“Ode to Sleep” seems to represent night and day as both the instrumentation… Read Full Bio ↴“Ode to Sleep” seems to represent night and day as both the instrumentation and the lyrics seesaw back and forth between the light and the dark. The verses are riddled with a dark tone full of conflict, similarly to how Tyler describes his nights. The pre-chorus, chorus, and outro all share a light-hearted tone in which Tyler sings about conquering the night and the depression it invokes.

“Ode to Sleep” is Tyler Joseph’s favorite song to perform live, even after releasing Blurryface and touring extensively.

This track was originally featured on Regional At Best in 2011 and was later remastered for Vessel in 2013.

"The reason why this is the first song on the album is that I feel like it kind of prepares the listener for the rest of the album, it almost puts them through a boot camp of what to expect… Which is don’t expect anything!" -Tyler Joseph

The music video was released on New Year’s Eve in 2014. It depicts the band’s rise to fame, starting with their first show and ending with a performance at a venue holding 12,000 fans.

Why is it called "Ode to Sleep"?
Tyler Joseph via Spotify:
"When I was trying to name the song, we actually played it live before it was named. This was back when we had a small following in our hometown. It was small enough that everyone got to write on a piece of paper, saying what the song should be named, and put it into a bucket. One was “Ode to Sleep.”

Tyler Joseph has said the following regarding “Ode to Sleep:”

"[Sleep] is something that is so important. For whatever reason, there’s a lot of people who struggle with finding the ability to sleep. It’s one of my favorite songs to play live…there are no rules. At least I didn’t think there were any rules when I wrote that song. If I wanted to slow the tempo down, if I wanted to rap…I thought you could just do anything. The truth is, you can do anything. Its just some people find it odd and they don’t like it very much…It’s the perfect song to have at the beginning because it lets people realize, hopefully, that this album is going to be different than anything you’ve heard."

Ode to Sleep
twenty one pilots Lyrics

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I wake up fine and dandy, but then by the time I find it handy
To rip my heart apart and start planning my crash landing
I go up, up, up, up, up to the ceiling
Then I feel my soul start leaving like an old man's hair receding
I'm pleading, "Please, oh please" on my knees repeatedly asking
Why it's got to be like this, is this living free?
I don't wanna be the one, be the one to has the
Sun's blood on my hands, I'll tell the moon

Take this weapon, forged in darkness
Some see a pen, I see a harpoon

I'll stay awake 'cause the dark's not taking prisoners tonight
Why am I not scared in the morning?
I don't hear those voices calling
I must have kicked them out, I must have kicked them out
I swear I heard demons yelling
Those crazy words they were spelling
They told me I was gone, they told me I was gone

But I'll tell 'em, "Why won't you let me go?
Do I threaten all your plans? I'm insignificant"
Please tell 'em, you have no plans for me
I will set my soul on fire, what have I become?
I'll tell 'em

On the eve of a day that's forgotten and fake
As the trees, they await, and clouds anticipate
The start of a day when we put on our face
A mask that portrays that we don't need grace
On the eve of a day that is bigger than us
But we open our eyes 'cause we're told that we must
And the trees wave their arms and the clouds try to plead
Desperately yelling, "There's something we need"
I'm not free, I asked forgiveness three times
Same amount that I denied, I three-time MVP'd this crime
I'm afraid to tell you who I adore, won't tell you who I'm singing towards
Metaphorically, I'm a whore, and that's denial number four

I'll stay awake 'cause the dark's not taking prisoners tonight
Oh, oh-oh
Why am I not scared in the morning?
I don't hear those voices calling
I must have kicked them out, I must have kicked them out
I swear I heard demons yelling
Those crazy words they were spelling
They told me I was gone, they told me I was gone

But I'll tell 'em, "Why won't you let me go?
Do I threaten all your plans? I'm insignificant"
Please tell 'em, you have no plans for me
I will set my soul on fire, what have I become?

I'll tell 'em, you have no plans for me
I will set my soul on fire, what have I become?
I'll tell 'em, I'll tell 'em, I'll tell 'em
I'll tell 'em, please tell 'em, you have no plans for me

I will set my soul on fire, what have I become?
I'm sorry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Twenty One Pilots' "Ode to Sleep" depict the inner turmoil of the singer who is plagued by thoughts of self-doubt and fear. The song starts with him waking up fine but then planning his crash landing. He feels like his soul is leaving him, and he is pleading repeatedly to know why it's got to be like this. He doesn't want to be the one with the sun's blood on his hands and tells the moon to take the weapon forged in darkness, which some see as a pen, and he sees it as a harpoon. He then declares that he will stay awake because the dark is not taking prisoners tonight.

The second verse starts with the singer wondering why he is not scared in the morning and why he doesn't hear those voices calling. He believes he must have kicked them out and then recounts how demons were yelling and spelling crazy words and telling him he was gone. He then challenges them by asking why they won't let him go and if he threatens all their plans. He tells them he is insignificant and that they have no plans for him. He then declares that he will set his soul on fire and ask himself what he has become.

The final part of the song describes the eve of a day that is bigger than us, and how people put on masks that portray that they don't need grace. It ends with the singer telling the demons that they have no plans for him, and he will set his soul on fire and tell them what he has become.

Overall, the song reflects the struggles of the human psyche, and how often people put on masks of indifference and strength to hide their inner turmoil and fear.

Line by Line Meaning

I wake up fine and dandy but then by the time I find it handy To rip my heart apart and start Planning my crash landing
I start my day feeling good, but eventually I give in to my self-destructive tendencies and plan for my own downfall.

I go up, up, up, up, up to the ceiling Then I feel my soul start leaving Like an old man's hair receding I'm pleading, please, oh please
I feel like I'm rising, but at the same time I'm losing myself and my energy. I plead for help.

