there

[Pre-chorus]
I hear her footsteps
But I know they’re mine
I’m lost in the echo of borrowed time

[Chorus]
She’s a ghost in my mind
Haunting every place
I see her in the mirror
I see her in their face
Can’t run
Can’t hide
Her shadow always stays
She’s a ghost in my mind
Haunting every place

[Bridge]
I’m chasing the phantom of what we used to be
Her laughter
Her whispers
They won’t set me free
A flicker of light
A trick of the eye
But it’s always her shadow
Saying goodbye

Haunted By Her Shadows

A soulful, nostalgic groove wrapped in baby blue. “That Colour” tells the story of a lost jumper and the quiet ache it leaves behind,  a memory stitched into rhythm. With a driving beat, syncopated bass, and Motown-inspired textures, this track blends vintage soul with modern warmth. Passionate vocals and lush instrumentation carry themes of love, loss, and the way small things linger. For anyone who’s ever missed something soft, familiar, and gone too soon.


That Colour

I Cannot Follow You
(c) J. Murdock McInnes Vasey

[intro]

Our lives took different paths
We both saw what was ahead
Why you chose the ugly road
Will haunt me till I'm dead

[bridge]

I thought we had a life
I thought, one day, my wife
But I saw your mind turn sour
Day by day, hour by hour

You enjoyed it more and more
and thought the cruelty fun
You laughed at helpless people
some in cages, more on the run

[chorus]
You turned into the dark
I cannot follow you
I have to let you go
I guess, this means, 
we're through

[instrumental]

Our lives took different paths
We both saw what was ahead
Why you chose the ugly road
Will haunt me till I'm dead

[bridge]

For some one cared for all
Who never would cause pain
Today you are filled with hate
Your intentions are now plain

How can I stay with you
How could we raise our children
What you've done I can't explain
I will not live in shame

[chorus]
You turned into the dark
I cannot follow you
I have to let you go
I guess, this means, 
we're through

You turned into the dark
I cannot follow you
I have to let you go
I guess, this means, 
we're through

[instrumental]


I Cannot Follow You (real R&B, soul)

This album is a raw, gospel-tinged journey through the tumultuous landscapes of love, heartbreak, and the profound struggle with personal demons. 

Why Do I Keep Falling?

🎶 Too Late to Learn – A Funk Soul Reflection 🎶
This mid-tempo groove rides the line between introspection and resilience, blending warm funk rhythms with soul-infused storytelling. Lyrically raw and rhythmically smooth, it’s a journey through silence, scars, and self-discovery.
From the sharp truth of verse one to the echoing gratitude of the bridge, each line leans into lived experience—where pain becomes wisdom and walls become windows. The chorus hits like a mantra: “Too late to learn, but I’m learning still.” It’s a reminder that growth doesn’t follow a timeline, and healing often arrives in hindsight.
✨ For anyone navigating change, chasing clarity, or just vibing with a groove that speaks softly but hits hard—this one’s for you.


Too Late to Learn

Def Alfie makes music for the moments you didn’t know you’d remember. Blending Northern Soul grooves, everyday storytelling, and a wink of romantic mischief, Def Alfie crafts songs that move — on the dancefloor and in the heart. From kitchen-table confessions to late-night laughs, each track captures the rhythm of real life: sweet, strange, and always a little bit tender. Whether it’s a stolen Snickers or a slow-burning love story, Def Alfie turns small details into big feelings. Based in Spain and built on collaboration, Def Alfie is more than a name — it’s a mood. Honest. Playful. Soulful. New music drops regularly. Come for the groove, stay for the grin