Great job on the interpretation!! And no, it took a while to unpack the layers of meaning and what the character (Ned) represents. Don’t stress over the critics in the comments. Just enjoy the ride. Tyler had to go deep into the song writing process to cleanse his mind. Chlorine is cleansing, but too much can be toxic. And yes, Tyler has a love/hate relationship with the creative process. You picked up on the key meaning. The pool represents the song writing process, which can be painfully slow at first. Ned represents Tyler’s creativity but also his inner critic. He only jumps into the pool when it’s just right (when the song is good). And if you notice, Ned’s antlers grew (the music has the power to transform) … that will be important later. At the end, the pool is empty (when one song is complete, there’s another one to write) but Tyler is drained, mentally and physically. Ned comes alongside him to give him inspiration/support. I believe the cup represents a new song idea or beat or lyric. Tyler offers it to Ned, but he turns his nose up at it … that’s the struggle with the inner critic. I hope you continue the journey! It is a fun ride. Just don’t let people stress you out over it. The themes repeat and many aspects are cyclical, so it gets easier once you are familiar with the toolkit Tyler taps into. But you definitely got a W on this one!! 🎉
Yep, you pretty much got it. Impressed! Most reactors just get distracted with "wtf is that creature!" and stop thinking about it. Plus, whatever meaning you take from a twenty one pilots song is the meaning Tyler wanted you to take. Looking forward to the next one!
I absolutely love TOP, but that song is my favorite. I actually drive a Cadillac Fleetwood, the car in that music video. Mine doesn't fall apart though 🤣👍
I think you get the win for this one. Nice breakdown. No I did not figure it out on my own. Took a lot of understanding the artist and being a fan. I believe the last part of the song to be about the pressure he felt trying to create his next album to live up to the success of the last one and explaining to his fans why this album took so long to come out. The creature in the video is a lore thing, lots of deep diving into the band to understand all that. ❤❤❤
One of the great things about Tyler's writing style is that he's cryptic enough to link his songs to the themes of the albums...but he's vague enough to let each listener decide what the songs mean to them. He very rarely will explain a song's meaning because he embraces the fact that we get what we need/want from what we hear in his lyrics.
21 Pilots: So, I'm old enough to be these dudes' mom, and I can't get over the writing style! His poetry is incredible. The way they mix genres in each song, takes me on a journey every time; the stories told, in the lyrics AND videos are way too relatable. His style of poetry hits my soul in a special way. The freedom of flow, the metaphors, flipping words, how he can sing and rap, switching flawlessly...wait, can I trust that?? 😅😅 Notice how he almost, but never quite, sipped from his cup throughout this video?
I did not figure this out on my own. This is one of their more cryptic songs and videos. The creature symbolizes Tyler’s creativity. He has to feed it to keep it alive. You got most of it which is more than most reactors get. Keep going. TOP doesn’t make a bad song.
You’ve got a new subscriber with your Twenty One Pilots reactions. I thoroughly enjoy hearing what others think about music I love, and I appreciate it even more when people try to break down the lyrics like you do. I will also give your original music a listen as well. Take care 🙂
Great reaction. Love hearing anyone interpretation of this song.I didn't get it the first time or 100 time. I looked up others opinions on the lyrics to get a better idea of the meaning but i think it's all how you take it for the most part. It just sounds beautifully written and recorded, makes you feel something if anything.
I’ve really enjoyed all your Ren reactions but I search tøp reactions daily. So happy to see you checking more of them out. It’s so deep once you dig in, the lore is crazy but very interesting..great reaction
I like you're 21 pilots reactions. I've listened to their albums hundreds, if not thousands, of times, so I appreciate seeing others thoughts on them (I tend to not break down lyrics at all while listening to music)
you were on the right track for sure about it being about Tyler's relationship with music - and no, people don't figure out his lyrics the very first listen (rarely at least) he compares it to Chlorine because in small doses, Tyler needs music to help get his thoughts out and cleanse himself, but it can become overwhelming and become toxic - just as too much chlorine can the other part here is this came in the Trench album, which was right after Blurryface when they became famous worldwide with Stressed Out, Ride, and then eventually Heathens was also released right after as a single with Suicide Squad - they took a year long hiatus where they just completely disappeared before the release of the Trench album - so "the moment is medical" and "when i leave don't save my seat, i'll be back when it's all complete" refer to this hiatus and basically saying they needed this time off to cleanse but don't worry, we're coming back when we're ready - this is also about the hiatus at the end where he talks about being sorry he forgot about us, let me catch you up to speed, etc. - he's talking about why he was gone for so long lastly, Ned is the little character - he does show up in later music videos as well - he represents their creativity - so they are aiming to please Ned - you can see he isn't willing to take the plunge until everything is perfect - then at the end when it's back to just the little cup, he isn't impressed anymore
I dont think anyone ever figures this out all on their own. We are a community and we all give bits and pieces and along with Tyler's interviews we eventually all figure it out. Great job on this one!
I had no clue. I learned about it from watching reactions and hearing/reading other people's ideas. I would give you a W for this one. Good job! You did way better than I did. 😀
I love listening to you think out loud!!! And you are right about people not interpreting songs right away. I can't wait for you to really get into the lore.