On my knees repeatedly asking Why it's got to be like this? Is this living free?
I keep asking why my life has to be such a struggle, wondering if this is what it means to be truly alive and free.

I don't wanna be the one be the one to have the sun's blood on my hands I'll tell the moon Take this weapon, forged in darkness Some see a pen, I see a harpoon
I don't want to be responsible for destruction and chaos, so I aim my anger and frustration at the night rather than the day. I see my pen, my creativity, as a weapon to fight against my inner demons.

Why am I not scared in the morning? I don't hear those voices calling I must have kicked them out I must have kicked them out I swear I heard demons yelling Those crazy words they were spelling They told me I was gone They told me I was gone
I used to wake up afraid and hearing negative voices, but now I don't hear them anymore. However, I still hear the demons and their words of doubt and fear.

But I'll tell them "Why won't you let me go?" "Do I threaten all your plans?" I'm insignificant, please tell 'em You have no plans for me I will set my soul on fire What have I become? I'll tell 'em
I confront my inner demons and ask why they won't let go of me, questioning if I'm getting in the way of their plans. I remind myself that I am not important to them, that they have no plans for me, and declare my determination to fight back and transform myself.

On the eve of a day that's forgotten and fake As the trees, they await, and clouds anticipate The start of a day when we put on our face A mask that portrays that we don't need grace
As a new day approaches, I notice how false and artificial it is, with nature waiting for it and trying to signal something important. I reflect on how we all put on a mask that makes us seem like we don't need help or support.

On the eve of a day that is bigger than us But we open our eyes, 'cause we're told that we must And the trees wave their arms and the clouds try to plead Desperately yelling, there's something we need
I realize that this day is more than just about myself, it's something much bigger and important. We can't help but obey our societal conventions and expectations, but nature tries to signal that we need something more.

I'm not free, I asked forgiveness three times Same amount that I denied, I three-time MVP'd this crime I'm afraid to tell you who I adore Won't tell you who I'm singing towards Metaphorically, I'm a whore, and that's denial number four
I feel guilty and ashamed, asking for forgiveness multiple times but also denying it just as much. I am afraid to be honest about who I truly admire and care for, and my dishonesty makes me feel cheap and used.

You have no plans for me I will set my soul on fire What have I become? I'm sorry
I declare to my inner demons one last time that they have no hold on me. I vow to transform myself and ignite my passion, and apologize for who I've been in the past.

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

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@lunarleagueofficial

4y↑444

You did it!
You made it to 2020.
You've got this.
You can make it to next year.
You can do this.
Stay fed and hydrated.
Take your meds.
You aren't alone as much as it may feel like it.
Stay alive.
||-//

@BeeKnown

50w↑2

love this song
great video!

this song seems to be talking about his struggles with his faith and how his 'demons' come out at night and cause him to question everything and struggle to get to sleep.

their friend Mark has been documenting the band from really early on (he is now their videographer and creative director and directed the Stressed Out music video), he was apparently skeptical initially about recording small shows (Tyler convinced him to do it) and they decided to include clips from early shows he filmed in the video to kinda tell the story of the bands growth over a few years.

love this song, think it represents their style of music really well and shows what great performers they are, whatever the size of the crowd. they played this song at some of the smaller shows on their tour last year for the first time in years and tyler joked with the crowd about how he messed up some of the words in the rap, not suprising with how fast it goes!

i love how they're wearing a skeleton hoodie and gorilla suit at the beginnning. they bought those to capture the audiences attention and so they'd be remembered but josh discovered the gorilla suit was really hot so switched to a hoodie pretty quickly and they've worn the skeleton hoodies at their shows ever since, their fans are called the 'Skeleton Clique' or clickies for short.

@thealfredosAccount

3y↑52

I wake up fine and dandy but then by the time I find it handy
To rip my heart apart and start
Planning my crash landing
I go up, up, up, up, up to the ceiling
Then I feel my soul start leaving
Like an old man's hair receding
I'm pleading, please, oh please
On my knees repeatedly asking
Why it's got to be like this
Is this living free?
I don't wanna be the one be the one to have the sun's blood on my hands
I'll tell the moon
Take this weapon, forged in darkness
Some see a pen, I see harpoon
I'll stay awake
'Cause the dark's not taking prisoners tonight
Why am I not scared in the morning?
I don't hear those voices calling
I must have kicked them out
I must have kicked them out
I swear I heard demons yelling
Those crazy words they were spelling
They told me I was gone
They told me I was gone
But I tell 'em
Why won't you let me go
Do I threaten all your plans?
I'm insignificant
Please tell 'em
You have no plans for me
I will set my soul on fire
What have I become, I'll tell 'em all
On the eve of a day that's forgotten and fake
As the trees, they await, and clouds anticipate
The start of a day when we put on our face
A mask that portrays that we don't need grace
On the eve of a day that is bigger than us
But we open our eyes, cause we're told that we must
And the trees wave their arms and the clouds try to plead
Desperately yelling, there's something we need
I'm not free, I asked forgiveness three times
Same amount that I denied, I three-time MVP'd this crime
I'm afraid to tell you who I adore
Won't tell you who I'm singing towards
Metaphorically, I'm a whore, and that's denial number four
I'll stay awake
'Cause the dark's not taking prisoners tonight oh oh oh
Why am I not scared in the morning?
I don't hear those voices calling
I must have kicked them out
I must have kicked them out
I swear I heard demons yelling
Those crazy words they were spelling
They told me I was gone
They told me I was gone
But I tell 'em
Why won't you let me go
Do I threaten all your plans?
I'm insignificant
Please tell 'em
You have no plans for me
I will set my soul on fire
What have I become?
I tell 'em
You have no plans for me
I will set my soul on fire
What have I become?
I tell 'em
I tell 'em
I tell 'em
I tell 'em
Please tell 'em
You have no plans for me
I will set my soul on fire
What have I become?
I'm sorry

