Joseph's solo project released an EP entitled No Phun Intended. The EP was recorded in Joseph's senior year of high school, from 2007â2008, in his basement. The song "Save", off the release, was redone and released as a free download for a time on Twenty One Pilots' official website before it was then pulled.
In 2010, Joseph was featured in the song "Live" by the Christian rapper Jocef, with two other rappers (Juda and Alon). The song is the opening track to Jocef's debut album, In Search Of: L.O.V.E. The track was co-written by Tyler Joseph and Joseph Langston (who is Jocef). Jocef eventually returned the favor a year later by being featured on the song "Be Concerned" off Twenty One Pilots' 2011 Regional at Best.
In 2011, Joseph was also the lead star in Five14 Church's three episode mockumentary entitled "The (moderately inspiring tale of the) Longboard Rodeo Tango". According to the mockumentary, Joseph was an intern at the church at the time.
In 2012, Joseph was featured in an internet-use awareness video entitled "Where are you?" by Mark C. Eshleman (producer of many of Twenty One Pilots' music videos) for an annual contest put on by Trend Micro called What's Your Story? The room used in the video is the same room in which the original music video for "House of Gold" was filmed.
On December 24, 2013, Christmas Eve, Tyler Joseph participated and sang "O come, O come, Emmanuel" at Five14 Church's Christmas With the Stars in New Albany, Ohio. The official video of the performance was uploaded to YouTube on February 14, 2014. He also performed a magic segment with the church's host & emcee David McCreary for the show. Joseph has also contributed to a few tracks for Five14 Church's worship albums.
Between the years of No Phun Intended and Twenty One Pilots' rise to fame with their third studio album "Blurryface" the clique expanded the search for Tyler's 'lost' songs from his first production. In mid-2018 (day 361 of the Twenty One Pilots hiatus) 2 new tracks surfaced, one titled "Going Down" from No Phun Intended, and the other untitled but known as "Track 07", suspected to be a demo from 2011-2012 era. WAKE UP
TB Saga
Tyler Joseph Lyrics
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Greasy
Taco
I love
Nacho bell grande
Cheesy gordita
I like your nachos
Man I really like
Taco bell
I know I can't
Watch you make my food
Drop it on the floor
I think it's rude
Man I really like
Taco bell
Here's to the Mexican
Who makes me my food (me gusta)
How is that I just ate
Now I have to poop
Fast food
Greasy
Taco
I love
Food like this
Could only come
From above
From above
Rob the taco store and ask âem for a refill
Hey this is JRizzle
Listen up all y'all
I'm winning tacos just because of this gumball
I put chalupas where my mouth is
So watch this
Because I'm the dopest rapper
That you've ever messed with
Sir, welcome to Taco Bell
May I take your order
Yeah can I have a big mac and a pepsi
Sir we don't sell big macs
And some chicken nuggets
We don't have chicken nuggets either
Serious?
T-A-C-O B-E double L
The cashier's name is Omar Vizquel
People always
Persecute me
But I know they'll die
For eating Chipotle
How is it that you
Could hate
Good old taco bell
And how is it that you
Could like Chipotle
We walked into the Taco Bell
Because I was craving some crunchy shell
The man behind the counter said oopah (oopah)
I was flying as high as a kite
And I looked up to my delight
They were having a special on chalupas
My chalupa
My chalupa
My chalupa
My chalupa
And as you know there was a man
Who preached the truth
On rock and sand
And Jesus won't hold you sins to you
And we all know he broke the bread
But I know that St. Peter said
That his favorite food was chalupas
My chalupa
My chalupa
My chalupa
My chalupa
I love this song
Beef
It's a good song
And Cheese
Beef and cheese
Beef and cheese yeah
Beef and cheese in a taco shell yeah
Beef and cheese in a taco shell
Take that it'll make you fat
We got the stuff that'll your booty go
Take that it'll make you fat
We got the stuff that'll your booty go
Take that it'll make you fat
We got the stuff that'll your booty go
Take that it'll make you fat
We got the stuff that'll your booty go
Beef and cheese
Beef and cheese
And lettuce
Beef and cheese
Beef and cheese
And lettuce
Beef and cheese
Beef and cheese
Okay
And lettuce
Beef and beef and cheese
Now is the time
That we end this song
Without tacos
Life would be wrong
Man I really love taco bell
Michael was right
Tacos are great
If you're real hunger
They're open real late
Man I really love taco bell
Here's to the Mexican
Who makes me my food (me gusta)
How is that I just ate
Now I have to poop
Fast food
Greasy
Taco
I love
Food like this
Could only come
From above
From above
I'm full
So dude there's these two black guys in a bar
Hey shh we're still recording
Tyler Joseph's "TB Saga" is a tongue-in-cheek tribute to fast food chain Taco Bell. The lyrics detail Joseph's love for the greasy, cheesy, and indulgent foods that he finds at the restaurant, with references to menu items like nachos, chalupas, and cheesy gorditas. He even raps about robbing a Taco Bell for a free meal and makes a nod to popular Mexican cuisine chain Chipotle.