Wow, I think you hit it right on the head P! My gods it took me a long time to get the meaning, always when I thought I had it...but nope! To me how much you got on first listen is 💯
You’re doing a great job! First and foremost, it’s about enjoying the tune. The deeper you go, the better it gets! The videos are very colour oriented depending on the album. This is from Trench, it’s all about yellow (representing hope). Blurryface was red and black, Scaled and Icy is pastels..etc. I suggest Ode to Sleep, Heavy Dirty Soul (the prelude to the trilogy) Jumpsuit, Nico and the Niners and Levitate. You might also like to do The Hype and then The Hype (Berlin Sessions) to give an idea of how they can switch up the tunes.
Dope reaction! You definitely get the W on this one… I think it probably takes another artist to really grasp the meaning behind this song, and you nailed it! The ending is much more obscure… I don’t know that there’s any consensus on what he really means with “can you build my house from pieces, I’m just a chemical.” But ignoring that, you nailed the meaning of the song. Now expand that to the video…. he’s drinking chlorine from a cup, and enticing this little creature (he’s named Ned) to jump into a swimming pool. It has been understood that Ned represents Tyler’s creativity, and how it is only satisfied once the work is complete, once the music is just right. I grasped the meaning of the song much as you did, but the video I had to read about to understand lol.
Yes, W for you! This song is about Tyler's cathartic relationship with writing music. And not to worry, TOP fans (known as the Clique) are very supportive with reactors, especially when they have genuine reactions like yours. We love it when we see them putting pieces together and you'll start to pick up more on the abstract lines and references the more familiar with their discography you become. You don't have to know the lore to enjoy or get the meaning. It does enhance the experience, but Tyler keeps his lyrics vague so we can find our own meanings. We'll lovingly fill you in on some background as you continue down the TOP rabbit hole. The yellow tape is a symbol for the Banditos. It's this album's logo ||-// in yellow, the color of hope and friendship. (Plays a big part in the lore storyline.) Knowing you like to keep it random rather than follow an order, and there's nothing wrong with that - this music stands solid on its own - might I suggest starting with their earlier work first so that you get a better feel for where they're coming from. The order stuff doesn't pick up 'til a little later in the discography. Would def suggest Migraine, Ode to Sleep, and Lane Boy as some good candidates. Bottom line, we Clikkies love watching TOP reactions and personally, I'm elated you're on to them now. Been watching you for a while now and you're great! You really put a lot into what you do. Love how you bring others into the mix! Keep on, fren! |-/ 💛
can you build my house with pieces has like 5 different meanings to me and i'm not sure if he meant any of them LMAO but loved this reaction and breakdown! i think ode to sleep is a must for their journey but if you like the breaking down codes, there's the heavydirtysoul, jumpsuit, nico and the niners, and levitate storyline!
You get a win BP. I never really knew what they meant. I just love them, and normally, I just go with whatever the song brings out in myself. Every now and then, I will look the meaning up but not with this one. I feel like most of the time, the artist wants to let you feel whatever you are going to feel and not necessarily what they felt. Much love from Tennessee ❤ 🇺🇲
Colors are representing the album. Yellow is Trench. Red is Blurryface. White and grey is Vessel. Red and blue. Regional At Best. Pink and baby blue is Scaled and Icy.✌️😊🌼👽the pool gets filled up and drains.
Good job BP. Some context will help with a few things - at this time they had just had a rapid rise to success with the album Blurryface and at the height of their new found fame they went on 'hiatus' and basically dropped off the radar totally to write new music. Tyler especially I think needed a break mentally from the sudden change in his life and all the attention. Lines relating this are "when I leave, don't save my left, I'll be back when it's all complete. The moment is medical". We found out when they came back with the new album that Tyler had basically locked himself in his basement studio working non-stop for year to write, record and produce the new album and the story that goes with it (it's a concept album) and it was a really challenging time for him ..."I'm so sorry I forgot you. Let me catch you up to speed. I've been tested like the ends of a weathered flag that's by the sea".
I'm sorry that some of the commenters have been assholes about it, that's disappointing. Yeah it takes a few listens to catch all the details of the symbolism in their songs. It does help to know their music though as you do get used to how Tyler's brain works! The fact that you have to work at understanding their music is something I think the fans love and they do literally have a whole Lore around some of their music, but I get that not everyone wants to work that hard and just wants to enjoy a vibe!
I love the way you know the TØP fans really want you to try to understand all the meanings so you really study these songs! The only L you took from my stand point, is missing one of my favorite lines from Tyler, and you literally did what he says in the line. “Now different lives I lead, my body lives on lead The last two lines may read incorrect until said” you literally read it wrong, then corrected yourself after hearing it, but didn’t realize it 😂
As a huge fan of top I have to say I did not figure it out on my own but impressed that you pretty much did. You get a W on this one. And an extreme difficulty
I just got into twenty One pilots through the ren community and evidently there is a whole "lore" behind all their songs like an ARG. I was instructed to RUclips "dema for dummies" and "twenty One pilots lore" It helps understand the meaning behind the songs and the story he's trying to tell. Chlorine and car radio are probably my two favorite songs. I'm still learning the lore but I think you did pretty good here❤
Edit: It did take me a while to figure this out, and I was really impressed by how much you got right. Keep up the great work! The walls and the rebel red carnation are references to a city they created called dema. Essentially, the city and it's symbolistic color, red, represents mental illness and the suppression of creativity. He's trying to escape dema, or his depression and anxiety, and the walls that confine are the struggles he has to break through to do that. the longer he stays in dema, the harder it is to get out and the harder it is to create and stay hopeful. the red carnation, his mental illness, is growing as he's decaying.