@laissilva7363

2y↑2

Tradução 🇧🇷

Ode Ao Sono

Eu acordo bem e feliz
Mas na hora que eu acho útil
Rasgar meu coração e começar
A planejar minha queda ao decolar
Eu subo até o telhado
Então eu sinto minha alma começar a partir
Como o cabelo de um homem velho retrocedendo

Eu estou implorando: Por favor, oh por favor
De joelhos, pedindo repetidamente
Por que tem que ser assim?
Essa vida é livre?
Eu não quero ser aquele
Ser aquele que tem o sangue do Sol em minhas mãos
Eu vou dizer à Lua
Pegue essa arma forjada na escuridão
Alguns veem uma caneta, eu vejo um arpão

Eu vou ficar acordado
Porque a escuridão não vai fazer prisioneiros hoje

Por que eu não estou assustado de manhã?
Eu não ouço essas vozes chamando
Eu devo tê-las chutado para fora
Eu devo tê-las chutado para fora
Eu juro que ouço demônios gritando
Aquelas palavras loucas que eles estavam soletrando
Eles me disseram que eu estava perdido
Eles me disseram que eu estava perdido

Mas eu vou dizer a eles
Por que vocês não me deixam ir?
Eu ameaço todos os seus planos?
Eu sou insignificante
Por favor, diga a eles
Você não tem nenhum plano para mim
Eu vou atear fogo à minha alma
O que eu me tornei?
Eu direi a eles

Na véspera de uma dia que é esquecido e falso
Enquanto as árvores esperam e as nuvens antecipam
O início de um dia quando nós colocarmos nossos rostos
Uma máscara que retrata que nós não precisamos de graça
Na véspera de um dia que é maior que nós
Quando nós abrirmos os olhos porque nos dizem que nós devemos
E as árvores acenam seus braços e as nuvens tentam implorar
Gritando desesperadamente: Há algo que precisamos!

Eu não estou livre, eu
Pedi perdão três vezes
Na mesma quantidade que eu neguei
Três vezes eu transformei esse crime em MVP
Eu tenho medo de dizer a você quem eu adoro
Não te direi para quem estou cantando
Metaforicamente, eu sou uma prostituta
E essa é a negação número quatro

Eu vou ficar acordado
Porque a escuridão não vai fazer prisioneiros hoje

Por que eu não estou assustado de manhã?
Eu não ouço essas vozes chamando
Eu devo tê-las chutado para fora
Eu devo tê-las chutado para fora
Eu juro que ouço demônios gritando
Aquelas palavras loucas que eles estavam soletrando
Eles me disseram que eu estava perdido
Eles me disseram que eu estava perdido

Mas eu vou dizer a eles
Por que vocês não me deixam ir?
Eu ameaço todos os seus planos?
Eu sou insignificante
Por favor, diga a eles
Você não tem nenhum plano para mim
Eu vou atear fogo à minha alma
O que eu me tornei?

Eu direi a eles
Você não tem nenhum plano para mim
Eu vou atear fogo à minha alma
O que eu me tornei?
Eu direi a eles
Eu direi a eles
Eu direi a eles
Eu direi a eles

Por favor, diga a eles
Você não tem nenhum plano para mim
Eu vou atear fogo à minha alma
O que eu me tornei?
Eu sinto muito

All comments from YouTube:

@StarRoseAngelic

7y↑7.2K

I remember these guys had a small "concert" at my college years ago....It was completely free and only about 20 people showed up. And afterwards they gave out free CDs that only had 3 songs on it----this was one of them. I'm really amazed at how far they have come. They absolutely deserve all the success they now have!

@lvely4126

7y↑121

StarRoseAngelic wow :')

@westcoast5362

7y↑98

StarRoseAngelic oh my god :')

@sunshinespidey4001

6y↑23

StarRoseAngelic I

@eggspress8043

6y↑81

StarRoseAngelic did you go to the concert??

@StarRoseAngelic

6y↑438

@celestia ludenberg Yes and no. My college had a pub-like restaurant with a stage where all the free performances took place. I was there to get food with a friend while the band was playing. I was intrigued by how much energy and passion they put in their performance (usually only local amateur bands played here and many weren't very good lol), so when they finished my friend and I went and grabbed a CD. A lucky coincidence.

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@stevecash83

5y↑2.1K

Is it normal that I can't listen to any other band now? 21P has spoiled me.... Music will never be the same.

@redd.rabbit

4y↑9

Heyy hows selvester?

@ayva978

4y↑82

*tøp... Letters not numbers my dude

@g-kog2152

4y↑35

I just can’t.
My friend asked me if I wanted to go to a breaking Benjamin concert and his jaw dropped when I said no.
Already had tickets to party with Ned.

@grimreaper2021

4y↑5

Same

@feliperodriguez2143

4y↑11

I have the same felling but I started to listen to El Cuarteto de Nos and it's a kind of Spanish version of top. I really recommend it to you

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@Lenny-ue8hk

5y↑3K

3 years, the same piano, the same energy, the same band, the same song, 1000x more people.

@aymanshoaib5578

5y↑17

It's actually not the same piano...

@Lenny-ue8hk

5y↑23

@Ayman Shoaib same casing I think. The outside bit I mean.

@spookyjen03

5y↑4

What's mah heart doing????

@randomdumbass4447

5y↑3

10,000* ya idiot

@mlgtrickshots5843

5y↑9

SharkzyYT x1000* idiot 1000x12=12000

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@lourdesgarcia5466

2y↑254

twenty one pilots literally saved my live in 2014-2015. I stopped listening to their old music but today I was depressed in bed, with my bad thoughts and I started singing migraine all of the sudden. I was like "how can I remember the whole song" and searched for more songs. the nostalgia brought me so much joy... top is literally one of the best bands and it will always be in my heart. they saved my life so many times.

