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

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.










