Holding On To You
Twenty One Pilots Lyrics

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