@icebear9870

2y↑7

You got this king, keep fighting and don't give up 👑

@carolrodrigues528

1y↑4

Same here, their songs helped me through some rough times back in 2016 but I stopped listening to their music in like 2018. One of my friends from that time still listens to them and went to their concert yesterday, and I was suddenly reminded of how much their songs were important to me. Decided to listen to their music again and the nostalgia is real!

@irenew9095

1y↑2

❤️

@moki794

We don’t ducking care. Keep your thoughts to yourself. WE DONT CARE AND WE KNOW YOU JUST DO IT FOR ATTENTION

@nataliealipranti5689

1y↑2

Same!! I always seem to find them when I really need it

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@redd24hundred93

5y↑10.3K

Tyler: I'm going to wear this cool looking skeleton hoodie for our show.

Josh: G o r i l l a s u i t .

@alliecary2502

5y↑43

Anaximandro TV mon ky

@bheenibaunthiyal1570

5y↑57

I think this might be a representation for 'my blood' from trench....... maby the gorilla suit representates the relationship of these 2 dorks....

@random1652

5y↑39

I thought it said gorilla slut...but that's not true I'm just blind

@stayalivefren6485

5y↑13

monk y

@GabrielSilva-mz4pf

5y↑2

@Luciano Valenzuela DO NADA

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@joy6087

3y↑430

The fact that more people don't know this song makes it even better. Feels more personal.

@quarterpon

3y↑2

agree

@CagedElephant-tr1ie

yes this

@EasyWinAlex

Larry god

@DEMONICcoffee-dg7bq

Facts

@kja.

2y↑3

These lyrics aren't for everyone only few understands

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@-eastisup-7256

6y↑2.7K

THIS 👏 SONG 👏 IS 👏 SO 👏 UNDERRATED 👏

@cjs.xt4

6y↑4

Yos

@pencilcase1497

6y↑2

HellYAH

@tamago8909

6y↑8

for fuckin real man

@its-a-trill3775

5y↑17

Big facts. Still one of my favourites tho

@autisticscreech7143

~~EAST IS UP~~ yeah

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@tracyvictoria3869

5y↑176

twenty one pilots is the only band today that always put on iconic shows. I really love the fact that they both don't show off or become sell-out after becoming famous, they are still humble, care about their fans, and always put 100% of energetic performance on stage. Tyler really genius at controlling the crowds. If only they were to perform in Southeast Asia, I would definitely buy VIP tickets just for them.

@Alice_Z10

5y↑4

Totally agreed . I'm from India and a fan of TØP....if only they could come here too.......

@Imansportfolio

4y↑1

Alice and The mad hatter pakistan. :( we barely have any tøp fans in the city

@aldrin615

4y↑1

@Alice and The mad hatter where you live in india? Even im from india

@roryfrench1731

2y↑4

this didnt age well

@jimmyneutron5755

what about panic at the disco they have some kickass performances

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@ghostyjupiter

5y↑329

I love that you can hear the crowd singing along. We care so much about them, I'm glad they didn't mute us.

@solomonpk

3y↑8

mute them? dude, you gotta listen to coldplay's viva la vida live at sao paulo. dude forkin' turned the entire stadium into a choir, and he their choir master!

@EasyWinAlex

Larry god

@jessicaamoore

5y↑7.8K

I feel like Ode To Sleep is Twenty One Pilot’s version of Bohemian Rhapsody.

@coco-cu9xf

5y↑197

I feel the exactly same way

@uncomfortablecat

5y↑46

Agree

@tamaracassidy720

4y↑41

What’s on his waist at 2:43 ?

@GrungeVoid

4y↑28

@løcal dreamer black paint

@tamaracassidy720

4y↑12

Samuel Aguirre why though

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@lirantwina923

2y↑22

after almost 8 years i can confidently say that this is(and will forever be) the best music video they've ever done

@kaden587

35w↑11

I dont know why but seeing their progress in this music video gives me the inspiration to start doing the things I want. It encourages me to write that book and work harder to my goals, cause I know it will all be worth it in the end

@yeeyeehaircut4788

6y↑1.5K

This video truly shows the humility of Tyler Joseph.
He isn't phased by fame not one bit. Even in 2013 when he wasn't as famous, he still put his 100% into his twitchy movements and performance, and nothing has changed to this day (not including the damn hiatus).
This right here, is a TRUE role model

@kaitoric

6y↑105

DON'T
EXCLUDE
JOSHUA
WILLIAM
DUN

@meeperfive

6y↑3

I hope this was a complement

@undeadbandit835

6y↑9

Joshler Junseph THE HIATUS IS OVER

@Maddy-cd5xk

5y↑3

What’s hiatus?

@undeadbandit835

5y↑8

Maddy who are you
Well hiatus was this dark age between blurryface era and trench era

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@robjones555

20w

I saw them live in DC a few years ago. Best musical experience I have ever had. Thank you Tyler and Josh. Y’all are amazing!!

@reflex6907

4y↑26

I love the representation of being able to do anything if you put enough heart and dedication into it. The fact that Tyler and Josh were confident enough to know that they would be able to make it from 12 people to 12,000 people and wait to finish their video idea that spawned in 2011 really just shows how dedicated they are.

@pilli121

2y↑12

This is Tyler and Josh at their peak in terms of how far they can take their sound and how diverse it truly can be. Listening to this album nonstop during high school was an absolute treat. TØP forever.

@jamesearl4240

5y↑770

The cut to the big concert at the end gets me so pumped.

@senaidaaguilar7187

4y↑5

Same dude same

@chestylarue475

4y↑13

I got a little misty eyed. It's so wonderful to think that in only 3 yrs they went from nobody to somebody.

@leroy7625

3y↑4

This called talent.

@tierralanae2205

@Senaida Aguilar a1A1

@EasyWinAlex

Larry god

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@ginabaker1130

1y↑7

This song is a TRUE masterpiece...outstanding boys!