Despite the humorous tone, there are some deeper themes at play. The repeated line "Food like this could only come from above" suggests that Joseph may view fast food as an escape or comfort. Additionally, several moments in the song express frustration with the state of the world - the mention of black men in a bar, the realization that Taco Bell food will inevitably cause digestive issues, and the paranoia that someone might tamper with his food. These moments suggest that Joseph may be seeking solace in a world that he sometimes feels at odds with.
Overall, "TB Saga" is a catchy and entertaining song that both celebrates and pokes fun at the concept of fast food. Through humor and self-awareness, Tyler Joseph invites listeners to consider their own relationships with food and the ways in which we use it to cope with the stressors of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Fast food
The song is about the love for fast food, insisting on how this love is further focused on tacos from Taco Bell.
Greasy
The fast food is greasy, whereas this seems to be a desirable quality in the song as the song talks about how much Tyler Joseph loves Taco Bell's tacos.
Taco
Tacos are the central feature of Tyler Joseph's song. The whole song is dedicated to voicing his appreciation for tacos from Taco Bell.
I love
The song is an expression of how passionate Tyler Joseph is about tacos and how much he loves them.
Nacho bell grande
This is one of the different types of tacos offered at Taco Bell, expressing Tyler Joseph's love for them.
Cheesy gordita
Another type of taco served at Taco Bell, which Tyler Joseph seems to like specifically for the cheese factor.
I like your nachos
Tyler Joseph professes his love for Taco Bell's nachos and how much he enjoys eating them.
Like diarrhea
This expression is a comparison of how much he likes eating at Taco Bell to the types of food that can lead to diarrhea, but still, he loves it nonetheless.
Man I really like
Tyler Joseph emphasizes his love for Taco Bell and how much he enjoys the food they serve.
Taco bell
Tyler Joseph repeats the name 'Taco Bell,' indicating the food chain's importance and the love that he feels for it.
I know I can't
Tyler Joseph mentions that he cannot watch the staff make his food, indicating that he's a little concerned about the preparation of his food in a fast food chain, but his love for Taco Bell's tacos overshadows his concerns.
Watch you make my food
He affirms that he cannot stand and watch his order being prepared by the staff.
Drop it on the floor
Tyler Joseph mentions how he finds it rude when staff drop your Taco Bell order on the floor. This could be another way of expressing his concerns regarding food preparation in a fast food chain.
I think it's rude
This line expresses Tyler Joseph's frustration with how the staff may behave, especially when he has ordered something that he loves.
Here's to the Mexican
Tyler Joseph expresses his admiration for the person from Mexico who is preparing his food and refers to his love for Mexican food.
Who makes me my food (me gusta)
This line can be translated from Spanish as 'I like,' after mentioning the person who prepares his food from a Mexican origin.
How is that I just ate
Tyler Joseph notes the time between when he has just eaten Taco Bell's food and when he suddenly needs to go to the restroom.
Now I have to poop
Tyler Joseph finally admits that the food from Taco Bell ends up making him use the restroom almost immediately after eating.
T-A-C-O B-E double L
This is a section of the song that spells out the Taco Bell name as another expression of his love for the food chain.
The cashier's name is Omar Vizquel
This line seems to be a random reference to the Venezuelan former professional baseball shortstop named Omar Vizquel.
People always persecute me
This line seems to be conveying the idea that Tyler Joseph becomes a target of ridicule and persecution for his undying love for fast food, especially Taco Bell.
