Jumpsuit
twenty one pilots Lyrics


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Cover me

I can't believe how much I hate
Pressures of a new place roll my way
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me
I crumble underneath the weight
Pressures of a new place roll my way
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me

Spirits in my room, friend or foe?
Felt it in my youth, feel it when I'm old
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit (cover me)
Dusting off my jumpsuit, cover me

I can't believe how much I hate
Pressures of a new place roll my way
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me

I'll be right there
But you'll have to grab my throat and lift me in the air
If you need anyone, I'll stop my plans
But you'll have to tie me down and then break both my hands
If you need anyone
I'll be right there
But you'll have to grab my throat and lift me in the air
(If you need anyone)
If you need anyone (if you need anyone)
If you need anyone (if you need anyone)
If you need anyone (If you need anyone)

I can't believe how much I hate
Pressures of a new place roll my way
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me
Oh, jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me, oh





Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of “Jumpsuit” express the singer’s desperation in a new and unfamiliar place. The request to cover them with a jumpsuit is both a literal and a metaphorical plea for protection from the pressures of their surroundings. As the song progresses, the singer refers to the “spirits in my room,” and it is unclear if they are friends or foes. This could represent the internal conflict experienced when entering new spaces or taking on new challenges—and the struggle to reconcile different aspects of oneself.


The chorus, with its repeated refrain of “jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me,” underscores this sense of anxiety and the need for protection. By the second verse, the singer has taken action and “dusted off” their jumpsuit, suggesting that they are ready to face their fears head-on. The second half of the song introduces a more optimistic tone, with the assurance that the singer will be there for whoever needs them.


Line by Line Meaning

Cover me
As I face the challenges of this new place, I am seeking protection and support.


I can't believe how much I hate
I am overwhelmed by the stress and anxiety that comes with adapting to a new environment.


Pressures of a new place roll my way
The expectations and uncertainties of this new place continue to weigh heavily on me.


Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me
I need a suit of armor to shield me from the stress and anxiety that comes with adapting to a new place.


Spirits in my room, friend or foe?
I feel an unexplained energy in this place, and I'm unsure whether it's positive or negative.


Felt it in my youth, feel it when I'm old
This feeling of unease is not new to me - I've experienced it before - and it's a feeling that may remain with me for a long time.


Dusting off my jumpsuit, cover me
I know that I need to protect myself, and I'm preparing for battle.


I'll be right there
I'm willing to support others if they need me.


But you'll have to grab my throat and lift me in the air
If you need me, be prepared to take drastic measures, because I'm not going to willingly leave the safety of my armor.


If you need anyone, I'll stop my plans
If someone needs my help, I'm willing to put aside my own goals and priorities.


But you'll have to tie me down and then break both my hands
If you really need me, you'll have to force me to come with you; I'm that scared and protective.


Oh, jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me, oh
In the end, the jumpsuit remains my most vital protection against the pressures of this new place, and I continue to rely on it to keep me safe.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tyler Joseph

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@hailierzeszut8122

can we just talk about how freakin beautiful this part is:

“i’ll be right there
but you’ll have to grab my throat and lift me in the air,
if you need anyone,
i’ll stop my plans,
but you’ll have to tie me down and then break both my hands,
if you need anyone.”

(2:36-3:30)
the way he sings it, the lyrics, the part in the music video it’s at, b e a u t i f u l.



@Angell10

Theory of understanding deeper meaning in the video:

1. The man in the red cloak is a new representation of Blurryface. (Hinted by him giving the black streaks on Tyler's neck, then to have the black streaks grow into the last era's paint.)

2. Blurryface is the representation of Tyler's problems and general insecurities. (Depression, Insecurity etc. Aka mental illness).

3. Clancy said they can not see yellow and to cover him. Yellow is the color and sign of support to mental illness.

4. Blurryface returns to Tyler here after heavydirtysoul and reclaims him from his previous freedom (him roaming around) by putting black lines on his neck. Which eventually takes over Tyler (when Tyler stumbles, the black expands into how it was in the previous era) and causes him to walk obediently behind Blurryface in defeat.

5. The people above Tyler are his Jumpsuit. In attempt to save Tyler they throw him a sign of hope and support (yellow flowers petals). Tyler looks at them for a minute and realizes he has support from others to keep on fighting. Then suddenly he breaks free and runs for his life away from Blurryface.

6. Unfortunately he stumbles and falls. Which then Blurryface then captures him again, but you see he has a yellow flower within his hands. This means he's still holding onto the support they gave him even though Blurryface won in this video.

7. The person remaining above when looking at Tyler is indeed Josh. But he's standing there to indicate that "This isn't over, Blurryface." And eventually they'll free Tyler from him.

8. Tyler says in Jumpsuit also, that if you needed anyone you'd have to hurt him. This is him talking to Blurryface saying that he'd follow, but he would be fighting his ass off while doing it. So his new found support will keep him fighting through this entire album.

Also.. Nico and The Niners (the people singing the song) are the banditøs above saying they want to rescue those trapped in Dema (Depression).

(Sorry! I accidentally deleted it the first time.. tell me your inputs!)

Edit: The Heavydirtysoul flashbacks are because his happened after! Josh is the person that escaped from Dema first of the two (him and Tyler)! He was helping Tyler break free in Heavydirtysoul and he's trying again now in Jumpsuit! Tyler realizes it's possible to break free and his anger and determination to be free shows in how hardcore the song is sung! It also shows when youstart hearing the anger in his voice, his will power and anger makes the black fade off his neck and he runs for it! Thanks for listening if you got this far!

Edit 2: YOU GUYS ARE SO AMAZING. Your theories are also wonderful and thank you for so much support on my comment! ❤❤

Edit 3: The Nico and The Niners thing is being brought up A LOT. So I'll reword it the right way. I meant the Nico and the Niners SONG is about rescuing those trapped in Dema. Nico and The Niners as PEOPLE are definitely the bishops. The reversed lyrics are the banditøs (the people standing above the trench) talking about rebellion. And Tyler's lyrics is him speaking from an escapists point of view, trying to plan an escape.

By the way.. I don't know if I'm right! Take that in mind! I'm going to try to make videos on this on my channel about several theories very soon. So if you want to be included and credited for your theory, send me a message on my social medias and enter your theories there!
Discord: @Noah#4832



@polyanegomes7116

Cover me, oh
I can't believe how much I hate
Pressures of a new place roll my way
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me
I crumble underneath the weight
Pressures of a new place roll my way
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me
Spirits in my room, friend or foe?
Felt it in my youth, feel it when I'm old
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit (Cover me)
Dusting off my, jumpsuit (Cover me)
I can't believe how much I hate (Cover me, oh)
Pressures of a new place roll my way (Cover me, oh)
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me (Cover me, oh)
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me (Cover me, oh)
I'll be right there
But you'll have to grab my throat
And lift me in the air
If you need anyone
I'll stop my plans
But you'll have to tie me down
And then break both my hands
If you need anyone
I'll be right there
But you'll have to grab my throat
And lift me in the air
If you need anyone
(If you need anyone)
If you need anyone
(If you need anyone)
If you need anyone
I can't believe how much I hate
Pressures of a new place roll my way
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me
Oh, jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me!
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me!
Jumpsuit, jumpsuit, cover me!



@RareAmericans

Hey I’m James! I sing in Rare Americans. Our fans often compare us to TOP, you can check out a few tunes here if you’d like, we think you’ll dig. We’re touring USA and UK early 2019 :)

Balmoral Hotel:
https://youtu.be/a1liT6kqqpA
Cat’s, Dogs & Rats
https://youtu.be/JhEOImokCcM

Let me know what you think!
RA



@RareAmericans

Hey I’m James! I sing in Rare Americans. Our fans often compare us to TOP, you can check out a few tunes here if you’d like, we think you’ll dig. We’re touring USA and UK early 2019 :)

Balmoral Hotel:
https://youtu.be/a1liT6kqqpA
Cat’s, Dogs & Rats
https://youtu.be/JhEOImokCcM

Let me know what you think!
RA



All comments from YouTube:

@joshuastewart5714

Let’s be honest all of TØPs songs don’t feel as old as they really are

@aarons0z992

@Chelsea Samantha but that's not really tøp...

@pu_ruth6313

yup

@XChari

Uh dam your so right but I love ervery song

@theneriandfly

y e s

@user-fn3gw8bd2k

They're not that old. Try being a new fan of mcr😂

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@helineuwu772

tyler's screams always calm me down when i cant scream myself

@dinojk8034

Finally someone who understands 👏🏻

@RPRxWLFx

I relate so much. His voice in general helps me relax and just cry if I need to

@amiasoryal8263

Me toooo ahhh

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