Influenced by movies such as Hackers, Johnny Mnemonic, Bubblegum Crisis, and other 90s cyberpunk, Blue Stahli started making music in the tracker programs Scream Tracker and Impulse Tracker (which were a big part of the demoscene and used to create videogame soundtracks). The modern tracker, Renoise, continues to be Blue Stahli’s canvas of choice for producing his brand of electronic rock, bass music, French electro and even sophisticated videogame scores in the tradition of the original tracker pioneers.
Beginning in 2009 with his smash single, ULTRAnumb, Blue Stahli continues to blend genres and media having appeared in films and TV shows such as Lights Out and American Horror Story in addition to creating original songs for videogames like Cyberpunk 2077, and appearing in trailers for Destiny 2, and Call of Duty. As an evolving and prolific songwriter, producer, and artist, he has released 11 studio albums including the deadchannel_Trilogy consisting of Quartz, Copper, and Obsidian. He also releases material under his secondary moniker, Sunset Neon.
Blue Stahli’s latest release, Break and Enter, is a collaboration with DJ and fellow producer, Hyper. The track fuses elements of their electronic rock, breakbeat, metal, and cyberpunk styles together in this electro punk rock single.
Enemy
Blue Stahli Lyrics
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In the time
In the way
Gone but not forgotten
New
Secret crimes
To repay
And so it's now or never
I'm breathing in
I'm breathing out
I'll cut the ties
That hold me down
I'm breathing in
I'm breathing out
I'll be the enemy
Caught
Quicksand grip
Pull me in
Whisper faith in sickness
Soon
Kill the myth
I'll begin
Be the first to witness
And so it's now or never
I'm breathing in
I'm breathing out
I'll cut the ties
That hold me down
I'm breathing in
I'm breathing out
I'll be the enemy
I'm breathing in
I'm breathing out
I'll cut the ties
That hold me down
I'm breathing in
I'm breathing out
I'm breathing in
I'm breathing out
I'll be the enemy
The song "Enemy" by Blue Stahli is a song about a person who is struggling to break free from their past mistakes and wrongdoings. The lyrics depict a person who is lost and gone but not forgotten in the way and time, trying to repay secret crimes they have committed. The walls that were once built to protect them have now fallen, and they are left exposed to the consequences of their actions. The song goes on to state that it's now or never, and the person is ready to cut the ties that hold them down and become their own enemy to break free from their past.
The second verse of the song continues in a similar vein, with the person being caught in a quicksand grip and being pulled in. The lyrics also suggest that there is a myth around their actions and that they will be the first to witness their transformation. The person is breathing in and out while they try to free themselves from their past, and they will be the enemy that will help them break free.
Overall, "Enemy" by Blue Stahli is a powerful song that speaks to the internal struggle of a person trying to break free from the mistakes of their past. The song encourages self-reflection, taking responsibility for one's actions, and being willing to be the enemy to one's self to overcome past wrongdoings.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost
Feeling directionless and unsure of my path
In the time
Within this period of my life
In the way
Feeling blocked or unable to progress
Gone but not forgotten
Although I have moved on, the past still lingers in my mind
New
A fresh start or opportunity
Secret crimes
Past actions for which I must now atone, known only to me
To repay
I must make amends for what I have done wrong
Now the walls have fallen
Obstacles which previously stood in my way are now removed
And so it's now or never
I must take action before it's too late
I'm breathing in
Taking a moment to focus and prepare myself
I'm breathing out
Releasing negative thoughts or doubts
I'll cut the ties
Removing negative influences or connections from my life
That hold me down
Which have been keeping me trapped or weighed me down
I'll be the enemy
I am willing to take on anything or anyone who stands in my way
Caught
Trapped or in a difficult situation
Quicksand grip
A situation which is pulling me in deeper and becoming harder to escape
Pull me in
I am being drawn towards something I know I shouldn't do
Whisper faith in sickness
Believing in something that is potentially damaging to me, such as addiction or a toxic relationship
Soon
Getting to a crossroads where a decision must be made
Kill the myth
Breaking down false beliefs or misconceptions
I'll begin
Taking action to bring about a positive change
Be the first to witness
Leading the way and inspiring others to follow by example
Contributed by Eli N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zelisius
dude, you and celldweller make the best music!
seriously, you put so many nowaday artists to shame.
DJ-G6PON3
Zelisius And this is still true to today's standards.
Doctor Lighthouse
Mhm.
Genesi5
And Zardonic
milekhh
and they do it 100% themselves.
Nightlife
So fucking true your on point
Maria Maraki
As a writer, all I can say is that your songs helped me out whenever I had writer's block. Thank you for being such an inspiration :)
DJM VFX
Gotta love the power of music. Music sometimes gives us the confidence and inspiration to become better people and this song here is a great example. Celldweller and Blue Stahli are electronic masterminds
Nika Eco
Я в восторге от Вашего голоса!
gastreynome
Love how you combine that Rock style into electronic/techno. Awesome stuff! You need to be bigger than you are.