But I know they'll die
Despite the ridicule, Tyler Joseph stands by what he believes, even suggesting that some people will die for eating something else, other than Taco Bell's food.
For eating Chipotle
The reference to Chipotle could be another restaurant chain or a restaurant critic, ridiculing the food choices Tyler Joseph makes and his love for Taco Bell.
We walked into the Taco Bell
In this line, Tyler Joseph narrates his experience of walking into Taco Bell to satisfy his Taco cravings.
Because I was craving some crunchy shell
He further emphasizes his love for Taco Bell's 'crunchy shell,' which seems to be an important part of his Taco experience at the fast food chain.
The man behind the counter said oopah (oopah)
The phrase 'Oopah' might be a Spanish word that he heard from the person behind the counter or it could be another random reference that Tyler Joseph mentions in the song.
I was flying as high as a kite
This line could be expressing the feeling of a crazy sugar or food high, resulting from eating a combination of greasy and cheesy fast food from Taco Bell.
And I looked up to my delight
Tyler Joseph was delighted when he looked up and saw a special on the type of Taco he was craving for at Taco Bell.
They were having a special on chalupas
He found out that there was a special on chalupas 'crunchy, puffy taco shells filled with seasoned beef or chicken, cheese, lettuce, and more,' at Taco Bell.
My chalupa
Tyler Joseph emphasizes the Crunchwrap Supreme menu item offered at Taco Bell, consisting of chalupas, hailing it as 'his' chalupa.
And as you know there was a man
This line refers to Jesus and his connection to food. Within Christian mythology, it is believed that Jesus fed people with loaves of bread and fish as a miracle.
Who preached the truth
The reference to Jesus could be because he is associated with truth or he is often preaching about morality and spirituality.
On rock and sand
This reference might allude to one of the stories in the Bible when Jesus is talking about building a house on a rock or sand, symbolizing good or bad foundations for life.
And Jesus won't hold you sins to you
Tyler Joseph mentions that Jesus won't hold one's 'sins' against them, regardless of the type of food they consume or where they buy it.
And we all know he broke the bread
In Christianity, it is well known that Jesus had the miraculous ability to multiply loaves of bread and feed thousands of people with them.
That his favorite food was chalupas
This is a reference to a false rumor that circulated online claiming that Pope Francis' favorite food is chalupas. The rumor was quickly debunked, but it seems Tyler Joseph is using the false rumor to illustrate an idea in his song.
I love this song
Tyler Joseph uses this line to express his love for his own song.
Beef
This line refers to the type of meat commonly used in Taco Bell's tacos, which Tyler Joseph seems to enjoy.
It's a good song
Tyler Joseph takes a moment to reassure himself that he has made a good song expressing his love for Taco Bell and all things greasy and salty.
And Cheese
This line refers to one of the central ingredients of Taco Bell's tacos and expresses Tyler Joseph's love for cheese.
Beef and cheese
Tyler Joseph repeats his love for beef and cheese in Taco Bell's tacos.
Beef and cheese yeah
Tyler Joseph reiterates his love for this combination with greater emphasis.
Beef and cheese in a taco shell yeah
This line refers to the tacos served by Taco Bell and Tyler Joseph's love for them. It highlights the importance of the taco shell as an essential component of a good Taco Belle taco.
Take that it'll make you fat
The song acknowledges that eating fast food like Taco Bell can result in excessive consumption of calories, leading to weight gain.
We got the stuff that'll your booty go
Tyler Joseph is implying that Taco Bell's food can cause digestive problems like diarrhea, which can also be due to the high fat and grease content in the food.
And lettuce
This line refers to another ingredient in Taco Bell's tacos, where Tyler Joseph reminds you that the dish also contains lettuce.
Beef and beef and cheese
Tyler Joseph repeats the combination repeatedly to signify his love for the taste of the Taco Bell's tacos and all the components in it.
Now is the time
Tyler Joseph is ending the song and is concluding the love he has for Taco Bell's tacos.
That we end this song
Tyler is concluding this song and acknowledging that it is all about the love he has for Taco Bell.
Without tacos
The song couldn't exist, and Tyler Joseph couldn't have expressed his love for Taco Bell without its staple food - tacos.
Life would be wrong
Tyler Joseph is emphasizing just how integral Taco Bell and their tacos have become in his life.