@farrah9748

25w

* they were something else* 🤷‍♀️ 🌊 ⛵ ⛩ ☠ ☠... .... ... 🐶

@cami1611

7y↑479

Does anyone else just feel extremely proud of them because they've come so far or is it just me?

@norahmorgan4525

6y↑4

i started SOBBING you arent alone ksskdnrjn

@lizacosta1597

6y↑3

emphasizecamille no.. I love them and they make me so proud and happy 💙💙

@vicho5960

Just u

@Stars025

4y↑32

I love tøp so much, they really changed my life, the first time I listened to it was at school, I heard it and fell in love, I asked my dad if we could buy a
CD of twenty one pilots, he said sure, then I wanted to listen to that CD for HOURS, Tyler and josh, I know you won’t see this but,
Thank you so much, you are amazing.

@kathequipuzco

4y↑57

Luego de meses escuché esta canción nuevamente y me llené de nostalgia combinada con suma alegría, ver que los chicos empezaron con un público reducido y que poco a poco lograron posicionarse en el medio musical a nivel mundial, es muy satisfactorio c:

@pixels5504

4y↑3

No eres el unico que habla español bro

@unmorromas701

3y↑2

Por fin un comentario en español

@19zuzi82

4y↑61

I love how he somehow always goes towards Josh, probably for a confidence boost, almost subconsciously, like yeah, I'm playing for you in front of me but I gotta stay close to this dude or I'm not sure I'm gonna make it... They changed, but not really that much. I love how they're not afraid of showing their friendship/brotherhood to anyone who cares, and fuck the rest. Love it.

@abiliciousbakery8779

50w↑7

this is one of the most unintentionally influential videos on YouTube. how far they’ve come is such an inspiration to myself and many. the energy they have, in front of 12 people, is comparable to the energy they have on stage nowadays. they’ve come so far <3

@am1m1la

20w

I used to not be able to listen to this song without crying. Now it just makes me feel nostalgic and strong :)

also, so proud of them <3

@Axhicleos

6y↑4.5K

"playing in front of twelve people would be the perfect way to start..."
3 years later....
"Playing in front of twelve thousand fans...."
THEY GROW UP SO FAST

@FabulousKilljoy

6y↑7

Pauline GAROT I see a Linkin Park symbol!

@keithkogane8485

5y↑1

THEM MY CHILDREN XD

@lala_landed

5y↑22

more like twenty thousand per night lmao

@sxcorpio9763

Pauline GAROT. Nice profile pic

@sxcorpio9763

Fabulous Killjoy. Ikr

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@happytqa

1y↑18

I've known about 21 pilots since car radio came out. I never really followed them till they got real big. Anyway, I really regret not looking into their older stuff sooner. This made me very emotional. The story, the lyrics, everything. I know they will never see this but from Car Radio to Ride to this song, you have truely changed my life simpley by yelling in a mic and beating on some drums. Thank you so much!!!

@copycatlyn4219

old stuff is fucking amazing and way deeper than their new stuff

@gonk9204

32w

Their older stuff is for sure some of the best! Ive been around since early vessel (even though i was pretty young at that time) and that era is probably my favourite (might be nostalgia giving me a bias though). Always great to see people discovering and properly exploring their earlier catalogue! Deep diving a great bands music is one of the best things, what i would give to be listening to this or any other of their songs for the first time again hah.

(btw not trying to be that person but some people can get funny with wording it '21 pilots' and not 'twenty one pilots', same with '21P' vs 'top' just for future reference but its no big deal)

@randomthings900

27w

My dad listened to their songs and I haven’t heard any in so long, but now hearing some certain parts trigger extreme nostalgia

@blurryfacemartinez9307

3y↑22

Es increíble ver los inicios de twenty one pilots para llegar a ser lo que hoy en 2021 son.
Ellos son mi ejemplo a seguir en la vida

@landlfoglesong3716

4y↑84

I love how this song makes me want to do anything but sleep...

@anahatarising

5y↑7

I will forever be so fucking proud of these boys. To see how far they’ve come these past years—& even just in this mv...I’m so grateful for their minds and their music that have helped us all. So much love and respect ||-//❤️🦋🌻

@danielhoven570

4y↑8

This band has stumbled perhaps accidentally onto some of the deepest philosophy in the 21st century. I couldn’t figure out why they fascinated me, heck I don’t even like the genre, instrumentals, or singing style in principle, but I couldn’t stop listening. I finally figured out what their songs really mean, and now I can’t even explain it.

@abigail-tn5ds

It's so true

@Croissante

7y↑2.1K

Look how far they've come. Started out with performing in front of 12 people. 5 years later, they're nominated for the fUCKING GRAMMYS I'M GONNA CRY

@byehunny9113

7y↑11

Steven Scabbard, I know. I'm so proud of my bbys.

@oofie2561

Random Stalkerr I know right I'm so proud

@charlottec.4233

terraynot 🐘

@hihi-kt7ob

7y↑4

and nominated for 'worst band'.

@dianab4834

tylers beauty world IS IT LEMME FIGHT SOMEONE

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@travismethena2278

1y↑6

I absolutely LOVE this video. I always swell up with tears of joy for them. Watching them play in front of 12 people, then 3 years later in front of 12,000 fans! They deserve all the recognition and love. This band is amazing.

@odetoclear

1y↑7

this is probably my favorite song of all time. it means so incredibly much to me and has helped me through some of the hardest parts of my life. it felt like someone finally understood exactly how i felt. i can never thank you guys enough <3

@dana1828

3y↑6

It's been years since I came to this song to deal with my depression. Now I'm better and coming back to this, it still hits man💛

@AdamSmith-mx1pi

5y↑69

2019 and this still makes me tear up , beautiful !

