Lab Sessions

2024-11-24 Alex Zinn @ The Lab Fort Lauderdale

🔥 You Could’ve Been – Song Insight & Lyrics 🔥

🔻 You Could’ve Been – Song Insight
Some betrayals don’t come with a warning—they creep in like shadows, wrapping around everything you once knew.

"You Could’ve Been" isn’t just about loss—it’s about what could have been. It’s about realizing the truth too late, after giving someone your all, only to see them disappear into their own darkness.

It’s the fight between regret and resilience. The battle of holding on vs. letting go. The pain of watching someone self-destruct, knowing they took part of you down with them.

But in the end, this isn’t a song about losing—it’s about surviving. It’s about breaking free from the weight of their choices and reclaiming your own story.

🔻 You Could’ve Been – Lyrics
[Verse 1 – Rap]
You could’ve been different, seen the pain I was drowning in,
You could’ve been there, a light in my darkest hour,
After all the love I gave, the battles I fought for us,
You could’ve reached out, saved me from myself,
But instead, you chose to turn your back,
You chose hate, chose to walk away.
Disappearing like a ghost when I needed you most,
Becoming something I never wanted, never feared before,
You made me feel trapped, no way out,
Trading my values for the highs we chased,
I lost the person I used to be,
For the nothing we became, the shadows we embraced.

[Pre-Chorus]
Can't buy our souls, our hearts and minds stay free,
Sadness for the man who couldn’t stay,
But our fight for meaning lights the way.

[Chorus]
Never thought I'd see the day, he’d turn away, betray,
Now there's nothing left to say,
Astounded, left confounded, can't comprehend the mind,
Trying to grasp the why, so we don't get left behind.

[Female Harmonies – Backing Vocals]
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh (during "prop in your dream")
No more lies, no disguise (during "breaking through your scheme")
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh (during "I’m not alone")

[Verse 2 – Rap]
Trading my values for the drugs we did,
I lost myself in the emptiness we created,
I fought to make you see the hurt inside,
But you fed me lies, made me believe in a life that wasn’t mine,
A world built on deceit, on shadows and smoke,
But now I see through it all, the truth I couldn’t deny.

[Pre-Bridge]
Life's a journey, you gotta learn, persist,
Don't ignore the signs, or you'll end up in the mist.
We won this fight today, with clarity, we see,
Defined by truth and love, that's our legacy.

[Female Harmonies – Backing Vocals]
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh (during "prop in your dream")
No more lies, no disguise (during "breaking through your scheme")
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh (during "I’m not alone")

[Bridge]
Ultimately, he lost it all, a lesson learned so clear,
We can't be bought, no chains on me.
Under a bridge, but our spirits free,
We stood for something real, a lasting song.
He may be gone, but we stay strong.

[Female Harmonies – Backing Vocals]
Free, oh free, I’m free (during "breaking free from the prison")
Rise, I rise, I rise (during "narcissistic disguise")
Worth, my worth, my worth (during "I know my worth")
No more lies, no disguise (during "no more falling for your empty mirth")

🔻 4Me2BeFree
This isn’t just another track—it’s a statement. "You Could’ve Been" is the anthem of those who refuse to be held down by someone else’s destruction.

It’s for the ones who fought to save someone, only to realize you can’t save those who don’t want to be saved.

🔥 This is survival. This is truth. This is the power of breaking free.

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You Could’ve Been v4

🔥 Paradigm – Song Insight & Lyrics 🔥

🔻 Paradigm – Song Insight
There comes a moment when you realize—you don’t have to keep living in someone else’s world. Paradigm is about breaking free from the expectations, judgments, and illusions that have kept you bound.

It’s about the struggle between who you were and who you’re becoming. The ghosts of the past may whisper, but they don’t get to write the future.

This is a declaration. A shift in power. A moment of clarity.

It’s time to redefine what it means to be you—without their shadow hanging over it.

🔻 Paradigm – Lyrics
Intro
(Soft instrumental buildup with a haunting melody)
I try like hell to be a force for my change,
But whispers echo, foretelling the end.
Words spoken, tones masked by others,
It’s clear—you knew.

