The track was revealed after multiple posters for the band’s Livestream Experience concert were found on the dmaorg.info website, similar to the way Trench was announced.
Tyler Joseph:
"'My brother said, ‘Hey, I just want you to show me, from the beginning, how you start a record. How do you start writing a song?’ So I had him over at the studio. A lot of times when I sit down to start, I’ll tap into my phone and I’ll have a bunch of voice memos of ideas that have hit me randomly. Sometimes it’s just a single word, sometimes it’s a melody. I started to build up the track from there, and it turned out that it was talking about wanting him to pursue his dream of chasing music. Most of my songs are very inward, but this is one of the few that I feel like the message is outward, coming from me. The only thing harder than figuring out what your purpose and identity is, is watching someone that you love trying to figure out theirs.'"
—via Apple Music
On BBC Radio 1’s Future Sounds—where the song received its global premiere—Tyler told Jack Saunders:
"'I’ve just been having a good time, playing some guitar for the first time, ever. I think nothing is more inspiring than learning a new instrument that I’ve never played before, specifically, the electric guitar and I had my younger brother over, he’s like “Hey, I wanna watch your process from start to finish, how do you start a song, how do you record a song, how to you write a song?” just kinda came up with the beginnings of the song, almost as a tutorial for him on how to lay out a song, how to start it, how to record it, how to produce it out.
Lyrically, it kinda turned out to talk about being an older brother and how the only tougher than trying to figure out what your own purpose is, is watching someone you love try to figure out their purpose.
This track means a lot to me for a few other reasons as well, the majority of this record was written and produced in my own studio. And specifically for Josh, […] this is the first time that he’s recorded drums all on his own, no engineer, no one helping him at all […]. We were working from across the country at the time.'"
Shy Away
twenty one pilots Lyrics
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You better not be there, we're placing bets you won't
Shed your modesty
And the only thing to leave behind is your own skin
On the floor
Don't you shy away
Manifest a ceiling when you shy away
Just like an "I love you" (ooh, ooh)
That isn't words (ooh, ooh)
Like a song he wrote, that's never heard
Don't you (sh)
When you get home
You barely recognize the pictures they put in a frame
'Cause you shed your modesty
Don't circle the track
Take what you have
And leave your skin on the floor
Don't you shy away
Manifest a ceiling when you shy away
Searching for that feeling
Just like an "I love you" (ooh, ooh)
That isn't words (ooh, ooh)
Like a song he wrote, that's never heard
When I get home
Boy, you better not be there, you're long gone
Shed your modesty
Don't circle the track
Just break the cycle in half
And leave your skin on the floor
Don't you shy away
Manifest a ceiling when you shy away
Searching for that feeling
Just like an "I love you" (ooh, ooh)
That isn't words (ooh, ooh)
Like a song he wrote
That's never heard
That's never heard
And I love you
There isn't words
Like a song he wrote
That's never heard
Don't you shy away
The lyrics of Twenty One Pilots' song 'Shy Away' are about embracing vulnerability and shedding one's modesty. The song begins with a warning to the singer's partner not to be home when they return, as bets have been placed on whether they will have shed their modesty or not. The singer encourages the listener to leave behind their skin and not to shy away from vulnerability.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of not shying away from vulnerability and instead manifesting a ceiling, searching for a feeling that can't be put into words, like an "I love you" that is not just words. The second verse takes a similar turn, with the focus on recognizing oneself and not being afraid to break the cycle of hiding one's true self.
The bridge of the song is particularly powerful, with the singer declaring their love and affirming that some things cannot be put into words, like a song that has never been heard. The last chorus repeats the message of shedding one's modesty and not shying away from vulnerability, encapsulating the central theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
When I get home
Upon my arrival, I hope you won't be present since there are bets out that you won't leave.
You better not be there, we're placing bets you won't
It is expected that you will not be home, which is being speculated upon by others.
Shed your modesty
Do not be shy and reveal your true self, do not hide behind a mask of modesty.
