"“Sahlo” means to enable in Somali. Folina is a name. Its meaning is said to be one of creativity with a distaste for conformity and strict routine.
So “Sahlo Folina” may mean to enable expressive creations. This connects to the following line, “I created this world…”"
Tyler may also be giving a shout-out to his home state of Ohio as “Sahlo Folina” an anagram for all Ohio fans.
(From annotation)
Clancy is a fictional character who is trapped inside DEMA, the central location in which the story of Trench takes place.
Fans were first introduced to Clancy in a letter calling for help found on the dmaorg website. He is an observer of Tyler’s time with and struggle against Nico and the other bishops.
Bandito
twenty one pilots Lyrics
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But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban, I'm a bandito
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban, I'm a bandito
I could take the high road
I'm a ban, I'm a bandito
This is the sound we make
When in between two places
Where we used to bleed
And where our blood needs to be
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban, I'm a bandito
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban, I'm a bandito
In city, I feel my spirit is contained
Like neon inside the glass, they form my brain
But I recently discovered
It's a heatless fire
Like nicknames they give themselves to uninspire
Begin with bullet, now add fire to the proof
But I'm still not sure if fear's a rival or close relative to truth
Either way it helps to hear these words bounce off of you
The softest echo could be enough for me to make it through
Folina
Sahlo Folina
Sahlo Folina
Sahlo Folina
I created this world
To feel some control
Destroy it if I want
So I sing someone
Folina
Sahlo Folina
Sahlo
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
(Sahlo) I'm a ban, I'm a bandito
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low (low, low)
I'm a ban, I'm a bandito
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban, I'm a bandito
I created this world
To feel some control
Destroy it if I want
So I sing
Sahlo Folina
Sahlo Folina
The lyrics to Twenty One Pilots' song Bandito explore the theme of identity and the struggle to find a sense of control amidst chaos. The opening lines, "I could take the high road, but I know that I'm going low, I'm a ban, I'm a bandito" reflect the singer's stubbornness to conform to the expectations of society and instead, chooses to embrace his role as an outsider or "bandito." The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes his determination to stay true to himself, even if it means going against the grain.
The chorus, "This is the sound we make when in between two places, where we used to bleed and where our blood needs to be" alludes to the idea of being caught between two different versions of oneself - the person you used to be and the person you want to become. The bridge, which switches from the singer's first-person perspective to a more general one, reflects on the constraints that society places on individuals. The line "like neon inside the glass they form my brain," suggests that the singer's identity has been shaped by external forces, but he is now aware of the limitations of this identity and is seeking to break free.
Overall, the song Bandito explores themes of identity, control, and individuality, with lyrics that encourage listeners to embrace their unique identities and to take control of their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban, I'm a bandito
Despite the option to take a better path, I know I'm headed down a darker one. I am an outlaw, a bandit on the run.
This is the sound we make
When in between two places
Where we used to bleed
And where our blood needs to be
This is the song that reflects our struggle as we navigate between where we used to feel alive and where we need to be to survive.
In city, I feel my spirit is contained
Like neon inside the glass, they form my brain
But I recently discovered
It's a heatless fire
Like nicknames they give themselves to uninspire
Begin with bullet, now add fire to the proof
But I'm still not sure if fear's a rival or close relative to truth
Either way it helps to hear these words bounce off of you
The softest echo could be enough for me to make it through
Living in the city, I often feel trapped and limited. My thoughts and identity are defined by my surroundings. But I've realized that it's all empty and meaningless - like the fake names people give themselves. I'm struggling with whether fear or truth is more powerful, but at least hearing my own words echo back to me gives me some hope and strength.
Folina
Sahlo Folina
Sahlo Folina
Sahlo Folina
I created this world
To feel some control
Destroy it if I want
So I sing someone
Folina
Sahlo Folina
Sahlo
The repeated chant of 'Folina' and 'Sahlo Folina' represents my own personal creation and control of my world. I can destroy it anytime I want, but for now, I sing and take power in my own creation.
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
(Sahlo) I'm a ban, I'm a bandito
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low (low, low)
I'm a ban, I'm a bandito
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban, I'm a bandito
The chorus repeats the idea that despite the possibility of making better choices, I know I'm headed towards danger and rebellion. I am a bandit, a fighter against the constraints of society.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Meany, Tyler Joseph
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zakymuthahhari4055
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban- I'm a bandito
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban- I'm a bandito
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban- I'm a bandito
This is the sound we make
When in between two places
Where are we used to bleed
And where're our blood needs to be
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban- I'm a bandito
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban- I'm a bandito
In City, I feel my spirit is contained
Like neon inside the glass, they form my brain
But I recently discovered it's a heatless fire
Like nicknames they give themselves to uninspire
Began with bullet, now add fire to the proof
But I'm still not sure if fear's a rival or close relative to truth
Either way it helps to hear these words bounce off of you
The softest echo could be enough for me to make it through
Folina
Sahlo Folina
Sahlo Folina
Sahlo Folina
I created this world
To feel some control
Destroy it if I want
So I sing Sahlo Folina
Sahlo Folina
Sahlo...
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban- I'm a bandito
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban- I'm a bandito
I could take the high road
But I know that I'm going low
I'm a ban- I'm a bandito
I created this world
To feel some control
Destroy it if I want
So I sing Sahlo Folina
Sahlo Folina
@Rachel-fg9eq
We are twenty one pilots and so are you.
Now we are Banditos,
And I couldn't be more at home.
Welcome to Trench,
Our place of hope
and crossed lines
that no one wrote,
Forgetting ourselves,
But finding that,
Staying alive,
Is all you need to know.
@rebecapetrakyz6624
Who is here right after hearing Overcompensate intro with Bandito? Gave me goosebumps, honestly! Love thisssss aaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!
@amberjmnz
yooo
@brittanycorbo7231
Yooooooo
@camilamurillo328
Como se relaciona con sahlo folinaaa?
@tytymcfly00
meeeee!
@izzyvazquez8919
Solo quiero más y más y más de TØP
@lefincona
...and welcome back to Trench.
@mariajoseflores7738
💛💛💛
@arthurmackens2802
Welcome back to Trench!
@angiehh516
Yesssssss 🎉🎉🎉🎉