Verse 1
Pressure pulls me, forces me to be that guy,
From a place of repair, not despair.
Clinging to a world where I’ve decayed,
Wanting to be saved from the dark I’ve made.

Pre-Chorus
Alone—a word that rings so true,
In this place, it’s all I knew.
Slipping away, emotions faked,
A fragile shield for the heart I break.

Chorus (softer, then builds)
Your blindness is your sickness,
A war I won’t endure.
I’m worth the time, I’m worth the fight,
No longer trapped in your cold war.

Verse 2
I hide in a den, where guilt can’t stay,
A blanket of shadows keeps truth at bay.
Bound by my past, judged by the blind,
They can’t see the light I’ve kept inside.

Musical Interlude (instrumental solo with haunting tones)
Bridge
The blood that bound us, now transfused,
A prescription of loss, the man I lose.
Anger stifled, resentment fades,
But your motives haunt the path I take.

Pre-Chorus
Alone—a word that rings so true,
In this place, it’s all I knew.
Slipping away, emotions faked,
A fragile shield for the heart I break.

Chorus (stronger, with harmony)
Your blindness is your sickness,
A war I won’t endure.
I’m worth the time, I’m worth the fight,
No longer trapped in your cold war.

Solo (instrumental guitar or piano solo)
Hook
"I’m worth the time, I’m worth the fight.
No longer trapped in your cold war tonight."

(Repeat hook with layered harmony)

Outro (soft fade-out)
I try like hell to be a force for my change,
But whispers echo, foretelling the end.
Words spoken, tones masked by others,
It’s clear—you knew.

🔻 4Me2BeFree
Some wounds take time to heal, but that doesn’t mean they define you. Paradigm is a turning point—the moment where the weight of the past is no longer stronger than the pull of the future.

🔥 No more waiting. No more pretending. This is the shift—this is the breakaway.

Copyright Notice:

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Paradigm

a powerful track that lays bare the battle between staying true to yourself and the pressures of a world that twists your words. With lyrics like "They’ll keep on twisting the words that you said, so the populace is brainwashed instead," the song challenges societal norms and confronts the weight of judgment and self-doubt. With a movement of resilience. Ramble speaks to the dreamers, the fighters, and anyone who’s ever felt misunderstood. It reminds us to grow without regret, to embrace the struggle, and to push forward despite the odds. For those who know the pain of bottling emotions or facing relentless critics, Ramble is a beacon of strength. It’s a bold declaration that your voice matters, your growth matters, and your fight to be authentic matters.


Ramble

Soft melody with symphonic strings and an ethereal piano ending

Single

The Good Night

Bandcamp

Welcome to Step Into Expression, a podcast celebrating creativity, individuality, and culture, brought to you by Vans! 👟

Dive into inspiring stories of self-expression across art, skateboarding, music, and fashion. In this pilot episode, we explore what self-expression means and share how you can join our Design and Shine challenge to showcase your creativity. ✨

Don’t forget to tag us with #StepIntoExpression to be featured on the show. Tune in and get inspired to create boldly! 🎙️

Step Into Expression E01 - Pilot

Special shout-out to every member of the EY Network. This is one heck of a playlist, across the decades and generations! 

Set-list:
1. Peace Train (Junior Vasquez Extended Club Mix) - Dolly Parton
2. I Am What I Am (Original 12" Extended Mix) - Gloria Gaynor
3. C'Mon And Get My Love (Love & Kisses Mix) - DMob Feat. Cathy Dennis
4. Show Me Love (Extended Mix) - Steve Angello & Laidback Luke Feat. Robin S
5. I'm Coming Out / Upside Down (Chris Cox Club Mix) - Diana Ross
6. We Are Family (Extended Mix) - Cedric Gervais, Nile Rodgers
7. Unwritten (BeatBreaker Extended Remix) - Natasha Bedingfield
8. Good Luck, Babe! (Kay Stafford Club Mix) - Chappell Roan
9. One Kiss (Dirty Disco Private Remix) - Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa
10. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Jean Luc & Nick Jay Remix) - The Cube Guys, Barbara Tucker
11. Love At First Sight (Extended House Mix) - Audio Dubbers
12. Born This Way (Bimbo Jones Club Remix) - Lady Gaga
13. Reach (Almighty Remix) - S Club 7
14. Together Again (Jason Parker 2022 Remix) - Janet Jackson
15. Smalltown Boy (Dave Aude vs Tall Paul Mix) - Bronski Beat


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GONG

Inspired by cyberpunk anime, I poured deep emotions into writing these lyrics because the situation feels the same as my own world—one that is poor and longs to be seen and appreciated.

