Definitely one of their more chill, radio friendly songs. The whole Clancy album is worth a listen in my opinion. The opening track would be what you would class as their form of evocative.
The lore of TOP is a background thing mostly. There's a storyline in some of the music videos, and it's referenced in some of the songs, but the lore is a metaphor for mental health struggles, and the songs that relate can be interpreted either from a lore point of view and from a real life mental health, which is how I think they manage to be more accessible than a lot of people think they would be when they hear the word "lore". I think Paul Meany had a hand in producing every song on this album, or at least the majority of them. If you want to hear a song where you can really feel his influence, I recommend Backslide.
The black paint represents Tyler’s insecurities, aka Blurryface. You see it on his hands too. It’s on his hands and neck because that’s where he creates (singing and writing music) and that’s where his insecurities stem from. Paul was heavily involved in this whole album. 😁 You should listen to it. 🙃
I would love for you to dive more into Twenty One Pilots music, as some mentioned before, they’re actually brilliant - starting from music itself and the lyrics and then their live performances, the context of the lyrics, the way every detail of a song is thought through. I actually think you will enjoy it, if you give a chance to other songs as well. Clancy is a GREAT album, pretty diverse, so you could listen to it without knowing the lore. However, I’d say it way WAY more interesting if you actually go through the whole story (told through music videos) and eventually come to the Clancy album Thank you for your reaction! I’d love to see more from you! I liked your honesty and thoughts on this one
The black paint on his neck and hands represents his insecurities in ways.. he needs them to create his music. I find the lore interesting but it’s not needed to know to enjoy their music. Paul meany is awesome and played a big part of the Clancy album not just this song
The lore is just there, doesn't need to hold any weight. You can look at the few songs with lore subject as regular songs without putting any emphasis on it.
I had never heard this song before. I don’t know many of their songs. I’d rather take the song as a musical experience rather than a therapy session. Do I have hallways in my head with doors that I shouldn’t open? Yes. Do I want to dwell on mental health issues of a band for entertainment? No. Am I less clever for not knowing the secret meaning behind a video? Perhaps. The song was kinda repetitive, I won’t be dancing to it. If it comes on the radio I will listen.
@@JakeNolen well if you’d like to do strictly lore, heavydirtysoul but I’d go through the album vessel first, then everything is in order of their discoverify and when you’re caught up you can go back and react to self titled and regional at best + live versions through out
First, to not know anything of the band, the history, or the lore, and to start with a song from their last album, is like reading a novel from the last chapter and saying that you don't get it. Okay, you've heard a song here or there, same idea, you won't get it. I am a retired English teacher whose daughter introduced this group to me about ten years ago. I can honestly say that Twenty One Pilots is brilliant. The lyrics, the symbolism, the songs, the videos, the Easter eggs in the videos, the lore that has gone on for a decade and through multiple albums, are not something you can just understand by listening to an isolated song. That is not to say you can't just enjoy the songs, but there is a big difference when you understand. That pushed you away? Why? Too much work?? What fun work that would be. (sigh) Yes, understanding makes you part of a community of the Clique -- the most loyal fans who are second to none. If you go to a show, you will see the age of the fans is quite mixed. The ages start with the youngest new fans to, ahem, "older" fans like me. This song, you described as "mellow" and "safe," but it is more -- so much more. This song would take me a full essay to explain it all to you. You say you have heard more "evocative stuff" from them, tells me you didn't get it. This song hits hard. Maybe you missed so much, because it was a first listen. I'll give you that. As for his neck and hands being painted black, that represents Tyler's insecurities over his words/vocals (neck) and his writing/lyrics (hands). Fans see the black and know right away what Tyler's mental state is at the moment. Yes, that is.a part of the lore as well. I'd explain it, but it would be too much at once. I can promise you that if you take the time to go down this rabbit hole, you will be amazed by what you find. You can find explanations online quite easily, so doing your homework won't be as difficult as you might think. Considering your background, I'd think you'd be intrigued. Well, if you choose to dive in, enjoy the ride (pun intended).
they do a good job of making good music but they give their fans a deeper dive if they want to dig into the story stressed out was their childhood homes in Columbus - i'd imagine this house is in Columbus too but i don't believe it's the same house they did a music video for every song on the album they just released
Thanks for watching! Please remember to like, subscribe, and leave a comment :)
Definitely one of their more chill, radio friendly songs. The whole Clancy album is worth a listen in my opinion. The opening track would be what you would class as their form of evocative.
Awesome! I actually think I’ve heard that one
The lore of TOP is a background thing mostly. There's a storyline in some of the music videos, and it's referenced in some of the songs, but the lore is a metaphor for mental health struggles, and the songs that relate can be interpreted either from a lore point of view and from a real life mental health, which is how I think they manage to be more accessible than a lot of people think they would be when they hear the word "lore".
