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.
Nothing Ever Stays
Blue Stahli Lyrics
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Nothing ever stays
Blue Stahli's song "Nothing Ever Stays" refers to the fleeting nature of life and how even the most cherished moments don't last forever. The lyrics are simple and poignant, evoking a sense of melancholy and nostalgia. The opening lines, "Long for better days," suggest a desire to return to a happier time, but the second line, "Nothing ever stays," reminds us that nothing is permanent and that we must cherish each moment as it passes.
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be reflecting on their past and lamenting the fact that those memories are just that – memories. The chorus repeats the mantra, "Nothing ever stays," emphasizing the transience of life and the need to appreciate every moment as it happens. The lyrics also touch on the idea that even the most difficult times eventually come to an end, and that we must find the strength to keep moving forward.
Overall, Blue Stahli's "Nothing Ever Stays" is a poignant meditation on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing each moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Long for better days
I yearn for the past, when things were better or easier.
Nothing ever stays
Everything is temporary and constantly changing; good or bad, nothing lasts forever.
Lyrics © CYBERPUNK MUSIC
Written by: BRET AUTREY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marshall Francies
Out of all the time I've spent so far listening to the album, I'd say this song I relate to the most.
If you aren't interested in hearing random crap about some random idiot's life, then skip the rest of this comment.
Left almost everyone behind last Summer because my family couldn't afford to live in the state we were living in. We had moved before, but never on that scale.
I've been pondering within the past few months if I should even try again. Most friends I had before were from church or the high school I went to. Now we cant really talk ever. Easier times have left. I work full time now, and I'm never able to really go meet people because I work overnight, and also considering Covid restrictions and hysteria connected to it (not calling the virus fake or calling preparations or attempts to stay safe pointless either).
I've become isolated even more than I had the past years, except this time it isnt my fault. Also with all the political chaos going on as of recent here in the US, I feel like I've lost my desire to take any of it seriously. I've spent so much time thinking about my beliefs and perspectives, and I'd figure the only way they would change is if someone would change my mind about them. I was wrong. I gave up my principles. I gave up my will to try hard and be the best me I could. I gave up consistency. I gave up any will to try and talk to anyone about what I believed in and what they did as well.
I gave up. I've tried all these years to protect myself from being hurt from others or myself, and all I did was make myself numb in the process. I started treating interactions with people like math problems. I respond a specific way, and there are different possibilities to occur all with a certain probability to occur. And I made an effort to take out any soul I had within my interactions. And now the only place I feel I'm ever honest to is random strangers who will never meet me.
I know you are probably wanting to move on from a lot of your past, but songs like this and ULTRANUMB really sum up how my life feels at the moment. I waste all my time that I have while not at work trying to forget and ignore my past and as a result, I never look forward to the future as a result. I keep focusing on what I've lost instead of what i can have in time. A family, friends, an ordered and disciplined lifestyle, a future...
Anyways, thanks for the music. I hate the fact i do this often on YouTube since nobody ever asks for this crap. Looking forward to the next projects you have in mind, and definitely will be enjoying the recent three for now.
Marshall Francies
Out of all the time I've spent so far listening to the album, I'd say this song I relate to the most.
If you aren't interested in hearing random crap about some random idiot's life, then skip the rest of this comment.
Left almost everyone behind last Summer because my family couldn't afford to live in the state we were living in. We had moved before, but never on that scale.
I've been pondering within the past few months if I should even try again. Most friends I had before were from church or the high school I went to. Now we cant really talk ever. Easier times have left. I work full time now, and I'm never able to really go meet people because I work overnight, and also considering Covid restrictions and hysteria connected to it (not calling the virus fake or calling preparations or attempts to stay safe pointless either).
I've become isolated even more than I had the past years, except this time it isnt my fault. Also with all the political chaos going on as of recent here in the US, I feel like I've lost my desire to take any of it seriously. I've spent so much time thinking about my beliefs and perspectives, and I'd figure the only way they would change is if someone would change my mind about them. I was wrong. I gave up my principles. I gave up my will to try hard and be the best me I could. I gave up consistency. I gave up any will to try and talk to anyone about what I believed in and what they did as well.
I gave up. I've tried all these years to protect myself from being hurt from others or myself, and all I did was make myself numb in the process. I started treating interactions with people like math problems. I respond a specific way, and there are different possibilities to occur all with a certain probability to occur. And I made an effort to take out any soul I had within my interactions. And now the only place I feel I'm ever honest to is random strangers who will never meet me.
I know you are probably wanting to move on from a lot of your past, but songs like this and ULTRANUMB really sum up how my life feels at the moment. I waste all my time that I have while not at work trying to forget and ignore my past and as a result, I never look forward to the future as a result. I keep focusing on what I've lost instead of what i can have in time. A family, friends, an ordered and disciplined lifestyle, a future...
Anyways, thanks for the music. I hate the fact i do this often on YouTube since nobody ever asks for this crap. Looking forward to the next projects you have in mind, and definitely will be enjoying the recent three for now.
Charles
didnt read anything but big ups liquid Richard
Adrian Langefeld
@Marshall Francies I'm very happy to hear that! Recently I also had to learn to focus on the things I can change, instead of what I can't change. The logic behind it is so clear and simple but to actually do it can be quite the challenge. I wish you the best of luck with your personal struggles!
Marshall Francies
@Adrian Langefeld been trying to be a lot more forward thinking as of recently. It's been a success for the most part. I'd say where my politics has taken me I'm more satisfied with (both on an ideological basis and on a regularity basis).
Still struggling to fight off some other personal issues, but I definitely dont have as nearly much negativity in my daily thoughts. I also was considering planning to meet up with my old friends sometime this year when I have vacation time from work, so I have been able to focus less on what I cant change.
In other words, I'm doing pretty good right now.
Adrian Langefeld
@Marshall Francies How are you holdin up by now?
Kevin Holister
I've never seen a comment that described my circumstances so well before hugs thank you
Sorenix
I've got nostalgia from this song, even with that fact that I never hear it before. Third eargasm from Obsidian
Salvation
"Long for better days"
I feel this one big time. Simple tune, but incredibly resonant and soulful. Thank you for this album, Bret.
Imperator
This song is simply beautiful! a great work of art keep it up blue stahil
Василий Булаткин
This song is just beautiful.
Not heavy, not banging, not peaceful.
Beautiful.