"The Devil" is a dark, seductive, and electrifying track from Xak Stahl’s Major Arcana album, embodying the themes of temptation, desire, and the struggle for control. Inspired by the Tarot card of the same name, this song explores the magnetic pull of indulgence and the fine line between pleasure and restraint.

With pulsating synths, deep basslines, and a hypnotic rock beat, "The Devil" is as alluring as it is dangerous. The lyrics weave a tale of seduction and surrender, questioning whether we are bound by our vices or empowered by them. The track’s electrifying energy mirrors the card’s symbolism—what enslaves us may also set us free.

Let "The Devil" pull you into the fire—just be careful how deep you go. 🔥😈

Lyrics:

Whispered promises in the dead of night,
Silver tongue, dressed in neon light.
A hunger burns, a reckless game,
You call it sin, but I crave the flame.

One more taste, one more touch,
Too much is never enough.
Bound in chains, but I hold the key,
Are you ready to set yourself free?

I am The Devil, the voice inside,
The thrill you chase, the love you hide.
Give in, give up, come dance with me,
Lose yourself, or be set free.

Every vice, every wicked thrill,
A willing heart, a dangerous will.
The line is blurred, the choice is yours,
Heaven falls when desire soars.

One more taste, one more touch,
Too much is never enough.
Bound in chains, but I hold the key,
Are you ready to set yourself free?

I am The Devil, the voice inside,
The thrill you chase, the love you hide.
Give in, give up, come dance with me,
Lose yourself, or be set free.

Look in my eyes, tell me it’s wrong,
But you’ve been singing my song all along.
You want control, but love the fall,
Surrender now, or lose it all.

I am The Devil, the voice inside,
The thrill you chase, the love you hide.
Give in, give up, come dance with me,
Lose yourself, or be set free.

Shackled tight, or let it go,
The fire's here—will you say no?
The game is played, the choice is mine,
But darling, you've been mine all this time.

Major Arcana

The Devil

3adr - a short lived euphoria

Verlassen In Der Welt

Open Your Eyes

I don't know, why I am into Hip Hop and EDM lately, but I can not help it. And I have no idea where to publish it, so SC is my place for my out of place tracks. I was very impressed by the power of this woman defending the rights of the Maori-people, so it inspired me to make a track out off her speech at the New Zealand parliament. If you want to know more about the event read this article:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/05/new-zealand-mps-who-performed-haka-in-parliament-given-record-suspensions

Ā upane, ka upane

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 😇

flippophil

Thank you for listening.I would appreciate it if you could write your thoughts.We can improve some features by trying them out.  I choose an instrument depending on my mood.

Equinox

According to Wikipedia, the Blue Ridge Mountains’ signature hues–visible from afar–come from trees, which emit the organic compound isoprene. My home region with its mystical haze has long been a source of awe, intrigue, and creative inspiration for many, including me. Today, I’m really excited to release a 5-song digital EP called “Blue Ridge Mountain Waterfalls,” available on Bandcamp. 

https://josephhouck.bandcamp.com/album/blue-ridge-mountain-waterfalls

Conveying stories and emotions through music and lyrics remains a great joy of mine. As is common in creative writing, the tales are a blend of real-life and fiction, some almost entirely the latter. The title song was inspired partly by my late grandmother, who passed away shortly before my son was born. I fondly remember her and her mountain living skills: country cooking, gardening, canning. The song is a reflection on some of life’s landmarks.

At first, I had plans to record these songs with other musicians, and perhaps alternate versions may yet come to fruition. But for this release, I pursued a humbler, more personal approach, starting each song with acoustic guitar/ vocals and overdubbing a couple of extras like mandolin and piano where necessary.

Though originally I didn’t conceive of a mini-album, it became clear, looking back from a distance, that these songs correlate to effect a grander vista. The story elements are suffused in that beguiling blue aura of home. 



BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN WATERFALLS

The woods and the streams have their secrets
They use time as a tool to conceal
And I watched her old hands in the kitchen
As they made one of our final meals

She was a blue ridge mountain waterfall
Slicker than the glassy rock
And grayer than an old stone building 
Oh, if only these hills could talk

I watched the steep drops of her fingers
Lifting the lid off the pot,
Soup streaming out of the ladle,
Rain steaming that dry garden plot

I recall the damp scent of the cellar,
Warm hum of the old kitchen light
Cascading curls of her temples,
Cataract mist in her eyes

She was a blue ridge mountain waterfall
Slicker than the glassy rock
And grayer than an old stone building 
Oh, if only these hills could talk

Now she’s there in your face from this angle
When you smile after making a joke
But you never met your great-grandma
She was gone when your mom’s water broke

Just like a blue ridge mountain waterfall
Slicker than the glassy rock
And grayer than an old stone building 
Oh, if only these hills could talk


Blue Ridge Mountain Waterfalls

I asked the mirror on the wall
Who was the biggest fool of all
But the mirror just stared back
I got no answers I got no track

Just remembered what you said
It's going round now in my head
Just be careful of what you say
"Cause I remember everyday

You said I love you I love you so
Never ever gonna let you go
But that's not true and you know I'm right
But I ain't going without a fight

Just remembered what you said
It's going round now in my head
Just be careful of what you say
"Cause I remember everyday

I heard you whisper
I heard you whisper
I heard you whisper
I heard you whisper I love you

Instrumental

Just remembered what you said
It's going round now in my head
Just be careful of what you say
"Cause I remember everyday

You said I love you I love you so
Never ever gonna let you go
But that's not true and you know I'm right
But I ain't going without a fight

Just remembered what you said
It's going round now in my head
Just be careful of what you say
"Cause I remember everyday

Outro

I Heard You Whisper

LYRICS:
Silver stare, clever banter
Silver hair, raucous laughter
Silver brush, matching mirror
Silver smile, nothing dearer

Stay a while, please just give me today
I am saving these moments away
For in times to come when I need you near
I'll remember your words so clear
And take this parting thought with you my friend
When tears are clouding those eyes of blue,
Picture my face smiling right at you
To help melt the ice that you're hacking through

Silver style, witchery in motion
Silver mind, staunch devotion

Stay a while, please just give me today
I am saving these moments away
For in times to come when I need you near
I'll remember the hugs and tears
And take this parting thought with you my friend
When life is teeming with stupid clowns
Hear my voice saying it's ok now
I'll help melt the ice that you're breaking down

CUBIC G: 
vox/keys - Sarah Golding
sweet sweet bass - Gavin Simpkin
kickin' drums - Simon Golding

Silver

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?

The Devil

XAK STAHL