#woodkid

[gender-luster]

why is this picture woodkid posted of him and troy baker literally that one meme????

like... 😭😭😭

[koipepo]

Sorry, I'm just trying to be safe

[uelden]

"the golden age" by woodkid x the griffguts golden age (berserk)

(spotify link) (youtube music link)

[h3artw0rms]

The Shuriman chanting from the song "Ashes and Blood" is one of the best lore tied songs in my opinion!

Translated, it means:

Beyond these walls, the storm's fury grows

Over land and sea, the storm's fury grows

But I have nothing to fear!

For the blue bird is with me

Which is a clear reference to the wind goddess/ wind spirit Janna Jinx was talking about in that very cave where she was battling Vi.

In LoL she's a deity that actually exists, she helps the citizens of Zaun, but especially children. In earlier lore, she was a Zaunite herself, a human girl who helped others, but was seen as a kind of saint (parallel to Arcane Viktor now? Who knows!)

Anyway, the lyrics can be interpreted as the following:

"Beyond these walls, the storm's fury grows / Over land and sea, the storm's fury grows" Janna is a protector, born from the prayers of those in desperate situations. For someone living in such a precarious state, the storm outside could symbolize the chaos, danger, or turmoil in the world, whether literal storms or the metaphorical struggles of life in Zaun or elsewhere. Despite this overwhelming fury, the speaker feels no fear because Janna, often depicted as a benevolent blue bird, is present to shield them.

This aligns with how Janna is worshiped in Zaun as a guardian spirit. The people in the harsh, industrialized, and often hazardous environment of Zaun look to her for safety. The "walls" in the lyrics could represent physical barriers, like the buildings in Zaun, or emotional barriers, a symbol of vulnerability. Yet, no matter how strong the storm outside, Janna’s presence provides reassurance and protection.

"But I have nothing to fear! / For the blue bird is with me" It's Janna herself. In this interpretation, the blue bird becomes not just a symbol of Janna’s watchfulness but also a representation of hope and faith. It embodies the idea that no matter how fierce the outside world becomes, the winds and Janna will always safeguard those who trust in her.

These lines mirror the hope and protection Janna brings. The blue bird, as a manifestation of her essence, reassures those in peril. To believers, the sight of a blue bird is a promise that they are not alone, and Janna’s winds will shield them from harm.

In official LoL lore, it says:

Seafarers might spot a bright blue bird just before a healthy tailwind billowed their sails. Others could swear they’d heard a whistling in the air right before a storm, as if to warn them of its approach. As word of these omens spread, sightings of the bird grew more common. Some even swore they had seen the bird transform into a woman. With tapered ears and flowing hair, this mysterious maiden was said to float above the water and direct the wind with a flick of her staff.

It's great how Arcane built parallels between Jinx and Viktor honestly. Janna is fictitious in the world of Arcane, but to me, Jinx is the blue bird that appeared before the storm/ rage of Piltover (as we will soon see when she starts the revolution, hence the blue flag she holds in ber hand in the trailer) and Viktor being the savior who helps the Zaunites in some other way, especially at the mention of Janna's staff and Viktor himself having a staff.

[vidding-is-my-passion]

To ashes and blood

[luckieloopy]

horizons into battlegrounds || animatic || haunted hotel SPOILERS FOR EP 10

[fancypantsrecords]

Woodkid - For Death Stranding 2: On The Beach | Milan Records | 2025 | Clear

[i-have-no-mouth-i-must-scream]

What the chants in Woodkids Arcane song mean

As people are reintroduced to Woodkids beautiful music in the second season of Arcane, I did want to explain the chant you hear in To Ashes and Blood.

In To Ashes and Blood, Woodkid has returned with the Suginami Junior Chorus (after having them as a chorus before- I'd suggest giving Reactor a listen), a Japanese youth chorus, to sing the portion of the fictitious language known as Shuriman of the people of Shurima. It translates to:

"Beyond these walls, the storm’s fury grows Over land and sea, the storm’s fury grows But I have nothing to fear! For the blue bird is with me!"

Woodkids lyrics around this chorus is definitely reflecting on the story of Arcane and its characters. As the choir deliver the Shuriman chant, Woodkid states To Ashes and Blood on repeat over them. This definitely refers to the fact that both sides are at war, and there will be no mercy until the strongest is the last one standing, as Jinx states that they should let it all burn, while Caitlyn becomes a dictator like figure who is driven mad by her mother's murder. Neither side is willing to be lenient about the massacre that's about the take place.

Meanwhile the Shuriman lyrics are referring to Janna, a mythical figure to the people of Zaun, seen as their protector of sorts. She's a wind elemental, with a blue bird that encircles her. In the game, this blue bird is known as the Zephyr.

The clash of Woodkid finalizing that this will end in Ashes and Blood is contradicted by the people of Zaun (or in this case, Jinx and those who follow her), as they chant their resolve to Janna, as she represents Zaun's hope. Whether Janna will appear in season 2 is a coin toss, since she's seen more as a magical deity figure to the people of Zaun, rather than an actual person. However with the introduction of magic into the latter half of season 1, chances are that powerful figures like Janna may show up (or something like it).

If the song isn't an indicator that she will make an appearance for the people of Zaun, at the very least the chants by the innocent's of Zaun are meant for their beacon of hope as they're confronted with the impending war of Piltover against them- they will not fall because they have a deity of sorts that has always ensured their safety despite the tragedies they will endure.

In other words, this is them saying "bring it".