Couldn’t get this on my own. This song used to make think of a depressive state of not being good enough. Used to make upset. But you got this to a key. You’re great bro. Stay true.
you basically got it for the song, trench (the album this song is from) is by far my favorite TOP album, but the lore and story through their music took me around 20+ hours over 3 weeks of obsessing over it coming from a casual fan perspective to fully understand all the nuance of the music and the songs from blurryface forward and the overall message and battle they try to portray in their music, i hope you continue to check out their stuff c: Jumpsuit, Levitate, and Nico and the Niners cover the story parts in the album and all the songs are amazing for different reasons too btw
Keep going man, you're killing it! Loving the reactions. I am sure if you were to ask Tyler himself he would not tell you whether you were right or wrong. He would only take the time to understand your interpretation and appreciate that that's how his music affected you. There are interviews where people have asked Tyler what their logo means and he won't tell them, because then that implies that it is the only and "correct" way to interpret it. If someone interprets it a different way, it has just as much meaning to that person as the original meaning to Tyler. No such thing as "taking an L" when reacting to TOP, only new ideas and interpretations, all of which are welcome!
What’s up my man. I warmed up to this one by watching your Car Radio reaction again before this one. I loved when you smiled once the beat dropped and the crowd went crazy. Anyway, u did really well with this one. I just want to say this to help you in future. Any song from Trench or scaled and Icy albums will have a storyline involved most likely. I would love to see reactions of Lane boy (I think this would be your favorite song for sure) Guns for hands, Holding onto you, or Heavydirtysoul. Each one is easier to understand, lyrics are insane, musically so different. Chlorine is so awesome even though the song is rough to interpret. But you did a great job. Songwriting and creating music thoughts were spot on. The creature (Ned) represents Tyler’s creative side. Pool starts empty, he wants no part of it. Lyrics (when I leave don’t save my seat I’ll be back when it’s all complete) we’re from the long break they took after Blurryface album and into finally completing Trench album. Always looking ahead to your next TØP reaction. Much love
I think you nailed it for a first listen. And don't listen to the idiots. Tyler rarely gives his own interpretations of lyrics. He will occasionally give what inspired certain songs, but I think he prefers individuals to figure out their own meaning. But don't do the Trench trilogy without getting some of the lore. You'll never figure it out on your own, but it is worth it to understand what that album is about before listening to it.
Wow i got into these from the Ren community and these are amazing.I cant believe how popular they are but id never heard them before .I love nearly all their songs thus far 🤦🏼♂️
Good work P, as far as I understand it... I think the pool represents the singers mind and imagination, filling it with chlorine is a cleansing act of creativity and song writing. The creature is I think representative of his creativity that thrives and evolves (note the antlers growing when it was swimming in the pool)... I think it also represents his inner critic and acts like nothing is good enough until his brain over flows with creativity... once a song Is born the pool empties... the scene at the end I think acts as a metaphor for imagination being tapped dry, but the process starts again with a single cup (read spark) of creativity... offering it to the creature who rejects it as it demand more chlorine (creativity)... thats my thoughts and they kind of reflect yours so I'm going to give you a W and sympathise with you as we are of a similar generation that must navigate the new generations insights and creativity... born of social media and technology!... I think old thing, that you and I come from a bygone era of simplicity within music!
Hey man don't worry about what the fans tell you. No matter what they say they didn't know this shit the first time they heard or read the lyrics either. Someone told them what it meant because Tyler broke it down for them in some interview. The best thing about Twenty One Pilots is the fans. At the same time the worst thing about Twenty One Pilots is their fans. I've been listening to them since 2012 and hardly anything they put out this something you can just figure out on the first time around because Tyler's way too fucking smart
I’ve literally only just got this by watching this video but to me a rebel red carnation resembles a poppy which is the flower that grew on battlefields after ww2 so it grows whilst he decays
You were pretty spot on actually! If you want to look more in depth, chlorine can be a good thing and a bad thing because it is in fact a chemical..so it can be toxic but in the same breath it’s cleansing. And yes he is referencing is music! So you were pretty spot on! and yes us TØP fans tend to dive deep in their lyrics and most of us understand their lyrics! Thanks for your reaction!
Twenty one pilots iceberg incoming? 🙏 Loving watching you dive into the TOP rabbit hole, makes me feel very nostalgic. If you get into their deeper lore, the rabbit hole becomes more like a bottomless pit of stories and codes with deeeeeep meaning! I'm very excited for you BP!
