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.
The Fall
Blue Stahli Lyrics
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But you still want more
Parade all that you possess
Though there's no one keeping score
Dreaming of vertigo
From the highest fame
Feeling the undertow
When it starts to break
Everything will fall away
Some day
All that's real is what remains
To always
A cage of the tangible
All you had to own
You poor social cannibal
What's left when you lose the throne?
We're of the same affair
Pride before the fall
We'll see what's truly there
When it takes us all
Everything will fall away
Some day
All that's real is what remains
To always
Everything will fall away
Some day
All that's real is what remains
To always
The song "The Fall" by Blue Stahli is a reflection on the human need for more despite already possessing a lot. The opening lines "You've bought all the happiness, but you still want more" suggest that material possessions or achievements cannot bring lasting happiness. The line "Parade all that you possess, though there's no one keeping score" implies that the desire to show off possessions is rooted in the internal sense of accomplishment or status rather than impressing others.
The chorus, "Everything will fall away, some day. All that's real is what remains, to always," conjures thoughts of mortality, change, and impermanence. The reference to "what remains" suggests that some things are eternal or lasting while others are fleeting or temporary. The verses contain metaphors that imply that life is a balancing act. For instance, "dreaming of vertigo from the highest fame" implies that one can easily become intoxicated by power or position, while "feeling the undertow when it starts to break" implies that things can quickly spiral out of control.
The bridge, "a cage of the tangible, all you had to own. You poor social cannibal, what's left when you lose the throne?" is a commentary on the danger of becoming too attached to possessions or status symbols. The reference to a "cage" suggests that one may become trapped or suffocated by material possessions, while the phrase "social cannibal" implies a ruthless and self-serving attitude towards others. The question "what's left when you lose the throne?" echoes the idea that power and status are not eternal and that everything can come crashing down at any moment.
Line by Line Meaning
You've bought all the happiness
Although you have been materialistic, striving for everything that can bring you joy, you still feel as though something is missing.
But you still want more
You continue to seek out more and more possessions, hoping to fill the void you feel inside.
Parade all that you possess
You flaunt your material wealth, hoping to impress others with your collection of possessions.
Though there's no one keeping score
You don't need to show off your possessions, yet you still do, even though no one is truly keeping track of your possessions.
Dreaming of vertigo
You daydream of experiencing a sort of high that can only be found in the spotlight.
From the highest fame
You desire to be in the limelight, basking in the glory of fame.
Feeling the undertow
You feel as though the success that you are seeking is pulling you under, drowning you.
When it starts to break
When your success begins to crumble, you feel helpless and overwhelmed.
Everything will fall away
All of your possessions and successes will one day fade away.
Some day
This day may come sooner than you think.
All that's real is what remains
In the end, only what truly matters, such as love and genuine relationships, will remain.
To always
These things that truly matter will be with you always.
A cage of the tangible
You have been trapped by your possessions, unable to escape their hold on you.
All you had to own
You had control over all the possessions you acquired, but they ultimately turned out to control you.
You poor social cannibal
You have consumed and absorbed yourself in society's materialistic values, becoming something less human and more beast-like.
What's left when you lose the throne?
When your materialistic successes are gone, what will you have left to cling onto?
We're of the same affair
We are both wrapped up in this cycle of seeking out materialistic success and possessions.
Pride before the fall
Your pride in your possessions and successes will be your downfall.
We'll see what's truly there
When all of the materialistic possessions and successes are gone, we will see what truly holds value.
When it takes us all
When the cost of our materialistic seeking is all-encompassing and destructive to the human experience.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Bret Autrey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mr. Kitty Saves The World
I love when memes introduce me to great music I would have otherwise missed.
Sleelan
If you like this, you should also check out Celldweller, they have a pretty similar style and even did some collabs - https://youtu.be/aMimeO279YE
kage vaile
Jason paradise homie what up
Branson Powell
@kage vaile same
Elemental Foxka
What is the meme?
Roko's Basilisk
Wait there was a meme about this song???
Autistic Froge
Blue stahli = pure awesomeness
Woanders One
THe 3:03 riff is insane, its so powerful, the entire track is perfect.
I love your voice man.
Ulti
Do u know the name of the movie in the background?
Stephen Lawson
I'm glad I wasn't the only one to catch that little lick! For some reason it reminds me of Devin Townsend.