In 1989 he moved to Stockholm where he met Stefan Kéry, a psychedelic connoisseur, and gave him a cassette with some of his many recordings. To Mikaels great surprise he found that the tape was received with great enthusiasm and an album was soon made out of that very tape. The album was titled ”Visions Of A Trespasser” and was released early 1990 in an edition of 150 copies only. The album cover featured a colorful, organic vortex with images of beings of the galaxy in it painted by Mikael. Each and every record had differently hand painted labels. The album was mainly distributed among friends. It showed his very personal style of music covering all kinds of musical directions, all laced with the psychedelic sound. Among these ”not-meant-to-be-heard-by-others”-recordings you will find unbelievable sound’s from tea-balls, spoons and boilers. Except for the 3 studio tracks which was recorded together with a friend, he played everything himself - singing through his guitar-amp and using a pitched guitar for a bass.
In March 1991 he released his follow-up, ”The Unknown” , an odd home cassette- collection with new old haunting songs. The album was distributed the same way as the first one.
After forming Xotic Mind Productions Stefan Kéry let him go into a 8-channal studio and Mikael built up a whole new album all by himself (the only way he knew to work) step-by-step, beginning with the drums and nothing else but except a good memory! The result: ”Claustromania” (meaning: manic obsession for locking oneself in, which derives from the introspective state of mind he always go into while creating!) . The music is filled with pulsating, organic expressions, always emotionally gripping with his soulful voice. The album has a circular concept: The songs about other worlds, man against infinity and the human mind, soul and spirit are linked together with small musical inventions building a story that never ends, ending the way it started, starting the way it ended. The composition also reflects his past life of loneliness and emptiness that now has been replaced by a new existence of love, happiness and possibilities. Mikael says “Claustromania” also is an homage to LSD which helped him make the transformation possible.
st mikael
His creative years had only begun. In 1994 Mikael wrote a book with novellas in the horror-fantasy tradition crammed with drawings done during the last 15 years and drawn, copied and shaped 4 volumes of comic-fanzines - all still available in Swedish only! He acted in a 16mm film and in his own 3 fantasy video films as well as taking acting- and dancing- lessons! During the years he has been invited to participate on other Xotic Mind projects, like playing sitar on Adam Axelzons well-received ”Eura” album and with sitar and Tablas on the ”Gnostic Mass”-LP by The Entheogens, an improvisation-group he joined together with Adam Axelzon, Måns ”Word of Life”Månson and Stefan Kéry, among others.
In January 1994, people Xotic Mind released S.T. Mikaels new album ”Psychocosmic Songs” which was even better received than any of his previous LPs. The LP was recorded in a modern, high-tech studio. This time the tracks was a mixture of acoustic and electric singer-songs painted with sitar and tabla jams, heavy fuzz guitar sessions and airy, pulsating sounds done in the same step- by-step method like Claustromania! Although it is serious and soulful in tone, ST Mikael himself says he misses the playfulness and vitality which is more prominent in his home recordings.
In the spring of 1994 ST Mikael was living in a rented house with a beautiful garden of fruits, berries and flowers. For the first time he found an immediate presence of self confidence and also a more emotional and limitless way to express himself. In changing direction from somewhat stylish compositions to more improvised-on-the-spot creations he found that the happiness of a live-performance could be caught on a Pot-induced multi tracked solo recording.
During 1994 he made a huge collection of organic home recordings, far away from any inexperienced studio-technician, planning to release some of the material as a new album. With the addition of the extended studio track ”Summer In My Life” , which was recorded by an experienced crew and with additional musicians like Adam Axelzon. Xotic Mind released it in 1996 as a double-album - titled Soul Flower. As always - with a homemade painting on the cover. It can be seen as a rock opera without a plot, an invitation to a small living room full of impressions of many far away places.
During the years that passed since that album, St Mikael seemed to become more secretive and reclusive, but was still making homemade music. Some of this music, still stretching out in many different musical directions, has been done freely and spontaneously in an extremely relaxed and happy environment, and has been compiled into the home-made double CD, "Mind Evolution", which is not really an official album. Since the turn of the century, Mikael has renewed his lifestyle, has found love in Cheska, an American woman, and has travelled around in Europe, and recently in the USA.