Ebiiotamo - Run and Rise 3

“Manifest EP” is a sonic journey through introspection, transformation, and emotional liberation. Blending ambient textures, downtempo rhythms, and cinematic soundscapes, this EP invites listeners to reconnect with their inner child and embrace authenticity. Each track serves as a chapter in a narrative of self-discovery and empowerment.

#experimental, #chill, #soundscape

Let the music guide you to manifest your true self.

arise

FlowState

Void

2025-06-10 - Alex Zinn @ The Lab - Fort Lauderdale

“Sorrow” is where pain meets poetry. In this deep, intellectual blend of UK rap and Jamaican reggae, TDC takes a raw, unapologetic dive into his emotional depths. The chorus delivers the core message loud and clear:
“I’m not trying to go viral / I’m just trying to express my sorrow.”

This isn’t music for clout — it’s therapy with rhythm. The instrumental fuses echoing riddims and moody grime percussion, giving the track both emotional weight and bounce. TDC’s lyrics are packed with powerful metaphors, drawing comparisons between his internal storm and some of the world's greatest disasters — from historical wars to the Red Spot on Jupiter, a storm that has lasted for centuries.

There’s a poetic quality to the flow — each word purposeful, each verse a confession. Yet even in the sorrow, there’s power. TDC isn’t asking for pity — he’s showing resilience in the face of pain and creating something beautiful out of it.

This track stands out for its intellectual weight and emotional resonance. It's for anyone who’s ever felt like the world is moving too fast to feel. "Sorrow" is the stillness inside the storm.

Sorrow

I created “Motion” to capture that feeling of freedom – when you're out with your friends, the sun is setting, and everything around you just flows. It's about movement, energy, and being present in the moment.

motion

Crushed – Song Insight by 4Me2BeFree
🔻 Song Insight

“Crushed” unfolds in the shadows of an indifferent world, where hope and pain tangle in the ruins of what we thought life, love, and humanity could be. The song drifts through dense clouds of internal struggle, channeling the feeling of suffocating beneath the weight of unseen burdens and silent wars. It’s not about one person or one villain—it’s about wrestling with existence itself, how the world presses down until you find the one flicker of color that’s yours alone.

From the opening static and muffled breath to the relentless repetition of “Take on me,” the lyrics echo the cyclical ache of trying to make sense of a broken dreamscape. The spoken bridge rips open the quiet—crumbling history, fractured illusions, and the residue of memories too heavy to shake off. Yet through the darkness, a scarlet thread runs: resilience, the refusal to let the world define you, the courage to keep speaking—even when the world seems made of stone and ash.

“Crushed” is for anyone who’s faced down the void and chosen to survive, forging identity and meaning from the very ashes of disappointment.

🔻 Lyrics

[Intro]
[static] [crackle] [muffled breathing]

[Verse 1]
Crushed lungs
I forfeit this life
No desires required
Can't explain this mess
The voices inside these walls
Or is it just inside my head?
Fuck it, it's all the same
Another day, we play again

[Chorus]
Take on me
Is this free
Inside my heart
I can't breathe
Turn on me
I still bleed
I hold that day
Another away
I try and say
Take on me

[Verse 2]
Influence dreams
They fade in
A part of this
Take my hand
Feel this voice
Hear what it says
Or believe

[Chorus]
Take on me
Is this free
Inside my heart
I can't breathe
Turn on me
I still bleed
I hold that day
Another away
I try and say
Take on me

[Rap / Spoken Bridge]
History buried in ash and wire
Nails on the floor, spit sparks from the pyre
Another mask in the hallway mirror
Ghost in the concrete—voice gets nearer

Shell forged in a furnace of noise
Dreams chewed up like broken toys
Night leaks in, peeling back the safe space
Drip in the silence, hope leaves no trace

