Smithereens
Twenty One Pilots Lyrics


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You know
I've always been collected, calm and chill
And you know
I never look for conflict for the thrill
But if I'm feeling
Someone stepping towards you, can't describe
Just what I'm feeling
For you, I'd go
Step to a dude much bigger than me
For you, I know
I would get messed up, weigh 153
For you
I would get beat to smithereens

You know
I'll be in the corner taking notes
And you know
I got your six while you're working votes
But if I'm feeling
Someone stepping towards you, can't describe
Just what I'm feeling

For you, I'd go
Step to a dude much bigger than me
For you, I know
I would get messed up, weigh 153
For you
I would get beat to smithereens

I would get beat to
You know I had to do one
You know I had to do one
You know I had to do one
On the record for you
You know I had to do one on the record for her like this
You know I had to do one on the record for her like this
You know I had to do one on the record for her like this
You know I had to do one on the record for her if

I'm feeling
Someone stepping towards you, can't describe
Just what I'm feeling

For you, I'd go
Write a slick song just to show you the world
For you, I know
They think it's messed up to sell out for your girl
For you, I'd go
Step to a dude much bigger than me
For you, I know
I would get messed up, weigh 153




For you
I would get beat to smithereens

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Twenty One Pilots' song "Smithereens" speak of unrelenting devotion and loyalty towards someone they love. The song speaks of being calm and collected, only getting involved in an altercation in defense of the person they love. The singer is ready to step up and be the protector, ready to battle someone who is bigger and stronger than him in order to safeguard his love interest. He's not one for conflict, but he is more than willing to engage in physical confrontation to protect the person he loves.


The lyrics describe a sense of selflessness that comes from a deep love, one that is willing to take on pain, embarrassment, or any other negative outcome in order to protect their partner. It is not about winning but about defending what they hold dear. The line "For you, I'd go write a slick song just to show you the world" further shows the extent of the singer's devotion - the willingness to do anything to make their partner happy, even if it means abandoning their own pride.


The song portrays the idea of true love as a force that can move mountains and the ultimate act of devotion that is self-sacrifice. The song speaks of love that is intense and deep, and it is this love that makes one willing to risk everything for their beloved.


Line by Line Meaning

You know I've always been collected, calm and chill
I'm usually level-headed and composed


And you know I never look for conflict for the thrill
I don't seek out confrontations for fun


But if I'm feeling Someone stepping towards you, can't describe Just what I'm feeling
If I sense someone is threatening you, I can't help but feel protective


For you, I'd go Step to a dude much bigger than me For you, I know I would get messed up, weigh 153 For you I would get beat to smithereens
I would physically defend you against anyone, even if it means getting badly hurt


You know I'll be in the corner taking notes
I'm usually observant and analytical, taking mental notes


And you know I got your six while you're working votes
I'm always supporting and protecting you, even when you're busy


For you, I'd go Write a slick song just to show you the world
I would create something special just to impress and inspire you


For you, I know They think it's messed up to sell out for your girl
Others might criticize me for prioritizing you over everything else


For you, I'd go Step to a dude much bigger than me For you, I know I would get messed up, weigh 153 For you I would get beat to smithereens
I would take severe risks and endure physical harm to protect you


I would get beat to You know I had to do one You know I had to do one You know I had to do one On the record for you You know I had to do one on the record for her like this You know I had to do one on the record for her like this You know I had to do one on the record for her if
I had to make this song to express how strongly I feel about you and how much I'm willing to sacrifice for you


I'm feeling Someone stepping towards you, can't describe Just what I'm feeling
I'm sensing danger and can't quite articulate the intensity of my emotions


For you, I'd go Step to a dude much bigger than me For you, I know I would get messed up, weigh 153 For you I would get beat to smithereens
I'd face any challenges without hesitation or fear, just to protect and care for you




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

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Comments from YouTube:

@leticiakay1684

00:25 when he says "feeling" damn boi. Smooth falsetto af

@hjonkhjonkamgoose5118

Beebo must be giving lessons now lol

@everetttoudouze5793

true

@Patachou_

During an interview he said that if Jenna is not here when he sings this song, he just has to look at Josh... so sweet

@panickermit9791

b rohan aww that’s so wholesome and adorable.

@sneezy61451

Not in Toronto, lmao. He, changed up the song cause he's salty about night 2 getting cancelled

@enderplague6345

@@sneezy61451 he changed it in Vancouver too lmao, he was salty that we don't have uber lmao

@RedK5

Lol

@chloegale4089

He looked at Josh in Virginia

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@vivianbeatriz

this song hits different after tyler's daughter was born. especially since this video's backgroud is a rose and her name is rosie :")

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