This song is a cry for justice, a voice for the silenced, and a tribute to the survivors of child exploitation. Inspired by the true story of Jeffrey Epstein's* heinous crimes, I wrote this song to raise awareness about the devastating reality of child abuse and exploitation.

As I poured my heart and emotions into this song, I hoped to capture the pain, the fear, and the resilience of those who have been affected by these crimes. I want this song to be a beacon of hope, a reminder that we must stand together against injustice and fight for the protection and dignity of all children.

To those who have been brave enough to share their stories, I see you. I hear you. And I believe you. This song is for you, and for all those who are still searching for justice and healing.

*Note: I shadowed his hideous face out of respect for the victims.


LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
Dark rooms secrets hidden deep
Eyes that burn but never weep
In the corners shadows scream
Lost children lost in a dream

[Verse 2]
In the mansion cold and stark
Monsters lurking after dark
Promises of gilded chains
Blood-stained lies and phantom pains

[Chorus]
Running from the cursed night
Chasing ghosts that steal the light
Empty laughter hollow cries
Broken shadows fill the skies

[Verse 3]
Masked men with hearts of stone
Esoteric rituals alone
Lies whispered to hide the sin
Where does the nightmare end or begin

[Verse 4]
Broken trust and shattered minds
Innocence that terror blinds
Truth unveiled too late too soon
Echoes of despair in the moon

[Bridge]
Can you hear the silence roar
Footsteps haunting evermore
No escape from what’s been done
Eternal dark without a sun

Broken Shadows

Hollow Cries

Songwriter, Electronic Music Producer, Arranger. Graduate of Berklee College of Music Online and the EDM PROD Producer Launchpad. 

To all those who have followed me during my journey into EDM Production, Thank you. There is more to come. Stay tuned.

I have discovered and am experimenting with Suno AI. I find it offers a lot of great ways to express myself.

Keeping the beat going!

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.










