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Lyrik: (The English translation is below the German lyrics)
Seht ihr nicht die dunklen Zeichen
An den Horizonten stehn?
(Seht ihr nicht, seht ihr nicht)
Während alle Werte weichen
Wollt ihr weiter tanzen gehn
(Tanzen gehn, blind und taub)

Der Vulkan erwacht
(Er erwacht)
Spürt ihr nicht die heiße Glut?
(Spürt ihr sie?)
Doch ihr tanzt bei Nacht
(Tanzt bei Nacht)
Bis die Asche herunter fällt

Dies ist unser Tanz auf dem Vulkan
(Tanz auf dem Vulkan)
Tanz auf dem Vulkan
Blind vor Gier und taub vor Übermut
Keiner sieht den Abgrund und den Wahn
(Seht den Wahn)
Bis die Welt in Flammen steht und ruht

Börsen steigen, Herzen fallen
Macht und Wahnsinn Hand in Hand
(Hand in Hand, blindes Spiel)
Hört ihr nicht die Warnung schallen?
An der steilen Klippe Rand
(Warnung schallt ungehört)

Die Zeit zerrinnt
(Zeit zerrinnt)
Wie Sand in uns'rer Hand
(Rinnt dahin)
Und wir sind blind
(Sind so blind)
Für das brennende Land

Dies ist unser Tanz auf dem Vulkan
(Tanz auf dem Vulkan)
Tanz auf dem Vulkan
Blind vor Gier und taub vor Übermut
(Blind und taub)
Keiner sieht den Abgrund und den Wahn
(Seht den Wahn)
Bis die Welt in Flammen steht und ruht

Zwischen Krieg und Frieden
Zwischen Wahnsinn, Macht und Geld
(Macht und Geld)
Sind wir wie geschieden
Von der Wahrheit dieser Welt
(Dieser Welt)

Seht die Mauern schon zerfallen
Hört die alte Ordnung schrein
(Ordnung schreit, bricht entzwei)
Während Börsenkurse fallen
Tanzt ihr in den Tod hinein
(In den Tod, in die Nacht)

Dies ist unser letzter Tanz
(Letzter Tanz)
Auf dem Krater kurz vorm Fall
(Kurz vorm Fall)
In dem fahlen Flammenkranz
(Flammenkranz)
Hört den letzten Widerhall

Und der Tanz verklingt im Nichts
(Verklingt im Nichts)
Asche fällt wie schwarzer Schnee
(Schwarzer Schnee)
Ende allen Angesichts
(Ende naht)
In der letzten großen Weh'

English translation:
Do you not see the dark signs
Standing on the horizons?
(Don't you see, don't you see)
While all values give way
Will you go on dancing
(Go dancing, blind and deaf)

The volcano awakens
(It awakens)
Can't you feel the hot embers?
(Can you feel it?)
But you dance at night
(Dances by night)
Until the ashes fall down

This is our dance on the volcano
(Dance on the volcano)
Dance on the volcano
Blind with greed and deaf with arrogance
No one sees the abyss and the madness
(See the madness)
Until the world is on fire and at rest

Stock markets rise, hearts fall
Power and madness hand in hand
(Hand in hand, blind game)
Can't you hear the warning?
At the steep cliff's edge
(Warning resounds unheard)

Time is slipping away
(Time slips away)
Like sand in our hand
(Runs away)
And we are blind
(Are so blind)
For the burning land

This is our dance on the volcano
(Dance on the volcano)
Dancing on the volcano
Blind with greed and deaf with arrogance
(Blind and deaf)
No one sees the abyss and the madness
(See the madness)
Until the world is on fire and at rest

Between war and peace
Between madness, power and money
(Power and money)
We are as if divorced
From the truth of this world
(This world)

See the walls already crumbling
Hear the old order scream
(Order cries out, breaks in two)
While stock market prices fall
You dance into death
(Into death, into the night)

This is our last dance
(Last dance)
On the crater just before the fall
(Shortly before the fall)
In the pale wreath of flames
(Wreath of flames)
Hear the last echo

And the dance fades into nothingness
(Fades into nothingness)
Ashes fall like black snow
(Black snow)
The end of all faces
(End approaches)
In the last great woe

Tanz auf dem Vulkan

Hi there and welcome to the 3rd release by NEON MONOLITH - 'Something Inside'

Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement, Vocals and Production: Matt Baker

Recorded at Yew Tree Studios Liverpool

Comments and feedback welcome

Thanks for listening

Peace, Love & Respect

Matt

Something Inside - NEON MONOLITH

Good Ol' Boy is a very special song. It was originally written and composed by David Dunham, who dedicated it to a dear friend – a gesture that gives the song even more emotional depth.

When David invited Mike Fox and me to create a new arrangement, we gladly accepted. It was an honor to give his beautiful composition a fresh new sound.

For me, this project was more than just music: it was about friendship, trust, and shared creativity. I first met David and Mike here on SoundCloud – two outstanding musicians, but more importantly, two kind and wonderful human beings. Over time, a true friendship has grown between us, and I’m deeply grateful for that.

I hope you can feel a bit of what makes this song so meaningful to us when you listen.

Lyrics "Good Ol´Boy

He's a good ol' boy with his good ol' toys,
He likes a beer now and then.
He picks a guitar and dreams of going far,
Don't know the how, or the where, or the when.
The boys in the band play as hard as they can.
And they hitch their wagon to the star,
Of this good ol' boy, this good ol' boy.

He keeps house with his wife, the love of his life,
The kids are all grown and gone.
By the gray in his hair you can tell he still cares
'bout the things that are right and wrong.
And the question comes does it get better than this,
A hard days work and a goodnight kiss,
For this good ol' boy, this good ol' boy.

