Glowing Eyes
twenty one pilots Lyrics

La da da da, la da da dau, la da da da, la da dau
The song starts with a series of sounds that set the tone to explore the darker elements of the human experience.

We all are stranger creatures than when we all started out as kids
As we grow and develop, we become more complex and unpredictable creatures, often losing touch with the simplicity and innocence of childhood.

Culture forbids
Our social norms and expectations often prevent us from exploring certain aspects of ourselves, leading to repressed feelings and desires.

We have romantic fantasies about what dying truly is
We often romanticize death as a release from suffering, rather than acknowledging the finality and loss that comes with it.

Fall off the grid
The idea of escaping from the world and its expectations, leaving behind all responsibilities, is tempting but ultimately dangerous.

We live for the night's decor
The atmosphere and aesthetics of the night can reveal a deeper level of our desires and aspirations.

It reveals what we dream of
The song suggests that darkness and mystery can reveal what we truly yearn for in life, beyond the surface-level distractions of modern society.

I know there's someone at the door
The artist senses a presence at the door, possibly a threat or an opportunity for help.

They called for help, of this I'm sure
The artist is certain that the person at the door is in distress and seeking assistance.

But do I want to say goodbye to all the glowing eyes
The artist is hesitant to leave behind the allure of the night, with all its secrets and potential for self-discovery.

I'm holding on to what I know
Despite their hesitance, the singer clings to their current understanding of reality and themselves.

And what I know, I must let go
At the same time, the artist acknowledges that growth and change are necessary, and holding onto the past will only hold them back.

But I would rather play a song for the eyes to sing along
Instead of facing the unknown, the singer chooses to linger in the realm of fantasy and possibility, creating their own reality through music.

We all know somebody who knows somebody who's doing great
Social media and other public channels allow us to construct a sense of how everyone else is doing, often leading to feelings of inadequacy and comparison.

I know some people who know people who are flying straight
The singer is aware of others who seem to have everything figured out, without the same internal struggles they are battling with.

But I'll kindly enter into rooms of depression
Despite seeking connection and assistance, the artist is often drawn towards dark and negative spaces, rather than positive and uplifting ones.

While ceiling fans and idle hands will take my life again
The artist is aware of their own destructive tendencies and the cyclical patterns they can fall into, feeling powerless to break free from them.

This room is far too dark for us to stay around
The darkness and negativity of the singer's life feels suffocating, leading to a sense of urgency to escape and make a change.

Redemption's not that far and darkness is going down
Despite the overwhelming sense of hopelessness, the singer is optimistic that a new day will come, bringing with it the possibility of change and progress.

Make them stop
The repetitive and pleading tone of this final phrase suggests a desperate desire to escape the negative cycles and patterns of their life.