"Beyond the Void" is a hauntingly introspective song that delves into the depths of emotional darkness and desperation. With poignant lyrics and soaring melodies, this song captures the feeling of being lost and disconnected from the world, and the longing to find hope and guidance. 

Through the song's atmospheric soundscapes and heartfelt vocals, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and introspection, navigating the complexities of the human experience. "Beyond the Void" is a powerful exploration of the darkness and the light, and the resilience of the human spirit.


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
I wake up in the dark, searching for a spark
A light to guide me through the shadows that leave their mark
I'm trying to find my way, but it's hard to stay
On the path that's winding, when the darkness whispers "stay" 

[Pre-Chorus]
I'm reaching out for a hand, but it's hard to stand
When the weight of the world is crushing me, and I'm losing my grip on reality 

[Chorus]
Where did the angels go? Why did they leave me here?
Is it because I'm not worthy? Or is it because I fear?
The silence is deafening, the emptiness is vast
I'm trying to find my voice, but it's lost in the past 

[Verse 2]
I try to fill the void with temporary highs
But the emptiness remains, and the darkness never dies
I'm searching for a beacon, a shining light
To lead me through the darkness, and into the morning's first light 

[Pre-Chorus]
I'm reaching out for a hand, but it's hard to stand
When the weight of the world is crushing me, and I'm losing my grip on reality 

[Chorus]
Where did the angels go? Why did they leave me here?
Is it because I'm not worthy? Or is it because I fear?
The silence is deafening, the emptiness is vast
I'm trying to find my voice, but it's lost in the past 

[Verse 3]
Maybe I've been searching in the wrong places
Maybe I've been looking for answers in the wrong faces
Maybe I need to look within, to find the strength I need
To rise above the darkness, and find my way to freedom's creed 

[Bridge]
In the silence, I hear a whisper
A gentle voice that's calling me to surrender
To let go of the fear, to let go of the pain
And find solace in the love that remains 

[Pre-Chorus]
I'm reaching out for a hand, but it's hard to stand
When the weight of the world is crushing me, and I'm losing my grip on reality 

[Chorus]
Where did the angels go? Why did they leave me here?
Is it because I'm not worthy? Or is it because I fear?
The silence is deafening, the emptiness is vast
I'm trying to find my voice, but it's lost in the past 

[Outro]
I'll hold on to the hope, that someday I'll find my way
Through the darkness and the pain, to a brighter day
Where the angels will be waiting, with open arms and loving eyes
And I'll find my voice, and I'll learn to fly.



Beyond The Void

ABOUT

This track has been on the back burner for a (very!) long time and started out as an outline composition in support of a short film, about a reincarnated witch.   As it turned out the film didn’t happen, but the song continued to evolve, and somewhere along the way got renamed to Selene!

It’s a song about two women, separated across time, and could follow several different themes: haunting, possession, reincarnation or perhaps love.. I'll leave you to decide..It touches on separation and isolation, the power of connections and perhaps a life rebuilt, for both the songs characters.

I’ve been very fortunate to be ably assisted in creating this track, by two fantastic pro musicians; Glenn Welman, on drums, and an absolute POWERHOUSE soprano vocal performance from Marion Schneider (Mioune) Without their talent, innovation and, in Marion’s case, a ton of advice, Selene would not be the track it is!  Thanks should also go to Joseph, at JREL Music Studio, Oklahoma City, whose mastering skills put the finishing touches to a track that I really am pleased with!  Thanks a million guys! 

Selene, Music and Lyrics:   Goff Johnson
Drums: Glenn Welman
Vocals: Marion Schneider (Mioune) 

Lyrics

Verse 1: woman

In the quiet of the night,
Something stirs the wind
The silence isn’t right, I don’t know where
There’s some-thing lost inside,
 
Verse 2: Ghost 

I was a sigh behind the moon
A darker shade of night
A story ended far too soon, and far from sight 
But longing for the light 
 
Pre-Chorus: woman

I’m filled with questions with no answers
A masquerade without a dancer
 
Chorus: Ghost

Reach through the night — awake within my dream
Reach for the light
 
Verse 3 (duet)

There’s a truth to be revealed
Through shadows and through time
Throughout the counting of the years 
Our stories will entwine
You’ll be my voice, I’ll be your flame  

Pre-chorus 2 : both

The veil is torn, all doubts are gone
our souls are joined, our names are one
 
Chorus: both 

Reach through the night — awake within my dream
Reach for the light 
 
Middle Section : Ghost  

I thought I’d never be complete
A will without a form
You’re the spell I couldn’t speak
I’m the storm you’ve always worn 
                      
Final Chorus: both

Reach through the night — awake within my dream
Reach for the light 
 
Outro Chorus (quiet reprise)

Tonight — wake within my dream (ghost)
Reach for the light (woman)

Selene

Composer : Karl Heimgartner Dat :Oktober / 12 / 2025/ © Copyright
Artist: Carlito Home 
Genre: Lo-FI -Jazz
Single: 2025
Track: 13
Instrumental :  Karl Heimgartner 
Title : Embrace the Morning

My workplace with Presonus Studio one 5 Professional and LANDR Studio.

Mixing: Christine Sampson : Mastering: Alessandro Giordano by MTM Mastering True Music Productions/Es
Thank you for the cooperation, Freddie and Team MTM Mastering True Music Productions.

karl-heinz-heimgartner.jimdosite.com/

Dear friends,

This is the last song for 2025, and I'm taking a break from composing new music.

Let yourselves be surprised in 2026.

For the past year, 2025, I'd like to thank all the users who listened to and commented on my music.

Best regards,

Karl Heimgartner / Carlito Home / Karl Heinz-Heimgartner

Embrace The Morning

A third (and supposedly last) version of putting the lyrics -- first used with "silken shadows" and then "therapy of love" -- to some now extra soft and folky arrangement. 

more than gold

When I heard the voice of this great Kenyan singer, I knew I had to write some music to this melody and style. It turned out a little bit rock-ish, listen to it!

Fly in the Mouth

Fly in the mouth

Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/vKiLtzDInXs
We wrote this track trying to imagine what it feels like for people who once made music in a real, organic way, then discovered how easy it is to use AI to pump out songs and make fast profit.
Some of them even deny using AI vocals… even though the same two-to-four AI voice timbres show up across basically all AI-generated songs, not just in one profile. Anyone who listens a lot can recognize them instantly.
And the ironic part? Many musicians go under those tracks and write huge compliments about the “amazing vocals,” taking them at face value.
We’re not anti-AI. AI exists and it's here to stay.
We’re against the indiscriminate and unregulated use of AI that disrespects the work of people who actually make music.
This song isn’t a rant.
It’s satire. A snapshot. A reminder that creativity still matters… no matter what trend is taking over.
Peace, joy… and above all, ethical AI for everyone.😉

https://ffm.to/ai-killed
Released on major streaming platforms on December 10, 2025.
©2025 Beating Edge

Lyrics:

Oh-oh, oh-oh...
She’s singin’ better than we are,
AI killed the human star.

We stayed up late, the room was loud,
cheap beer, bad takes, a faithful crowd.
Now every song’s a perfect clone,
she types the notes, I check my phone.

We used to bleed to make it shine,
now she does it in half the time.

AI killed the human star,
no pulse, no soul, just perfect art.
Plug her in, she steals my part,
and somehow makes it sound like heart.

I miss the cracks, the out-of-key,
the shaky hands, the “damn, that’s me.”
Now every chord is tight and clean,
like something built inside a dream.

She learns the pain, but not the sweat,
I play along, she wins the bet.

AI killed the human star,
she took my voice, she took my scars.
Now all my ghosts are on her drive,
she sings them back, too much alive.

We built her drunk on coffee grounds,
she took the throne, we lost the sound.
Now I’m just lines inside a file,
she smiles, and makes it worth a while.

AI killed the human star,
but damn, she makes it sound bizarre.
Maybe we’re the ones to blame,
for givin’ her our fire and name.

Oh-oh, oh-oh...
AI killed the human star.

She killed it good!
Yeah! Not for us!

AI Killed the Human Star

Official Music Video

Inner

This song is about what really happens when family comes together — the good memories, the broken pieces, the people we miss, and the things we’re finally ready to let go of. It’s about cracked plates, old stories, old wounds, and the way a familiar room can hold both pain and comfort at the same time. 

I wanted to capture that moment where everyone sits down, looks around the table, and realizes that forgiveness doesn’t have to be a big dramatic thing — sometimes it’s just passing the wine, sharing a smile, or choosing not to reopen the same old fight. It’s about letting love be louder than the history we’ve all lived through. 

This song is my way of honoring how imperfect and beautiful family can be, and how a simple meal can become the place where healing finally starts.


