This line suggests being used as a sort of “I won’t pray away the person I am now”. When the persona was younger and less experienced, he was mocked and shamed, being betrayed by many of his loved ones. But now as an adult, he has decided he’d rather be their enemy than whatever his abusers were wanting him to be which was “a saint”. Furthermore, it could also be in reference to some of the people who betrayed him, wanting him to return to the “saint” he was, but not wanting who he is now. “Pray my current self” followed soon after with “I swear I’ll never be who I was again”. The literary device used in this line is an oxymoron, where the contradictory words "saint" and "no way" are placed together. The use of an oxymoron highlights the speaker's inner conflict and the impossibility of reconciling their current and past self with a morally elevated one. Additionally, the phrase "Pray it away" is an example of hyperbole, emphasising the person’s desperation and sense of futility in seeking a way to get the old persona back.

The first part of the line, "Kinda shocking they wanted static with precision," is an oxymoron, combining the contrasting ideas of disorder and chaos with accuracy and attention to detail. The use of this literary device suggests that the persona's enemies are looking for a precise and well-planned attack or confrontation. However, since the persona is surprised by this approach and finds it "shocking." The use of the word "static" implies that the enemies are looking for a conflict or disturbance, and the word "precision" suggests that they are looking to execute this conflict in a calculated way. The second part of the line, "I’m automatic Quarterback, I ain’t talkin’ sacking," is a metaphor comparing the persona to a quarterback in American football. The quarterback is the player who directs the team's offense and is responsible for making split-second decisions on the field. The metaphor suggests that the persona is similarly adept at making quick and effective decisions in the face of conflict. The phrase "I ain't talkin' sacking" clarifies that the persona is not referring to being sacked, or tackled, by the opposing team. This implies that the persona is not going to be caught off-guard by the enemies' attack and that he is confident in his ability to avoid or overcome it. Overall, the line conveys the persona's confidence in his ability to handle conflicts with precision and skill, despite the surprise attack from his enemies.

The first line, "Pack it, pack it up, I don’t panic," contains repetition of the phrase "pack it up," which creates a sense of finality and determination. The use of the phrase "I don’t panic" suggests that the persona is confident and capable in a high-pressure situation. The repetition of the "p" sound in "pack it up" and "panic" also creates a pleasing sound pattern. The second line, "Batter, batter up, who the baddest?" uses baseball imagery to suggest that the persona is ready to step up to the plate and face their enemies. The use of the rhetorical question "who the baddest?" implies that the speaker is confident in their abilities and ready to take on any challengers. The final line, "It don’t matter ’cause we at ya throat," uses violent imagery to assert the persona's dominance over their enemies. The phrase "at ya throat" implies that the persona is aggressively pursuing their enemies and will not back down. The use of the contraction "don't" instead of "do not" adds to the casual, confident tone of the line.

The line "I'm an astronaut, I blasted off the planet rock to cause catastrophe, and it matters more because I had it not, had I thought about wreaking havoc on an opposition" can be interpreted as the persona boasting about their ability to cause chaos and destruction, and how their lack of intention to harm their enemies makes their actions even more impactful. The first line, "I'm an astronaut," suggests that the persona is on a different level from their enemies and is capable of achieving great things. The phrase "blasted off the planet rock" implies that the persona has taken a bold and decisive action to cause chaos and destruction. The second line, "to cause catastrophe," reinforces the idea that the persona is intentionally causing chaos and destruction. The phrase "and it matters more because I had it not" suggests that the persona's actions are even more significant because they were not premeditated or planned, but rather a spontaneous reaction to the situation. The final line, "had I thought about wreaking havoc on an opposition," contrasts with the persona’s actual actions and emphasizes the impact of their spontaneous, unpremeditated actions. This whole line suggests that the persona is confident in their ability to cause chaos and destruction, and that their lack of intention to harm their enemies makes their actions even more impactful. However, the tone of the line may come across as arrogant or boastful, which could potentially alienate allies and embolden enemies.

The line "They wanna plot on my trot to the top" expresses the idea of facing enemies who want to impede the persona's rebelliousness towards this competitive society. The use of the word "plot" suggests that these enemies are actively scheming or conspiring against the persona, and the phrase "my trot to the top" emphasizes the speaker's upward trajectory towards success. The use of "trot" instead of a more forceful verb like "run" or "charge" suggests that the persona is confident and determined in their pursuit of success, but also that they are aware of the obstacles and challenges they will face. Overall, the line highlights the idea that success often attracts enemies who are threatened by one's achievements, and that it takes determination and vigilance to stay on course and overcome those obstacles.

