"Chasing Shadows" is a poignant piano ballad that delves into the depths of unrequited love. Set against a backdrop of gentle, melodic piano, the song paints a vivid picture of longing and persistent hope in the face of emotional distance.

The simple yet evocative piano arrangement serves as the perfect canvas for the raw, honest lyrics. Each note resonates with the ache of unfulfilled desire, mirroring the emotional journey of the narrator. The melody weaves through moments of quiet desperation and swells of determined passion, reflecting the ups and downs of pursuing a love that remains just out of reach.

From the opening verse to the final refrain, "Chasing Shadows" takes listeners on an introspective journey. The lyrics speak of grand gestures and quiet devotions, all in the pursuit of a love that seems to slip further away with each attempt to grasp it. The chorus, with its haunting refrain of "chasing shadows of your heart," serves as a powerful metaphor for the elusive nature of unrequited affection.

As the song progresses, the piano's dynamics ebb and flow, mirroring the emotional intensity of the lyrics. Soft, tender moments give way to more forceful passages, echoing the narrator's alternating states of vulnerability and determination.

"Chasing Shadows" is more than just a love song; it's a raw, honest exploration of human persistence in the face of emotional adversity. It speaks to anyone who has ever loved deeply without reciprocation, offering both a mirror to their experiences and a cathartic release for their unspoken feelings.

Lyrics:

I paint the sky with all my dreams
But you don't see the colors, it seems
I've written novels in your name
But you haven't read a single page

I'm chasing shadows of your heart
Every step I take, we drift apart
All these words I say, all these things I do
Can't seem to find a way to get through to you

I've climbed mountains, swam oceans wide
Just to be a moment by your side
But in your eyes, I'm just a friend
This story feels like it'll never end

I'm chasing shadows of your heart
Every step I take, we drift apart
All these words I say, all these things I do
Can't seem to find a way to get through to you

How long can a heart keep beating
For a love that's always retreating?
I'm running out of ways to show
All the love you'll never know

I'm chasing shadows of your heart
Every step I take, we drift apart
All these words I say, all these things I do
Can't seem to find a way to get through to you

Still chasing shadows of your heart
Hoping one day we won't drift apart

Chasing Shadows

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Hated that guy! Flashy car, looks, hair, clothes, girls, sex. 
Achieved nothing but pain.
Here is that song that tells of a period after whereby I wanted to be someone else to try and forget what was done to me 24 years ago. 

Soft rap, R&B, soft, emotional. Song by Djsas 
———
Someone Else

Verse]
Most of my life, disguised in a mask
Chasing dreams, but the shadows they cast
Living a  flashy,life
future fakin' brash
Empty heart
cash couldn't mend my broken past

[Verse 2]
Lost in lust, hired love for the night
Darkened soul, searching for the light
Hotel rooms, never felt so tight
Smilin' wide, but the pain outta sight
Tried to be 
that someone , else

[Chorus]
Wanted to be more than just a show
Someone real, not a headline show
Life in the fast lane, but slow on growing
Walkin' away from the lies I used to know
Just wanted to ,be
that someone, someone else

[Bridge]
Fake thrills, empty bills, voids filled
Actin' like a king but always unfulfilled
Played the part, but the role almost 
killed me
Livin' a story so fake,
took fate ,to rebuild

[Verse 3]
Shiny car, but the engine was full of, bulletproof lies
Friends were frauds, prices that escalate high
Thought I had it all but felt cold inside
Hated that guy that envy can't disguise

[Verse 4]
Tossed the mask, threw the keys on the floor
Left the shadows, walked straight out the door
From the echo of a past I can't ignore
Finally found the self I've searched for.

any young man
listening to these
lyrics
don’t ever let
anyone else tell
you, that , 
you are not 
good enough 

Cause You Are

Someone_Else

A song depicting the ups & downs of a person with memory loss. Paper rainbows have memories of loved ones written on them to help remember forgotten experiences. Dedicated with love to my Mother Linda.

Memories on Paper Rainbows

3adr - a short lived euphoria

1153 — Piano

Nocturne No.15 Op.27

Shadows In The Groove

Techno Tweet

Solid Trip

“In and Out” tells the story of love tested by uncertainty, when someone drifts into your world then disappears without reason, leaving only questions. The verses ache with longing and doubt, late nights spent waiting at the door, wondering if they belong or if they will walk away again. Every word carries the tension of inconsistency, showing how fragile a heart becomes when love feels like a swinging door. The chorus cuts through with power, repeating the demand for clarity: no more in and out, no more games, choose love or let go. Emotion builds verse by verse, from vulnerability to anger to determination, moving like a storm that finally clears the air. Between choruses, space and silence echo the hesitation, before the plea rises again with even greater urgency and force. By the third verse, resolve begins to replace doubt, the voice no longer begging but insisting it is time to stop playing. The last chorus hits harder than the rest, as the question becomes undeniable: either stay or go, no more half-measures in love. This is a song that many will recognize, because everyone has felt the sting of someone who cannot decide to be present. “In and Out” is not just a song—it is a declaration that love must be steady, true, and chosen without hesitation.

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Lyrics
In and Out

You come into my life and make me feel
You stir me up and change my life
Then you disappear, leaving me in fear (why)
I stumble around, trying to work it out (lost in doubt)

Mmmmm mmmm

Now you are back as though nothing has happened
Sorry, can’t work this way, I am not a swinging door
Can’t just come and go, it blows my mind (puts me in turmoil)
This has to stop, no more come and go, we could fit (together)

So, either you are or either you ain’t
No more swinging doors, you gotta belong (you do)
You can’t blow in like the wind, and go out again (not happening)
So, either you are or either you ain’t (so which is it)
In or Out, In or Out

Mmmmm mmmmmm

Instrumental 10 sec

Got enough problems in my world, don’t need to add a Gypsy
This girl, is not that way, likes to stay in one place
You’re welcome to make this your place (yeah)
But, No more, In and Out, In and Out of this place (uhhh hah)

Mmmmm mmmmm

So, either you are or either you ain’t
No more swinging doors, you gotta belong (you do)
You can’t blow in like the wind, and go out again (not happening)
So, either you are or either you ain’t (so which is it)
In or Out, In or Out

Time has come, to grow up, either you do or you don’t
Not a kid no longer, no more playing the field
No more playing the field if you want me
It is time to be

Mmmmm mmmmmm

So, either you are or either you ain’t
No more swinging doors, no more swinging doors, you gotta know (you do)
You can’t blow in like the wind, and go out again
So, either you are or either you ain’t (so which is it)
In or Out, In or Out

mmmmmm mmmmmm yeah mmmmm

love tested by uncertainty, disappears without reason, longing and doubt, waiting at the door, tension of inconsistency, fragile a heart, swinging door, demand for clarity, choose love or let go, moving like a storm, space and silence echo, plea rises again, resolve begins to replace doubt, half-measures in love, declaration that love must be steady

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In and Out (English Version)

In and Out - (English Version) A Silent Battle at the Threshold of Love and Letting Go

01 - Native Instruments - Noire Pure
02 - Spitfire Audio -  Ambient Guitars -  Casper
03 - Spitfire Audio -  Ambient Guitars - Creaking Sub

Harvest Time

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?

Chasing Shadows

XAK STAHL