@StarGazer3261997

4y↑31

You can tell the music just takes over their bodies. Love it

@wesleysmith3507

6y↑380

Honestly, I've never felt so emotional about a band. I love this band so much and it's so amazing to know they are just people like me who have big insecurities and are afraid of the same things and I cry almost every time I hear one of their songs. If I ever get to go to one of these concerts I will explode with happiness and emotion. Tyler and Josh have saved me, they help me know there is a reason to not give up and they help me to know there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. I haven't been s fan for long, and I don't know all of their songs, but my favorite song is ode to sleep, because when I hear Tyler say "the darks not taking prisoners tonight" I know that death isn't here yet and I have things to live for. Tyler and Josh, I love you both so much thank you for giving me my life because if it wasn't for you both, I might have ended it earlier |-/

@alberto-nl7sc

6y↑2

Same, same, same

@ouchmypooremoheart7012

5y↑2

Thank you for staying :)) I hope you were able to attend the Bandito tour

@baeksfist7171

5y↑1

honestly, same.

@user-zl1uk1dp5k

❤❤

@yeahwhatever7723

Stay alive fren I know you will

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@user-gp2rd3fs7d

4y↑37

That transition to the upbeat is just heart warming

@k1ng_koopa13yt7

38w↑4

8 years later im 23 now, and this song will forever hit them same, with a nostalgic feeling

@aFishInTheSea

44w↑5

I feel like every year I understand more of this song. Hits harder every time.

@rringostarrr3228

5y↑648

it's crazy to think they started out as just two dudes in a basement, having fun on a piano and drums.
now they're just two dudes headlining festivals, having fun on a piano and drums

@nataIieatbest

4y↑3

jammy dodgers are my favouright drink that’s not really how it went

@a_prsn

4y↑4

And now twitter snowflakes are trying to cancel them

@deskengineer1394

4y↑1

A_ PRSN wait why?

@a_prsn

4y↑2

Desk Engineer cuz Tyler made a dad joke

@earltan7067

3y↑3

@A_ PRSN Happens all the time, until a crime is committed no one will get cancelled

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@IronWolfGaming1352

42w↑2

I will never ever get sick of this song

@noahlux5532

9y↑383

This isn't merely a music video. There aren't girls dancing, there's no emblems representing how cool you are. This is so much more. This is a short documentary on how two guys, who decided that playing in front of 12 people would be worth it, created a family that would never separate and saving peoples lives because they are singing truths. You two are incredible inspirations to me personally and I can't thank you enough for doing what you are doing. And Mark you made a pretty kick butt video! God bless and stay alive l-/

@katisonmars

@bcd341

Amen 👏👏👏

@datkittyperson

|-/

@carsredvsblue2864

datkittyperson Yas

@allisonreed5520

9y↑1

|-/ Stay alive.

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@theanominus4486

5y↑79

This isn't Music

This is ART

@funeschibruxd771

4y↑2

what art? hvn it`s legend

@josephschubert6561

4y↑3

I mean. From a classical stand point. They're the same thing.
What am I saying? I'm saying TØP counts as classical and should be played alongside Tchaikovsky and Bach.

@anonymousgamer8761

3y↑1

No, it's music actually

@user-ji9vp2qp2e

1y↑6

I am a 55 year old man and this is my ALL TIME FAVORITE BAND! One day I will see them in person. I had to pass several times because family had to come first. ONE DAY!

@mepsiwtfuvigintiquattuor2743

1y↑2

Son unos benditos genios, los amo 🖤

@cefunk89

1y↑3

I remember seeing them at a tiny show in 2012 and thinking there’s no way they won’t be massive. So proud of them.

@lunarleagueofficial

4y↑444

@phoebemccullagh4070

4y↑8

@if7448

3y↑8

that hit me right in the face, thanks though

@sunny-zh1wr

3y↑10

And now we've made it!! :D great job for making it this far guys

@andrewtheduk

3y↑7

2021 go hard

@sana2149

3y↑3

Thank you :)

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@rockingr22

9y↑546

I may not have been here since the beginning of twenty one pilots, but I've been here since 2012.

and there's no leaving. these guys have the best kind of spark. their hearts create the most inspirational music. I'm happy to be in this clique.

@cadencesummers2010

I joined in 2012 too! :D

@mattzarate5603

9y↑1

Samme

@rockingr22

9y↑1

Cadence Summers three years full of being blown away, am I right or am I right?

@austinfollowmylead7483

dimepiecedeb hey you check out my lyric video on my channel called botdf master of death exorcise my demons lyrcis video on my channel

@jantankian2290

dimepiecedeb Indeed I was on the first concert in Germany and it was incredible.

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@karenmata1459

2y↑7

Te amo twenty one pilots, siempre lo haré y aunque no estes en tu mejor momento me mantendré con usteded como ustedes lo hicieron cuando yo no podía

@Cha0skitt3n

24w↑1

I remember when I first started listening to TOP they were a more smaller band but they truly saved my life growing up🖤

@keimahane

31w

Honestly, this brought tears to my eyes again, every time I watch this video I am reminded just how lucky we are that 21P have become who they are. The older I get the more I appreciate artist who have REAL talent and DEDICATION to the music they gift us. Thank you guys, you inspire us all.

@Axxon_N

19w↑1

Love TOP! Great stuff once again

@bruh__9696

2y↑9

Man 4:15 when the crowd sings it, it's just perfection man. Godly song

@elenirosa

8y↑883

this music video always makes me cry. it's even worse now that I've seen them live for myself, especially the part in the dark with all the light, I experienced that myself and it was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen, their was just a connection. it was beautiful and now I'm sobbing.

@elenirosa

8y↑4

there*

@kuura37

8y↑1

I'm gonna see them on October and I'm so excited but I dont know if can not to cry the whole time

@elenirosa

8y↑2

Lisa omg have fun, I know you will, and don't worry, crying is normal.

@i-4274

8y↑1

+LpsPawsProductions I'm seeing them in February too!

