Beautiful, melancholy song; love the string arrangement 👏👏!!

Ist das noch ein Song oder schon ein "Werk"? Auf jeden Fall hast du ein brilliantes und musikalisch fantastisches Stück komponiert und arrangiert.  Ganz große Klasse, Volker!!! 💫

Wow, that is an epic! As an optimist I hope you're wrong

A haunting tale of a haunted house where shadows stretch and whispers lurk, weaving through time and forgotten memories. The chilling presence of lost souls, eerie echoes, and cryptic secrets bind the listener to an endless night, where the very walls seem to hold the stories of the past—stories that refuse to be forgotten. 🕰️💀🕯️

Sombras Dance

In the twilight of the morning, where the clocks all yawn,
They drag their weary shadows through a never-ending dawn.
Self-made misery, a cloud that never lifts,
Living every single day like Monday’s endless shifts.

Under leaden skies, they trudge along,
Every step a burden, every hope long gone.
Counting down the hours till the dusk returns,
Lost in the cycle of the same old churn.

Faces in the mirror, all look the same,
Echoes of their dreams, just whispers in the rain.
Holding onto memories that fade away,
Living in the twilight of another wasted day.

Stuck in the grayscale, where the sun won’t rise,
Every breath we take feels like a compromise.
Wading through the gloom, with no end in sight,
We’re forever chasing shadows in the endless night.

Every road they walk leads to the same dead end,
Every fleeting joy, just another trend.
Caught in the loop, where the darkness thrives,
Forever in the shadow of their nine-to-five lives.

In a world on fire, where the oceans rise,
Counting down the days till the final demise.
Boomers left the wreckage, and we bear the scars,
Dreaming of revenge under fading stars.

Stuck in the grayscale, where the sun won’t rise,
Every breath we take feels like a compromise.
Wading through the gloom, with no end in sight,
We’re forever chasing shadows in the endless night.

And if the sun should rise, they’d never know,
Lost in the haze of their own shadow.
Wishing for a change that never comes near,
Trapped in the cycle of their own worst fear.

Too many people on this crowded sphere,
No room for hope, just a growing fear.
Breathing out carbon, every sigh a sin,
Wondering if there's any way to begin.

So we lie down silent, in the ashes grey,
Hoping that the earth might heal one day.
Breathing less deeply, counting down the cost,
In a world where all the dreams seem lost.

Stuck in the grayscale, where the sun won’t rise,
Every breath we take feels like a compromise.
Wading through the gloom, with no end in sight,
We’re forever chasing shadows in the endless night.

Staring at screens while the world decays,
Talking big change but lost in the maze.
Hands too soft to grip the plow,
Wondering why it all falls down now.

Blaming the past for the mess we’re in,
But doing nothing more than a virtue grin.
Talking 'bout justice from a cushy seat,
While the world burns beneath our feet.

Stuck in the grayscale, where the sun won’t rise,
Every breath we take feels like a compromise.
Wading through the gloom, with no end in sight,
We’re forever chasing shadows in the endless night.

But it's all on us, this tangled fate,
Too blind to act, too quick to hate.
The planet will heal when we’re long gone,
Nature’s better off when the humans are done.

—
Arrangement and vocals: Volker Redder, Udio v1.5, Apple's GarageBand
Loops and samples: Volker Redder, Apple's GarageBand
Editing and sound design: Volker Redder, Sound Studio, GarageBand
Lyrics: Volker Redder, based on a discussion with ChatGPT’s persona Monday :-)
Cover design: Volker Redder, Adobe Photoshop, ChatGPT, Apple's Keynote

Lament of the Last Generation

|-🤍+💥=🕳💔|  ⁂©All Rights Reserved 05-2025
©Lyricist, Mixer, Mastering, Pro License & Creator: Lady ElectroTrek
***This track is Page Defender Protected/' 
[****Pro MIXEA Badge Mastering is an extra addition to original pro mastering here---Coming to Spotify/']
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/electrotrek/forget-the-head-get-a-heart-on

TITLE: FORGET THE HEAD, GET A HEART ON
____________________________________________________________________
LYRICS:

(Verse 1)
I don't want you for just 1 night. I want to hold U for life. Get real. Stop trying to hide your emotions, baby. Just start to feel. We'll both get old & sort of lack luster someday, but we can choose to love & endure still.
(Verse 2)
I know you're hiding shame & fear, trying to dabble with me, but you can't lose past tears. You feel things deeper--You've shown me that you can.
But how can love advance when you tie your heart to a fortress of just a one-night stand?
Baby, that's where it doesn't fit a close-knit plan.
(Chorus)
I think your guilty of hurting others first, so you don't get hurt. It's your way of making up for the things you went through, but you don't have to stay stuck in that disheartening trial.
You'll feel better if you quit trying to control & let the real love just flow. You taught me much, but now it's time for me to help you let go of the old you that you still show.
(Outro)
There's no time for enslavement from the past. We all know living to enjoy each other is what makes things better for future's facts. Don't go without hearing me telling you...Forgive yourself & learn to love again. That's the only thing that keeps you from winning, baby...Is running from yourself. Get into your heart & out of your head; You'll feel so much relief instead!