The line "The enemy on my trail, my energy unavailable, I’ma tell ’em hasta luego" contains the phrase "the enemy on my trail", which is a metaphor, suggesting that the speaker is in a predator-prey situation, where he is the prey being pursued by someone or something that wishes to harm them. This creates a sense of urgency and danger. The phrase "my energy unavailable" suggests that the persona is feeling drained, tired, or otherwise unable to put up a strong fight against their enemy. This adds to the tension and stakes of the situation, as it implies that the speaker is at a disadvantage. The phrase "I'ma tell 'em hasta luego" means "I'm going to tell them “See you later”" in Spanish. By using this phrase, the persona is suggesting that they are going to say goodbye to their enemies, implying that they are not afraid of them and are ready to face them head-on. In a nutshell, this line suggests that the persona is in a difficult and dangerous situation, but they are not willing to back down. Despite feeling drained and exhausted, they are still willing to confront their enemies and fight for what they believe in. The use of Spanish also adds a layer of cultural identity to the line, suggesting that the speaker may be drawing on their heritage and culture to give them strength in the face of adversity.

The line "Ready to go whenever, just let me know, The road is long, so put the pedal into the floor" in the context of this song suggests a sense of determination and readiness to take action. The phrase "Ready to go whenever" implies a willingness to face the enemy at any time, indicating a sense of preparedness and alertness. The second line, "The road is long, so put the pedal into the floor" can be interpreted as a call to action, urging the listener to put forth all their effort and energy in order to overcome the obstacles that lie ahead. The metaphor of the "road" suggests a difficult journey or struggle, while the phrase "put the pedal into the floor" suggests the need for maximum speed and force in order to reach one's destination or overcome the challenge. These two lines convey a sense of determination and readiness to face the challenges of confronting enemies. The persona is eager to take action and suggests that with a strong and persistent effort, they will be able to overcome whatever obstacles lie in their path.

This line, where the word “‘posed” is a short form for “is supposed”, is showing us that the persona is alone, in a place where nobody would be in, and is reflecting back on the past experiences that he has had. Recalling those betrayals, being denounced by his enemies from his past, he is in a very vulnerable state. The phrase “being a wreck of emotions” is a metaphor which compares the experience of feeling overwhelmed by emotions to being in a physical wreck or collision. By using this metaphor, the persona is able to convey the intensity and chaos of the emotional experience in a vivid and memorable way. This then emphasises on how much of an impact the past betrayals had on the persona.

The line "I'm hoping that somebody pray for me, I'm praying that somebody hope for me" expresses a sense of vulnerability and a desire for connection with others. The persona is acknowledging their need for support and help from those around them, both through prayer and through the act of hoping on their behalf. The repetition of the word "somebody" emphasizes the persona's longing for human connection and assistance, and suggests a feeling of isolation and desperation. The use of parallel structure in the two phrases, with the same verb "hope" and "pray" being used in opposite positions, creates a sense of balance and symmetry. This adds a musical quality to the line and emphasises the persona's plea for reciprocity and mutual support. The line is also notable for its use of religious language and imagery, with the repeated use of the word "pray" emphasising the persona's faith and belief in the power of prayer. The line conveys a sense of vulnerability and a desire for human connection and support, as well as a belief in the power of prayer and hope to help overcome life's challenges.

Previously, in the first few lines of the song, but this section of the song transits into a more spiteful and mocking tone with the verse ending with the sound “huh”. This “huh” could be that the persona has changed his perspective towards our competitive and corrupt society. Previously, he was hurt by the betrayals, showing his sadness in the first few lines, but now he is no longer sad and is no longer surprised by these betrayals since he has grown older and has grown more mature.

The phrase “I stack it in my mind” is an idiom which means that the persona has been remembered all the times he has been made fun of, has been betrayed and looked down upon, and he would keep all those experiences in his heart, never forgetting the actions of his enemies. The line then continues, “I’m waiting for the time When I show you what it’s like to be words spit in a mic”. The phrase “words spit in a mic” is a metaphor and in the context of this song, the persona wants to recall all those betrayals and deeds that were done against him by his enemies, and he wants them to feel what it’s like to be looked down upon, just like how he was. Spitting is an action that causes people to feel disgust and it is an action that is generally looked down upon, so the persona says this phrase to tell his enemies that he is ready to give them the karma he feels they deserve.