Nah, man, you actually disected this great and 100× better than 99% of reactors! Definitely about his relationship with music and his mind. When you said you didn't care to do things in order and just like to be able to listen, I'll say, this one doesn't fall into that category and most of their songs don't, thankfully, but some of them like Heavy dirty soul, Jumpsuit, Nico and the Niners and Levitate all go together, if those songs are recommended. And they're confusing as hell if you dont know the lore of blurry face and trench, their 2 albums, which I hate and love at the same time because they're incredibly creative, but confusing lol. Reading up on it before hand helps if you want. A recommendation of one of their songs I love is The Hype. If you watch the original and then the Berlin Sessions version of the song, where Tyler reimagines it, it's very cool. He's definitely a gifted writer and composer. I think you'd really vibe with both versions. Again, great job. You definitely take the win on this breakdown. I think you take the win on all reactions, though, because you give an honest effort and appreciation toward the music, no matter what it is. It's much appreciated!
Also, hell no. None of us had any freaking clue what the actual meanings behind a lot of their more poetically written songs was until looking it up and digging a little deeper, let alone on a first listen! If someone says different, they're a damn liar, lol. The ONLY reason we know is from listening to the songs hundreds of times!
I saw Tech9 here in Austin a few years ago. It was my first hip hip show ever... Since this IS Austin, there was...quite a pale audience...😉 Had A BLAST! His colab with Serj Tankian, from System of A Down is**catchy breaths**...I mean...**single tear**...it's so...**whisper**...perfect...
LOL Nice breakdown. It's cryptic but its supposed to be about cleansing yourself from dark thoughts. Chlorine is a cleansing chemical and the beat is a chemical.
Heavy dirty soul is fire and should be in the line up . BP honestly the first time I heard it I thought it was about drugs but after listening to it a hand full of times I came to the same conclusion that you did so you got the W in my book . Good ass song and a crazy hook
BP! I LOVE TOP, they are amazing genre they have so many good older songs from their albums such as vessel, but i really reccomend Mulberry street off their newer one and level of cencern (it was made for the pandemic)
Hey Black Pegasus, as much i would love for you to react to their whole catalog. Their are 5 more songs i would love you to listen to. 4 being some fan favorites, and one is a personal favorite 1.heavydirtysoul - fast rap and catchy af hook 2. Ode to Sleep - a music video that basically shows their growing success 3. The Hype - their opinions on how they kinda handle fame 4.Trees (live from Fox Theater) - best performance i have ever seen. i have seen them in concert, can confirm they are that good 5. Redecorate - last song from their newest album which has not performed quite as well as their last 2 or 3.
Every person has a deep connection with music to what they hear. You're interpretation may be different from others but we all need to respect what someone takes away from the art of music. You've done a fantastic job with your anlysis of the song. Never believe other people's opinions on music. We all interpret the masterpiece in different way. You'll never see me comment "Your wrong". Or "L". Because we as individuals go through life dealing with situations that others cannot understand. Great Reaction.😊
I think you got it, I believe it is about his toxic relationship with his penmanship and how much it affects him when goes deep into his compositions. So I think you got it. ❤
I'm not smart enough for TOP, but I do let the vibe flow over me. As a former water purification specialist I got a whole different meaning from this song, I've seen the interviews of it's meaning and I was wrong, however, it's a win that I can jam to this. Sometimes you get bad vibes that need to be sterilized, and a little sip could do that, (I do not recommend it) but taking yourself out of a situation that is toxic could be like dropping some iodine tabs in your canteen.
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Great job on the interpretation!! And no, it took a while to unpack the layers of meaning and what the character (Ned) represents. Don’t stress over the critics in the comments. Just enjoy the ride.
Tyler had to go deep into the song writing process to cleanse his mind. Chlorine is cleansing, but too much can be toxic. And yes, Tyler has a love/hate relationship with the creative process. You picked up on the key meaning.
The pool represents the song writing process, which can be painfully slow at first. Ned represents Tyler’s creativity but also his inner critic. He only jumps into the pool when it’s just right (when the song is good). And if you notice, Ned’s antlers grew (the music has the power to transform) … that will be important later.
At the end, the pool is empty (when one song is complete, there’s another one to write) but Tyler is drained, mentally and physically. Ned comes alongside him to give him inspiration/support. I believe the cup represents a new song idea or beat or lyric. Tyler offers it to Ned, but he turns his nose up at it … that’s the struggle with the inner critic.
I hope you continue the journey! It is a fun ride. Just don’t let people stress you out over it. The themes repeat and many aspects are cyclical, so it gets easier once you are familiar with the toolkit Tyler taps into. But you definitely got a W on this one!! 🎉
Yep, you pretty much got it. Impressed! Most reactors just get distracted with "wtf is that creature!" and stop thinking about it. Plus, whatever meaning you take from a twenty one pilots song is the meaning Tyler wanted you to take. Looking forward to the next one!
Heavydirtysoul needs to be next
I absolutely love TOP, but that song is my favorite. I actually drive a Cadillac Fleetwood, the car in that music video. Mine doesn't fall apart though 🤣👍
Ode to Sleep is a must to watch, from them, because it’s inspirational to anyone following their dreams especially for artist/performer.
Watch this one with Don
The music is what purifies him, keeps him sane
I think you get the win for this one. Nice breakdown. No I did not figure it out on my own. Took a lot of understanding the artist and being a fan. I believe the last part of the song to be about the pressure he felt trying to create his next album to live up to the success of the last one and explaining to his fans why this album took so long to come out. The creature in the video is a lore thing, lots of deep diving into the band to understand all that. ❤❤❤
Check out the story across 6 vids:
1. Heavydirtysoul
2. Jumpsuit
3. Nico and the Niners
4. Levitate
5. Saturday
6. The Outside
have you heard the theory that Saturday and Shy Away are happening at the same time?
