"Rising Through the Darkness" is a powerful and emotionally charged anthem that tackles the raw realities of living with depression and anxiety. This indie rock ballad blends haunting melodies with uplifting rhythms, creating a sonic journey that mirrors the ups and downs of mental health struggles.

The song's lyrics offer an unflinchingly honest look at the daily battle against inner demons, while simultaneously conveying a message of hope and resilience. The verses paint a vivid picture of the weight of depression, while the chorus serves as a rallying cry for those fighting to stay afloat.

Musically, the track builds from quiet introspection to soaring, cathartic choruses, mirroring the emotional journey of rising above one's darkest moments. The bridge offers a glimpse of hope, with its imagery of dawn breaking and scars fading, before leading into a final, triumphant chorus.

"Rising Through the Darkness" speaks to anyone who has ever grappled with mental health issues, offering both validation of their struggles and encouragement to keep fighting. It's a testament to the human spirit's capacity to endure and overcome, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

Lyrics:

Woke up, feeling lost
Another sleepless night
The weight upon my chest
Just won't let me find the light
I paint a smile so bright
To hide the storm inside
If I say I'm fine, it's just a line to keep it out of sight

I know I'm not the only one
Who's fighting just to stay
But even through the darkest times
I'll find a way, some way
No, I'm not OK, but that's alright
We'll make it through, we'll find the light
It's not OK, but we're all gonna be alright

Some days, it's hard to breathe
The shadows pull me down
I wrestle with the fears
And the whispers all around
But there's a strength in me
A fire that won't fade
I keep on pushing through, even on my hardest days

I know I'm not the only one
Who's fighting just to stay
But even through the darkest times
I'll find a way, some way
No, I'm not OK, but that's alright
We'll make it through, we'll find the light
It's not OK, but we're all gonna be alright

One day we'll see the dawn
The night will turn to day
Our scars will start to fade
And wash the pain away
We'll rise above it all
With hope that never dies
In the end, we'll find our way beneath the endless skies

I know I'm not the only one
Who's fighting just to stay
But even through the darkest times
I'll find a way, some way
No, I'm not OK, but that's alright
We'll make it through, we'll find the light
It's not OK, but we're all gonna be alright

Gonna be alright
Gonna be alright
We’re not OK, but that's alright
We’ll find our way into the light

Rising Through The Darkness

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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?

Rising Through The Darkness

XAK STAHL