Ash on the skyline, steel in my chest
They took the world, but not what’s left
Burnt my name from every screen
But I’m still coded in between
Rusted frame and bleeding light
I’m not done — I’m just too bright
You think I’m wrecked, you think I’m gone
But I’ve been fire all along
KERNEL BURN — I ignite from within
Every scar is where I begin
You can't erase what's built in pain
I rise like thunder through the main
Core’s on fire, heart unsold
No reboot — I break the mold
Worlds collapse, but I remain
KERNEL BURN — in every flame
Not a hero, not a sin
I’m the space where war begins
You fear what I’ve become today
But I was never meant to stay
Signal broken, silence loud
Still I scream beneath the shroud
I’m the glitch in every law
The voice they muted with their flaw
KERNEL BURN — I ignite from within
Every scar is where I begin
You can't erase what's built in pain
I rise like thunder through the main
Core’s on fire, heart unsold
No reboot — I break the mold
Worlds collapse, but I remain
KERNEL BURN — in every flame
“When the shell breaks
Only the truth survives”
KERNEL BURN — I’m still alive
Through every system crash I drive
No god, no code, no fate to learn
Only me, and how I burn
Not a name, not a line
I’m the error they can't define
Through the smoke, my soul returns
KERNEL BURN — and the world turns
- Lyricist
G500
- Composer
G500
- Producer
G500
- Synthesizer
G500
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KERNEL//BURN
G500
"Even if the world collapses, the fire within survives."
KERNEL//BURN is a dark cyberpunk anthem set in a post-apocalyptic future. Blending elements of electronic, industrial, glitch, and emotional vocals, the track explores the raw theme of surviving the collapse of systems-both digital and human-and choosing not to reboot, but to burn.
The title "KERNEL" refers to the core of an operating system, but in this work, it symbolizes the inner will or soul that refuses to be erased. In a world where identity is deleted, cities crumble, and silence takes over, the one thing left untouched is the fire inside-a fire that doesn't need permission to ignite.
Sonically, the track fuses heavy industrial beats, gritty distortion, and synthetic textures with moments of cinematic calm. Instead of following standard EDM structures, it thrives in dynamic breaks, harsh transitions, and glitch-laced detail-representing a world that's been broken and rebuilt from the inside out.
The lyrics, performed entirely in English, are poetic yet fierce. Lines like "KERNEL BURN - I ignite from within" express a core message: not all survival is silent, and not all healing is soft. This is a story of choosing to fight by simply refusing to disappear.
The cover art features a lone woman standing amidst the ruins of a burning mechanical city. Her orange eyes glow against the debris-filled sky, her face marked by ash and resolve. This visual represents the album's spirit - strength in silence, resistance in presence, and a fire that lives even in the coldest futures.
Recommended for listeners who enjoy:
Cyberpunk, post-apocalyptic, dystopian soundscapes
Glitchy, industrial electronic beats with emotional depth
Music that explores identity, resistance, and survival
Genre Tags:
Electronic / Industrial / Cyberpunk / Dark Pop / Glitch Rock
Streaming Services:
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, TIDAL, TikTok, Instagram Music, and more
Tie-In Opportunities:
While there are currently no official tie-ins, the song's cinematic and conceptual nature makes it a perfect fit for sci-fi, cyberpunk, VR, indie film, dystopian video games, and immersive art projects. Future collaborations in digital media and visual storytelling are under consideration.
KERNEL//BURN is not a song about restarting - it's about igniting.
It's a sonic ignition switch for anyone who's ever been erased, overwritten, or silenced, yet refuses to fade out.
This is not a reboot. This is ignition.