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
Cracked plates and stories untold
Grandma's laugh a treasure of gold
Remember the fights the slamming of doors
We gather now on familiar floors 

[Prechorus]
Can we let it go
Can we let it go 

[Chorus]
Around this table of forgiveness
Love's the only thing we profess
Pass the gravy pass the wine
Let bygones be bygones this time 

[Verse 2]
Uncle Joe's got a brand new wife
Little Timmy's got a brand new life
Auntie Susan she can't make it this year
But we know she's with us oh so near 

[Prechorus]
Can we let it go
Can we let it go 

[Chorus]
Around this table of forgiveness
Love's the only thing we profess
Pass the gravy pass the wine
Let bygones be bygones this time

Table of Forgiveness

Who I really am

"Whispers in the Rose Thicket" is a haunting metal power ballad that captures the raw ache of lost love, where Elena kneels amid blooming roses—symbols of vows shattered by fate—whispering to a ghost in the garden. With soaring, soul-baring vocals evoking Steve Perry's timeless fire, it weaves heavy riffs and symphonic swells into a tale of eternal bloom through frost, reminding us that some hearts wheel forever in the sky, unyielding even in goodbye.

© 2025 David Wurden

Whispers in the Rose Thicket

I wonder how a RAP and an African vocal, melody fit together in one song. I think there could be a good connection in the music too. The vocal comes from Kenya and America, the music is from me.

The Shaman's Dance

Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for me, dating back to elementary school when I first began crafting stories, poems, and eventually lyrics. As a former drummer in various bands, I always relied on others to bring my words to life musically. However, after a long hiatus from drumming, I decided to take the leap and learn to compose music to accompany my lyrics. Through classes and dedication, I've embarked on a new journey, breathing fresh life into old lyrics and penning new ones. You'll find a mix of older and newer works here. Especially for some of the lyrics. 

Music has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is being completely entranced by 'The Little Drummer Boy' as a very young child. There was something about the rhythm and the melody that just captivated me. I must have played it a thousand times, wearing the record out, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I knew I wanted to be a drummer and to create that magic for others. 

But I was too young then, and of course, I couldn't afford a drum set just yet. So, I turned to writing as a way to express myself. As I mentioned above, I started with stories, then poems, and eventually, lyrics. I found that writing was not only a way to tap into my creativity, but also a way to process my emotions and experiences. 

As I grew older, my love for music only deepened. I realized that music has this incredible power to transport us to different times and places, to evoke emotions and memories that we thought were long forgotten. It's a universal language that can bring people together like nothing else can. 

For me, writing lyrics is a cathartic experience. It's a way for me to tap into my emotions, to process the world around me, and to create something that I hope will resonate with others. And when I hear my words come to life in a song, it's truly magical. It's a feeling that never gets old, and it's what keeps me coming back to music time and time again. 

I love many genres of music and artists of many genres. And if you listen to some of my songs, you will find that I like to make songs of different genres as well as mix different genres into each song. One of my all-time favorite bands is Evanescence, and I have made a lot of songs where I have tried my best to emulate that sound. 

Now, I have recently started experimenting with new sounds. I never heard of glitch beats before I took music classes, and now I'm fascinated with the sound, so I have been experimenting with glitch beats recently. 

I hope you enjoy some of my songs. And thanks so much to everyone who has been listening so far. I truly appreciate it. I welcome constructive feedback to help me grow as an artist, and I appreciate your support. ❤️

BTW if you follow me, I will ALWAYS follow back. If I like your music, I will follow you, but if you don't follow me back within a week or so I will probably unfollow. The same goes for when I see someone listening to my music, I WILL follow, however, if they don't follow me back within a week or so, I'll unfollow, because I'm at my limit of follows and I want to follow back everyone who follows me. Did not know that SoundCloud limits us to following only 2000. 😢

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VickStiX's Artist Manifesto
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I am the static between truth and noise.
A pulse that cracks the silence open.
When the world forgets its conscience,
I remind it — one beat, one lyric, one spark.

I don’t shout to divide; I sing to awaken.
I don’t chase fame; I chase clarity.
My art is not a weapon — it’s a flare in the dark.
A signal to every soul that still believes in better.

Let the trolls rage, let the cowards hide.
They can’t drown out a voice that’s tuned to truth.
I will paint their lies in sound and light
until justice has a melody again.

Because protest is not anger — it’s hope with a megaphone.
And I was born to be loud.

🎶 VickStiX — Truth. Rhythm. Revolution.












Beyond The Void

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