So
War
A Dark Odyssey Through Warcloud's Mind
Warcloud's song "So" is a vivid and chaotic journey through a surreal and violent landscape. The lyrics are dense with imagery and metaphors, painting a picture of a world where ghost pirates, woodland creatures, and heroin epidemics coexist. The song opens with a scene of being devoured by woodland creatures, setting a tone of danger and unpredictability. This is followed by references to ghost pirates and frosty mugs of rum, blending elements of fantasy and reality in a way that feels both disorienting and captivating.
The lyrics continue to weave a tapestry of dark and violent imagery, with references to heroin epidemics in Old Los Angeles, turning MCs into cannon boys, and carving Wu-Tang into a tie. Warcloud's use of language is both poetic and brutal, creating a sense of a world where violence and art are intertwined. The mention of a web of dead bodies in the sewer of underground London adds to the sense of a dystopian, almost post-apocalyptic setting. The repeated references to ghost pirates and the royal staircase suggest a recurring theme of haunting and the supernatural.
Throughout the song, Warcloud's lyrics are filled with references to guns, blood, and death, creating a sense of relentless violence. The imagery of a skeleton loading a revolver in a snowstorm and a vampire walking in the studio in ghost form adds to the eerie and unsettling atmosphere. The song's narrative is fragmented and nonlinear, reflecting the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the world Warcloud describes. The final lines, mentioning an immortal battalion with a pirate ship and a ghost crew, leave the listener with a sense of an ongoing, never-ending battle.