The song has currently peaked at #5 on the Billboard 100.
Ride
Twenty One Pilots Lyrics
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I know it's hard sometimes
Pieces of peace in the sun's peace of mind
I know it's hard sometimes
Yeah, I think about the end just way too much
But it's fun to fantasize
All my enemies who wouldn't wish who I was
But it's fun to fantasize
Oh-whoa-whoa, oh-whoa-whoa
I'm falling so I'm taking my time on my ride
Oh-whoa-whoa, I'm falling so I'm taking my time on my ride
Taking my time on my ride
I'd die for you, that's easy to say
We have a list of people that we would take
A bullet for them, a bullet for you
A bullet for everybody in this room
But I don't seem to see many bullets coming through
See many bullets coming through
Metaphorically, I'm the man
But literally, I don't know what I'd do
I'd live for you and that's hard to do
Even harder to say when you know it's not true
Even harder to write when you know that tonight
There were people back home who tried talking to you
But then you ignore them, still
All these questions they're for real, like
Who would you live for?
Who would you die for?
And would you ever kill?
Oh-whoa-whoa, oh-whoa-whoa
I'm falling so I'm taking my time on my rideOh-whoa-whoa, I'm falling so I'm taking my time on my ride
Taking my time on my ride
I've been thinking too much
I've been thinking too much
I've been thinking too much
I've been thinking too much (help me)
I've been thinking too much (I've been thinking too much)
I've been thinking too much (help me)
I've been thinking too much (I've been thinking too much)
I've been thinking too much
Oh-whoa-whoa, oh-whoa-whoa
I'm falling so I'm taking my time on my ride
Oh-whoa-whoa, I'm falling so I'm taking my time
Taking my time on my ride
Whoa-oh-oh, (whoa yeah)
Oh-whoa-whoa, oh-whoa-whoa
I'm falling so I'm taking my time on my ride
Oh-whoa-whoa, I'm falling so I'm taking my time on my
I've been thinking too much, help me
I've been thinking too much, help me
I've been thinking too much (I've been thinking too much)
I've been thinking too much (help me)
I've been thinking too much (I've been thinking too much)
I've been thinking too much
Help me
The song "Ride" by Twenty One Pilots stands out among their discography for its catchy melody and introspective lyrics. The first verse talks about finding peace in the sun, but acknowledging that it's not always easy to maintain that peace. The singer admits to fantasizing about the end, which could mean death, but also could mean the end of a difficult situation. The second verse gets more personal, describing a willingness to die for someone, but also admitting that these are just words and they don't know what they would actually do in a dangerous situation. The chorus repeats the idea of taking time on the ride, which could mean the journey of life, but could also refer to a physical ride, like a roller coaster. The final line of the song, "I've been thinking too much, help me," could be interpreted as a plea for help with anxiety or depression.
Overall, "Ride" seems to be a reflection on the ups and downs of life, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in it. It touches on themes of mortality, loyalty, and mental health, all set to a catchy beat that makes it easy to sing along.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna stay in the sun, where I find
The singer wants to stay in a positive state of mind where he feels happy and comfortable.
I know it's hard sometimes
He acknowledges that life can be difficult and challenges arise.
Pieces of peace in the sun's peace of mind
The singer finds moments of peace in the sunshine that help him attain a peaceful state of mind.
Yeah, I think about the end just way too much
The singer reflects on death more often than he would like to and finds it worrisome.
But it's fun to fantasize
Although contemplating about death can be concerning, he finds it intriguing to imagine the possibilities.
All my enemies who wouldn't wish who I was
He considers people who dislike him and do not desire to be in his place.
But it's fun to fantasize
Again, he enjoys the thought experiment of putting himself in someone else's shoes.
I'm falling so I'm taking my time on my ride
The singer is experiencing a downward spiral and is trying to take his time in overcoming his troubles.
