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 ride
Oh-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 lyrics to twenty-one-pilots' song Ride speak to the struggle between two opposing forces: the desire to simply enjoy what life has to offer and the ever-present anxiety and worry that comes with it. The rapper, Tyler Joseph, reflects upon the "hard" times that he and his listeners face and acknowledges that it's normal to think about the end, or one's mortality, too often. He admits to fantasy, daydreaming about his enemies being envious of his life, even though he knows it's not true. The chorus emphasizes Joseph's current state of "falling" or struggling, as he takes the time he needs to navigate his own "ride" or journey through life.
The second verse speaks to the struggle of living for someone else while trying to live up to the expectations of others. Joseph talks about his willingness to die for someone, but questions whether or not he would actually follow through if it were necessary. He admits that it's hard to live for someone, even harder to say when it's not true, and even harder to write about when people back home are questioning him. The verse ends with the question of whether or not he could ever take another life, a thought that further highlights the inner turmoil of the song's narrator.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna stay in the sun where I find
I want to stay in the light, in a place where I feel comfortable and safe.
I know it's hard sometimes
I acknowledge that life can be difficult at times.
Pieces of peace in the sun's peace of mind
In the calmness of the sun, one can find a sense of peace and tranquility.
Yeah, I think about the end just way too much
I tend to worry excessively about the future and the outcome of life events.
But it's fun to fantasize
Even though it's not healthy to constantly worry, it can be fun to imagine what could happen in different scenarios.
All my enemies who wouldn't wish who I was
I imagine my enemies wouldn't want to be in my shoes or live the life I lead.
Oh, oh
I'm falling so I'm taking my time on my ride
I feel like I'm falling apart, but I'm taking my time to figure things out on my own pace.
Taking my time on my ride
I'm taking things at a slow and steady pace to avoid feeling overwhelmed and stressed out.
I'd die for you
That's easy to say
It's easy to make promises of sacrifice and devotion, but it's another thing to actually follow through with those promises.
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
We have a mental list of people we care about deeply, but despite our willingness to take a bullet for them, we haven't actually faced any life-threatening situations.
Metaphorically I'm the man
But literally I don't know what I'd do
Figuratively, I feel like I'm in control of my life and my thoughts, but in reality, I'm unsure of how I'd handle a serious situation.
I'd live for you
And that's hard to do
Even harder to say
When you know it's not true
It's difficult to live for someone else when you're struggling with your own problems and emotions, and even harder to pretend everything is okay when it's not.
Even harder to write
When you know that tonight
There are people back home which are talking to you
But then you ignore them still
It's even harder to express your emotions and thoughts to loved ones when you know they're waiting to hear from you, yet you choose to distance yourself.
All these questions they're forming like
Who would you live for?
Who would you die for?
And would you ever kill?
There are many questions that arise in my mind, such as who I would be willing to live or die for and if I'm capable of taking someone else's life.
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'm aware that I've been overthinking and overanalyzing my life, and I'm asking for help in dealing with my thoughts.
Oh, oh
I'm falling so I'm taking my time on my ride
Oh, oh
I'm falling so I'm taking my time on my ride
Taking my time on my ride
I'm taking things slowly and carefully in order to avoid feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
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 keep repeating the fact that I've been thinking too much and needing help to overcome my thoughts.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tyler Joseph
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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
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@coivz8928
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@chicken
Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💙
@NotSuperr
wsp chicken
@gugamermer2030
Yeaah , it's Music Very So Good Forever
@lifeofahomeschoolkid4236
Still listening to it.!!