@parisluna3446

8y↑3

ive seen them twice and I have tickets to two more of there concerts in february, im a complete mess rn oml

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@venus4657

5y↑6

Estoy orgullosa de haberlos conocido hace 5 años :')

@aniieutopia

5y↑2

Este es mi favorito, sin duda alguna estos chicos son increíbles y una Clara prueva de que SI SE PUEDE. Lo dieron todo y ahora son muy Exitosos, simplemente son TWENTY ONE PILOTS |-/💛

@alexismoralesespinoza6211

2y↑6

Me encanta este tema 🙃🙂 mi nuevo grupo favorito

@uwaisasmal4939

3y↑9

One of my favorite videos ever... 4:08 never fails to give me chills.

@schuug

36w↑1

This song and video really cemented my love for this band. I can't believe it's been almost 10 years..

@elijahterranking279

6y↑2.2K

One of my dad's best friends knew Josh dun personally cuz Josh worked for him. He covered for Josh when he went to play their small concert of 12 people. (Het let Josh go drum instead of coming to work) concert and other drumming events when TØP was first starting. They've come so far now and he still knows Josh now. From 12 to 12,000 |-/ ||-//

@BradsPitts.

5y↑90

Wait like they're still in touch? How's he doing hehe

@elijahterranking279

5y↑94

@inginging3ing he's doing good! he's teaching music music at Ohio State university if I remember correctly

@BradsPitts.

5y↑52

@Gerard Your Friendly Neighborhood Emo Oh that's really cool! But I actually meant Josh lol

@elijahterranking279

5y↑86

@inginging3ing XD I'm sorry, Josh is doing great twenty one pilots are getting really famous like legendary famous and Josh is a great drummer, amazing

@BradsPitts.

5y↑41

@Gerard Your Friendly Neighborhood Emo omg so you're telling me they're not regional at best? XD

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@dani-kg2ly

5y↑5

No importa cuantas veces lo vea, siempre término llorando de alegría

@nightmare6572

3y↑9

The end gives me chills every time, I love you Tyler.

@BeeKnown

50w↑2

@rebornxphoenix7642

5y↑36

now in 2019 aver the drop of trench im going back and listening to every song/watching every music video for the hundredth time and it still makes me cry. theyve come so damn far and im so proud of them.
stay alive frens ||-//

@lightningjack4107

4y↑1

RebornxPhoenix stay alive ||-//

@neppy0021

I-/

@egorbjxkdfjh6347

same ||-//

@thealfredosAccount

3y↑52

@mopsie62

7y↑1.2K

I'm fairly new to Twenty One Pilots but since hearing them for the first time I've been listening to everything they've done, daily and on repeat. I'm considerably older than most of you I suspect but their music is truly ageless and touches every emotion. One thing I've noticed in these comments is how kind people are to one another, it's heart warming. I won't use the catch phrase, I feel I'm too old, so I'll just say stay safe and look out for each other.

@viv3re

7y↑62

Stay Alive Fren |-/

@mopsie62

7y↑49

TwentyØne Panic!ngPhans -- You picked the perfect day for your reply. Thank you.

@MinYoongi-vk4zp

7y↑30

GURL you have missed out on so much does power point prestaion

@choerry9704

7y↑14

Welcome in the clique<3

@thatredblob2004

7y↑37

We're surrounded by fairly local fans. They've been around and seen the streets the new members of the clique are walking down.

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@yaretziflorespineda5298

2y↑4

El mejor dúo sin duda 😍

@jebbferranco1213

3y↑2

My favorite song. One and only. Always been and always will be. The song that made me a member of the Skeleton clique. This song just does something to me I can't explain. 10 yrs and this song still gives me goosebumps.

@HolidayParty173

5y↑6

I was just thinking tonight, not ever knowing about this video, how cool it would have been to know them when they were smaller.
But even still, I'm glad enough to have seen 2 of their concerts, invested my heart and soul into them, and been able to listen to their music and know who they are, even if they dont personally know me.
they're just about the best thing ever and I'm glad I'm alive to hear them.

@onedb7407

3y↑2

I constantly lose motivation as an aspiring artist since it’s such a big industry but I always come back to this music video and it boosts me back up. I will say, sometimes I let myself get sad so I can use that as a way to engage my musical creativity. I absolutely love twenty one pilots, so inspiring and versatile

@marinarasauce5701

4y↑6

it's been 6 years and this video still makes me smile so much

@zombieedrea

9y↑562

Everybody's commenting about how long they've listened to these guys, and then there's me, who only JUST discovered them. lol. But fuck, there's something so amazing about these guys. Not only their sound and energy live, but their lyrics. It's not like I've never connected with a band before, I have. But there's just something about them that's on a completely different level. I don't know if I can just relate more because of where I am in my life at this moment, or if it's something else about them. Either way, I'm mesmerized. They're fucking geniuses. I hope I get to see them live one day.

On another note: did Tyler pass out at the end there??

@alyssa56

9y↑1

nope (:

@gabbycampos813

I completely agree with everything you just said!

@R5HGHPROCKS

9y↑1

Haha totally, I've just recently discovered them as well, they are really something special. (They also come from the same state I live in, so that's cool too)

@Xeno_Ice

anna0020108 well that makes four of us I guess 🙋but aside that they just have a sort of thing, I don't know what, that draws you in because it is just touches or connects to you in some way. In conclusion, tøp is the besg

@anishatammana4584

9y↑1

I feel exactly the same way :)
Their lyrics are so unique and beautiful

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@laissilva7363

2y↑2

@bigtasty2767

4y↑3

It goes from sad, to happy back to sad all in the chorus. I love them.

@bboylan6691

1y↑1

My favorite band. I saw them for the first time at the bottom lounge in Chicago. There was maybe 50 people there. It was amazing. I've seen them live 4 times now. Noone puts on a better live show.