One of the great things about Tyler's writing style is that he's cryptic enough to link his songs to the themes of the albums...but he's vague enough to let each listener decide what the songs mean to them. He very rarely will explain a song's meaning because he embraces the fact that we get what we need/want from what we hear in his lyrics.
21 Pilots: So, I'm old enough to be these dudes' mom, and I can't get over the writing style! His poetry is incredible. The way they mix genres in each song, takes me on a journey every time; the stories told, in the lyrics AND videos are way too relatable. His style of poetry hits my soul in a special way. The freedom of flow, the metaphors, flipping words, how he can sing and rap, switching flawlessly...wait, can I trust that?? 😅😅 Notice how he almost, but never quite, sipped from his cup throughout this video?
You nailed it. Great breakdown. Keep going down the TOP rabbit hole. There is so much more to discover.
I did not figure this out on my own. This is one of their more cryptic songs and videos. The creature symbolizes Tyler’s creativity. He has to feed it to keep it alive. You got most of it which is more than most reactors get. Keep going. TOP doesn’t make a bad song.
Amazing reaction 💛more TØP
You’ve got a new subscriber with your Twenty One Pilots reactions. I thoroughly enjoy hearing what others think about music I love, and I appreciate it even more when people try to break down the lyrics like you do. I will also give your original music a listen as well. Take care 🙂
LOL, great reaction! I understand that once the pool empties it's time to write a new song and yes Ned The creature represent his creativity.
Great reaction. Love hearing anyone interpretation of this song.I didn't get it the first time or 100 time. I looked up others opinions on the lyrics to get a better idea of the meaning but i think it's all how you take it for the most part. It just sounds beautifully written and recorded, makes you feel something if anything.
I’ve really enjoyed all your Ren reactions but I search tøp reactions daily. So happy to see you checking more of them out. It’s so deep once you dig in, the lore is crazy but very interesting..great reaction
You nailed it! That was impressive actually and no, i think its rare to get the full meaning of deeper songs on a first pass.
I like you're 21 pilots reactions. I've listened to their albums hundreds, if not thousands, of times, so I appreciate seeing others thoughts on them (I tend to not break down lyrics at all while listening to music)
you did wayyyy better than i did my first listen and watch, i had to look up the meaning of everything so props to you man
you were on the right track for sure about it being about Tyler's relationship with music - and no, people don't figure out his lyrics the very first listen (rarely at least)
he compares it to Chlorine because in small doses, Tyler needs music to help get his thoughts out and cleanse himself, but it can become overwhelming and become toxic - just as too much chlorine can
the other part here is this came in the Trench album, which was right after Blurryface when they became famous worldwide with Stressed Out, Ride, and then eventually Heathens was also released right after as a single with Suicide Squad - they took a year long hiatus where they just completely disappeared before the release of the Trench album - so "the moment is medical" and "when i leave don't save my seat, i'll be back when it's all complete" refer to this hiatus and basically saying they needed this time off to cleanse but don't worry, we're coming back when we're ready - this is also about the hiatus at the end where he talks about being sorry he forgot about us, let me catch you up to speed, etc. - he's talking about why he was gone for so long
lastly, Ned is the little character - he does show up in later music videos as well - he represents their creativity - so they are aiming to please Ned - you can see he isn't willing to take the plunge until everything is perfect - then at the end when it's back to just the little cup, he isn't impressed anymore
I dont think anyone ever figures this out all on their own. We are a community and we all give bits and pieces and along with Tyler's interviews we eventually all figure it out. Great job on this one!
I had no clue. I learned about it from watching reactions and hearing/reading other people's ideas. I would give you a W for this one. Good job! You did way better than I did. 😀
I love listening to you think out loud!!! And you are right about people not interpreting songs right away. I can't wait for you to really get into the lore.
He would really like FAIRLY LOCAL AND HEAVY DIRTY SOUL!!
in my humble opinion the best ending to a song ever written
Wow, I think you hit it right on the head P! My gods it took me a long time to get the meaning, always when I thought I had it...but nope! To me how much you got on first listen is 💯
Great band keep it coming
You’re doing a great job! First and foremost, it’s about enjoying the tune. The deeper you go, the better it gets! The videos are very colour oriented depending on the album. This is from Trench, it’s all about yellow (representing hope). Blurryface was red and black, Scaled and Icy is pastels..etc. I suggest Ode to Sleep, Heavy Dirty Soul (the prelude to the trilogy) Jumpsuit, Nico and the Niners and Levitate. You might also like to do The Hype and then The Hype (Berlin Sessions) to give an idea of how they can switch up the tunes.
Dope reaction! You definitely get the W on this one… I think it probably takes another artist to really grasp the meaning behind this song, and you nailed it! The ending is much more obscure… I don’t know that there’s any consensus on what he really means with “can you build my house from pieces, I’m just a chemical.”
