Genius Meanings
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twenty one pilots – Stressed Out
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The lyrics of “Stressed Out” are told in the first person, with the story being told by both the character Blurryface (a representation of Tyler’s insecurities) and an anxious
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twenty one pilots – Heathens
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“Heathens” premiered in June 2016 and was the first new single from twenty one pilots following the success of their 2015 album, Blurryface, and its singles. Billboard hinted
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twenty one pilots – Ride
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“Ride” is about the journey of life. Throughout the song, Tyler’s lyrics indicate he feels like dying is easy, but finding someone or something to live for is life’s challenge, or
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twenty one pilots – Stressed Out (Emotional Roadshow Version)
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On June 8th, 2016, twenty one pilots performed a different version of “Stressed Out” on the Emotional Roadshow tour stop in Cleveland, Ohio. Lead singer Tyler Joseph cut out the
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twenty one pilots – Chlorine
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“Chlorine” is a track about the cleansing power that music has on the narrator. Chlorine, while being a deadly chemical, is used to eliminate unwanted substances. As stated in the
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twenty one pilots – Car Radio
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“Car Radio” is an introspective song that recalls an event lead singer Tyler Joseph experienced during college where his car radio was stolen. It led him to ponder where the mind
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twenty one pilots – Tear in My Heart
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“Tear in My Heart” is the second single from twenty one pilots' fourth studio album, Blurryface. Inspired by Tyler Joseph’s wife, Jenna Black, the song details the importance of
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Cryptic Wisdom – Stressed Out (Twenty One Pilots Remix)
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[Verse 1] / I wish I didn't have to get up every day and work / I wish that I could be a kid again and play in dirt / I wish that always thinking 'bout it wouldn't make it worse
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twenty one pilots – Stressed Out (AJR Remix)
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[Intro] / Wake up, you need the money / Need to make—, need to make— / Wake up, you need the money / Need to make—, need to make— / We used to play pretend, used to— / Wake up, you
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twenty one pilots – Stressed Out (Tomsize Remix)
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This remix of Stressed Out has been made by Tomsize. It has been released the 21st of February of 2016 on his Youtube channel and the next day on his Soundcloud.
It has been shared
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twenty one pilots – Choker/Stressed Out/Migraine/Morph/Holding On To You (Livestream Version)
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The Livestream Experience theatrical music concert opened with Tyler Joseph singing “Choker” a capella, playing into the song’s theme of isolation, before having drummer Josh Dun
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twenty one pilots – Heavydirtysoul
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“Heavydirtysoul” opens with a genre-bending flurry of raps and industrial beats. It sets the tone for the rest of the album as an exploration of the Blurryface character created by
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twenty one pilots – Stressed Out (MTV Unplugged) [Live]
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[Verse 1: Tyler Joseph] / I wish I found some better sounds no one's ever heard / I wish I had a better voice that sang some better words / I wish I found some chords in an order
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twenty one pilots – Goner
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“Goner” takes the album full circle and represent frontman Tyler Joseph defeating Blurryface once and for all. In “Not Today” it appears that Tyler had achieved a small victory
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twenty one pilots – Morph
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“Morph” is a fast-paced track, mentioning changing into someone you’re not and the idea of what happens after death. Tyler’s ‘morphing’ refers to the various characters and
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twenty one pilots – Holding On To You
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“Holding on to You” was originally featured on Regional At Best (2011) and was later remastered for Vessel (2013). It is the first single the band released under a record label.
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twenty one pilots – The Judge
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Musically, “The Judge” acts as the album’s upbeat ukulele track, much like “House of Gold” on Vessel. While definitely a feel-good singalong great for live shows, this song also
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twenty one pilots – Stressed Out (mellowmatics Remix)
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This remix was made during the Emotional Roadshow Tour with MUTEMATH & Chef’s Special and was used in tøp’s look-back video.
The song was released for download to benefit the homes
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twenty one pilots – Stressed Out (Reading + Leeds Festival Version)
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[Intro] / So all the power in the lights went out, but we're going to play anyway / Are you cool with playing in the dark / [Chorus] / Wish we could turn back time to the good old
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twenty one pilots – Level of Concern
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“Level of Concern” is a “simple but hopeful” song about Tyler’s thoughts concerning the effects the coronavirus made on society and the music industry. In the song, Tyler’s
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twenty one pilots – Migraine
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“Migraine” first appeared on the EP, Three Songs, along with “Guns For Hands” and “Ode To Sleep” before it was later released on Vessel, their first major label debut.
Lead singer
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KIDZ BOP Kids – Stressed Out
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[Verse 1: Male + Female] / I wish I found some better sounds no one's ever heard / I wish I had a better voice that sang some better words / I wish I found some chords in an order
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twenty one pilots – Slowtown
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‘Slowtown’ is the 4th track off the duo’s sophomore album, Regional at Best,. The song is one of the four tracks that were not featured on the remastering project known as Vessel
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llightskinned – Stressed Out
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[Verse 1] / I wish I found some better sounds no one's ever heard / I wish I had a better voice that sang some better words / I wish I found some chords in an order that is new / I
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twenty one pilots – Not Today
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“Not Today” is the thirteenth track on twenty one pilots' fourth album, Blurryface.
The track features a relatively upbeat instrumental and vocals, yet contrasting semi-depressing
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twenty one pilots – Mulberry Street (Livestream Version)
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Like the majority of the songs from Scaled And Icy, the Livestream Experience marked the live debut of “Mulberry Street” and was set in a fictitious version of the Mulberry Street
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twenty one pilots – Polarize
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The ninth track on twenty one pilots' fourth album, Blurryface, blatantly presents the struggle between Tyler and Blurryface. The word “polarize” means ‘to separate into two
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twenty one pilots – Doubt
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“Doubt” is the eighth song on twenty one pilots' fourth album, Blurryface. It echoes religious aspects seen most prominently in their earlier works.
There are two possible
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Cremona Romance – Heathens / Stressed Out / Ride / Car Radio
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[Verse 1: Ride] / I just wanna stay in the sun where I find / I know it's hard sometimes / Pieces of peace in the sun's peace of mind / I know it's hard sometimes / Yeah I think
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Mictian RV – Confused
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I don't know what to write / I'm so fucking stressed out / You know what I mean, like / Twenty One Pilots were on my mind / And I was Arthur Miller before / When he had a thought
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