Real Talk the Metaphor Messiah – Across the World

References roll through the entirety of Real Talk the Metaphor Messiah’s chilled-out beats on “Across the World”. Over the course of the track Real Talk the Metaphor Messiah proves to be an exceptional wordsmith crafting an entire stream of consciousness narrative. The arrangement helps to punctuate his point, as the melody has an eerie warped quality to it. Fed through a vast array of filters it becomes fully impossible to pinpoint its exact origin. Elements of electro, classical, and hip-hop come into the fray further confusing things as the song refuses to pick a side. By finding this unique balance all of it feels so damned compelling. Best of all is the lyricism which has a fresh take on it, highly articulate, thoughtful, and rather playful.

            The mood is set almost immediately. With the chiming melody coming on into the mix the bass hits, and it hits hard. A physicality to the sound via the incredible bass further adds to its infectious hypnotic vibe. Featuring a wild display of the stoner lifestyle, things move into deeper, heavier territory. Knowledge of pop culture further gives the song a particularly powerful quality. Beats become ever more active as Real Talk the Metaphor Messiah gets personal, showing off a vast knowledge of what it means to live a life lived to the absolute fullest.

            “Across the World” shows off the impressive ability of Real Talk the Metaphor Messiah to explore an entire universe.