A collection of raw, emotional songs about surviving the aftermath—numbness, struggle, and the search for meaning after everything changes. This is life, back from the blur.

Back from the Blur

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Gravity

Overseer

Overseer (Instrumental)

Power Of A Comet

Intro

Intro   ( Performed by Eclyse Produced by Jay Oracle )

"Slipping Away" is a profoundly emotional ballad that explores the heartbreaking experience of grieving a loved one even before they're gone. With a delicate piano-driven melody, gentle orchestration, and soulful, expressive vocals, the song conveys the quiet agony of watching someone slowly fade away. The lyrics poignantly capture the helplessness and profound sadness of witnessing each cherished moment grow dimmer, yet desperately holding onto hope and love until the very last breath. It's an intimate journey through loss, memory, and the enduring struggle to find strength in the wake of immense sorrow.

Slipping Away

*Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence, Abuse*

I'm sharing my song, "A Sisters Rage," with you today, but I'm scared. My sister, who has tried to kill me multiple times, will likely be released from jail tomorrow. This song is my story, my cry for help, and my legacy.

I've been living in fear and pain for years, enduring brutal attacks, emotional manipulation, and constant terror at the hands of my sister. She's a master manipulator, and the system has failed me repeatedly.

I've called the police, social workers, and hotlines, but none offered help. I'm trapped in this house with a woman who has vowed to kill me.

This song is my truth, my pain, and my plea for help. I may not survive tomorrow, but I hope this song will live on, telling my story and warning others.

Please, listen, share, and remember my story after I'm gone. I hope it will inspire change in a system that has failed me and countless others.

*My Story*
My sister's brutal attack on 3/23/25 was triggered by a $3.50 TV dinner dispute. I was thrown down stairs, punched, and choked until I lost consciousness twice. I was rushed to the ER and suffered severe injuries, including a cracked rib, broken toe, concussion, and multiple bruises.

My sister is 4 years younger, 2 inches taller, and 100 pounds heavier than me. I didn't stand much of a chance trying to defend myself.  I feel like my life resembles a true crime show where one sister eventually murders the other.

I fear for my life because although she was arrested, I know my sister will likely be released very soon and may try to kill me again.  

The song is not only a desperate cry for help but also a warning to the authorities, the court system, and the mental health community to take action against domestic violence and abuse. 

*Please pray for me!* 
         😢🙏😭💔



LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
In the depths of family ties, a monster lurks inside
A sister's love turned to deadly spite, a heart that's lost its light
Over a meal, a trivial thing, she unleashed her wicked sting
A TV dinner, a spark that ignited, a rage that would not subside 

[Chorus]
Beware the shadows within, the demons that we can't define
A family bond can turn to poison, a love that's lost its way in time
I see the darkness in her eyes, a warning sign, a fatal surprise
Will I survive, or will I fall, to the shadows that enthrall? 

[Verse 2]
All these years of my life, and still I face, the terror of her angry strife
Two dozen times, she's tried to take my life, and still I breathe, but for how long?
The police came but turned a blind eye until the day she crossed the line
Now she's behind bars, but I know she'll be back, with a vengeance that will attack 

[Chorus]
Beware the shadows within, the demons that we can't define
A family bond can turn to poison, a love that's lost its way in time
I see the darkness in her eyes, a warning sign, a fatal surprise
Will I survive, or will I fall, to the shadows that enthrall? 

[Bridge]
I'll rise up, and I'll make a stand, against the evil that's in her hand
I'll shout it out, to the world outside, beware the shadows that we can't hide
For in the darkness, a killer's born, and I'll be the one, who'll wear the scorn 

[Chorus]
Beware the shadows within, the demons that we can't define
A family bond can turn to poison, a love that's lost its way in time
I see the darkness in her eyes, a warning sign, a fatal surprise
Will I survive, or will I fall, to the shadows that enthrall? 

[Outro]
So listen close, and heed my warning sign, for in the shadows, a killer's mind
May be lurking, waiting to strike, beware the shadows, that we can't ignite.



A Sister's Rage

Mistaken Hearts.mp3

Brand new Track by Elizabeth & SinCrawler
https://youtu.be/zNL_NGXLEsY
[Verse]
The clock is broken can't hear it tick
The light is fading shadows stick
The road behind is dust and grime
The edge ahead is lost in time

[Chorus]
It's the end of the beginning
Where losing feels like winning
A crack in the sky a fire ignites
The dawn breaks through the endless night

[Verse 2]
Echoes linger but words are dead
Dreams we painted now hang by threads
The mirror’s shattered pieces gleam
What once was real feels like a dream

[Chorus]
It's the end of the beginning
Where losing feels like winning
A crack in the sky a fire ignites
The dawn breaks through the endless night

[Bridge]
We rise from ashes fall to ground
The silent scream a deafening sound
What was broken will never mend
But here we stand and we’ll begin again

[Chorus]
It's the end of the beginning
Where losing feels like winning
A crack in the sky a fire ignites
The dawn breaks through the endless night

Addicted to Rock

Ashes Rise

Apple Music

"Familiar Stranger" explores the haunting space between recognition and loss when someone we know transforms before our eyes. With ethereal harmonies and atmospheric melodies, the song navigates the disorienting feeling of watching someone retain their physical form while their essence shifts into something unrecognizable. It's an intimate meditation on change, identity, and the bittersweet acceptance that sometimes the people we love become strangers wearing familiar disguises.