And the only thing to leave behind is your own skin
On the floor
When you finally open up, there will be nothing to hide behind and you must shed your skin to show your true, vulnerable self.
Don't you shy away
Do not retreat or hide, face your fears and be courageous.
Manifest a ceiling when you shy away
When you hide or shy away, you are limiting yourself and creating barriers for yourself.
Searching for that feeling
Just like an "I love you" (ooh, ooh)
That isn't words (ooh, ooh)
Like a song he wrote, that's never heard
Looking for that special, indescribable feeling that can only be expressed through actions, not words, like an unreleased song.
When you get home
You barely recognize the pictures they put in a frame
Once you reveal your true self, you may see things differently and not recognize the life that you once knew.
'Cause you shed your modesty
Don't circle the track
Take what you have
And leave your skin on the floor
Once you let go of your inhibitions, do not fall back into old patterns or become complacent, instead take what you have and continue to be open and vulnerable.
Just break the cycle in half
Do not be afraid to change and break free from patterns that are holding you back.
When I get home
Boy, you better not be there, you're long gone
Upon returning home, it is expected that you will not be present, and will have already moved on.
And I love you
There isn't words
Like a song he wrote
That's never heard
The love that is felt cannot be described or put into words, it is like a beautiful song that has yet to be heard or released.
That's never heard
The beautiful song that represents the love felt is not known or recognized by others.
Don't you shy away
Do not let fear and self-doubt cause you to retreat, instead be bold and embrace vulnerability.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tyler Joseph
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
VAMP
omg i love thsi song sm ah
@aphextwinkie410
I wanna gush for a minute about Twenty One Pilots and their attention to artistry. They aren't just making music, they're making pieces of visual art as well that vibrate colors and the colors are so palpable you can hear them in the music. Every time these guys have started a new era they made the vibe clear, and they made the color scheme just as clear.
The first video for Vessel was Holding Onto You. It was black-and-white, and used skeleton motifs and had felt very grounded and connected. The entire Vessel era was much of the same, with a huge emphasis placed on the group's newfound fan base and welcoming new members to their corner of music. It felt familial and the Holding Onto You video felt like much of the same in a strange, macabre way.
For Blurryface, Fairly Local's music video set the tone. Tyler and Josh were together for only a small portion of the video. In the rest they were isolated and trapped in some frozen purgatory. The only splashes of color were Tyler's beanie, Josh's hair, and some red lights during Tyler's second verse. Tyler wore the black paint for the first time ever in that music video, and the whole thing felt cold and isolated. That cold, snowy house felt lived in, and the moments of reprise were minimal as lights flickered and snow whipped up around the duo. And of course we cannot forget the inverted microphone which has remained a motif in their work.
Jumpsuit roared into high gear when introducing us to the Trench era. This desolate cliff side setting made the red of the bishop's clothes and the white horse he rode in on stand out. The bishop felt villainous, but as the banditos surrounded Tyler and the bishop, the sudden spreading of yellow flower petals gave a feeling of hope against what would otherwise a tale of hopelessness. Trench embodies this feeling, with themes of escape and rebellion, and the colors of yellow clashing against the harsh reds we once knew made the whole album breathe with an incredible story in its lungs.
Finally, we have Scaled and Icy. Relatively unassuming at first, but the presence of blue is very important. A light color that pairs very well with the beat to give off a bouncey feeling. However, right at the final chorus when Tyler almost seems to transport the camera into this swirling rainbow of vibrant pinks and yellows, and the song and music video roar to a crazed and upbeat finish, you feel happy and upbeat in a way that maybe no other twenty one pilots album has achieved. There is still a sinister edge to all of it, especially the bits with the Tyler and Josh clones and Trash, but this song is an undeniable ear worm. Scaled and Icy embodies the burst of energy and color that this video is, and the sinister edge that the group is known for still appears here and on the album as well.
TLDR; Twenty One Pilots manage to be just as great at art and visual storytelling in these music videos as they are with the music itself.
