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)
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Twenty One Pilots Lyrics
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Because it's what we want to see
And what we want we know we can't believe
We have all learned to kill our dreams
I need to know
That when I fail you'll still be here
'Cause if you stick around, I'll sing you pretty sounds
I don't care what's in your hair
I just wanna know what's on your mind
I used to say I wanna die before I'm old
But because of you I might think twice
Alright, second verse
What if my dream does not happen?
Would I just change what I've told my friends?
Don't want to know who I would be
When I wake up from a dreamer's sleep
I need to know
That when I fail you'll still be here
'Cause if you stick around, I'll sing you pretty sounds
And we'll make money selling your hair
But I don't care what's in your hair
I just wanna know what's on your mind
I used to say I wanna die before I'm old
But because of you I might think twice
I don't care what's in your hair
I just wanna know what's on your mind
I used to say I wanna die before I'm old
But because of you I might think twice
The lyrics of "We Don't Believe What's on TV" by Twenty One Pilots speak of the struggles of the music industry and how they must walk a fine line between creating music that is authentic to them while also being commercially successful. The opening lines "We don't believe what's on TV | Because it's what we want to see | And what we want we know we can't believe | We have all learned to kill our dreams" suggest that what is shown on TV is often contrived and does not represent reality. The band wants their music to be authentic but they know that it must be somewhat manufactured in order to appeal to a larger audience. This is reflected in the line "And what we want we know we can't believe", suggesting they must manage their expectations and balance their artistic integrity with their goals for commercial success. The last line of the verse "We have all learned to kill our dreams" speaks to the reality of the industry.
The chorus of the song speaks of the relationship between the artist and their audience. The singer wants to know that their fans will be there for them even when they fail. The line "Cause if you stick around, I'll sing you pretty sounds | And we'll make money selling your hair" further highlights the commodification of the artist's work, with "selling your hair" symbolizing the band selling out in order to achieve financial success. The singer then goes on to say "I don't care what's in your hair | I just wanna know what's on your mind", suggesting that the band wants to connect with their fans on a deeper level than just selling them something.
The second verse of the song is a continuation of the first, with the singer questioning what would happen if their dreams do not come true. The line "What if my dream does not happen? | Would I just change what I've told my friends?" speaks to the disappointment that comes with unfulfilled dreams and the pressure to maintain a certain image. The line "Don't want to know who I would be | When I wake up from a dreamer's sleep" suggests that the singer fears losing their sense of self if they give up on their dreams entirely.
Overall, "We Don't Believe What's on TV" is a commentary on the struggles of navigating the music industry while still maintaining artistic integrity and connection with fans.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't believe what's on TV
The media presents a lot of things that are either fake or exaggerated, so we don't trust what we see on TV.
Because it's what we want to see
What we see on TV is often what we want to see. We enjoy watching things that are exciting, dramatic, or entertaining.
And what we want we know we can't believe
We know that what we want to see is often not real, so we can't trust it. We desire things that are not authentic or genuine.
We have all learned to kill our dreams
We are taught to give up on our dreams and ambitions because they are often seen as impractical or unrealistic. We are discouraged from pursuing what we truly want in life.
I need to know
That when I fail you'll still be here
I want to have someone in my life that will always support me and be there for me, even when I experience failure. I value having a reliable and loyal friend or partner.
'Cause if you stick around, I'll sing you pretty sounds
And we'll make money selling your hair
If you stay with me, I promise to make beautiful music for you and we can even profit off of something as simple as your hair. I am willing to use my talents and skills to provide for us.
I don't care what's in your hair
I just wanna know what's on your mind
I am not concerned with superficial things like your appearance or what you physically possess. I am more interested in your thoughts, feelings, and ideas. I value emotional connections more than material ones.
I used to say I wanna die before I'm old
But because of you I might think twice
I used to have a negative outlook on life and believed that it was better to die young than live a long, unfulfilling life. However, because of you, I have reevaluated my perspective and am now more hopeful for my future.
What if my dream does not happen?
Would I just change what I've told my friends?
I worry that my dreams may not come true, and that I will have to change the goals that I have shared with my loved ones. I also wonder how people will perceive me if I do not achieve what I set out to do.
Don't want to know who I would be
When I wake up from a dreamer's sleep
I do not want to face the reality of who I truly am if I were to wake up from dreaming. I am scared to confront my true identity and face the possibility that my dreams may never become a reality.
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