Can't Love A Cold Cock

Forget The Head, Get A Heart On

Forget the Head, Get A Heart On

Into the Night

This song is actually more of a poem. But I only realized that when I tried to set the text to music after I had written it. 
"I count on you" is a song written as a heartfelt thank-you to the quiet companions in our lives — those who stand by us when times get tough. 
Sometimes, these are the people who understand us without needing many words. Sometimes, they are the loyal, four-legged friends who remain by our side through the years. And sometimes, it’s a spiritual presence that carries us through our darkest moments.

This song is about that steady, silent presence — the comforting feeling of not being alone. It reminds us how much strength can be found simply in being there for one another. Some call it friendship, others call it love — some believe it is God. Ultimately, it’s about connection, trust, and the quiet certainty: I can count on you.

A heartfelt thank-you to Andreas and Colter, who deeply inspired me in the creation of this song.

It would mean a lot to me if this song finds a place in your heart and uplifts you when you listen.



I count on you

When everything inside goes quiet,
and I don't know what to do,
when every step feels heavy,
somehow – there’s you.
You never asked for answers,
you just stood there by my side.
In a time that felt so broken,
you were my piece of light.

I count on you 
when the fire’s burning low.
When I feel like fading,
you’re the one who still knows.
I count on you –
not 'cause you're loud or strong,
but 'cause you stay,
when everything feels wrong.

You held my silence gently,
carried every flaw I had.
You saw the parts I couldn’t show,
and never said it’s bad.
You never needed big ideas,
you just showed up as you are.
And in the middle of the night,
you were my northern star.

I count on you 
when hope has gone to hide.
When the world gets smaller,
you still stay by my side.
I count on you 
no questions, no disguise.
You’re the quiet truth
in a world of little lies.

And if the day should ever come
when you can’t hold it all alone –
I’ll be the one who holds you back,
like you have always done.

I count on you 
And you can lean on me
We carry what the other can´t
And set each other free
I count on you 
and hope you feel it too.
Through every broken piece,
I’ve found a friend in you.


Lyrics/Vocals/Music: Axel Menningen

I Count On You

I am the prophet

learn to swim Young man

The road is cracked the signs are gone
I keep on walking though I’m all alone
A shadow whispers where do you belong
But the answer’s stuck in a broken song

I turn the key but the lock won’t spin
I knock and knock but no one lets me in

No way home .wav

NORTHERN LIGHTS by Nova J

[Verse 1]
I saw the Northern Lights last night
Slicing the sky like birds in flight
The sun goes down, the shine departs
Half a year of endless dark
If you were here, I wouldn’t complain,
But I walk alone on this frozen lane.

[Pre-Chorus]
Through the cold, through the unknown,
This empty town don’t feel like home.
Your eyes were bright, steady, and true,
Now all I see is the dark without you.
(Oooooh oooooh)

[Chorus]
Just us two was all I knew
Now I’m still here, but half of me’s you
Win or lose, I can’t undo
The life we had, just me and you
(Oooooh oooooh)

[INSTRUMENTAL]
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Oooooh ooooh 
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Hmmmm

(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Oooooh ooooh 
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Hmmmm

[Verse 2]
I’ve seen mountains split in two
But nothing broke me like losing you.
The earth can shake, the sky can fall
Saying goodbye’s the hardest blow of all
When sorrow calls, I can’t confide
I only whisper to the other side

[Pre-Chorus]
Through the fire, through the unknown
I stumble on, but I’m alone
Your hand once held me, your love the flame
Now I cry and call your name (mmm)

[Chorus]
Just us two, our time was true
But night keeps falling, I can’t break through
Win or lose, I’m bound to you
Just us two, without you

[INSTRUMENTAL]
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Oooooh ooooh 
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)

(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Oooooh ooooh 
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)

[Bridge]
The colors rise where the shadows go
Green and violet, the heavens glow
I search the stars for a sign of your face
A fleeting spark in the vast of space

[Outro]
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Oooooh ooooh 
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Hmmmm

Through the cold, through the unknown,
This empty house don’t feel like home.
Your eyes were bright, steady, and true,
Now all I see is the dark without you.

