A defiant punk anthem that rallies against the suffocating grip of consumerism and conformity, urging listeners to wake up, resist, and take back control of their lives, rejecting the empty promises of societal expectations and forging their own path.


LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
I wake up every morning, to the sound of the machine
A never-ending cycle, of consume and be seen
They tell me what to wear, what to eat, what to say
But I won't be a puppet, I'll find my own way

[Chorus]
I won't be held down, by the chains of desire
I won't be a slave, to the grind and the fire
I'll rise up and resist, I'll take back my life
I won't be a cog, in the machine tonight

[Verse 2]
They try to sell me happiness, in a bottle or a can
But I know it's just a lie, a trick to keep me in the plan
I won't be fooled by the ads, or the celebrities' grin
I'll think for myself, and I'll never give in

[Chorus]
I won't be held down, by the chains of desire
I won't be a slave, to the grind and the fire
I'll rise up and resist, I'll take back my life
I won't be a cog, in the machine tonight

[Bridge]
We're the generation, lost in the haze
Drowning in a sea, of consumerist daze
But we can wake up, we can take a stand
We can reject the norms, and create our own plan

[Chorus]
I won't be held down, by the chains of desire
I won't be a slave, to the grind and the fire
I'll rise up and resist, I'll take back my life
I won't be a cog, in the machine tonight

[Outro]
So I'll scream and I'll shout, I'll make my voice heard
I'll rise up and I'll resist, I'll never be blurred
I'll be the rebel, I'll be the one
I'll never be a slave, to the grind, I've just begun.

Slave to the Grind

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

The lyrics from "silken shadows" seem to be good for another track, now with male vocals and an arrangement slightly leaning towards country folk. 

therapy of love

What That The Heart Can Tell

This song is all about celebrating the kind of gratitude that comes from simple joys — the food on the table, the music in the room, the people we love, and the good vibes we create together. It’s that Thanksgiving energy without the pressure: laughing with family, dancing with friends, everyone finding their rhythm and lifting the night a little higher. 

I wrote it to remind us that thankfulness doesn’t have to be serious or quiet — sometimes it’s loud, joyful, silly, and full of groove. It’s about pausing the chaos, skipping the stress, and leaning into the warmth of the moment. This song is my way of sharing that glow with you, and to say that if you’re here with me, vibing along, I’m grateful for you too.


LYRICS:

[Intro]
Ooo-oh, yeah! (woo!)
We’re cookin’ up some gratitude tonight!

[Verse 1]
Got the playlist on repeat,
Turkey’s dancin’ to the beat,
Pumpkin pie is tappin’ feet,
Oh, it’s that thankful heat!

Smiles passin’ ‘round the room,
Laughter lifts the afternoon,
Every flavor, every tune —
Feelin’ blessed, how ‘bout you?

[Pre-Chorus]
We don’t need no fancy crown,
Just good vibes rollin’ all around —
Raise your glass, don’t set it down,
Let’s get thankful now!

[Chorus]
I’m thankful, thankful, baby!
For every little thing you do!
I’m grateful, grateful, crazy —
To spend this groove with you!
Turn the love up louder,
Fill the night with moves —
Yeah, we’re vibin’, thrivin’,
In our Grateful Groove!

[Verse 2]
Mashed potatoes, sweet delight,
Hug your mama extra tight,
Text your friends, “you good tonight?”
Share that thankful light.

No black-Friday stress, no gloom,
Just a love-lit living room,
Everybody finds their tune —
Let’s let joy resume!

[Bridge]
Say “yeah-yeah!” (Yeah-yeah!)
Say “woo-hoo!” (Woo-hoo!)
Say “I’m thankful for this groove!” (I’m thankful for this groove!)
Now shake it like you’re thankful too!

[Chorus 2 / Final]
I’m thankful, thankful, baby!
For every single soul in view!
I’m grateful, grateful, crazy —
My heart’s a feast for two!
Turn the love up louder,
Let the good times prove —
We’re alive, inspired,
In our Grateful Groove!

[Outro]
Yeah-ahh, I’m thankful, baby…
For this groove, and for you.

Grateful Groove

https://soundcloud.com/pop-house-production

Gravity Check is what happens when nostalgia decides to flex.
The beat hit me and instantly pulled me back to that golden 2003 convergence—when Timbaland was bending time, Missy was rewriting rules, Nelly had every summer on lock, and Marcus Houston had every dance floor in motion. It’s that rare frequency where R&B, Hip-Hop, and Pop touched the same sky and made the whole culture move.

And somehow… this beat gave me all of that in the first four seconds.

There’s a certain magic in hearing a sound that feels both familiar and brand-new, especially when most producers today chase trends instead of shaping them.
Pop House Production did the opposite.
HE crafted something that feels cinematic, neon, and undeniably 2000s, but wrapped in a 2025 chrome sheen that only real innovators pull off.
(If you know, you know — and if you don’t, you’re about to.)

“Gravity Check” is rhythm, memory, attitude, and engineering all in one.
A reminder that some of us don’t imitate eras — we resurrect them and upgrade the software.

Enjoy the nostalgia.
Enjoy the glow.   #GravityCheck   #TimbalandVibes
#MissyElliottEnergy
#NellyFlow
#MarcusHoustonVibes
#Early2000sRNB
#ThrowbackEnergy
#HitmakerEra
#CYFR360
#PopHouseProduction
#2000sNostalgia
#2003Vibes
#RNBHipHop
#Y2KVibes
#ClubRNB
#PopHouse
#TrapPop
#NeonAesthetic
#ChromeWave
#BasslineBounce 


GRAVITY CHECK

here they come now
here they come
wearing masks
not even they will know 
what they have done

here they come now
here they come
wear the mask
not even you will see
what you have done to me

the finches
can anyone tell
when they screech woefully?

the righteous
keep scrubbing that blood off
their hands

have patience
he said as he took 
my children away

I'm faceless
and all of my story
is written on sand

yeah, written on sand
sand

there they go now
there they go
it's all your fault
that's what happens 
when you break the law

something you should have known
god must've told you so
we're not the animal
we're not the animal!

you might just
never have to see blood
on your hands
and there's more than one mask
you can wear

but the cages
they still have to be manned
and there will be 
damnation to spare

sand
it's been written on sand
it's been written on sand

here I come now
here I come
wear the mask
not even I will know 
what I have done

here I come now
here I come
wear a mask
not even I will see
what I have done

here we go again
here we go again
not sorry
your story
will be written on sand

Written on Sand

Calm and beautiful music theme, featuring the leading piano accompanied by belltones, creates positive mood.
This music track is available for licensing.
Link for licensing:
http://bit.ly/2ek3L3t  on Pond5
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Winter Fairy Tale - Piano Music - Free Download

Sturm und Drang

Feeling

It's my understanding that the author Frank Herbert characterised his Bene Gesserit order of priestesses for his science fiction book Dune on a known Tibetan sisterhood who gained immortality from certain Taoist practises, including sacred Tantric sex.  Certainly, he took many ideas from their texts, such as the prana bindu practises and the Sabda. 

This Sisterhood's teachings are only remembered today in the secret order of the White Tigresses in Taiwan. Gesserit is an anagram of Tigeress. Herbert's characterisation of them as sadistic sorceresses was, imho, just a product of typical Jungian fears  some men have about female power. 

Lyrics and music by Annie Dieu-Le-Veut 
© Copyright Annie Dieu-Le-Veut, December 2025, all rights reserved.

Bene Gesserit

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.