Familiar Stranger

"Beautiful Poison" explores the intoxicating danger of a relationship that destroys even as it captivates. The haunting melody weaves through verses that chronicle a toxic romance where awareness of harm only deepens the craving. Like the white rose against darkness, purity becomes stained with addiction's purple veins, while piercing vocals chronicle the painful contradiction of healing yet still longing for what nearly killed you. This song captures that rare, terrible beauty found in the space between knowing something will destroy you and wanting it anyway—a poison so sweet you'd willingly drink it again, even as it spreads through your veins.

The aching vulnerability in the lyrics mirrors the experience of countless hearts caught in the paradox of toxic love—where what feels like salvation becomes your undoing, and even after escape, some part of you would trade tomorrow for one more taste of yesterday's beautiful poison.

Beautiful Poison

2025-04-02

Borrowed a prompt from one of the songs I wrote for my "Myths Of Arthur" Album. Very pleased with this version.
Original song written and recorded as a ukulele demo injuly 2023.

If I Only Had My Life To Live Again

"Echo Chambers" explores the quiet struggle of putting on a brave face while battling with isolation and mental health challenges. Through raw, intimate vocals set against minimalist acoustic guitar, the song navigates the disconnect between the person we present to others and who we truly are when alone with our thoughts. 

The track captures those moments when text messages are answered with emojis that hide our true feelings, when simple tasks feel overwhelming, and when the silence of empty rooms becomes deafening. Yet beneath the melancholy, there's a fragile thread of hope—a recognition that acknowledging our struggles is the first step toward healing. With its UK grime-influenced vocal delivery contrasting against delicate guitar work, "Echo Chambers" transforms everyday vulnerability into a universal experience, reminding listeners that it's okay to not be okay.

Echo Chambers

𝖇𝖊 𝖚𝖗 𝖘𝖊𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖙

“Back from the Blur” is a haunting fusion of dark pop and theatrical storytelling, channeling the raw emotion of post-trauma survival. With brooding vocals, cinematic piano, and modern synth textures, this track captures the ache of going through life’s motions after everything has changed. It’s a powerful, soul-searching anthem for anyone who’s ever felt like they came back from something—only to wonder if they were ever truly whole again.

"Weight of Air" explores the invisible battle of depression and anxiety—how something as imperceptible as air can become crushing when filtered through mental illness. The song documents the exhausting experience of carrying on when simple existence feels overwhelming, the frustration of well-meaning but hollow advice, and finding meaning in small victories when major ones seem impossible. It's about the contradiction of suffocating in open space and the courage it takes to keep breathing anyway.

Weight of Air

Stars Learned to Shine

This album channels the quintessential piano-driven pop-rock sound of 1980s era, crafting a narrative journey through urban landscapes and the human experience. Each track explores themes of aspiration, nostalgia, love, loss, and the bittersweet realities of life, framed by catchy melodies and relatable storytelling.

Last Call For Yesterday

Xak Stahl: Alchemist of Sound, Architect of Emotion

Xak Stahl is a genre-blurring music artist, sonic storyteller, and relentless experimenter. Every track he creates is a new world—a kaleidoscope of indie folk, alt-pop, electronica, and global flavors—infused with raw emotion and boundless curiosity. Xak’s music isn’t just heard; it’s felt.

From Shadow to Spotlight

For Xak, music is metamorphosis. His journey began in the shadows, transmuting heartbreak and struggle into songs that glow with hope. Early anthems like “Neon Dreams” and “Rising Through the Darkness” invite listeners to find their own light. His newest project, Major Arcana, channels the mysteries of the Tarot—each song an archetype, each lyric a step along the path from the Fool’s first leap to the wisdom of The World.

More Than Music: A Multisensory Universe

But Xak isn’t confined to sound. As a visual artist and writer, he crafts immersive stories that spill across genres and languages—sometimes haunting, sometimes playful, always honest. Whether he’s conjuring lush soundscapes, weaving bilingual lyrics, or creating striking visuals, Xak’s art dares you to feel deeper and dream wilder.

An Invitation to Transformation

Join Xak Stahl on a sonic odyssey that blurs borders—between genres, between artforms, between you and the music. Each release is an invitation to explore, to heal, to become. For Xak, every song is a spell, every album a universe. The only question is: are you ready to step inside?

Beautiful Poison

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