“No Chances” is likely a sequel to the 3-part music video trilogy from Trench where Tyler tries to escape the city–a metaphor for mental illness–and, therefore, escape from the darkest thoughts in his head. Whereas Trench tells the story of Tyler and the other banditos, here we see the response of the nine bishops who rule over Dema to those trying to escape.
“No Chances'” sound contrasts the bishops' duplicitous intentions–heard as a chant on the bridge–with a softer, more melodic chorus to trick those considering leaving into believing the bishops' motives are more pure. After all, “SAI is propaganda.”
Tyler shared with Apple Music that the chants were heavily inspired by crowds at stadiums, and he recruited his brother along with a few of his friends to sing them on the track.
Tyler Joseph:
"'I recruited my brother and a few of his friends to come over and record gang vocals. You have this microphone in the middle of the room and I have everyone in headphones and I’m kind of directing them in what to say and what to yell. That was the first time I’d ever really produced a room full of people. I was thinking of athletics and college sports specifically, where there’s overwhelmingly this hometown crowd, and how intimidating that can be and powerful that is in the face of opposition. I definitely was writing from that–I felt the energy of a gymnasium of a stadium and was wanting to capture that.'"
—via Apple Music
No Chances
twenty one pilots Lyrics
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We come for you, no chances
In my house shoes in a foot race
In this house we got feng shui
Get the door to blow you away
Flamethrower, you a switchblade
Feet planted on grip tape
Got a good base and a loose tongue
Notorious in the octagon
Now mm bada-dum bada-dum dum
We got people on the way
We want you home in one piece now
(Run away, run away)
Mm bada-dum bada-dum dum
We get bodies every day
We want you home in one piece now
We come for you, no chances
We come for you, no chances
How'd you get the location?
Put together pieces?
They say they sell the information
In those terms of agreement
We spent some weekends on the grind
Surveillances outside, we see when you arrive
Ride or die my son
Spent some weekends on the grind
Surveillances outside, we see when you arrive
Ride or die my son
Mm bada-dum bada-dum dum
We got people on the way
We want you home in one piece now
(Run away, run away)
Mm bada-dum bada-dum dum
We get bodies every day
We want you home in one piece now
(Run away, run away)
Mm bada-dum bada-dum dum
Mm bada-dum bada-dum dum
We got people on the way
We want you home in one piece now
(Run away, run away)
Mm bada-dum bada-dum dum
We get bodies every day
We want you home in one piece now
(We come for you, no chances)
(We come for you, no chances)
(We-we-we)
"No Chances" is a song by twenty one pilots that seems to talk about a group of people who are threatening someone else. From the very first line of the song, "We come for you, no chances," it is clear that the song is about a group of people who are determined to catch someone who has apparently wronged them. They have no intention of giving second chances and are willing to use any means necessary to catch that person.
The lyrics suggest that the person they are after is aware of the danger they are in and is trying to run away. The line "How'd you get the location? Put together pieces?" suggests that the person they are after is trying to cover their tracks, but the group is still managing to find them. The lyrics also mention that the group has been keeping a close eye on the person, spending some weekends on the grind, doing surveillance outside and waiting for them to arrive.
The song's overall message is that the group will not stop until they catch the person they are after, and they are willing to use any means necessary to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
We come for you, no chances
We're not taking any risks. We are coming for you with full force and determination.
We come for you, no chances
We repeat ourselves to emphasize that we're coming for you and there's no escape.
In my house shoes in a foot race
I may not be dressed for it, but I am still racing towards my goal.
In this house we got feng shui
We have created an environment that promotes harmony and positive energy.
Get the door to blow you away
We will blast our way through the door to get to you.
Flamethrower, you a switchblade
We are well-equipped and prepared for any situation, even if it means using dangerous weapons.
Feet planted on grip tape
I am firmly grounded and ready for action.
With my shoulders squared, and my back straight
I am standing tall and ready to face any challenge head-on.
Got a good base and a loose tongue
I have a solid foundation and I am not afraid to speak my mind.
Notorious in the octagon
I am known for my skill and strength in a fight.
Now mm bada-dum bada-dum dum
A beat starts to play in the background.
We got people on the way
We have backup coming to support us.
We want you home in one piece now (Run away, run away)
We're warning you to escape while you still can, so that you return home safely.
We get bodies every day
We are not afraid to use force when necessary, and we do it frequently.
How'd you get the location?
We are curious about how you found this place.
Put together pieces?
Did you gather information from different sources and put it together to find us?
They say they sell the information
We have heard that there are people who sell confidential information to others.
In those terms of agreement
It is often outlined in legal agreements that certain information must be kept confidential.
Spent some weekends on the grind
We have put in a lot of hard work over many weekends to get to where we are now.
Surveillances outside, we see when you arrive
We are monitoring your movements and know when you come and go.
Ride or die my son
I am willing to do whatever it takes to protect and support you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tyler Joseph
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@xxcorvoxxx_x1959
y could be but i think bounceman is more "runing away from your problems instead fix them is a great idea let us help u :3" then yes this song is them just not using masks and maybe here is when they take clancy, and in redecorate the last part is him but he ddnt die as the song say, he just low af then in next album he will scape and will give the banditos hope as he was so low but make it out alive and they will "win" dema. even it will always exsist.
i think all first songs are just liek that
good day "you are in the shit but dont think about it, yeah dance u idiot :P"
choker "i know its over none is coming for me..."
shy away "dont be scared of us do what we say :D take what you have (your life) and leave your skin (body) on the floor¡
the outside " enter dema¡ we so cool join your friends here and have fun like them noding up and down to our beat uwu"
saturday "damn here in the ocean floor i dont care anymore sinking so low is nice¡ lets dance¡
take it "those banditos aint cool... want us to be mad at each other dont lsiten to them¡ we friens <3"
mulberry street "is great to be in dema¡ let them have those sunny days rain is cool¡ pills are cool¡ get out of our way¡ we like to not go foward with our life sideways are great :D"
formidable "damn nico u lookin good i might marry you bro <3"
bounce man "daaamn what did you do? nah is ok bro just run away instead of fix it and say sorry ill help you"
no chances " so even after all those nice songs you dont like us? you better do becasue aint have no other place to go :3"
redecorate " yeah¡ cleanin your room before say good bye is enough, great idea¡"
@HowToCookThat
This feels like Leave the City part 2. After listening to Good Day, I thought he'd made it out ... I should have known there was a twist!
@micahmarrs9963
Im sorry what I never knew you were into twenty one pilots lol. I have watched your videos for a while and love them, also it really does feel like leave the city pt 2
@DrMoonAtNight
Hey nice seeing you here love your vids
@trinabean
lol ann what are you doing here?
@FrogHoarder
I have no idea who you are but your fans being bewildered amuses me greatly
@talitharasha6653
omg crazy seeing you here!! this whole album is a whole dema propaganda thing, though. and good day is also about tyler wondering how he’d react if he suddenly lost everyone he held dear to him. so it is not a happy song in the least.
@icutmylip8210
I'll never get over how unique Tyler's rapping style is, like his voice is so particular and smooth as silk
@SpontaneousSketches
Ikr, his voice is just beautiful. I don't know how else to explain it, it's just beautiful and amazing.
@ratwhisperer28
Indeed. And boy the versatility of this man is superb
@karrin2002
He sounds no different than mac Miller sometimes by his flow if I'm being honest.