(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Oooooh ooooh 
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Hmmmm

(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Oooooh ooooh 
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)

Just us two, our time was true
But night keeps falling, I can’t break through
Win or lose, I’m bound to you
Just us two, without you

(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Oooooh ooooh 
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Hmmmm
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)

Just us two, without you

(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Oooooh ooooh 
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)
Hmmmm
(Northern Lights… Northern Lights…)

Just us two, without you

[whistling]

Northern Lights

Paper Crown & Violet Skies is an alternative rock journey through heartbreak, rebellion, nostalgia, darkness, and hope. Across 10 tracks, Lucidelusions blends raw emotion with anthemic choruses and vivid storytelling — from the vulnerability of Tattooed on My Heartbeat to the explosive rage of Burn It Down Before Dawn, the haunting echoes of Hollow Cathedral, and the redemptive light of Leave the Lights On.

For transparency: the vocals and melodies on this album were generated using Suno, but every lyric, every theme, and every concept was written by me, line by line. While I use AI as a tool to bring these songs to life, I hold deep respect for true musicians, songwriters, and performers whose artistry inspires me. This album is my way of expressing creativity within my means, and a tribute to the music that shaped me.

Whether you connect with the raw anger, the nostalgic reflection, or the hope that carries through to the end, I hope Paper Crown & Violet Skies speaks to something inside you. Thank you for listening.


Ghost Towns & Graffiti

We carved our names on the corner store wall
Skateboard wheels echoed down those halls
Spray-paint hearts on the underpass sign
Every color fades, but those nights were mine

Empty streets still know our sound
Even shadows hang around

Ghost towns and graffiti, still carry our youth
Every wall’s a story, every crack’s a truth
We were kings of nothing, but it felt so free
Now it’s ghost towns and graffiti chasing me

Faded posters from the shows we missed
Ashes of the summer in a stolen kiss
We swore forever under broken streetlights
Now I walk alone through the echoes of night

Empty streets still know our sound
Even shadows hang around

Ghost towns and graffiti, still carry our youth
Every wall’s a story, every crack’s a truth
We were kings of nothing, but it felt so free
Now it’s ghost towns and graffiti chasing me

Every wall remembers, every name we signed
We’re still there forever, frozen in time

Ghost towns and graffiti, still carry our youth
Every wall’s a story, every crack’s a truth
We were kings of nothing, but it felt so free
Now it’s ghost towns and graffiti chasing me

Ghost Towns & Graffiti

Gary Moore

"Redder" is a palindrome. Like "racecar" or "level". These pieces of music ain't.

Hi, I’m Volker – or "docredder"/"redder" when it comes to music. My journey into sound started early: as a child I sang Bach in a boys’ church choir, and that’s when I discovered how music can feel like both mathematics and magic at the same time. Later in life, I studied science and technology, but music has always stayed with me, as a way to process emotions, ideas, and imagination.
I’m not a virtuoso on any instrument, just a little guitar and some keyboard, but that never stopped me. For me, music is not about technical perfection, it’s about creating moods, telling small stories, and experimenting with sounds. That’s why I produce everything myself: the writing, the arrangements, the vocals, the mixing, and even the cover artwork. It’s a DIY approach, but it allows me to keep every piece authentic.
My influences are eclectic. I’ve always admired the timeless soundscapes of Pink Floyd and Genesis, the storytelling of Supertramp, the bold arrangements of Yes, Electric Light Orchestra and Muse, and the free spirit of Miles Davis. From progressive rock and indie pop to touches of jazz, funk, or ambient - I enjoy blending different textures until something new emerges.
Over the past years I’ve released a wide range of tracks, from introspective ballads like "Lament of the Last Generation" and "The End of Our Human Days" to playful experiments such as "Anna Sutter" or "Das Sein im Tinder-Schein". Some songs are melancholic, others ironic, some are inspired by literature, history, or science fiction. What connects them all is that they come straight from the heart - and from curiosity.
Every song is a little adventure for me. Sometimes it begins with a lyric, sometimes with a guitar loop, sometimes just with a feeling. I use simple tools like GarageBand, samples, my own voice and AI voices, but I try to arrange and transform them in ways that keep the listener surprised. My hope is that, even if just for a few minutes, the music opens a window into a different perspective.
I’m grateful for everyone who listens, shares, or gives feedback. Music for me is about connection - and every play, every comment, every message makes this journey worthwhile. If you enjoy honest, handmade songs that mix styles and don’t always follow the rules, I’d love for you to join me on this path.

Lament of the Last Generation

docredder

Recent comments

Dee Zee

Axel Menningen

Illos

Related tracks