@alpret8031
When I get home
You better not be there, we're placing bets you won't
Shed your modesty
And the only thing to leave behind is your own skin
On the floor
Don't you shy away
Manifest a ceiling when you shy away
Searching for that feeling
Just like an "I love you" (ooh, ooh)
That isn't words (ooh, ooh)
Like a song he wrote, that's never heard
Don't you (sh)
When you get home
You barely recognize the pictures they put in a frame
'Cause you shed your modesty
Don't circle the track
Take what you have
And leave your skin on the floor
Don't you shy away
Manifest a ceiling when you shy away
Searching for that feeling
Just like an "I love you" (ooh, ooh)
That isn't words (ooh, ooh)
Like a song he wrote, that's never heard
When I get home
Boy, you better not be there, you're long gone
Shed your modesty
Don't circle the track
Just break the cycle in half
And leave your skin on the floor
Don't you shy away
Manifest a ceiling when you shy away
Searching for that feeling
Just like an "I love you" (ooh, ooh)
That isn't words (ooh, ooh)
Like a song he wrote
That's never heard
That's never heard
And I love you
There isn't words
Like a song he wrote
That's never heard
Don't you shy away
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@SoKrispyMedia
We had a killer time doing the Visual Effects for this video! So pumped to see the final product!
@Trubactor
First
@omegadoesstuff6681
Yall did this WOW
@yadsewnde8699
It's awesome I tell you. Great job
@TheMangolorian
You guys smashed it. I am honestly so impressed. Will you guys be doing a behind the scenes video showing the process? As someone who is interested and am looking to possibly join the industry I’d love to see how you guys approach it
@camsheet4649
I love you
@aphextwinkie410
I wanna gush for a minute about Twenty One Pilots and their attention to artistry. They aren't just making music, they're making pieces of visual art as well that vibrate colors and the colors are so palpable you can hear them in the music. Every time these guys have started a new era they made the vibe clear, and they made the color scheme just as clear.
The first video for Vessel was Holding Onto You. It was black-and-white, and used skeleton motifs and had felt very grounded and connected. The entire Vessel era was much of the same, with a huge emphasis placed on the group's newfound fan base and welcoming new members to their corner of music. It felt familial and the Holding Onto You video felt like much of the same in a strange, macabre way.
For Blurryface, Fairly Local's music video set the tone. Tyler and Josh were together for only a small portion of the video. In the rest they were isolated and trapped in some frozen purgatory. The only splashes of color were Tyler's beanie, Josh's hair, and some red lights during Tyler's second verse. Tyler wore the black paint for the first time ever in that music video, and the whole thing felt cold and isolated. That cold, snowy house felt lived in, and the moments of reprise were minimal as lights flickered and snow whipped up around the duo. And of course we cannot forget the inverted microphone which has remained a motif in their work.
Jumpsuit roared into high gear when introducing us to the Trench era. This desolate cliff side setting made the red of the bishop's clothes and the white horse he rode in on stand out. The bishop felt villainous, but as the banditos surrounded Tyler and the bishop, the sudden spreading of yellow flower petals gave a feeling of hope against what would otherwise a tale of hopelessness. Trench embodies this feeling, with themes of escape and rebellion, and the colors of yellow clashing against the harsh reds we once knew made the whole album breathe with an incredible story in its lungs.
Finally, we have Scaled and Icy. Relatively unassuming at first, but the presence of blue is very important. A light color that pairs very well with the beat to give off a bouncey feeling. However, right at the final chorus when Tyler almost seems to transport the camera into this swirling rainbow of vibrant pinks and yellows, and the song and music video roar to a crazed and upbeat finish, you feel happy and upbeat in a way that maybe no other twenty one pilots album has achieved. There is still a sinister edge to all of it, especially the bits with the Tyler and Josh clones and Trash, but this song is an undeniable ear worm. Scaled and Icy embodies the burst of energy and color that this video is, and the sinister edge that the group is known for still appears here and on the album as well.
TLDR; Twenty One Pilots manage to be just as great at art and visual storytelling in these music videos as they are with the music itself.
@okaymate-
yeah no offence but i cba to read all that
@Bigchungusroadto500
Whoa...