Cut My Lip
Twenty One Pilots Lyrics


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I'll keep on trying
Might as well
If you decide
All is well
I'll keep on trying
Might as well
If you decide
All is well (all is well)

Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Know I'll keep moving

Rust around the rim
Drink it anyway
I cut my lip
Isn't what I want
Blood is on my tongue
I cut my lip

I keep on going back
Even though it's me I abuse
I'll keep on going back
Even

Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Know I'll keep moving

Rust around the rim
Drink it anyway
I cut my lip
Isn't what I want
Blood is on my tongue
I cut my lip
Oh, oh, yeah
I cut my lip
Oh, oh, yeah

I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion
I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion
I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion
I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion

Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Know I'll keep moving

Rust around the rim
Drink it anyway
I cut my lip
Isn't what I want
Blood is on my tongue
I cut my lip
I cut my lip

I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion
I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride




Lean on my pride
I'm a lion

Overall Meaning

The song "Cut My Lip" by Twenty One Pilots discusses perseverance and the determination to keep moving forward in the face of adversity. The lines "I'll keep on trying, might as well. If you decide, all is well," convey the message that trying and pushing oneself is always worthwhile, even if the outcome is uncertain. The lyrics also touch on struggle and pain, with the repeated lines "though I am bruised, face of contusions," which indicate physical and emotional damage. However, despite these difficulties, the singer remains resilient and determined to keep going.


The chorus, "Rust around the rim, drink it anyway. I cut my lip, isn't what I want. Blood is on my tongue, I cut my lip," utilizes vivid imagery of a rusty, beaten-up object and the painful act of cutting one's lip. This imagery could potentially relate to feelings of being worn down and hurt in life, but still continuing on despite the pain. The line "I keep on going back, even though it's me I abuse" could also suggest a pattern of self-destructive behavior, but the singer remains committed to moving forward despite this struggle.


Overall, "Cut My Lip" is a powerful anthem for resilience and determination in the face of adversity. It acknowledges the struggle and pain that can come with pushing oneself, but ultimately concludes that the effort is worthwhile and necessary in order to keep moving forward.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll keep on trying
I will persist and exert effort


Might as well
May as well continue trying


If you decide
If you choose to give up


All is well
Things will be fine either way


Though I am bruised
Despite being hurt and damaged


Face of contusions
Many visible injuries and scars


Know I'll keep moving
I will continue to progress and advance


Rust around the rim
A deteriorating and decaying exterior


Drink it anyway
Consume the contaminated substance anyway


I cut my lip
I have an injury on my mouth


Isn't what I want
This is not my goal or desire


Blood is on my tongue
I can taste the iron of my injury


I keep on going back
I continue to return to something harmful


Even though it's me I abuse
Despite hurting and mistreating myself


Oh, oh, yeah
Vocal expression of emotion


I don't mind at all
I do not care or worry about it


Lean on my pride
Rely on my self-confidence and self-worth


I'm a lion
I am strong and powerful


Know I'll keep moving
I will continue to progress and advance




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Meany, Tyler Joseph

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Cut My Lip - Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I'll keep on tryin’, might as well
If you decide all is well
I'll keep on tryin', might as well (Might as well)
If you decide all is well (All is well)

[Pre-Chorus]
Though I am bruised, face of contusions
Know I’ll keep movin'
Though I am bruised, face of contusions
Know I'll keep movin', know I'll keep movin'

[Chorus]
Rust around the rim, drink it anyway
I cut my lip
Isn't what I want, blood is on my tongue
I cut my lip

[Verse 2]
I keep on goin' back
Even though it’s me I abuse
I’ll keep on goin' back
Even...

[Pre-Chorus]
Though I am bruised, face of contusions
Know I’ll keep movin'
Though I am bruised, face of contusions
Know I'll keep movin', know I’ll keep movin'
[Chorus]
Rust around the rim, drink it anyway
I cut my lip
Isn't what I want, blood is on my tongue
I cut my lip, oh oh, yeah
I cut my lip, oh oh, yeah

[Bridge]
I don't mind at all, lean on my pride
Lean on my pride, I'm a lion
I don't mind at all, lean on my pride
Lean on my pride, I'm a lion
I don't mind at all, lean on my pride
Lean on my pride, I'm a lion
I don't mind at all, lean on my pride
Lean on my pride, I'm a lion

[Pre-Chorus]
Though I am bruised, face of contusions
Know I'll keep movin', know I'll keep movin'

[Chorus]
Rust around the rim, drink it anyway
I cut my lip
Isn't what I want, blood is on my tongue
I cut my lip
I cut my lip
[Outro]
I don't mind at all, lean on my pride
Lean on my pride, I'm a lion
I don't mind at all, lean on my pride
Lean on my pride, I'm a lion



@christianmauriciobedoyaare9374

Cut My Lip"

I'll keep on trying
Might as well
If you decide
All is well
I'll keep on trying
Might as well
If you decide
All is well

Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Know I'll keep moving

Rust around the rim
Drink it anyway
I cut my lip
Isn't what I want
Blood is on my tongue
I cut my lip

I keep on going back
Even though it's me I abuse
I'll keep on going back
Even...

Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Know I'll keep moving

Rust around the rim
Drink it anyway
I cut my lip
Isn't what I want
Blood is on my tongue
I cut my lip
Oh, oh, yeah
I cut my lip
Oh, oh, yeah

I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion
I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion
I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion

Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Know I'll keep moving

Rust around the rim
Drink it anyway
I cut my lip
Isn't what I want
Blood is on my tongue
I cut my lip
I cut my lip

I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion
I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion
I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion



@juniorbravo8368

I'll keep on trying
Might as well
If you decide
All is well
I'll keep on trying
Might as well
If you decide
All is well (all is well)

Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Know I'll keep moving

Rust around the rim
Drink it anyway
I cut my lip
Isn't what I want
Blood is on my tongue
I cut my lip

I keep on going back
Even though it's me I abuse
I'll keep on going back
Even

Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Know I'll keep moving

Rust around the rim
Drink it anyway
I cut my lip
Isn't what I want
Blood is on my tongue
I cut my lip
Oh, oh, yeah
I cut my lip
Oh, oh, yeah

I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion
I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion
I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion
I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion

Though I am bruised
Face of contusions
Know I'll keep moving
Know I'll keep moving

Rust around the rim
Drink it anyway
I cut my lip
Isn't what I want
Blood is on my tongue
I cut my lip
I cut my lip

I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion
I don't mind at all
Lean on my pride
Lean on my pride
I'm a lion



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So I am listening to the whole album over and over again, going thru a very hard time in my life, depressive as fuck, I don't know the last time I didn't cry for 7 days in a row. But I'll drink my cup and I will keep on moving, I will keep on trying. God finds interesting ways to talk to us. God bless whoever reads this. Amen! ❤

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It hurts to see this song so underrated. It deserves so much more, along with other tracks on Trench.

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The Brooklyn session one is good aswell 👌🏼🔥

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@stinky8865

Yo folli I did not know u like 21 pilots I watch ur mc vids lol

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