@minicoversg.s8647

2y↑1

Es demasiado bueno, solo quiero cantar y gritar igual que tyler en sus canciones. Esto es demasiado para mí. Especialmente en ahg, esa parte 2:27 💓

@oakley9099

5y↑3

Im so proud of them-- they've gone from playing in front a few people at a time to an entire auditorium of people, sold out shows... Seriously. These two deserve every drop of fame they have and more-- they've saved so many lives. Thank you, twenty øne piløts.

@annavaruzza9100

8y↑293

I love the fact that the song, every time it changes, seems like its a different song

@hogansshorts2524

8y↑47

This is what I like most about them.

@lostmyedge_

8y↑1

Yeah, it's very progressive.

@wyattdeford8893

8y↑3

i feel the same way about guns for hands

@misse0077

5y↑51

THIS SONG IS PURE GENIUS
(just like every other song they sing)

@manuelantonio8353

Twenty one pilots has been and will always be for me the best band in the world I really like all their music and their potential never stop releasing music 🥺💗

@OkamiWSDwarrior

4y↑9

2019 and I am still bawling my eyes out over how far these dudes have come.

@juanantonio2147

5y↑3

Hay que ver cuanto han crecido nuestros chicos ❤️

@oswaldovelazquez4049

2y↑2

Pinche canción hermosa ya dos años que la conocí

@cathparrott4358

9y↑158

Ok so I've known of TØP for a little more than a year, but for some reason never listened to their music until a few months ago and just...wow. I'm so in love with them. I'm not even going to try to pinpoint one thing I love about them and their music. It's all just...on another level. I'm so excited for everything in their future. I may have not been here since the start, but I'll be here til the end.

@crystaldestiny8006

9y↑3

Catherine Parrott I heard Holding Onto You on the radio i don't know maybe 2 years ago or so and i loved it but i didnt realize it was this band like i didnt even bother looking up the song past hearing it on the radio but then a few months ago on tumblr i saw people talking about blurryface and i decided ok this band is getting a lot of hype ill look them up and realized it was that band and started listening to their other stuff and interviews and stuff and like now i know all their songs and everything and i love literally everything about these two like this music is so so important i cant even put it into words but im just so glad i found them. kinda wish id been here when they were small, but oh well whats important is we're here now lol :)

@knightingale5660

9y↑10

Catherine Parrott I LOVE the way you said that: "I may not have been here since the start, but I'll be here till the end." Same, friend. Same.

@isabellaaguiar8563

Me too, but I have known of them for 3 years before I started listening to the music!

@rachelgore6455

Exact same. Literally.

@MckenzieLovesMusic

You took the words right out of my mouth :O

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@puff-zclanz2757

1y↑3

This song brings so many memories to me.

@franciscacheuquel2067

4y↑2

es tan lindo retroceder en el tiempo y ver como han crecido💛

@elloluv859

3y↑4

this is my favorite song of theirs, probably of all time

@kylamitchell5001

5y↑37

Yo. I miss the small venues. I remember being around 10 and going to one of those and it was amazing. Still proud of them for everything :)

@trubactorvlogs4540

Kyla Mitchell I’m 10 too I Joined in on the stressed out hype so about 7

@williams16622

5y↑2

Quien pensaría que a 5 años de salir el video...el día de hoy hayan sacado una referencia sobre esto en The Hype... Los que ya conocíamos este vídeo desde hace tiempo ...sentimos esa referencia en el fondo de nuestro kora💛😢

@ally3440

7y↑1.4K

i would feel like the luckiest person in the world if i was one of those 12 people at their first show

@mellisatlesn4619

Jøshler. same

@beautifultragedy5820

7y↑5

Same T_T

@gabbyisdumb

7y↑1

omg your profile picture hahhahah

@saikinist

7y↑1

Ally Saaaaameeeee :(((((

@adeadaccount.30

7y↑10

Ally what if I got his phone number? I WISH I WASN'T 5 WHEN HIS FIRST SHOW WAS

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@pekopekoyama4945

5y↑1

It’s amazing to see how far our boys have come. I’m so proud of them, I love them so much.

@selametdwipurwantomo2989

2y↑2

2018 first time listen : Holy shit this is beast!
2022 Januari : Oh god, this is the best!

I've listened to a lot of music but nothing beats ode to sleep, DAMNN!!!

@x.M.a.r.i.a.x

4y↑2

Look at you guys, fantastic musicians, great performers. AMAZING BAND!!!

@jessicahue5676

2y↑1

This is the first song I play every day when I wake up and it gives me goosebumps all over me every time...to go so far in a matter of a few years is incredible and you can see the genuine look of holy shit can u believe this is happening rn towards the end 4:37 4:39 timestamp u can really see it on his face just pure gratitude. It makes me cry lol

@k4lrh33

It's crazy how far they've gotten. They are both extremely talented and all of their songs are works of art. I love them. |-/

@twentynephanicsatthechemic7320

7y↑1.2K

I DIDNT EVEN KNOW WHO THEY WERE UNTIL 2016 BUT IM STILL CRYING HOW FAR THEY MADE IT

WHATS GOING ON?

@themarvelanddcfan9015

7y↑1

Twenty Øne Phanics! at The Disco Same

@meadow1021

7y↑16

I knew who they were since June or July of 2015 and their music still makes me cry.

@neekitadhk2125

Same fren !!

@WonkieBonkie

7y↑22

SAAAME!! I found them through stressed out!

@kristinewolcott2445

7y↑3

Twenty Øne Phanics! at The Chemical Romance Your name is amazing....

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@lapisyellowchoker3692

5y↑4

so proud of these boys

I'M NOT CRYING YOU ARE!

@jadinwemette8251

3y↑3

These guys are fucking genius! The masterpieces they create are unequaled. Seriously the best drummer I think I've ever heard. There's greats but this dude seriously creates a black hole that sucks you right into the groove no matter what song they make.