I think Paul Meany had a hand in producing every song on this album, or at least the majority of them. If you want to hear a song where you can really feel his influence, I recommend Backslide.
The black paint represents Tyler’s insecurities, aka Blurryface. You see it on his hands too. It’s on his hands and neck because that’s where he creates (singing and writing music) and that’s where his insecurities stem from. Paul was heavily involved in this whole album. 😁 You should listen to it. 🙃
That makes a lot more sense, and is very relatable!
I would love for you to dive more into Twenty One Pilots music, as some mentioned before, they’re actually brilliant - starting from music itself and the lyrics and then their live performances, the context of the lyrics, the way every detail of a song is thought through. I actually think you will enjoy it, if you give a chance to other songs as well. Clancy is a GREAT album, pretty diverse, so you could listen to it without knowing the lore. However, I’d say it way WAY more interesting if you actually go through the whole story (told through music videos) and eventually come to the Clancy album
Thank you for your reaction! I’d love to see more from you! I liked your honesty and thoughts on this one
I’ll have to check out more!! Thanks for watching 😁
The black paint on his neck and hands represents his insecurities in ways.. he needs them to create his music. I find the lore interesting but it’s not needed to know to enjoy their music. Paul meany is awesome and played a big part of the Clancy album not just this song
Awesome, they’re lucky to have him!!!
@@JakeNolen yes he’s great
The lore is just there, doesn't need to hold any weight. You can look at the few songs with lore subject as regular songs without putting any emphasis on it.
🫡
loved your reaction bro, reaction brothers!
Thanks for watching!!
I had never heard this song before. I don’t know many of their songs. I’d rather take the song as a musical experience rather than a therapy session. Do I have hallways in my head with doors that I shouldn’t open? Yes. Do I want to dwell on mental health issues of a band for entertainment? No. Am I less clever for not knowing the secret meaning behind a video? Perhaps. The song was kinda repetitive, I won’t be dancing to it. If it comes on the radio I will listen.
I was trying to convey something like that exactly :) no hate, but I didn’t love it :)
Nothing much in this song about “lore”. The lyrics are deep and take some work to understand.
The lyrics didn’t take me much work to understand tbh, and the “lore” I’m referring to is the content of their videos, not the songs themselves.
You should definitely check out more of twenty one pilots
Where’s the best place to start?
@@JakeNolen well if you’d like to do strictly lore, heavydirtysoul but I’d go through the album vessel first, then everything is in order of their discoverify and when you’re caught up you can go back and react to self titled and regional at best + live versions through out
@@SmokyAHthat’s exactly what I first did lol
First, to not know anything of the band, the history, or the lore, and to start with a song from their last album, is like reading a novel from the last chapter and saying that you don't get it. Okay, you've heard a song here or there, same idea, you won't get it. I am a retired English teacher whose daughter introduced this group to me about ten years ago. I can honestly say that Twenty One Pilots is brilliant. The lyrics, the symbolism, the songs, the videos, the Easter eggs in the videos, the lore that has gone on for a decade and through multiple albums, are not something you can just understand by listening to an isolated song. That is not to say you can't just enjoy the songs, but there is a big difference when you understand. That pushed you away? Why? Too much work?? What fun work that would be. (sigh) Yes, understanding makes you part of a community of the Clique -- the most loyal fans who are second to none. If you go to a show, you will see the age of the fans is quite mixed. The ages start with the youngest new fans to, ahem, "older" fans like me.
This song, you described as "mellow" and "safe," but it is more -- so much more. This song would take me a full essay to explain it all to you. You say you have heard more "evocative stuff" from them, tells me you didn't get it. This song hits hard. Maybe you missed so much, because it was a first listen. I'll give you that.
As for his neck and hands being painted black, that represents Tyler's insecurities over his words/vocals (neck) and his writing/lyrics (hands). Fans see the black and know right away what Tyler's mental state is at the moment. Yes, that is.a part of the lore as well. I'd explain it, but it would be too much at once. I can promise you that if you take the time to go down this rabbit hole, you will be amazed by what you find. You can find explanations online quite easily, so doing your homework won't be as difficult as you might think. Considering your background, I'd think you'd be intrigued. Well, if you choose to dive in, enjoy the ride (pun intended).
Oh good grief
thank you for your comment :)
@@JakeNolen I'll be back if you want to dive in to Twenty One Pilots. ❤
I agree. You can’t come into a story 10 years in the making at the end and act like it’s their fault you don’t understand it.
@@samesta5695 it was a reaction to one song not the entire catalog
they do a good job of making good music but they give their fans a deeper dive if they want to dig into the story
stressed out was their childhood homes in Columbus - i'd imagine this house is in Columbus too but i don't believe it's the same house
they did a music video for every song on the album they just released
They certainly have the budget for it! Cheers Eric