Teasing his upcoming album with new single “Warhorse,” 2hollis once again blends electronic music and underground rap, creating a vibrant, amplified soundscape. Like much of his recent work, the song maintains the style he developed through his previous singles “left to right” and “afraid,” while also showing a more fierce and personal side of his music.

The song begins with the line, “Uh, play like you mean it,” which introduces the idea that 2hollis wants his muse to match his level of energy. The repeated line of “Warhorse get bloody on the weekends” makes love sound like a battle with its descriptive and scenic imagery. The figure of the warhorse seems to represent someone who keeps entering hostile relationships even when they know they may get hurt.

Instead of describing a healthy or calm relationship, 2hollis focuses on strong feelings, physical attraction, and loss of control. The track feels less like a straightforward love song and more like a description of being overwhelmed by desire.

The lyrics move between romance, sex, violence, and insecurity, showing the song’s unpredictable emotional shifts. 2hollis describes being “on FaceTime with a demon” and calls himself a “Cupid sniper,” making love sound dangerously exciting. These images are not always easy to understand because they jump between unrelated ideas, but they carry the careless and free feeling of the song. Near the end of the track, he simply says, “I miss you.” This line stands out, as it feels much more honest than the rest of the song — 2hollis briefly admits that he still wants someone.

The production stands out as the strongest part of “Warhorse.” The distorted synths, heavy bass, glitchy sounds, and repeated drums make the song feel loud and overwhelming. 2hollis moves between singing, rapping, and edited vocals, which keeps the song dynamic. The repeated chorus is simple, but it becomes catchy due to his forceful delivery.

At the same time, the lyrics do not always feel as strong as the production. The references to demons, Cupid, guns, and blood clearly create a dark mood, but they do not always connect into one coherent message. Some of the more explicit lines also seem to be included mainly for shock value, rendering the track more of an expression of a feeling than a story with a clear message.

Overall, “Warhorse” is not 2hollis’ strongest single. While the production is energetic and the song has a few memorable moments, it does not stand out much from his other work. The track remains enjoyable, especially for fans of his style, but ultimately feels more average than exciting.

—Staff writer Leah Choi can be reached at [email protected].