Text:
(Verse 1)
Smoke in the backroom, silence in the hall,
Gold on your fingers, but you're braced for the fall.
You made it to the top, now they call you "Don"—
But the whisper in the dark says you're already gone.

(Verse 2)
Deals in the night, your name rings fear,
But power’s a candle, burning too near.
Today they kiss your hand, tomorrow your ring—
But someone in the crew wants to be the king.

(Chorus)
You don’t stay up forever, it’s just a borrowed throne,
The wolves you fed are circling your home.
Trust is a shadow, loyalty a game—
The knife in your back won't need a name.
You're only a legend...
‘till the next in line takes aim.

(solo)

(Verse 3)
Your photos hang in smoky bars,
But stories fade like old cigars.
They’ll toast your name, pour out the wine—
Then carve out space for the next in line.

(Bridge – flüsternd, bedrohlich)
Behind every Don is a hungry face,
A brother, a friend, ready to take your place.
Even angels wear a mask in this town—
One wrong step, and you're underground.

(Chorus)
You don’t stay up forever, it’s just a borrowed throne,
One heartbeat from being overthrown.
Respect is a myth when ambition burns,
The fire you lit... someday returns.
You're only the boss...
‘till the next in line learns.

(solo)

(Outro – slow fade, einsichtsvoll)
So enjoy the power, count your sins,
But remember:
In the end,
No one truly wins.

Next in Line

ASTROLIX | A2T3OL8X


I create music that feels like a dream you almost remember, a scene from a movie that never existed, or a memory that was never yours—but still hits deep. Every track is more than sound—it’s a cinematic world built to move mind and soul.

Huge shoutout to all collaborators, AI tools, and creative forces that helped bring these worlds to life. Every beat, every glitch, every vocal layer is crafted to tell a story. Comment below if it hits you the way it hits me!

CREDITS:
Tracks written, performed, and produced by Astrolix. Vocals, AI beats, and experimental sound design all handled by Astrolix. Visuals & thumbnails produced in collaboration with my creative circle

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Thomas Brutscher