Molly's Paradox

“Rearview” is a bleak descent through blurred days and worn-out nights. Driven by numb routine and haunted reflections, it captures the quiet unraveling of a life stuck in motion. Nothing hopeful—just the sound of survival.

Wake at dawn, eyes sore and red,
Same blurred day runs through my head,
Cold coffee spills, bitter truth,
Dog leash tangled, echoes of you.

(Empty passenger seat beside me)
Exhaustion wears a ghostly face,
In rearview mirrors, no escape.

Driving circles, nowhere fast,
Life's on empty, fuel won't last,
Numbness crawls through veins and bones,
Existence feels like driving alone.

Silent wars inside my head,
Promises made, but left unsaid,
Years drown slowly, no relief,
Shadow whispers constant grief.

(Tired bones cracking beneath me)
Pain grips tighter, day by day,
Moments blur, no words to say.

Driving circles, nowhere fast,
Life's on empty, fuel won't last,
Numbness crawls through veins and bones,
Existence feels like driving alone.

Job's gone, they said I fell behind,
"Not enough," echoes in my mind,
Angel in fur, fought until last breath,
Empty rooms filled only with death.

Walking dogs beneath dying skies,
Uber lights blur weary eyes,
Days bleed into a faceless night,
Living's gone, just endless fight.

Rearview

Clouds of the Night

lyrics

I thought you decided
I thought you made up your mind
I thought you made your decision
But I guess I was wrong

You can turn it off
You can turn it on
Your emotions are like, like a light switch
I thought you decided
I thought you decided
Decided

When you decide
Is it a promise
When you decide
Will it come true
When you decide

Decide

A Southern Gothic darkwave ritual. For listeners who walk with Chelsea Wolfe, Dead Can Dance, Wolves in the Throne Room, Nick Cave, Have a Nice Life.

Binding of Ghosts

The Hamptons Summer

This Brainwashed Society

A new fast tracked rock song I've been working on. I hope you like it!

Lyrics © Señor Barends

Better stay quiet, it’s better that way 
Don’t tell me nothing, we got nothing to say
No warning, no forecast, just grind every day 
The thunder is coming,  coming to stay

Jump up high, look down below 
Survey the wreck, enjoy the show
Took a while, truth got undressed 
Cash got blown out in excess

Who needs money, who needs food 
All that matters is your attitude 
Stacked-up debt and a plastic crown 
Keep that circus spinnin’ round

Politicians grinnin’ with a champagne glass 
Spillin’ excuses, kissin’ their own ass 
We clap back, no time to impress
Laugh at the mess, scream out the stress 
This anthem’s chaos, nothing less

Dollar bills burnin’ like kindling wood 
Preachin’ progress, never understood 
Smile for the cameras, play pretend 
Stage lights blind while the pockets bend 
We’re laughin’ loud ‘cause it’ll never end

Whenever the man spoke, yeah, it’s smoke 
Every damn promise was one big joke 
Said “progress” while we all went broke 
Crowd shouts louder, laugh as they choke 
It’s the anthem for the common folk

Same old song, still spittin’ this mess 
Your greed’s a disease we refuse to bless 
Fat cats loungin’, takin’ a bow 
While the streets bleed out, who’s laughin’ now?

Attitude’s armor, sarcasm’s blade 
March through the ruins of the game they played 
Spin doctors choking on their own spin 
Write their anthem with a devilish grin

Jump up high, look down below
Look down and enjoy the show
Took a while, truth got undressed 
Gold-plated trash with a diamond vest

Who needs money, who needs fame 
All that matters is you play the game
Laugh it up while the ship goes down 
We clap along, clown after clown

Join them now, stop using your brain
Laugh track rolls, guitars sustain 
Sarcasm drips, repeat the refrain 
We vanish in the noise, it’s insane

Look Down Below

You Didn't See Me

Concrete Phoenix

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?

Rearview

XAK STAHL