But ignoring that, you nailed the meaning of the song. Now expand that to the video…. he’s drinking chlorine from a cup, and enticing this little creature (he’s named Ned) to jump into a swimming pool. It has been understood that Ned represents Tyler’s creativity, and how it is only satisfied once the work is complete, once the music is just right.
I grasped the meaning of the song much as you did, but the video I had to read about to understand lol.
Yes, W for you! This song is about Tyler's cathartic relationship with writing music. And not to worry, TOP fans (known as the Clique) are very supportive with reactors, especially when they have genuine reactions like yours. We love it when we see them putting pieces together and you'll start to pick up more on the abstract lines and references the more familiar with their discography you become. You don't have to know the lore to enjoy or get the meaning. It does enhance the experience, but Tyler keeps his lyrics vague so we can find our own meanings. We'll lovingly fill you in on some background as you continue down the TOP rabbit hole.
The yellow tape is a symbol for the Banditos. It's this album's logo ||-// in yellow, the color of hope and friendship. (Plays a big part in the lore storyline.)
Knowing you like to keep it random rather than follow an order, and there's nothing wrong with that - this music stands solid on its own - might I suggest starting with their earlier work first so that you get a better feel for where they're coming from. The order stuff doesn't pick up 'til a little later in the discography. Would def suggest Migraine, Ode to Sleep, and Lane Boy as some good candidates.
Bottom line, we Clikkies love watching TOP reactions and personally, I'm elated you're on to them now. Been watching you for a while now and you're great! You really put a lot into what you do. Love how you bring others into the mix!
Keep on, fren! |-/ 💛
Anything from the Fox theater... the live performances are unreal and will blow your mind!!
can you build my house with pieces has like 5 different meanings to me and i'm not sure if he meant any of them LMAO but loved this reaction and breakdown! i think ode to sleep is a must for their journey but if you like the breaking down codes, there's the heavydirtysoul, jumpsuit, nico and the niners, and levitate storyline!
I’d love to know what meanings you have for that line, I haven’t come across any in the comments.
You get a win BP. I never really knew what they meant. I just love them, and normally, I just go with whatever the song brings out in myself. Every now and then, I will look the meaning up but not with this one. I feel like most of the time, the artist wants to let you feel whatever you are going to feel and not necessarily what they felt. Much love from Tennessee ❤ 🇺🇲
Yes love it when you react to these guys … gotta do heavy dirty soul next or lane boy
Colors are representing the album. Yellow is Trench. Red is Blurryface. White and grey is Vessel. Red and blue. Regional At Best. Pink and baby blue is Scaled and Icy.✌️😊🌼👽the pool gets filled up and drains.
Best live performance I have ever seen..Trees live at fox theatre. A 21 Pilots must react. Blows reactors away every time
Holding on to you, live at fox theatre. This shows you how skilled they truly are and is the best show you’ll ever watch!!
Good job BP. Some context will help with a few things - at this time they had just had a rapid rise to success with the album Blurryface and at the height of their new found fame they went on 'hiatus' and basically dropped off the radar totally to write new music. Tyler especially I think needed a break mentally from the sudden change in his life and all the attention. Lines relating this are "when I leave, don't save my left, I'll be back when it's all complete. The moment is medical". We found out when they came back with the new album that Tyler had basically locked himself in his basement studio working non-stop for year to write, record and produce the new album and the story that goes with it (it's a concept album) and it was a really challenging time for him ..."I'm so sorry I forgot you. Let me catch you up to speed. I've been tested like the ends of a weathered flag that's by the sea".
I'm sorry that some of the commenters have been assholes about it, that's disappointing. Yeah it takes a few listens to catch all the details of the symbolism in their songs. It does help to know their music though as you do get used to how Tyler's brain works! The fact that you have to work at understanding their music is something I think the fans love and they do literally have a whole Lore around some of their music, but I get that not everyone wants to work that hard and just wants to enjoy a vibe!
I love the way you know the TØP fans really want you to try to understand all the meanings so you really study these songs! The only L you took from my stand point, is missing one of my favorite lines from Tyler, and you literally did what he says in the line. “Now different lives I lead, my body lives on lead
The last two lines may read incorrect until said” you literally read it wrong, then corrected yourself after hearing it, but didn’t realize it 😂
I missed that part 😂
As a huge fan of top I have to say I did not figure it out on my own but impressed that you pretty much did. You get a W on this one. And an extreme difficulty
I just got into twenty One pilots through the ren community and evidently there is a whole "lore" behind all their songs like an ARG. I was instructed to RUclips "dema for dummies" and "twenty One pilots lore" It helps understand the meaning behind the songs and the story he's trying to tell. Chlorine and car radio are probably my two favorite songs. I'm still learning the lore but I think you did pretty good here❤
Glad to see you back worth more twenty one pilots.
Edit: It did take me a while to figure this out, and I was really impressed by how much you got right. Keep up the great work!
The walls and the rebel red carnation are references to a city they created called dema. Essentially, the city and it's symbolistic color, red, represents mental illness and the suppression of creativity. He's trying to escape dema, or his depression and anxiety, and the walls that confine are the struggles he has to break through to do that. the longer he stays in dema, the harder it is to get out and the harder it is to create and stay hopeful. the red carnation, his mental illness, is growing as he's decaying.