source: http://www.subliminalsounds.se/DOK/stmikael.html
Worlds Within Worlds
St. Mikael Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
It's a new you
It's a new me
It's a new us
We all got to live in a lie
Smoking cigarettes like you won't die
Those gold diggers buy what you can't buy
And the train that you under pass by
Then you go store to buy that shit
And that's it
And that's it
And that's it
It's a new world
It's a new you
It's a new me
It's a new us
Now let me tell you something
I ain't gonna do nothing
Ayo world, good morning
Ayo world, I'm on it
I ain't gonna do drugs
I ain't gonna hold guns
It's been a long month
But now I can see the sun
It's a new world
It's a new you
It's a new me
It's a new us
It's a new world
It's a new you
It's a new me
It's a new us
It's a new world
It's a new you
It's a new me
It's a new us
I really wanna make the world better
I really wanna live my life better
I want you to live your life better
I want us to live our life our life better
As one, with love, in peace, and fun
For that, I run; I ain't done
F**k those wars
You're fighting for force
Suicide doors
I'm running out of words
We all bros
So Love yours
Look momma I made it to Forbes
Look I bought a new Michael Kors
It's a new world
It's a new you
It's a new me
It's a new us
It's a new world
It's a new you
It's a new me
It's a new us
It's a new world
It's a new you
It's a new me
It's a new us
It's a luxury of time
It's a luxury of fam
It's a luxury of dime
It's a luxury of friends
It's a luxury of time
It's a luxury of fam
It's a luxury of dime
It's a luxury of friends
The lyrics of St. Mikael's song "Worlds Within Worlds" speak to the idea of starting anew, embracing change, and striving for a better world. The repeated phrases "It's a new world, it's a new you, it's a new me, it's a new us" highlight the transformative nature of the song's message. It invites listeners to break free from previous limitations and embrace a fresh perspective.
The opening lines suggest that society often lives in falsehoods, as represented by smoking cigarettes and the allure of material possessions. The lyrics criticize the influence of advertisements that encourage consumerism, leading people to purchase things they don't need. The repeated phrase "And that's it" emphasizes a sense of resignation or dissatisfaction with this way of living.
In the second verse, the artist makes a personal commitment to positive change. They proclaim their intentions to abstain from drugs and violence, suggesting a desire to live a healthier and more peaceful life. The reference to "a long month" and the realization of seeing the sun indicates a journey of personal growth and overcoming obstacles.
The following verse expresses the artist's aspiration for a better world, where everyone can live their lives to the fullest. They advocate for unity, love, peace, and enjoyment, rejecting the idea of fighting unnecessary wars and prioritizing material possessions. The mention of making it to Forbes and buying a luxury brand like Michael Kors implies both personal success and a recognition of the emptiness of pursuing material wealth alone.
The closing lines highlight the preciousness of time, family, friendship, and love. Here, the lyrics suggest that true luxury lies in these intangible aspects of life rather than in material possessions. It conveys a longing for deeper connections and a reminder to cherish the important relationships and moments in our lives.
Overall, "Worlds Within Worlds" by St. Mikael encourages listeners to reevaluate their priorities, embrace personal growth, and strive for a better world built on love, unity, and meaningful connections rather than superficial desires.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a new world
This is a different reality, a fresh start
It's a new you
You have transformed and evolved
It's a new me
I have changed and grown
It's a new us
We have all shifted and adapted
We all got to live in a lie
We are compelled to exist within deceitful constructs
Smoking cigarettes like you won't die
Engaging in harmful habits without acknowledging the consequences
Those gold diggers buy what you can't buy
Superficial individuals acquire things that are beyond your reach
And the train that you under pass by
You overlook the opportunities that come your way
And those f**king commercials sell shit
Advertisements manipulate and sell useless products
Then you go store to buy that shit
Yet you succumb to the temptation and purchase those products
And that's it
And that's the extent of it
Now let me tell you something
Allow me to share an insight with you
I ain't gonna do nothing
I refuse to remain idle
Ayo world, good morning
Hello world, a new day has begun
Ayo world, I'm on it
I am ready to tackle whatever lies ahead
I ain't gonna do drugs
I am determined to avoid substance abuse
I ain't gonna hold guns
I won't engage in violence or support weapon ownership
It's been a long month
Time has felt stretched and challenging
But now I can see the sun
But now I can find hope and positivity
I really wanna make the world better
I have a genuine desire to improve the world
I really wanna live my life better
I strive to enhance my own existence
I want you to live your life better
I wish for you to experience an improved life
I want us to live our life our life better
Together, we should aim for a better life
As one, with love, in peace, and fun
United, embracing love, harmony, and enjoyment
For that, I run; I ain't done
To achieve that, I persistently move forward; I am not finished
F**k those wars
I strongly reject and oppose conflicts
You're fighting for force
Engaging in battles driven by power and control
Suicide doors
Dangerous situations or choices that can lead to self-destruction
I'm running out of words
I am losing my ability to express myself
We all bros
We are all brothers, connected and equal
So love yours
Therefore, cherish what you have and appreciate your own
Look momma I made it to Forbes
Look, mother, I have achieved success and recognition
Look I bought a new Michael Kors
See, I have purchased a new luxury item from Michael Kors
It's a luxury of time
Having time available is a precious privilege
It's a luxury of fam
Being surrounded by family is a valuable gift
It's a luxury of dime
Having financial resources is an extravagant advantage
It's a luxury of friends
Enjoying the company of friends is a special indulgence
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: St. Levi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind