Levitate
twenty one pilots Lyrics

Oh, I know how to levitate up off my feet
The singer is confident in their ability to rise above challenges.

And ever since the seventh grade I learned to fire-breathe
The singer has been practicing how to handle difficult situations since they were young.

And though I feed on things that fell
The singer uses past mistakes as a learning opportunity to improve themselves.

You can learn to levitate with just a little help
The artist believes that with support, anyone can overcome obstacles.

Come down, come down
The artist is calling out someone who is avoiding a difficult situation.

Cowards only come through when the hour's late
The singer recognizes that some people only take action when it's too late or easy.

And everyone's asleep, mind you
The singer believes that people are not paying attention to important issues.

Now show up, show up
The artist is urging someone to face their problems head-on.

I know I shouldn't say this
The artist is aware that what they are about to say may not be appropriate.

But a curse from you is all that I would need right now, man
The artist believes that negative feedback or criticism can sometimes help them improve.

Danger in the fabric of this thing I made
The singer recognizes that there are flaws in their creation or plan.

I probably shouldn't show you, but it's way too late
The artist realizes it may be too late to hide or fix their mistakes.

My heart is with you hiding, but my mind's not made
The singer's emotions are conflicting with their judgment and decision-making.

Now they know it like we both knew for some time I'd say
The singer and someone else knew this issue would eventually surface.

They're smirking at first blood, they're circling above
The singer's critics are laughing or mocking them for their mistakes.

But this is not enough
The artist is determined to persevere despite criticism.

Yeah, this is not what you thought
The situation is not going as planned or as expected.

No, no we are not just graffiti on a passing train
The singer does not want to be seen as a temporary or insignificant part of the world.

I got back what I once bought back
The singer regained something they lost or gave up in the past.

In that slot I won't need to replace
The artist is confident that their regained item will not be taken away from them again.

This culture is a poacher of overexposure, not today
The artist refuses to submit to a society that exploits people for their vulnerabilities or flaws.

Don't feed me to the vultures
The artist does not want to be taken advantage of or used for someone else's gain.

I am a vulture who feeds on pain
The singer admits to having a unhealthy habit of profiting from negative experiences.

Sleep in a well-lit room, don't let the shadow through
The artist advises to surround oneself with positivity and avoid negativity.

And sever all I knew, yeah, sever all
The singer wants to let go of their past or negative experiences.

I thought I could depend on my weekends
The singer believed they could rely on their time off, but they were wrong.

On the freezing ground that I'm sleeping on
The singer is uncomfortable and unhappy with their current situation.

Please, keep me from, please, keep me
The artist is asking for help or support.

Down from the ledges
The artist is considering doing something dangerous or risky.

Better test it, wooden wedges under doorways
The singer advises to take precautionary measures to prevent harm.

Keep your wooden wedges under doors
The singer is emphasizing the importance of safety measures.

Chorus, verse, chorus, verse
The artist is referencing the structure of a typical song to convey the predictable cycle of life.

Now here comes the eight
The artist is acknowledging a change in the cycle or situation.

Wait, habits here too, you're the worst
The artist recognizes a bad habit or behavior in someone else.

Your structure compensates
The singer acknowledges that the other person has developed a method to cope or survive.

But compensation feels a lot like rising up to dominate by track two
The artist believes that relying on coping mechanisms can have negative consequences in the long run.

At least they all know all they hear comes from a place
The singer is explaining that their words come from personal experiences and emotions.

You can learn to levitate with just a little help
The singer reiterates that with support, anyone can overcome obstacles.

Welcome to Trench
The singer is inviting the listener to join them in a journey to overcome their struggles.