Michael was right
This line seems to be some kind of reference, possibly to Michael from the band '5 Seconds of Summer,' whose song Tyler Joseph may have been inspired by to make his own fast-food song.
Tacos are great
Tyler Joseph is repeating that he loves tacos served at Taco Bell even though it may not always be the healthiest choice.
If you're real hungry
Tyler Joseph is implying that when you are very hungry, Taco Bell's menu is the perfect place to satisfy your hunger cravings.
They're open real late
This line emphasizes the convenience of Taco Bell's late-night hours for people that would like something to eat late after work, party or hangouts.
How is it that you could hate
This line is calling out people who may not like Taco Bell's food, and he is questioning how one could hate something he loves so much.
Good old taco bell
This line is a sentimental phrase Tyler Joseph is using to refer to Taco Bell, his beloved food chain.
From above
This line suggests that the love he has for Taco Bell's food can be of divine origin since it's too hard for something human-made to make someone as passionate about it.
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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lyrics
Fast food, greasy
Taco I love
Nacho bell grande, Cheesy gordita
I like your nachos like diarrhea
Man, I really like Taco bell
I know I can't
Watch you make my food
Drop it on the floor
I think it's rude
Man I really like
Taco bell
Here's to the Mexican
Who makes me my food (me gusta)
How is that I just ate
Now I have to poop
Fast food, greasy
Taco I love
Food like this could
Only come from above
Fast food, greasy
Taco I love
Food like this could
Only come from above
Rob the taco store and ask âem for a refill
Hey this is JRizzle
Listen up all y'all
I'm winning tacos just because of this gumball
I put chalupas where my mouth is
So watch this
Because I'm the dopest rapper
That you've ever messed with
Sir, welcome to Taco Bell
May I take your order
Yeah can I have a big mac and a pepsi
Sir we don't sell big macs
And some chicken nuggets
We don't have chicken nuggets either
Serious?
T-A-C-O B-E double L
The cashier's name is Omar Vizquel
People always
Persecute me
But I know they'll die
For eating Chipotle
How is it that you
Could hate
Good old taco bell
And how is it that you
Could like Chipotle
We walked into the Taco Bell
Because I was craving some crunchy shell
The man behind the counter said oopah (oopah)
I was flying as high as a kite
And I looked up to my delight
They were having a special on chalupas
My chalupa
My chalupa
My chalupa
My chalupa
And as you know there was a man
Who preached the truth
On rock and sand
And Jesus won't hold your sins to you
And we all know he broke the bread
But I know that St. Peter said
That his favorite food was chalupas
My chalupa
My chalupa
My chalupa
My chalupa
I love this song
Beef
It's a good song
And Cheese
Beef and cheese
Beef and cheese yeah
Beef and cheese in a taco shell yeah
Beef and cheese in a taco shell
Take that it'll make you fat
We got the stuff that'll your booty go
Take that it'll make you fat
We got the stuff that'll your booty go
Take that it'll make you fat
We got the stuff that'll your booty go
Take that it'll make you fat
We got the stuff that'll your booty go
Beef and cheese
Beef and cheese
And lettuce
Beef and cheese
Beef and cheese
And lettuce
Beef and cheese
Beef and cheese
Okay
And lettuce
Beef and cheese
Beef and beef and cheese
Now is the time
That we end this song
Without tacos
Life would be wrong
Man I really love taco bell
Michael was right
Tacos are great
If you're real hungry
They're open real late
Man I really love taco bell
Here's to the Mexican
Who makes me my food (me gusta)
How is that I just ate
Now I have to poop
I'm full
So dude there's these two black guys in a bar
Hey shh we're still recording
@lanaramos310
The most underappreciated, obviously Tyler's most meaningful and well-written song
@tollz7194
This song has a different vibe...đ
@coletheperson8333
so sad...đ
@foolsington6755
mans singing from the heart⊠about tacos
@foolsington6755
the true tĂžp love song, forget about tear in my heart, whisper and air catcher (which apparently tyler says isnt a love song?)
@neapleo
Ik đą
@starramble
imagine vibing to this whole album on shuffle and then this song comes in while youre already crying LMAO
@oliverjones3824
would never be me đł
@focused8999
... this would make me cry the most
@chiiiuuup
may or may not be me đ¶