As a practitioner of Stoic philosophy, I do not pursue emotional disturbance through music; rather, I employ it to strengthen rational discernment. What lies within my control? My response alone. What does not? The empire, the storm, the visions themselves. The apocalyptic lyrics function as a memento mori, serving to remind me that empires collapse, bodies decay, yet virtue endures as sovereign. Enjoy Listen to John the Revelator on your streaming service https://tidal.com/browse/track/277147763?u