According to a Twitter thread by radio station KISS 107.1 Cincinnati about the backstory of the song, Joseph's mother was the initial inspiration for the song. With the pandemic and his experience as a new dad now in lockdown in mind, Joseph decided to write about "the last time he felt this out of control." Choosing to turn the song into a love song about his wife, Jenna Joseph, Joseph "compares this time of little control to that moment when he decided to commit to a life with Jenna & that uneasy feeling of realizing that when you make that kind of a commitment to someone else, you give up a good portion of control."
The song was first introduced in a Twitter thread by Joseph on April 5th, 2020, saying that he was "always writing, but this one feels like it should just come out now." More information was revealed quickly afterwards in the thread, including the fact that this is the first song Joseph ever wrote on the electric guitar, and that the song wasn't entirely done yet, but would be released in the coming days. Additionally, Joseph announced that he wanted a portion of the proceeds made by "Level of Concern" to go to Crew Nation, a charity that provides funding for people who work in the live music industry but currently don't have a job. Joseph also expressed his hopes for live music to "get back on its feet" and for the song to help people in some way.
The release date of the song was announced in another tweet by Joseph on April 8th, 2020, along with a photo of a black USB wrapped in yellow tape and decorated with the title of the new song in stylized font. This would also be used as the album artwork. It was also revealed in the same tweet that a video would be accompanying the release. The exact time of release was not revealed, but multiple radio stations said the new song was expected to premiere at 9am Pacific Time / 12pm Eastern Time.
Both the video and the song premiered on YouTube and other music-listening platforms on April 9th, 2020 at 9am Pacific Time / 12pm Eastern Time.
The single does not currently seem to be part of a new album or explicitly related to the Dema storyline, and seems to instead be a standalone single, similar to Twenty One Pilots' "Heathens" release. However, the yellow tape on the USB is a clear callback to Trench (2018) and the red of the band logos in the announcement image is reminiscent of Blurryface (2015). Many surmise that this could be a transition period between two albums/eras, just like "Heathens" was in 2016.
Level Of Concern
Twenty One Pilots Lyrics
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(Need you, tell me)
Panic on the brain, world has gone insane
Things are starting to get heavy, mm
I can't help but think I haven't felt this way
Since I asked you to go steady
Or is this the way it ends?
'Cause I told you my level of concern
But you walked by like you never heard
And you could bring down my level of concern
Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
Panic on the brain, Michael's gone insane
Julie starts to make me nervous
I don't really care what they would say
I'm asking you to stay
My bunker underneath the surface
Wonderin', would you be, my little quarantine?
Or is this the way it ends?
'Cause I told you my level of concern
But you walked by like you never heard
And you could bring down my level of concern
Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay, yeah
Tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay, yeah
Tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
Bring down my level of concern
Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay, yeah
'Cause I told you my level of concern
But you walked by like you never heard
You could bring down my level of concern
Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
I need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
Need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
I need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
Need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
Need you now
I need you now
'Cause I told you my level of concern
But you walked by like you never heard
And you could bring down my level of concern
Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay, yeah
Tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay, yeah
Tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
You could bring down my level of concern
Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay, yeah
In a world, where you could just lie to me
And I'd be okay, we'll be okay
(My level of concern) we're gonna be okay
(Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay)
(I need you)
(Need you, tell me)
(Need you, tell me)
"Level of Concern" by Twenty One Pilots is a song written by the band in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The lyrics convey feelings of panic and anxiety brought on by the current world situation. The song starts by saying “Panic on the brain, world has gone insane; Things are starting to get heavy,” which is a direct reference to the pandemic.
The songwriters express their personal concerns through the verse where they say they haven't felt this way since they asked their partner to go steady. The chorus contains the repeated plea, "Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay." The verse then goes on to mention other people, Michael and Julie, who cause stress and nervousness. Finally, the writers express their desire for their significant other to stay with them in their bunker and be their "little quarantine."
The songwriters are conveying that they are feeling overwhelmed and anxious as a result of what's going on in the world. They are finding comfort in their significant other and want to know that they're both going to be okay. This song is a reflection of the emotions many people are expressing during the pandemic.
Line by Line Meaning
Panic on the brain, world has gone insane
Feeling anxious and distressed about the current state of chaos and confusion in the world.
Things are starting to get heavy, mm
The situation is becoming intense and difficult to handle.
I can't help but think I haven't felt this way since I asked you to go steady
The feeling of anxiety is similar to the one he experienced when he made a big commitment in the past.
Wonderin', would you be, my little quarantine?
Asking if the other person would like to spend time with him while in quarantine.
Or is this the way it ends?
Questioning if the current situation will be the end of their relationship.
'Cause I told you my level of concern
He has already expressed his worries to the other person.
But you walked by like you never heard
The other person seemed to ignore or not understand his concerns.
And you could bring down my level of concern
The other person has the power to alleviate his worries.
Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
Asking the other person to reassure him that their relationship is still okay.
Michael's gone insane, Julie starts to make me nervous
The external chaos is affecting him mentally and emotionally.
I don't really care what they would say
He is solely focused on the other person's opinion and thoughts.
I'm asking you to stay, my bunker underneath the surface
He wants the other person to stay with him, safe and secluded from the outside world.
Tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay, yeah
Reiterating his need for reassurance from the other person.
Need you now, I need you now
He needs the other person to be there for him in this difficult time.
In a world where you could just lie to me And I'd be okay, we'll be okay (My level of concern) we're gonna be okay
He's willing to believe in the other person's lies just to feel safe and okay. He reassures himself that everything will be okay.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tyler Joseph
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Lyrics:
Panic on the brain, world has gone insane
Things are starting to get heavy, mm
I can't help but think I haven't felt this way
Since I asked you to go steady
Wonderin', would you be, my little quarantine?
Or is this the way it ends?
'Cause I told you my level of concern
But you walked by like you never heard
And you could bring down my level of concern
Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
Panic on the brain, Michael's gone insane
Julie starts to make me nervous
I don't really care what they would say
I'm asking you to stay
My bunker underneath the surface
Wonderin', would you be, my little quarantine?
Or is this the way it ends?
'Cause I told you my level of concern
But you walked by like you never heard
And you could bring down my level of concern
Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay, yeah
Tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay, yeah
Tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
Bring down my level of concern
Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay, yeah
'Cause I told you my level of concern
But you walked by like you never heard
You could bring down my level of concern
Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
I need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
Need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
I need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
Need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
Need you now
I need you now
'Cause I told you my level of concern
But you walked by like you never heard
And you could bring down my level of concern
Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay, yeah
Tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay, yeah
Tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay
You could bring down my level of concern
Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay, yeah
In a world, where you could just lie to me
And I'd be okay, we'll be okay
(My level of concern) we're gonna be okay
(Just need you to tell me we're alright, tell me we're okay)
(I need you)
@lexiv9053
it’s not every day we get new tøp music this is like christmas
@datdrummyboi8808
Speaking of holidays why is there a ghost on Josh's mailbox
@briannasanchez4677
datdrummy boi LMAOO
@hyperkraid2498
very true
@6foot2andrudeashell
facts
@Frequency_Music.
I miss the old TOP though
@hunterb7561
“Honey, hold this flashlight... and this baby.”
@tylerstoes1938
at 2:23 the baby was just chilling
@Westian14
@@tylerstoes1938 Vibing*
@taralamlam1825
Hunter B
https://youtu.be/KtmGu8ReCIA