Here is the official lyrics of “Enemy” by popular American pop band/ rapper, Imagine Dragons & JID.
Imagine Dragons & JID – Enemy Lyrics
[Intro]
Look out for yourself
[Verse 1]
I wake up to the sounds of the silence that allows
For my mind to run around, with my ear up to the ground
I’m searching to behold the stories that are told
When my back is to the world that was smiling when I turned
[Pre-Chorus]
Tell you you’re the greatest
But once you turn, they hate us
[Chorus]
Oh, the misery
Everybody wants to be my enemy
Spare the sympathy
Everybody wants to be my enemy-y-y-y-y
(Look out for yourself)
My enemy-y-y-y-y (Look, look, look, look)
(Look out for yourself)
But I’m ready
[Verse 2]
Your words up on thе wall as you’re praying for my fall
And the laughter in thе halls and the names that I’ve been called
I stack it in my mind, and I’m waiting for the time
When I show you what it’s like to be words spit in a mic
[Pre-Chorus]
Tell you you’re the greatest
But once you turn, they hate us (Ha)
[Chorus]
Oh, the misery
Everybody wants to be my enemy
Spare the sympathy
Everybody wants to be my enemy-y-y-y-y (Look, look, look, look)
(Look out for yourself)
My enemy-y-y-y-y (Look, look, look, look; yeah)
(Look out for yourself)
Uh, look, okay
[Verse 3]
I’m hoping that somebody pray for me
I’m praying that somebody hope for me
I’m staying where nobody ‘posed to be p-p-posted
Being a wreck of emotions
Ready to go whenever, just let me know
The road is long, so put the pedal into the floor
The enemy on my trail, my energy unavailable
I’ma tell ’em, “Hasta luego”
They wanna plot on my trot to the top
I been outta shape, thinking out the box, I’m an astronaut
I blasted off the planet rock to cause catastrophe
And it matters more because I had it not
Had I thought about wreaking havoc
On an opposition, kinda shocking they wanted static
With precision, I’m automatic quarterback
I ain’t talking sacking, pack it
Pack it up, I don’t panic, batter-batter up
Who the baddest? It don’t matter ’cause we at your throat
[Chorus]
Everybody wants to be my enemy
Spare the sympathy (Ah)
Everybody wants to be my enemy
Oh, the misery (Ah)
Everybody wants to be my enemy
Spare the sympathy (Ah)
Everybody wants to be my enemy
[Outro]
Pray it away, I swear I’ll never be a saint, no way
My enemy
Pray it away, I swear I’ll never be a saint
(Look out for yourself)
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FAQs About “Enemy” by Imagine Dragons and JID:
Who wrote and produced “Enemy”?
The song was written by Imagine Dragons (Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman), rapper JID (Destin Route), songwriter Justin Tranter, and producer duo Mattman & Robin (Mattias Larsson & Robin Fredriksson). Mattman & Robin also produced the track.
Was “Enemy” created for the Arcane series?
Yes. “Enemy” was specifically recorded as the theme song for Netflix’s animated series Arcane (based on League of Legends). It debuted on October 28, 2021 and was later included in the Arcane Season 2 soundtrack as an orchestrated opening title version.
Are there multiple versions of the song?
Yes. There are at least three versions:
The original version featuring JID, released October 28, 2021.
A solo version with extended lyrics by Dan Reynolds (no JID rap), included in some editions like Japan’s Mercury – Acts 1 & 2.
An orchestral opening title version, released November 23, 2024, featured in Arcane Season 2.
What is the song’s meaning?
According to Dan Reynolds, “Enemy” explores internal conflict and the difficulty of trusting oneself in a world full of judgment and rivalry—mirroring Arcane‘s story of two sisters at odds and broader societal division.
How well did “Enemy” perform commercially?
“Enemy” became Imagine Dragons’ first top‑5 hit on U.S. charts since “Thunder” (2017). It was also JID’s first-ever top‑5 hit. On Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart, it remained for 54 weeks and spent 9 weeks at No. 1. In 2023, it was ranked the 14th-most successful song in the chart’s 35-year history