The line “Your words up on a wall as you’re praying for my fall” could be a reference to the phrase “The writing is on the wall”, and this phrase is an idiom that means that there are clear signs that something will be very difficult and unpleasant, so this specific line could be that the writer wrote this specific line as a way to tell those haters and enemies that their words are to no avail and that their hopes that the persona fails will not be true. When they say praying for my fall, it means that the enemies are secretly hoping that the persona would fail and that he would not be able to achieve anything.

“The laughter in the halls and the names that I’ve been called” is a very interesting way of describing the ways that the persona has been looked down upon and has been shunned by the rest of society, since this society is one that only looks up to those at the top. This causes society to start discriminating those who could not do anything useful in their eyes.

This statement “But I’m ready” shows the perspective of those that are looked down on by society, the perspective of those who are at the bottom of this “competition” that the society implements in our minds. They are ready to overcome any other challenges that they face in their journey of rebelliousness, ready to face any obstacle that comes their way, since they have the experience of past betrayals, which helped them to grow in their mindset.

This line “spare the sympathy” is a line that shows that there are those who have their hearts hardened and their mindsets changed. They start to think that everyone in the world is their enemy and that they cannot trust anyone. When the songs states “spare the sympathy”, it shows that those people do not want anyone pitying them for being so feeble and woeful. It shows that the betrayals in their lives have caused them to become cold to others.

The line “Oh, the misery Everybody wants to be my enemy” is very straightforward. It shows the emotions we feel whenever we are targetted by the rest of society. When we are hated and betrayed by those we trust, we always start to get that strong emotion of miserableness and loneliness. The society we are in now is one that is extremely competitive, it is one where everyone is gunning for top spot. In this society, everyone has a struggle to acknowledge and accept the fact that only those who are at the top have privileges to bask into. This song is cheering for the rebelliousness of those that are looked down upon in our competitive universe. Since this song is based on a series that is centred around betrayal and distrust, anyone willing to keep a open mind can really connect to the sisters in the story; The love that is there and also the feeling of being an outcast, the feeling of not fitting in. Being at odds with yourself and being at odds with the world.

The line “Tell you you’re the greatest But once you turn they hate us” is a line that is very straightforward but it has meaning behind it. From the context of the song, this line shows that are various people in today’s society who maintain a veer of friendliness, but when we are not aware, they hate us behind our backs, and betray us. Sometimes it could be that a trusted friend betrays you and replaces you with someone else in their life, and this can be heartbreaking for many people.

The line “searching to behold the stories that are told” reinforces the perceived ideology of the previous line. It shows that because of distrust, you start looking intently for anything that’s shows signs of anyone doing anything behind your back that makes you feel emotionally hurt. The next line is “When my back is to the world that was smiling when I turned”. This line shows a literary device, which is personification. The world in this song could represent someone dear to you who betrayed you and did things behind your back. The idea of this whole line is that people in the world can be extremely hard to trust. At one moment, when you’re with your “friends”, they all put on a facade and try their best to win your trust, to gain your friendship. But when you are not aware, they may start doing things behind your back that can be emotionally disturbing to you, and sometimes this can cause many of us to start having trust issues. Since this whole song is about distrust, this line somewhat sums up one of the ideas of the song, which is that people cannot be trusted in this society. There may be those who gain your trust just so that they can destroy you mentally and emotionally in the end.

The song starts proper with the singer singing, “wake up to the sound of the silence that allows”. From this line, we can see there is a literary device known as an oxymoron. The line says “sounds of silence”. It is then followed by a twist on the phrase “ear down to the ground”, which means to be aware of one’s surroundings, and the artist flips it to be up to the ground. This means the persona can sometimes start overthinking about being betrayed by any trusted ones, and he starts being really careful about the things that happen around him. He listens up for anything that can be personally important to him, and because of the context of the story, “Arcane, league of legends”, that this whole entire song is based on, this line refers to the fact that you cannot drop your guard and you have to look out for anyone who might betray you, since our society can be a very dangerous and ruthless one.

Just before the actual introduction of the hit song, “Enemy”, you can hear the singer saying, “Look out for yourself,” in the background. This specific line shows us that we have to be careful in a society where anyone can betray you at any time. It could be a loved one who betrays you, a trusted friend. This song was written based on a cartoon series that portrays a story that involves a lot of betrayals, so that is why the whole song starts of with this specific line.