No vengeance, just a hunger that breaks
Promises coil, splinter and shake
Trophies rust in a static parade
Truth is a shadow that never decays

Blue lights flicker—illusion walks free
Copies of copies, nothing left to see
Black tar memory stains in the seams
Stuck in the marrow, starving for clean

Spark tries to flicker in dead air’s hold
Pulse of a past that’s too burnt, too cold
Cracks in the wall keep humming that song
This is hell with the lights left on

[Outro]
Take on me
Is this free
Inside my heart
I can't breathe
Turn on me
I still bleed
I hold that day
Another away
I try and say
Take on me



🔻 Copyright Notice

All lyrics and content featured in this post are protected under copyright (© 2025) and have been securely time-locked and validated through a crypto-based verification system to ensure originality and ownership. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of any part of these works without explicit consent is strictly prohibited.

Crushed

I will be what some say that I can not be (zhake)

"If it didn’t matter, it wouldn’t hurt. Pain is the gift of knowing you’re alive."

4Me2BeFree is more than music—it’s my story, my scars, and my survival. Every song is a piece of me, a raw melody of love, heartbreak, and resilience. I blend AI-generated vocals and instruments with real emotions, turning my experiences—especially from an LGBTQ+ perspective—into something that speaks to anyone who's ever felt lost, broken, or just searching for something real.

Breakup songs? Yeah, they hit different. Music carries us through the worst of it, and every generation finds their own anthems of love, loss, and getting back up. Heartache doesn’t care about age, gender, or where you come from—music connects us all.

I make music because I’ve been there. The pain, the anger, the hope—it's all in these songs. If something here hits home for you, let it. If you feel something, let me know. That’s the connection that keeps this alive.

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

I’m SVSCHΛ – music producer and storyteller through sound. I create emotional Deep House and EDM tracks that aim to touch souls and free minds. This is more than just music – it’s a space to breathe, feel, and reconnect with your inner self. Welcome to the journey.

Express yourself. Don’t hold back.

SpinnZinn, a.k.a. Alex Zinn, is a visionary talent on the decks, conjuring up potent, hypnotic driving rhythms that captivate his audiences. He has created an entirely unique sound, a seamless mix that blends the driving kick drums and thick rolling basslines of pure techno with blissful harmonic melodies woven into a relentless groove. The unstoppable flow of energy hypnotizes dance floors across the globe.

He has held residencies at renowned venues such as Space Miami, IPSE Berlin, and Hito's OTO parties, as well as shared his craft with ravers at mega festivals from Ultra Music Festival in Miami, FL, to A Summer Story in the heart of Spain, refining his craft of creating a musical journey and inducing his fans into a dancing frenzy. He has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Dubfire, Chris Liebing, and Richie Hawtin, and has been praised for his ability to create an atmosphere of pure energy and euphoria.

Born to Argentine-German parents in Miami, he spent his teen years in Frankfurt, Germany, absorbing the industrial techno sounds that dominated the city. He returned to Miami in 2007, where he took over the radio waves at WVUM 90.5 FM, broadcasting his unique sound all over the city. In 2017, he relocated back to the beating heart of techno, Berlin, before recently returning to the Sunshine State in 2020. This multicultural upbringing can be felt in the way that Alex blends together tracks from a broad range of genres, from deep house to psy-trance and everything in between.

As PLAYdifferently's brand manager, he successfully launched Richie Hawtin's MODEL 1 mixer onto the scene. As a product specialist for Allen & Heath, Alex utilized his electrical engineering talents to assist with the development of the Xone:96 mixer. He is deeply passionate about both the art of DJing and the technology used by performers to express themselves.

When not rocking the dancefloor himself, Alex spends his time touring with top-notch artists such as Chris Liebing and Tale Of Us. He is constantly pushing the boundaries of electronic music, exploring new sounds and techniques to create a unique and unforgettable experience for his fans.

Start creating through life's journey,
composing lyrics, melodies, and managing the singer's vocals.

Just a bedroom banger mixing some trax 🎧
The occasional wedding gig for my friends, and work events.
All for the love of music ❤️ 
*~House music all night long~*

Music for scenes, thoughts and moments. Inspired by scenes, thoughts and moments.

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www.end2endcreations.com

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