Holding on to You
Twenty One Pilots Lyrics
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I bet a lot of me was lost, "T"'s uncrossed and "I"'s undotted
I fought it a lot and it seems a lot like flesh is all I got
Not any more, flesh out the door, SWAT
I must've forgot, you can't trust me
I'm open a moment and closed when you show it
Before you know it, I'm lost at sea
And now that I write and think about it and the story unfolds
You should take my life, you should take my soul
You are surrounding, all my surroundings
Sounding down the mountain range of my left-side brain
You are surrounding, all my surroundings
Twisting the kaleidoscope behind both of my eyes
And I'll be holding on to you
And I'll be holding on to you
Remember the moment you know exactly where you're goin'
'Cause the next moment before you know it
Time is slowin' and it's frozen still
And the windowsill looks really nice, right?
You think twice about your life, it probably happens at night, right?
Fight it, take the pain, ignite it
Tie a noose around your mind, loose enough to breathe fine
And tie it to a tree tell it, "You belong to me
This ain't a noose, this is a leash
And I have news for you, you must obey me"
You are surrounding, all my surroundings
Sounding down the mountain range of my left-side brain
You are surrounding, all my surroundings
Twisting the kaleidoscope behind both of my eyes
Entertain my faith, entertain my faith
Entertain my faith, entertain my faith
Entertain my faith, entertain my faith
Entertain my faith, entertain my faith
Entertain my faith, entertain my faith
Lean with it, rock with it, when we gonna stop with it?
Lyrics that mean nothin', we were gifted with thought
Is it time to move our feet, to an introspective beat?
It ain't the speakers that bump hearts
It's our hearts that make the beat
Lean with it, rock with it, when we gonna stop with it?
Lyrics that mean nothin', we were gifted with thought
Is it time to move our feet, to an introspective beat?
It ain't the speakers that bump hearts
It's our hearts that make the beat
Lean with it, rock with it, when we gonna stop with it?
Lyrics that mean nothin', we were gifted with thought
Is it time to move our feet, to an introspective beat?
It ain't the speakers that bump hearts
It's our hearts that make the beat
Lean with it, rock with it, when we gonna stop with it?
Lyrics that mean nothin', we were gifted with thought
Is it time to move our feet, to an introspective beat?
It ain't the speakers that bump hearts
It's our hearts that make the beat
And I'll be holding on to you, and I'll be holding on to you
And I'll be holding on to you, and I'll be holding on to you
And I'll be holding on to you, and I'll be holding on to you
And I'll be holding on to you, and I'll be holding on to you
The song "Holding on to You" by Twenty One Pilots deals with the themes of taking control of one's own mind and life, coping with anxiety and depression, and the importance of human connection as a lifeline. The opening lines of the song, "I'm taking over my body, back in control, no more shotty," indicate the singer's determination to take charge of their own mental and physical health. The lines that follow, "I bet a lot of me was lost, 'T's uncrossed and 'I's undotted," suggest that the singer has been neglecting their own needs and ignoring warning signs.
As the song progresses, the theme of the importance of connection emerges. The refrain, "And I'll be holding on to you," is a plea for someone to be a stabilizing force in the singer's life. The lines "Fight it, take the pain, ignite it, tie a noose around your mind, loose enough to breathe fine and tie it to a tree, tell it 'you belong to me,'" suggest that the singer has struggled with suicidal thoughts and mental illness, but is willing to fight against those impulses in order to survive.
The song ends on a hopeful note, with the repeated lines "And I'll be holding on to you," indicating the singer's willingness to seek help from loved ones and hold onto the connection they offer.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm taking over my body
I am regaining control over my thoughts and actions
Back in control, no more shotty
I am now the one making decisions, without any interference
I bet a lot of me was lost
I feel like I have lost a part of who I am
"T's" uncrossed and "I's" undotted
I have neglected important details and responsibilities
I fought it a lot and it seems a lot
I have struggled with this issue for some time now
Like flesh is all I got
I have been too focused on physical desires and instincts
Not any more, flesh out the door, SWAT!
I am taking action to remove myself from this way of thinking and living
I must've forgot, you can't trust me
I have previously acted in a way that makes it hard for others to trust me
I'm open a moment and closed when you show it
I may seem receptive, but I quickly shut down and become closed off
Before you know it I'm lost at sea
Before I am even aware of it, I become adrift and directionless
And now that I write and think about it
After reflecting on my behavior and mindset
And the story unfolds
I begin to see a pattern emerging
You should take my life
I realize that I need to let go of my old way of life
You should take my soul
I am willing to undergo a significant transformation
You are surrounding all my surroundings
Your presence is felt throughout my entire being
Sounding down the mountain range
Your influence echoes through my mind like a natural feature
Of my left-side brain
Referring to the analytical, logical side of the brain
Twisting the kaleidoscope
Changing and shifting my perspective and vision of the world
Behind both of my eyes
Deep within my consciousness and perception of reality
Remember the moment
Recalling an important memory or realization
You know exactly where you're goin'
Feeling confident and sure about the path ahead
'Cause the next moment before you know it
However, in the very next moment, everything can change
Time is slowin' and it's rolling still
Time seems to slow down, even though it is still moving forward
And the windowsill looks really nice, right?
Even small, simple things can seem beautiful and meaningful in the right context
You think twice about your life
These moments can make you reflect on your life and choices
It probably happens at night, right?
These introspective moments often occur during times of quiet and solitude
Fight it, take the pain, ignite it
Confront the issues and struggles head-on, and use them as a catalyst for growth
Tie a noose around your mind
Take control of your thoughts and feelings
Loose enough to breath fine and tie it
Don't suffocate your thoughts or emotions, but still maintain control
To a tree tell it, "You belong to me, this ain't a noose
Make a conscious decision to take control, rather than feeling trapped or helpless
This is a leash and I have news for you
I am in charge and direct my own life now
You must obey me"
I am taking responsibility for my life and making sure it goes the way I want it to
Entertain my faith
Keep my hope and positivity alive
Lean with it, rock with it
Move and dance to the music and rhythm
When we gonna stop with it?
Questioning whether we should continue on this path
Lyrics that mean nothing
Critiquing the meaningless, superficial nature of some music lyrics
We were gifted with thought
Acknowledging the power and potential of the human mind
Is it time to move our feet
Asking if it's time to take action and make a change
To an introspective beat
Making changes inspired by one's own inner thoughts and feelings
It ain't the speakers that bump hard
Realizing that the energy and passion in music comes from within
It's our hearts that make the beat
Our passion and emotion give depth and meaning to music
And I'll be holding on to you
Affirming our commitment to rely on and support each other through difficult times
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bernard Leverette, Charles Hammond, Deangelo Hunt, Gerald H. Tiller, Jamall Willingham, Maurice Gleaton, Robert Lee Hill Jr., Tyler Joseph
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Mandar Garud
I think we can all agree this is one of their best songs .
Lil' Moldy
yes its up there with Shy Away for me
siiri
Yeah and fake you out, car radio, trees
Hanna Brisson
Also Glowing eyes, slow town, the hype and redecorate
super gremlin
Yes, along with hundreds of others
Dni
Nope i dont agree
Madds
i’m not in my twenty one pilots phase anymore but this song will always mean so much to me
4-String-Machine
Same but man it's great to come back to such bangers like this one. Always a good go to for a band!
julianjulianjulianjulianju
Come back 🙏
julianjulianjulianjulianju
Nah the suicide tones are really abundant but the entire message of most of the songs, end off with a sort of positive note. No?