I'd die for you, that's easy to say
The singer would sacrifice himself for those he cares for, but he admits that to say it is easy.
We have a list of people that we would take
He and his loved ones have a list of people for whom they are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.
A bullet for them, a bullet for you
The singer would take a bullet for anyone on the list - friends, family, anyone important to him.
A bullet for everybody in this room
He would protect anyone in the room from harm, even if they are strangers.
But I don't seem to see many bullets coming through
He expresses frustration that he has yet to encounter any true tests of courage and has not had the chance to execute on this promise.
Metaphorically, I'm the man
In theory, he is strong and courageous and is capable of standing up for others.
But literally, I don't know what I'd do
When faced with reality, his confidence and self-assuredness diminishes, and he is not certain if he would, in fact, be able to protect anyone.
I've been thinking too much
The singer admits he spends too much time thinking and analyzing his own thoughts and life.
Help me
The singer realizes he needs help in silencing his thoughts, finding inner peace, and focusing on the present.
Who would you live for?
He poses a question to the listeners, asking them who they would be willing to live for.
Who would you die for?
He also asks who the listener would be willing to die for.
And would you ever kill?
Lastly, he asks a provocative question as to whether the listener would be willing to kill to protect someone they love.
Taking my time on my ride
He wants to go slow and take his time in getting through the difficulties of life.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tyler Joseph
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just wanna stay in the sun where I find
I know it's hard sometimes
Pieces of peace in the sun's peace of mind
I know it's hard sometimes
Yeah, I think about the end just way too much
But it's fun to fantasize
On my enemies who wouldn't wish who I was
But it's fun to fantasize
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm fallin' so I'm taking my time on my ride
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm fallin' so I'm taking my time on my ride
Takin' my time on my ride
"I'd die for you" that's easy to say
We have a list of people that we would take
A bullet for them, a bullet for you
A bullet for everybody in this room
But I don't seem to see many bullets coming through
See many bullets coming through
Metaphorically, I'm the man
But literally, I don't know what I'd do
"I'd live for you" and that's hard to do
Even harder to say, when you know it's not true
Even harder to write, when you know that's a lie
There were people back home who tried talking to you
But then you ignore them still
All these questions they're for real, like
"Who would you live for?"
"Who would you die for?"
And "Would you ever kill?"
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm fallin' so I'm taking my time on my ride
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm fallin' so I'm taking my time on my ride
Takin' my time on my ride
I've been thinking too much
I've been thinking too much
I've been thinking too much
I've been thinking too much (Help me)
I've been thinking too much (I've been thinking too much)
I've been thinking too much (Help me)
I've been thinking too much (I've been thinking too much)
I've been thinking too much
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm fallin' so I'm taking my time on my ride
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm fallin' so I'm taking my time
Takin' my time on my ride
Whoa, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm fallin' so I'm taking my time on my ride
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm fallin' so I'm takin' my time on my-
I've been thinking too much (Help me)
I've been thinking too much (Help me)
I've been thinking too much (I've been thinking too much)
I've been thinking too much (Help me)
I've been thinking too much (I've been thinking too much)
I've been thinking too much (Help me)
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@jamescassano3831
2015: good song
2021: TAKING MY TIME ON MY RIDEEEEEEEE
@eddaeugenianewball5080
2020 took us on a real ride, so 2021 better buckle up
@mountainbikingwithlogan6163
Yahhahahaha
@ashar9093
AHAHA SAME
@299_wobbs6
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@coivz8928
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@patrickmoon5143
My favorite thing about twenty one pilots is the instant nostalgia factor, hearing this the first time somehow makes me feel like I used to listen to it all the time, the kind of thing that makes their songs last forever.
@makaylamartin7590
SOMEONE PUT IN WORDS
@joydivisionxx
AMEN YOU SAID IT GURRRL🙆🙆🙆
@Giannieruth
I love how their songs bring you back to a specific time or place. This song is absolutely beautiful as well.