The duo achieved breakthrough success with their fourth album, Blurryface (2015), which produced the successful singles "Stressed Out" and "Ride" and became the first album on which every track received at least a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. The release of the single "Heathens" also made the group the first alternative artist in history to have two concurrent top five singles in the Billboard Hot 100 and the third rock act in history to have two singles simultaneously chart in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100, joining the Beatles and Elvis Presley.
The duo have released six studio albums in total, with the latest being Scaled and Icy, released on May 21, 2021. They are due to release their seventh studio album, Clancy, on May 17, 2024. They have also garnered ten No. 1 songs on the Alternative Songs chart, making them the artist with the fourth-most number-one songs on the chart, just below Linkin Park.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty_One_Pilots
Studio albums
Twenty One Pilots (2009)
Regional at Best (2011)
Vessel (2013)
Blurryface (2015)
Trench (2018)
Scaled and Icy (2021)
Clancy (2024) (Upcoming)
Friend Please
Twenty One Pilots Lyrics
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You say that spiders crawled inside and made themselves a home
Where alliance once was
Petrified of who you are and who you have become
You will hide from everyone, denying you need someone
To exterminate your bones
Over your eyes for me
I know you want to leave but
Friend, please don't take your life away from me
Living like a ghost you walk by everyone you know
You say that you're fine but you have lost your sway and glow
So I stopped by to let you know
Friend, please remove your hands from
Over your eyes for me
I know you want to leave but
Friend, please don't take your life away from me
Would you let me know your plans tonight
'Cause I just won't let go 'til we both see the light
And I have nothing else left to say
But I will listen to you all day, yes I will
Friend, please remove your hands from
Over your eyes for me
I know you want to leave but
Friend, please don't take your life away from me
The song "Friend Please" by Twenty One Pilots is about reaching out to a friend who is struggling with their mental health and depression. The lyrics show the singer's concern for their friend who is hiding, in denial and contemplating suicide. The first verse is a message of empathy to the friend, acknowledging the presence of fear and loneliness that the friend feels. The second verse mentions about the friend who is deteriorating and is pushing everyone away, and the message to tell them to remove their hands from their eyes for the singer, to be able to see the pain and the realness with which they need help. The chorus repeats the message of not giving up and not to take their life away, and the bridge of the song reassures the friend that the singer is there and will not leave until everything is okay.
The song has a very powerful message about being there for a friend who is going through a difficult time. The idea of not giving up and offering support no matter how someone feels is the main theme of this song. The emotions behind these lyrics are so raw that it can be relatable to many people. It is also essential for mental health awareness as it reminds everyone that sometimes even the best masks can't hide the pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel for you but when did you believe you were alone?
I empathize with you, but when did you start thinking that you are all by yourself?
You say that spiders crawled inside and made themselves a home
You feel like something is consuming you from within and taking over your life.
Where alliance once was
There was once a time when you had people who you could rely on for support and companionship.
Petrified of who you are and who you have become
You have lost confidence in yourself and are afraid of the person you have turned into.
You will hide from everyone, denying you need someone
You are avoiding social interactions and pretending that you don't want or need anyone's help or company.
To exterminate your bones
You are suffering from something intense and unbearable that affects you on a deeper level.
Living like a ghost you walk by everyone you know
You feel invisible and are walking through life without making meaningful connections with people you know.
You say that you're fine but you have lost your sway and glow
You convince others and maybe even yourself that you are doing okay, but you have lost your charm and sparkle.
So I stopped by to let you know
I wanted to reach out to you and show you that someone cares about you.
Would you let me know your plans tonight
Can you share your thoughts and feelings with me and let me help you plan a way forward?
'Cause I just won't let go 'til we both see the light
I am here for you and won't give up until we both find a way to overcome this tough time.
And I have nothing else left to say
Nothing I say can truly capture the extent of my concern for you and the importance of your life.
But I will listen to you all day, yes I will
I am here to listen to you and support you, whatever it takes.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tyler Joseph
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