Sound of Thunder by ARTIFICIAL INCLINE captures emotions deeply and examines the feelings associated with grief and yearning, the attempt to move on without letting go. The lyrics feel personal and honest, showcasing the agony of losing someone dear and how their influence continues to resonate all around. With imagery and emotive questioning, the artist transports the audience into a realm of profound grief, introspection, and bonds that are too powerful to be severed.

Right from the start, the song is dark and brooding. The artist creates shadowy whispers that stalk the listener, which drapes over everyone in attendance. Such vivid yet simple wording paints deep emotions. Grief in this context acts as a burdening shadow, never allowing one to rest easy. The phrase “And I can hear your voice, it lingers” lingers on the listeners mind. It suggests that memories, while deemed comforting and affectionate, are painful and torturous at the same time.

One of the most captivating features of the lyrics is finding profound meaning in the action of tracing a name in dust. The action in contrast evokes the feeling of capturing something before it slips into nothingness. The myriad forms of memory are tender yet jagged, capturing the image of a cruel but lovely experience, like memories, which are beautiful yet painful when cherished.

The phrase, “Can you hear the sound of thunder in the distance?” adds on to the emotion and mystery. This larger than life force is said to show experiences beyond woman’s understanding- could it be hope? Guidance? Or perhaps the voice of the cherished who has departed and is attempting to return. Not only are these monotonous questions posed at the same time without being directly answered but they also highlight the need that the artist has for deep connection, for meaning, for resolution despite knowing it would remain undiscovered. The belief that the deceased person can still call winds and rain highlights that they are still part of nature and even though they have died, they still remain accessible.

The second half of the song dives deeply into poignant, personal territory. The lines referencing photographs and empty rooms capture the way absence permeates the places that memories of love and laughter used to fill. Silence versus screaming perfectly captures the divide between what is felt internally and what is outwardly shown. Even in the tears, there is an immense contrast in struggle that reflects the battle between hope and surrendering.

When ARTIFICIAL INCLINE asks whether running or screaming will achieve a response, it reflects a heart still searching—a heart that is delightfully hopeless. The description of the significant other as a shadow drifting somewhere in the night adds to the beauty of grief—something haunting yet always present.

The final words describe an attempt at healing, albeit small and tentative. The artist openly notes how they may one day stop waiting or breaking, but for now they are still weathering the storm. That final declaration, hearing the name through the storm, beautifully encapsulates the emotions of the song. While it is undeniably about loss, it poignantly emphasizes an enduring love that, despite hardship, continues to persist.

In my opinion, the lyrics of “Sound of Thunder” are beautiful in articulation. They are truthful and genuinely express deep emotions. ARTIFICIAL INCLINE has crafted a composition that resonates with those who have faced profound heartache. It embodies the stillness that lies between recollection and grief, and in doing so, moves the spirit as the artificer intended.