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)
Fairly Local
twenty one pilots Lyrics
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I've seen the streets you're walking down
I'm fairly local, good people now
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm evil to the core
What I shouldn't do I will
What I wanna save I'll kill
Is that who I truly am?
I truly don't have a chance
Tomorrow I'll keep a beat
And repeat yesterday's dance
Yo, this song will never be on the radio
Even if my clique were to pick and the people were to vote
It's the few, the proud, and the emotional
Yo, you, bulletproof in black like a funeral
The world around us is burning but we're so cold
It's the few, the proud, and the emotional
I'm fairly local, I've been around
I've seen the streets you're walking down
I'm fairly local, good people now
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm not evil to the core
What I shouldn't do I will fight
I know I'm emotional
What I wanna save I will try
I know who I truly am
I truly do have a chance
Tomorrow I'll switch the beat
To avoid yesterday's dance
Yo, this song will never be on the radio
Even if my clique were to pick and the people were to vote
It's the few, the proud, and the emotional
Yo, you, bulletproof in black like a funeral
The world around us is burning but we're so cold
It's the few, the proud, and the emotional
I'm fairly local, I've been around
I've seen the streets you're walking down
I'm fairly local, good people now
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I'm fairly local, I've been around
I've seen the streets you're walking down
I'm fairly local, good people now
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Yeah
I'm fairly local, good people now
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Good people now
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Good people now
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
In the first verse of the song, the artist establishes his presence within the community, claiming to be "fairly local" and having knowledge of the "streets you're walking down." He also asserts that he's "evil to the core" and prone to doing what he shouldn't, but also acknowledges that he's emotional and torn between saving and killing. He questions whether this duality truly represents who he is, highlighting his internal conflicts and the struggle to define himself in a world that often demands conformity. The chorus repeats the assertion of being "fairly local" and addresses "good people," possibly as a way to establish commonality or to push against any preconceived notions of who he is.
The second verse plays off the first verse's themes, with the artist reiterating his emotional nature and his desire to do the right thing. He's clear, though, that he's not always successful, and he again highlights the difficulty of choosing a path. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the idea of being part of a select group that refuses to be pigeonholed or silenced. The repetition of the phrase is used not only to emphasize the community's solidarity but also to create a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty around that identity. The song concludes with the artist calling out his identity one final time, asserting that he's part of the community of "good people" while also acknowledging the inherent contradictions within himself.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm fairly local, I've been around
I know these streets, been around for a while
I've seen the streets you're walking down
You ain't the first one down this path, I've seen it all before
I'm fairly local, good people now
I am a local now, with good intentions
I'm evil to the core
I am not a good person, I have a dark side
What I shouldn't do I will
I know what's wrong, but I won't resist
They say I'm emotional
People say I am overly sensitive
What I wanna save I'll kill
I will destroy the very thing I want to protect
Is that who I truly am?
Am I really this person? Is this my true nature?
I truly don't have a chance
I feel like I am destined to fail
Tomorrow I'll keep a beat
I will continue with the same pattern of behavior tomorrow
And repeat yesterday's dance
I will end up falling into the same routine as yesterday
Yo, this song will never be on the radio
This song will never make it to the mainstream, and that's okay
Even if my clique were to pick and the people were to vote
Even if my friends and fans all voted for it, it would still be rejected
It's the few, the proud, and the emotional
Those of us who feel deeply and express ourselves are a small group, but we are strong
Yo, you, bulletproof in black like a funeral
You act tough and detached, wearing black like you're invincible
The world around us is burning but we're so cold
While everything seems to be falling apart, we remain unfeeling
I'm not evil to the core
I have some goodness within me
What I shouldn't do I will fight
I will resist the urge to do what I know is wrong
I know I'm emotional
I understand that I am sensitive and passionate
What I wanna save I will try
I will make an effort to protect the things I care about
I know who I truly am
I have a clear sense of my identity and character
I truly do have a chance
I believe that I can make a difference and succeed
Tomorrow I'll switch the beat
I will try something new and break away from the same routine
To avoid yesterday's dance
I don't want to fall into the same pattern as before
I'm fairly local, I've been around
I am familiar with these streets and surroundings
Good people now
I have turned away from my dark side and am now a good person
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TYLER JOSEPH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kindauncool
tyler: hey josh wanna make a music video
josh: sure whats ur idea
tyler: im thinking you play drums in the snow and it gradually gets less convenient for you to play as your drums fly away.
josh:
tyler:
josh:
tyler:
josh: cool lets do it
tyler: sick!
@popdaddy8673
0:18 bless you
1:08 bless you
2:30 bless you
2:54 bless you
@vico_andrez
Thank you♥️😅
@josephthegod3514
He got rona
@popdaddy8673
Oh dang thats a lot more likes then i thought i would get. i only get like 2 likes on my other comments
@shrimpyshortstacks
why doesnt this have more likes lmao
@popdaddy8673
@@shrimpyshortstacks lol
@afroninja1301
At 1:57 when the snare makes that two beat hit and he moves his eyes to it, i like little things like that lol
@adampain1779
BlackytheAsian mmm
@Kat-yn3lu
Lol
@dr4g00nk1d
BlackytheAsian Yeah, those little things in music videos, saying on beat and moving with it. just brings so much more.