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twenty one pilots Lyrics

I wish that I had two faces
I wish I could show different sides of myself to determine which image people prefer

To prove which theory works
To see which version of me would be more successful

Yelling on a street corner
Being loud and obnoxious in public

Or cleverly masking your words
Hiding my true intentions behind carefully crafted language

I take my face off at the door
I remove my facade when I am alone or out of public sight

'Cause I don't know who they will take me for
Because I am unsure which side of me people will believe or accept

I wonder if I tell 'em what I did last night
I contemplate the consequences of my actions, and whether or not to confess

Whether or not I got caught, they just might
Even if there is no proof of wrongdoing, people may still accuse me

Wage war on you, therefore it's true
People may target or attack others based on my confessions, leading to conflict

That I shot my general on my side of enemy lines
That I betrayed and harmed someone close to me, even if they were on my side

I'm the son of all I've done
I am the product of my past actions and experiences

Impostor, been fostered
I feel like a fraud, having been raised by others and not feeling like my true self

Then my new father drained my dirty blood
I am influenced by negative or harmful people who bring out my worst qualities

It takes some chivalry and well-placed energy
It requires effort and strength to manipulate and deceive others

To subliminally get yourself inside you
To covertly influence people's thoughts and beliefs, even if it goes against their own intuition

Introspection is the name of this session
This moment is about self-reflection and self-awareness

Spread this infection, reflect it on the next one
Let my insights and knowledge inspire others

And when we're done
After we've shared our experiences and learned from each other

We'll all have made something new under the sun
We will have created something original and meaningful

Kick me off the stage and take my microphone
Take away my platform and influence

Then you'll walk up to me and when you get close
When you confront me face-to-face

I'll look you in the face and say, 'where's your home?
I will question your identity and place of belonging

Where're you going and why're you here?'
I will ask about your motives and intentions

Have you asked these questions? Have you been sincere?
Have you really examined your own motives and intentions?

Wanna know what I believe? It's right here
I am willing to share my beliefs and values

Dig a little deeper and it's crystal clear
If you look beyond the surface, the truth is easy to see

But your mind will take a stand
Your preconceived notions and biases may prevent you from accepting my beliefs

I sing of a greater love
I express my beliefs about a higher power or greater purpose

Let me know when you've had enough
Tell me when you want me to stop sharing my beliefs or experiences