You did so good. No addiction. You understood it fine, the last piece is straaaange.❤
Couldn’t get this on my own. This song used to make think of a depressive state of not being good enough. Used to make upset. But you got this to a key. You’re great bro. Stay true.
Love these guys. Haven't heard anything from them yet that I didn't like. Great reaction ❤️
you basically got it for the song, trench (the album this song is from) is by far my favorite TOP album, but the lore and story through their music took me around 20+ hours over 3 weeks of obsessing over it coming from a casual fan perspective to fully understand all the nuance of the music and the songs from blurryface forward and the overall message and battle they try to portray in their music, i hope you continue to check out their stuff c:
Jumpsuit, Levitate, and Nico and the Niners cover the story parts in the album and all the songs are amazing for different reasons too btw
you have to do heavydirtysoul i'm surprised nobody has got you to do that yet with you being a rapper, keep doing what you're doing. great channel.
Keep going man, you're killing it! Loving the reactions. I am sure if you were to ask Tyler himself he would not tell you whether you were right or wrong. He would only take the time to understand your interpretation and appreciate that that's how his music affected you. There are interviews where people have asked Tyler what their logo means and he won't tell them, because then that implies that it is the only and "correct" way to interpret it. If someone interprets it a different way, it has just as much meaning to that person as the original meaning to Tyler. No such thing as "taking an L" when reacting to TOP, only new ideas and interpretations, all of which are welcome!
What’s up my man. I warmed up to this one by watching your Car Radio reaction again before this one. I loved when you smiled once the beat dropped and the crowd went crazy. Anyway, u did really well with this one. I just want to say this to help you in future. Any song from Trench or scaled and Icy albums will have a storyline involved most likely. I would love to see reactions of Lane boy (I think this would be your favorite song for sure) Guns for hands, Holding onto you, or Heavydirtysoul. Each one is easier to understand, lyrics are insane, musically so different. Chlorine is so awesome even though the song is rough to interpret. But you did a great job. Songwriting and creating music thoughts were spot on. The creature (Ned) represents Tyler’s creative side. Pool starts empty, he wants no part of it. Lyrics (when I leave don’t save my seat I’ll be back when it’s all complete) we’re from the long break they took after Blurryface album and into finally completing Trench album. Always looking ahead to your next TØP reaction. Much love
Tyler Joseph created a story through his music which is still going.. kinda like NF did with mansion
I think you nailed it for a first listen.
And don't listen to the idiots. Tyler rarely gives his own interpretations of lyrics. He will occasionally give what inspired certain songs, but I think he prefers individuals to figure out their own meaning.
But don't do the Trench trilogy without getting some of the lore. You'll never figure it out on your own, but it is worth it to understand what that album is about before listening to it.
discovering the meaning
tøp music, lyric, colors, logos, zagadek and more is a full-time job 😁
Loved writing this with my friends!
Take that W boi, you earned it! Wooooo!
Very good breakdown and interpretation.
Jumpsuit and ode to sleep
Sometimes it is not very literal. He’s just consumed by music. You owe us nothing
You nailed it man. Nice!
Wow i got into these from the Ren community and these are amazing.I cant believe how popular they are but id never heard them before .I love nearly all their songs thus far 🤦🏼♂️
ToP has one of those fan bases that go deep. The band is very aware of their art and imagery, it is ALL intentional too.
Good work P, as far as I understand it... I think the pool represents the singers mind and imagination, filling it with chlorine is a cleansing act of creativity and song writing. The creature is I think representative of his creativity that thrives and evolves (note the antlers growing when it was swimming in the pool)... I think it also represents his inner critic and acts like nothing is good enough until his brain over flows with creativity... once a song Is born the pool empties... the scene at the end I think acts as a metaphor for imagination being tapped dry, but the process starts again with a single cup (read spark) of creativity... offering it to the creature who rejects it as it demand more chlorine (creativity)... thats my thoughts and they kind of reflect yours so I'm going to give you a W and sympathise with you as we are of a similar generation that must navigate the new generations insights and creativity... born of social media and technology!... I think old thing, that you and I come from a bygone era of simplicity within music!
About writing music, and struggling to write good music Tyler's fight to write music he likes, loves. Tyler's talks about what meaning in interviews.
Hey man don't worry about what the fans tell you. No matter what they say they didn't know this shit the first time they heard or read the lyrics either. Someone told them what it meant because Tyler broke it down for them in some interview. The best thing about Twenty One Pilots is the fans. At the same time the worst thing about Twenty One Pilots is their fans. I've been listening to them since 2012 and hardly anything they put out this something you can just figure out on the first time around because Tyler's way too fucking smart
hell no I didn't get it by myself like you did...well done, as always
I’ve literally only just got this by watching this video but to me a rebel red carnation resembles a poppy which is the flower that grew on battlefields after ww2 so it grows whilst he decays
There live shows really display how talented they are. Would suggest live footage. Ode to sleep live. Trees live
I don't even try to figure out 21 Pilots so good for you to even try. Maybe I need to drink more chlorine. Great video BP.
You were pretty spot on actually! If you want to look more in depth, chlorine can be a good thing and a bad thing because it is in fact a chemical..so it can be toxic but in the same breath it’s cleansing. And yes he is referencing is music! So you were pretty spot on! and yes us TØP fans tend to dive deep in their lyrics and most of us understand their lyrics! Thanks for your reaction!
