Playing Pretend

False Affection

One day I was walking 
Down the street  
I saw a man
Barely standing 
On his feet  

He couldn't walk 
But kept on trying 
On his face
The agony 
Of aging old

So, I emptied my pockets
And gave my cigarettes
And helped the man
To the bench  
Across the street   

He says, I am old 
And living on the street  
This is the result 
Of my own choices 
I've lived my life 
The way I wanted  
I have lived, loved 
Won and lost 
I have made 
Many choices  
Some were my best 
Some I still regret ... 

He stares off 
Like he’s daydreaming  
Or as if he went 
Back into the past... 

I have peace of mind 
And no expectations  
Nice memories 
And a few regrets  

I live every day 
Like my last (one) 
I am grateful 
for anything I get 
 
I have only my clothes 
And a few cigarettes  
And the hope 
to die in my sleep

Regrets

Salmos 46:1-2 – “Deus é o nosso refúgio e fortaleza, socorro bem presente na angústia. Portanto, não temeremos...”

Salmos 34:18 – “Perto está o Senhor dos que têm o coração quebrantado...”

Isaías 40:31 – “Mas os que esperam no Senhor renovarão as suas forças...”

João 10:11 – “Eu sou o bom pastor. O bom pastor dá a sua vida pelas ovelhas.”

2 Coríntios 12:9 – “A minha graça te basta, porque o meu poder se aperfeiçoa na fraqueza.”



"You Are Good to Me"

Promo: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/johnaismith/back-to-one

"Back to One" is a heartfelt folk ballad by John AI Smith, released on May 2, 2025. The song explores themes of loss and moving forward, with melancholic piano melodies and soft percussion. A touching lyric from the song:

> "Back to one, after all the years of two. Waking up to a life I never knew."

Lyrics:

I still pour two cups of coffee in the morning
Still fold your side of the bed out of habit
Your slippers by the door like you’re returning
But the silence speaks louder than the traffic

The mirror shows a face I barely know
Too many lines we carved through highs and lows
Now it’s just me and the echo of the walls
Picking up the pieces where love used to fall

Back to one, after all the years of two
Waking up to a life I never knew
Every plan, every vow we ever made
Faded like a photograph left out in the rain
I’m not sure how to walk this road alone
But I’m trying to find a way back home
To someone I can be, now that we’re done
Back to one

I still hear your laugh in empty rooms
Still talk to you when I’m driving past the dunes
The grocery list still has your favorite things
I erase them slow, but it still stings

People say that time will heal it all
But time don’t tuck you in or take your call
I wear this grief like an old worn coat
Too heavy in the spring, too thin in the snow

Back to one, after all the years of two
Learning how to live with missing you
Every step feels like I’ve lost my way
But I take them anyway, come what may
I’m not sure how to face this world alone
But I’m breathing through the ache and unknown
Trying to believe what’s gone can’t be undone
But I’m back to one

Back to One

The album "Ashes Bloom: Dark vs Light" is a double story told through sound.
The first half — Darkness — carries the weight of broken hearts, shadows, and fading echoes.
The second half — Light — reflects the same emotions in a brighter, more intimate way, like flowers rising from ashes.

Each track exists in duality: one is dramatic, the other is alive. Together, they create a journey through loss, transformation, and rebirth — a mirror of a soul rediscovering itself.

This is not just music. It’s a confession, a haunting dream, and a gentle resurrection.

Ashes Bloom: Dark vs Light

Phantom Skin - Light

Lose your body

Letting Go

sour cherry 2

Welcome to the weekend!

The night splits open in fire. Scars of the Sky rises with rap grit, soaring vocals, and chants that shake the heavens. A dark anthem built for rebellion, survival, and stadium lights.

Scars of the Sky

An electronic journey through inheritance, manipulation, and the cost of betrayal.

Dead To Me

Text Me Gently V

I was lucky enough to be able to do this album with a very talented singer, Eliora Duvendai. She adds another dimension to my sound and has an amazing vocal range it was easy to write around her vocals. Another mix of trance, with a few sentimental tracks too. Hope you all enjoy it.

Don't Bring the Rain

indie pop synthpop electronic 
Deep Enjoy what I believe you'll be able to relate 😌 
#newmusic #newartist #crystalblueaura #deep #relatable #enjoy

If Trees Could whisper on the breeze #1of2

i-just-want-to-be-yours.mp3

Vinterkarusell began his journey at a local radio station, later residented several youth clubs and nightclubs, performing as well at larger venues. Taking the first steps behind the decks as a teenager, the foundation of this project lies in hours spent blending tracks, discovering excitement in sound and atmosphere that carried beyond the dancefloor.

Years as a DJ sparked a desire to craft a personal sound. By 2008, producing became a way to express emotions and ideas that words couldn’t quite capture. This pursuit continued until a pause in 2015; after a decade away from the scene, the urge to create resurfaced—bringing both a reemergence and a new identity—with the launch of Vinterkarusell in 2025, driven by a renewed sense of creativity and possibility.

Letting Go

Vinterkarusell

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