Electronic music has always had a way of turning inner battles into something massive and cathartic, and ILLENIUM nails that feeling again on “War” with Lø Spirit. The track digs into the raw ache of toxic cycles—love that scorches, betrayal that leaves scars, yet somehow keeps pulling you back in. It’s the kind of song that hits when you’re exhausted from fighting the same fight, and right now, with ODYSSEY just days from dropping, it’s stirring up a lot of anticipation among fans already deep in ILLENIUM’s emotional universe. If you’re searching for War lyrics by ILLENIUM and Lø Spirit, this one’s delivering that signature blend of heartbreak and heavy drops.
| Lead Vocals | Lø Spirit |
| Songwriter | Amira Elfeky, Andrew Goldstein, Drew Fulk, ILLENIUM, Said The Sky & Zakk Cervini |
| Producer | ILLENIUM, Zakk Cervini, Drew Fulk, Andrew Goldstein & Said The Sky |
| Label | ILLENIUM |
| Release Date | December 15, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | ILLENIUM, Republic Records & Universal Music Group |
| Publisher | ILLENIUM, Republic Records & Universal Music Group |
Lyrics of War by ILLENIUM feat. Lø Spirit
[Intro]
Maybe This Is War
Maybe This Is War
Maybe This Is War
Maybe This Is War
[Verse 1]
The Blood In Your Eyes, Feels Like A Fire Frozen Over
Flawed By Design, You Burn Me Alive, And I Just Get Colder
All The Knives You Left In Me
All The Times You Watched Me Bleed
If Pain Is Worth Fighting For
[Chorus]
Maybe This Is War
Maybe This Is War
You Burn Me Alive And I Just Get Colder
All The Knives You Left In Me
All The Times You Watched Me Bleed
If Pain Is Worth Fighting For
[Verse 2]
(Maybe This Is War)
I’m Still Holding My Breath
Gasping For Air, But There’s Nothing Left
(Maybe This Is War)
I’m Still Holding My Breath
There’s One Way Out Tonight
I’m Still Holding My Breath
Gasping For Air, But There’s Nothing Left
I’m Still Holding My Breath
There’s One Way Out Tonight
One Way Out
[Drop]
This Is War
[Chorus]
(Maybe This Is War)
I Am Gasping For Air ’til There’s Nothing Left
You Keep Me, Holding My Breath, Yeah, Holding My Breath (Maybe This Is War)
I Am Gasping For Air ’til There’s Nothing Left
(Maybe This Is War)
You Keep Me, Holding My Breath, Yeah
Maybe This Is War
[Outro]
Maybe This Is War
Maybe This Is War
Maybe This Is War
(Maybe This Is War)
(Maybe This Is War)
About “War by ILLENIUM”
Lø Spirit’s vocals cut through the haze like a desperate plea, while ILLENIUM builds the tension into a explosive release that feels like surrender and defiance all at once.
The song centers on that frozen-fire metaphor for pain that’s both intense and numbing, with verses painting vivid pictures of knives left in and blood in the eyes. The mood swings between suffocating verses—holding your breath, gasping for air—and a chorus that declares the chaos outright: maybe this is war. Production-wise, it’s maximalist in the best way, layering cinematic builds, rock-edged guitars, and those classic ILLENIUM drops that hit like a gut punch. Co-produced with Zakk Cervini, Drew Fulk, Andrew Goldstein, and Said The Sky, it brings a gritty alternative edge to his melodic dubstep roots, making the track feel urgent and arena-ready.
ODYSSEY marks ILLENIUM’s bold next chapter, a sprawling 19-track journey through emotional storytelling and sonic experimentation. The album’s vision feels like an epic quest—exploring darkness, refuge, and rebirth—with collabs spanning pop, rock, and electronic worlds. “War” slots in as track nine, a pivotal moment where the vulnerability ramps up before the bigger payoffs. It’s part of a rollout that’s kept momentum high, following singles like “Forever,” “With Your Love,” and “Feel Alive.”
“War” dropped December 15, 2025, via Republic Records, and the full album lands February 6, 2026—pre-save is live on Spotify, and the countdown’s ticking. The project teases massive live experiences too, with nine nights at the Sphere in Vegas coming in March and April to bring the whole thing to life.
ILLENIUM’s at a peak right now, Grammy nods behind him and a career built on turning personal lows into anthems that unite crowds. This track shows his growth in blending genres without losing that core emotional punch—rock influences meet his melodic bass in a way that’s fresh yet true to what made him huge. In his discography, “War” stands as another step toward bigger, bolder storytelling, proving he can evolve while staying the guy who makes you feel seen in the chaos.
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