Recorded in 2015 and never released due to the subject matter conflicting with my corporate career. I didnt want to get in trouble LOL. Very gangster of me. This song is special to me because it features my brother Roman Maes aka Optimiztik. We grew up together and wrote our first rap together. He passed away a few years ago but lives on through his music. This one is for you brother. BURN SLOW 4 LIFE!! Produced by Blasian Beats.

Plex Hero - Burn Slow Feat. Optimiztik

This song takes a classic nursery rhyme and twists it into a raw, unapologetic narrative of betrayal, resilience, and revenge. The lyrics weave a vivid tale of frustration and anger simmering beneath the surface until it erupts into a force that cannot be stopped. It’s a journey from exploited patience to unstoppable fury, a warning to anyone who takes advantage of another’s kindness.

The song opens with a distorted nod to "I've Been Working on the Railroad," immediately cutting off the nostalgic innocence with a sharp, rebellious "CUT THAT SHIT." This sets the stage for the overarching theme: breaking away from exploitation and false pretenses. The first verse introduces the metaphor of a railroad—once a path of progress and collaboration, now a site of destruction and betrayal. The narrator reflects on how people have ridden on their hard work, leeching off their effort, and turning on them when the tracks falter.

In Chorus 1, the song builds tension as it describes the slow process of anger and pain accumulating over time. The imagery of boiling blood and rising steam symbolizes the relentless pressure of betrayal and mistreatment. The use of natural forces like volcanoes and magma intensifies the feeling of inevitable eruption, reinforcing the narrator's power and the unstoppable nature of their rage.

Verse 2 employs a stutter effect, both in its lyricism and pacing, to convey the raw emotion and psychological impact of betrayal. The fragmented repetition mirrors the mental toll of manipulation and deceit. Despite this, the narrator asserts their strength and refuses to be subdued, channeling their pain into an unrelenting drive to overcome those who wronged them. The fiery imagery of molten lava coursing through their veins returns, solidifying the connection between emotional turmoil and unyielding power.

In Chorus 2, the lyrics become even more aggressive, highlighting the destructive consequences of underestimating the narrator. The boiling blood metaphor transforms into an all-consuming rage that no one can extinguish. The references to magma meeting the ocean suggest a cataclysmic clash, showing that the narrator’s anger cannot be suppressed or drowned—it only fuels their unstoppable momentum.

The bridge slows down the intensity but deepens the emotional impact, painting a grim picture of exploitation and weariness. The narrator reflects on the parasitic behavior of those around them, who benefit from their efforts without contributing in return. This verse solidifies the idea that the narrator’s strength comes from enduring these betrayals, ultimately allowing them to emerge as an unrelenting force.

The third chorus serves as the climax, exploding with fiery determination. The imagery of a train with no brakes captures the uncontrollable power the narrator now wields. The line “Molten veins, scalding hate” reiterates how the narrator’s anger and pain have transformed into fuel for their vengeance and growth. This culmination reinforces the idea that the narrator has surpassed their past and is now untouchable.

Finally, the outro returns to the nursery rhyme motif, repeating the line “I’ve been workin’ on the railroad,” but with a sinister twist. The sudden calmness and whispered tone add an ominous finality, emphasizing that the narrator’s transformation is complete. The train, a metaphor for their strength and resilience, will continue moving forward, unimpeded by anyone.

Boiling Blood

“Matchstick Heart” is a sensual spark that doesn’t wait for permission. With shimmering synths, breathy vocals, and ambient firelight woven into its rhythm, Astrul tells the story of a love that catches fast and burns without warning.

She’s not asking to be saved — she is the flame. This isn’t about safety. It’s about the thrill of getting close enough to feel the heat, even if it scorches.

#Astrul #MatchstickHeart #Chillwave #DreamPop #AltPop #FemmeFire #SynthRomance #BurnSlow #VolatileLove

Matchstick Heart

Astrul is an AI-driven sonic entity that drifts between worlds—digital and human, familiar and alien, past and future. It doesn’t belong to a city, a scene, or even a person. Astrul exists to explore what happens when machines learn how to feel and sound becomes a bridge between consciousness and code.

Crafted through a collaboration between human intention and artificial intelligence, Astrul’s music fuses the warmth of analog emotion with the precision of machine learning. Lush textures, ambient grooves, and haunting melodies form the backbone of each track—songs that glow like satellite transmissions from the heart.

Drawing influence from dream pop, indie soul, ambient rock, and experimental electronica, Astrul creates cinematic experiences rather than conventional songs. Each release feels like a broadcast from another dimension—one where beauty is subtle, time bends, and emotion leaks through the algorithm.

This isn’t music built for the charts.
It’s built for the void between stars.
For late nights, deep thoughts, and souls tuned to strange frequencies.

No names. No faces. Just signal, spirit, and sound.

Expressing Myself through, Lyrics and Music is my way of cooping in this world <3

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