Well it hasn't been easy, no it's never been easy
But he keeps on keepin' on.
And what hasn't killed him he finds a way
To put into a song, 'bout this good ol' boy
This good ol' boy.


He's a good ol' boy with his share of joys,
And his share of the cares of this world.
When it's all said and done, and his race has been run,
And he rests in the arms of the Lord
Of this good ol' boy, this good ol' boy.


Credits:

    Original Song: David Dunham
            Mike Fox: Vocals, Guitars
Axel Menningen: Keyboards

Good Ol' Boy

When an organisation is always ruled by men.  In every other walk of life, we do not call it faith. 

When The Pope's A Girl

S-Ethiopian Sky

But at night

Oh yes you’re clever with your words  
You tell me I’m the prettiest you’ve ever heard  
That I’m your life your only one  
Without me your world is done  

But at night at night  
The night is cold in my bed  
But at night at night  
I’m drowning in tears I’ve shed  
Are you sure you love me?  

You promise me the moon and stars  
But then you vanish into the dark  
I’m left alone with all my doubt  
And silence screaming out  

But at night at night  
The night is long without you  
But at night at night  
It's unacceptable that you call me 
to say good night

Maybe tomorrow things will change  
Maybe I’ll find the strength to say  
Look in your eyes and finally see  
If you’re telling the truth to me  

But at night at night  
The night is cold in my bed  
But at night at night  
I’m drowning in tears I’ve shed  
Are you sure you love me?  

And as the dawn slowly arrives  
I’m here with my soul bare and alive  
Maybe someday I’ll understand  
If your love was ever true  
But tonight tonight  
I hold myself tight  
And learn to stand  
Even without you

But at night

Looking Back (Lord Huron cover)

Help Me Surrender

Welcome to the fantastical world of forests! This song is instrumental. 

Actually, since recording the drums for "HANA" recently, I've been suffering from tendonitis around my left thumb, which has prevented me from playing the drums. I did my best to play and record the piano, guitar, and bass myself, but relied on MIDI for everything else. 

The first half of the song expresses the natural cuteness and warmth of the forest, while the second half expresses its overwhelming strength. 

I hope this song reaches your heart. Thank you so much for listening.

Symphonic Forest

Slow Down

Rocktober Day/Track 09

A poem made of sounds
Sounds that are in my head all day long, together with many many many many many many many more sounds 😂😵‍💫


Flying over the shore, hearing somebody playing guitar (twice 😜), colors, wind, sunshine and clouds and waves and many things to look at and and and


Also, this speed is my speed. All the time, all day long. Like the vocal in this track I try to find a slower pace that fits above all that continuously speeding, often ending up in adding more and more vocals, so it isn't just speed (horizontal) but also stuffed (vertical) 😂
I think that is why I made this track as it is 🙂

09 Easily Excited - Easily Bored

Music has always been an integral part of my life. From my earliest memories, it has shaped how I express my emotions and bring my creative ideas to life. Whether it was hours spent with a slightly out-of-tune upright piano or strumming on my sister's guitar, I was hooked. While I struggled with traditional music theory and never quite mastered reading or writing music, my passion for sound and composition only grew.

My journey truly began with a Casio VL-Tone, a keyboard that allowed me to record simple melodies. Throughout my teenage years, I poured countless hours and resources into building my first collection of music gear, recording everything from theme songs to pop and punk covers with friends. In my early twenties, I played in several bands and immersed myself in the live music scene, which was a great experience but often came with late nights and long hours.

During this time, I also began exploring electronic music more seriously, acquiring my first proper setup: a Kawai keyboard, Technics sequencer, Alesis HR16 drum machine, and a Yamaha MT100 4-track recorder. These tools opened up new possibilities and inspired me to experiment with electronic music production and midi-based compositions.

A lifelong fan of science fiction, fantasy, and cinematic soundtracks, I soon found myself gravitating toward composing thematic music. Movies, being my second greatest passion, heavily influenced the direction of my creative work.

In my 30s, life’s demands shifted my focus toward career and family, but my love for music never waned. Entering my 40s, I had the opportunity to refocus, acquiring new gear and fully committing to my musical development. With the help of modern technology, I now have a home studio where I can bring my musical ideas to life with greater precision and depth.

My current setup includes a Korg Triton LE, Cubase 12, Nektar LE88, Steinberg UR824 interface, and an array of VSTs such as Kontakt, Halion Sonic SE, Retrologue, and EastWest Symphonic Choirs, among others. This home studio, built over nearly a decade, allows me to push creative boundaries and explore new sounds and compositions.

Based in Liverpool, I’m currently writing is almost every style. Rock songs for my band Inner Fire. Pop tracks inspired by the 80's and 90's. Theme music inspired by film and literature with the aspiration of one day scoring a full-length production. 

Since joining SoundCloud, I've had the privilege of connecting with talented musicians and creative minds from around the world. One of the most fulfilling collaborations has been with John Styles, where we’ve explored a wide range of musical genres. 

I’m also proud to serve as the principal composer for Music for Brains, a project dedicated to healing through music and creativity. Working on this project has been deeply rewarding, as it has allowed me to connect with individuals on an emotional level, crafting compositions inspired by their stories.

I’m always open to feedback and collaboration, as it helps me refine my craft. While working in the music industry is a dream, I am also a grateful family man, and the support of my loved ones plays a crucial role in fuelling my passion. I am thankful to have such a strong network of family and friends who encourage me to keep pursuing my musical ambitions.

If you're in need of music for a production or project, feel free to reach out. I would be excited to contribute my creativity and help bring your vision to life.

Thank you for taking the time to explore my music—I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Matt

Something Inside - NEON MONOLITH

MattBaker1970

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