: J.I.D's lightning-fast flow provides a sharp contrast to Reynolds' melodic vocals, emphasizing the "lightning-fast" nature of modern conflict and gossip. Interestingly, J.I.D noted that his verse originally began as a collaboration with the late Mac Miller.
The song serves as the musical heart of the League of Legends adaptation, mirroring the tragic division between its central characters. Enemy Imagine Dragons
: Critics have noted the high-caliber production, including "short circuit" sound effects and choral exclamations that suggest a vast, echoey environment—similar to dropping a torch down a mineshaft. : Critics have noted the high-caliber production, including
: There are two main versions of "Enemy"—the original pop-focused single and the Arcane opening version, which incorporates orchestral strings and trumpets to evoke a "League of Legends energy". Musical and Structural Layers : The lyrics are
: The unresolved B minor key and the ticking clock elements (in the show's version) heighten the feeling of constant pressure and impending catastrophe. Musical and Structural Layers
: The lyrics are intentionally versatile, applying to multiple characters who find themselves in different but equally distressed situations.