W!!!! You are great!!!
Nah this one flew right over my head x
Twenty one pilots iceberg incoming? 🙏 Loving watching you dive into the TOP rabbit hole, makes me feel very nostalgic. If you get into their deeper lore, the rabbit hole becomes more like a bottomless pit of stories and codes with deeeeeep meaning! I'm very excited for you BP!
Total win
Ren's music lead me to 21 pilots. Tyler's pen is so creative and they jump genre's the same as Ren. Love them both now ❤️
cool analysis, i feel creative now
Lane boy next up!!
Nah, man, you actually disected this great and 100× better than 99% of reactors! Definitely about his relationship with music and his mind. When you said you didn't care to do things in order and just like to be able to listen, I'll say, this one doesn't fall into that category and most of their songs don't, thankfully, but some of them like Heavy dirty soul, Jumpsuit, Nico and the Niners and Levitate all go together, if those songs are recommended. And they're confusing as hell if you dont know the lore of blurry face and trench, their 2 albums, which I hate and love at the same time because they're incredibly creative, but confusing lol. Reading up on it before hand helps if you want. A recommendation of one of their songs I love is The Hype. If you watch the original and then the Berlin Sessions version of the song, where Tyler reimagines it, it's very cool. He's definitely a gifted writer and composer. I think you'd really vibe with both versions. Again, great job. You definitely take the win on this breakdown. I think you take the win on all reactions, though, because you give an honest effort and appreciation toward the music, no matter what it is. It's much appreciated!
Also, hell no. None of us had any freaking clue what the actual meanings behind a lot of their more poetically written songs was until looking it up and digging a little deeper, let alone on a first listen! If someone says different, they're a damn liar, lol. The ONLY reason we know is from listening to the songs hundreds of times!
I saw Tech9 here in Austin a few years ago. It was my first hip hip show ever... Since this IS Austin, there was...quite a pale audience...😉 Had A BLAST! His colab with Serj Tankian, from System of A Down is**catchy breaths**...I mean...**single tear**...it's so...**whisper**...perfect...
That was pretty good on your interpretation. I follow TOP pretty close but I never get close with it without the cliques help on most songs.
LOL Nice breakdown. It's cryptic but its supposed to be about cleansing yourself from dark thoughts. Chlorine is a cleansing chemical and the beat is a chemical.
You should check out some older stuff too. "Kitchen Sink" from their unreleased album, Regional at Best, is amazing.
Heavy dirty soul is fire and should be in the line up . BP honestly the first time I heard it I thought it was about drugs but after listening to it a hand full of times I came to the same conclusion that you did so you got the W in my book . Good ass song and a crazy hook
BP! I LOVE TOP, they are amazing genre they have so many good older songs from their albums such as vessel, but i really reccomend Mulberry street off their newer one and level of cencern (it was made for the pandemic)
Just so surprised you haven’t heard them before. They have a lot of great music.
You need to check out Tylers Storyteller performance. Shows he is single handedly the most gifted musician there is right now.
Hey Black Pegasus, as much i would love for you to react to their whole catalog. Their are 5 more songs i would love you to listen to. 4 being some fan favorites, and one is a personal favorite
1.heavydirtysoul - fast rap and catchy af hook
2. Ode to Sleep - a music video that basically shows their growing success
3. The Hype - their opinions on how they kinda handle fame
4.Trees (live from Fox Theater) - best performance i have ever seen. i have seen them in concert, can confirm they are that good
5. Redecorate - last song from their newest album which has not performed quite as well as their last 2 or 3.
The truth is the comments got your back BP. W for sure.
You should check Lane Boy by 21 pilots
Every person has a deep connection with music to what they hear. You're interpretation may be different from others but we all need to respect what someone takes away from the art of music. You've done a fantastic job with your anlysis of the song. Never believe other people's opinions on music. We all interpret the masterpiece in different way. You'll never see me comment "Your wrong". Or "L". Because we as individuals go through life dealing with situations that others cannot understand. Great Reaction.😊
You know, I'm someone who is very intelligent and usually I need to listen to some lyrics a million times to understand them 😂
I am a genius. Love you bro, so good always.
I would love if you continued to react to them just like Ren, twenty one pilots are artists that have helped me and many others so much
Welcome to the world of Ned, he represents your creativity.
He's talking about cleaning out the negative thoughts
You gotta do My Blood next
Trees Live performance
Don't get too frustrated, how many people did you have to explain battle rap to. Sharing these things is one of the good parts of the internet!
Great job BP, I didnt get it the first time
I think you got it, I believe it is about his toxic relationship with his penmanship and how much it affects him when goes deep into his compositions. So I think you got it. ❤
Good job ❤
I'm not smart enough for TOP, but I do let the vibe flow over me. As a former water purification specialist I got a whole different meaning from this song, I've seen the interviews of it's meaning and I was wrong, however, it's a win that I can jam to this. Sometimes you get bad vibes that need to be sterilized, and a little sip could do that, (I do not recommend it) but taking yourself out of a situation that is toxic could be like dropping some iodine tabs in your canteen.