Afterlife

"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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Cover, Original from System Of a Down
Written By Daron Malakian

I listened to this song on a continuous loop after the separation from my son, it is filled with deep emotions for me.

Mixing and Mastering with the extraordinary help of Frozen Beats:

@frozen-beats

This is a non commercial recording,
if anyone is interested or offended please contact me

Erscheinungsdatum :
3. August 2025

Lonely Day - Cover

ALL ACOUSTIX 2025 August 
A series by HUNGRY GIZMO scs 
TOMORROWS STORIES August 
A year in review and reflection by realtime captures of how the mood and the environment can impact the artist over the course of days weeks months and finally the full year. I give thanks to all who have supported this project and for the opportunity to share myself with you.  Thanks to all! 

Hungry Gizmo scs 
All recorded live releases
by HUNGRY GIZMO scs :
-A REAL LIFE POETIC INFUSION OF MUSIC AND ART. EMBRACING YEARS OF FULL EXPOSURES OF THE LOCAL WELL VERSED CROWDS OF ARTISTIC ENERGIES. THE WILDLY MAGIC EXPERIENCES OF ATHENS, GEORGIA WELLS OF ART FREAKS AND INDEPENDENT SCENES AND 
PRODUCTIONS.
HUNGRYGIZMO SCS 
ATHENS,GEORGIA @ BAXKLAB DIY

TOMORROWS STORIES ftp ACOUSTIX HUNGRY GIZMO scs ACOUSTIX 2025

This is a song about life , time, family, love. one take. 


Dusty Heart

exact from recent jam at sunshine studios, all my gratitude to Kurt Bricker for bringing the drums

hazy dayz jam (feat. Kurt Bricker) extract 1

Whether this be mere hopium or not, I don't know.  Just had to go with it.  Thanks for listening and stay strong...believe humanity will prevail and we just might pull it off! 
Lovely backing track provided by TGuitar ==> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-u6Q4Vzhjg
IT NEVER RAINS FOREVER
V1
Today, a calm feeling swept over me
In a world of chaos don’t know how it could be
Perhaps it was the guru on the video
Telling me to stack sats and enjoy the show

CHORUS
Things are hard right now
But things will get better
I don’t know exactly how
But it never rains forever

V2
What if there was enough gold to go around?
What if there was no more war to be found?
What if there was no more Left, no more Right?
No more reason to argue and fight

What if there was just one King?
One true and righteous King of kings
I believe He’s with us here and now
Exposing this world’s sacred cow

CHORUS
Things are hard right now
Oh, but things will get better
I don’t know exactly how
But it never rains, never rains forever

BRIDGE
Empires rise, empires fall
Ages come, ages go
These are incredible times
New seeds to sow, whoa-whoa, whoa, whoa-whoa……
……..whoa-whoa, whoa

CHORUS/TAG
Things are hard, hard right now
But things will get better, yeah-ee-yeh
I don’t know exactly how
But it never rains forever
Things will get better, yeah
You gotta believe
Things always get better, whoa-whoa, whoa..

I don’t know exactly how but things will get better, yeah, whoa-whoa

Today, a calm feeling swept over me
In a world of chaos don’t know how it could be…whoa-whoa


© 2025 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved

IT NEVER RAINS FOREVER

Gotta bring this one back too😇😆😈


Why are you so
Pretty
I'm so silly
A deadly hobby

Why is this love
Oh no
Now I don't know
How to let go

Heaven is for good
Good boys who are gone
But I won't be one
I'll be someone else

Love is my work
My work is life
My life is pain
Pain is your love
Your love is death
And death is you
Your love is you
And I love you

Heaven is for good
Good boys who are gone
But I won't be one
I'll be someone else

Why is this love
Oh no
Now I don't know
How to let go

Your love is war
I fight to lose
Pull the trigger
I embrace your danger

Heaven is for good
Good boys who are gone
But I won't be one
I'll be someone else

Those eyes says stay
Hands saying I should run
Again, I'm a fool
And I call it fun

Heaven is for good
Good boys who are gone
But I won't be one no
'Cause I'll be
I'll be someone else

La-la-la-la-la-la
Whoa-oh-whoa-oh
La-la-la-la-la-la
Whoa-oh-whoa-oh
La-la-la-la-la-la
Whoa-oh-whoa-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
La-la-la-la-la-la
Whoa-oh-whoa-oh

I die in dreams
Where you don’t call
Yet I'll rise again
To beg and fall

Love is a riddle
I answer with pain
You laugh like a song
I cry in refrain
Heaven is silence
Hell is your name
I lose every time
But still play the game

Heaven is for good
Good boys who are gone
But I won't be one



Heaven is for Good Boys 😇

Another version of “Eternal Love” that Jokel was kind enough to compose. I love it; the power of the voice transports me and teleports me to the other side of the universe. I hope it brings you as many beautiful emotions. Thank you again, Jokel. / Une autre version d'"Eternal Love" que Jokel a eu la gentillesse de composer. Je l'adore, la puissance de la voix me transporte et me téléporte à l'autre bout de l'univers. J'espère qu'elle vous procurera autant de belles émotions. Encore un grand merci à toi Jokel. 👍🙌💖

Eternal Love. Jokel

Funky situation (instrumental 2)

“A whimsical journey through mirrors, monarchs, and maritime mischief—Make Believe World invites you to step outside reality and into imagination.”

Yes, another cover of an early song, recorded by myself singing and playing. So much more satisfying hearing my songs produced with not only the lyrics by the original melodies. Hope you like it as much as I do.

Make Believe World (Suno cover)

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