The duo achieved breakthrough success with their fourth album, Blurryface (2015), which produced the successful singles "Stressed Out" and "Ride" and became the first album on which every track received at least a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. The release of the single "Heathens" also made the group the first alternative artist in history to have two concurrent top five singles in the Billboard Hot 100 and the third rock act in history to have two singles simultaneously chart in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100, joining the Beatles and Elvis Presley.
The duo have released six studio albums in total, with the latest being Scaled and Icy, released on May 21, 2021. They are due to release their seventh studio album, Clancy, on May 17, 2024. They have also garnered ten No. 1 songs on the Alternative Songs chart, making them the artist with the fourth-most number-one songs on the chart, just below Linkin Park.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty_One_Pilots
Studio albums
Twenty One Pilots (2009)
Regional at Best (2011)
Vessel (2013)
Blurryface (2015)
Trench (2018)
Scaled and Icy (2021)
Clancy (2024) (Upcoming)
Stressed
twenty one pilots Lyrics
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I wish I had a better voice that sang some better words
I wish I found some chords in an order that is new
I wish I didn't have to rhyme every time I sang
I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink
But now I'm insecure and I care what people think
My name's Blurryface and I care what you think
Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out
(Oh) Wish we could turn back time (oh), to the good old days (oh)
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out
We're stressed out
Sometimes a certain smell will take me back to when I was young
How come I'm never able to identify where it's coming from
I'd make a candle out of it if I ever found it
Try to sell it, never sell out of it, I'd probably only sell one
It'd be to my brother, 'cause we have the same nose
Same clothes, homegrown, a stone's throw from a creek we used to roam
But it would remind us of when nothing really mattered
Out of student loans and tree-house homes we all would take the latter
My name's Blurryface and I care what you think
My name's Blurryface and I care what you think
Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out
(Oh) Wish we could turn back time (oh), to the good old days (oh)
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out
We used to play pretend, give each other different names
We would build a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away
Used to dream of outer space but now they're laughing at our face
Saying, "Wake up, you need to make money," yeah
We used to play pretend, give each other different names
We would build a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away
Used to dream of outer space but now they're laughing at our face
Saying, "Wake up, you need to make money," yeah
Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out
(Oh) Wish we could turn back time (oh), to the good old days (oh)
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out
Used to play pretend, used to play pretend, money
We used to play pretend, wake up, you need the money
Used to play pretend, used to play pretend, money
We used to play pretend, wake up, you need the money
Used to play pretend, give each other different names
We would build a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away
Used to dream of outer space but now they're laughing at our face
Saying, "Wake up, you need to make money," yeah
In "Stressed Out," Twenty One Pilots express a longing for the simplicity and carefree days of childhood, where they didn't have to worry about the stresses of adult life. They wish they could go back to a time where their only worries were the make-believe games they played with their friends and the comfort of their mother's voice singing them to sleep. The lyrics convey a sense of disappointment with growing up and the pressures that come with it, particularly the necessity of making money and worrying about what others think.
The chorus also introduces the character of "Blurryface," who represents the insecurities and self-doubt that come with growing up. Blurryface is a reminder of how the expectations and judgments of others can weigh heavily on an individual's self-esteem. The lyrics suggest that no matter how old someone gets, these feelings of insecurity never completely go away.
The song's bridge references the power of memory and the way certain scents can trigger vivid recollections of the past. The singer expresses a desire to recapture the innocence and freedom of childhood, even if it means returning to the same financial struggles that pushed them into adulthood.
Overall, "Stressed Out" is a reflection on the pressures and expectations that come with growing up, and the way those pressures can rob individuals of their joy and sense of self. The song is a nostalgic ode to the carefree days of childhood, and a reminder to cherish those moments and not take them for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I found some better sounds no one's ever heard
I wish I could create music that is original and unique.
I wish I had a better voice that sang some better words
I wish that my singing voice was better, and that I could create lyrics that are more meaningful and impactful.
I wish I found some chords in an order that is new
I wish that I could create a new combination of chords that no one has ever heard before.
I wish I didn't have to rhyme every time I sang
I wish that I had more freedom to create music without being bound by the structure and rules of rhyming.
I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink
I was told that as I grew older, my fears and insecurities would become smaller and easier to manage.
But now I'm insecure and I care what people think
Unfortunately, I still feel insecure and worry about what others think of me despite growing older.
My name's Blurryface and I care what you think
I have a part of me (that I refer to as Blurryface) that makes me worry excessively about what others think of me.
Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days
I wish that I could return to a time when things were simpler and I didn't feel as much anxiety and pressure.
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we're stressed out
I have fond memories of a time when my mother would sing me to sleep, but now I feel stressed and overwhelmed.
Sometimes a certain smell will take me back to when I was young
Certain smells can trigger nostalgia and bring me back to memories of my childhood.
How come I'm never able to identify where it's coming from
Despite the ability of smells to transport me back in time, I have difficulty pinpointing which specific smell is responsible for the feeling.
We used to play pretend, give each other different names
As children, we would use our imaginations to create fantasies and pretend to be different people with different names.
We would build a rocket ship and then we'd fly it far away
The high point of our imaginary play was building a rocket ship and pretending to travel far away to explore outer space.
Used to dream of outer space but now they're laughing at our face
Our childhood dreams of exploring the final frontier are now objects of ridicule in the face of societal pressure to make money and be practical.
Saying, "Wake up, you need to make money," yeah
People are constantly reminding us that we need to be focused on making money and being successful in order to be happy.
Used to play pretend, wake up, you need the money
The reminder that we used to play pretend, but now we need to be focused on making money.
Used to play pretend, give each other different names
The idea that we used to have the freedom to imagine ourselves as anyone or anything, but are now bound by the real-world responsibilities of being an adult.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tyler Joseph
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elevator_7622
2015: i like this song
2016: i like this song
2017: i like this song
2018: i like this song
2019: i like this song
2020: i like this song
2021: i like this song
2022: i like this song
2023: i like this song
2024: i still like this song...
@flameofmage1099
I wish I found some better sounds no one’s ever heard,
I wish I had a better voice that sang some better words,
I wish I found some chords in an order that is new,
I wish I didn't have to rhyme every time I sang,
I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink,
But now I’m insecure and I care what people think.
My name’s ‘Blurryface’ and I care what you think
Wish we could turn back time, to the good ol’ days,
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we’re stressed out.
Sometimes a certain smell will take me back to when I was young,
How come I’m never able to identify where it’s coming from,
I’d make a candle out of it if I ever found it,
Try to sell it, never sell out of it, I’d probably only sell one,
It’d be to my brother, ‘cause we have the same nose,
Same clothes homegrown a stone’s throw from a creek we used to roam,
But it would remind us of when nothing really mattered,
Out of student loans and treehouse homes we all would take the latter.
My name’s ‘Blurryface’ and I care what you think
Wish we could turn back time, to the good ol’ days,
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we’re stressed out.
We used to play pretend, give each other different names,
We would build a rocket ship and then we’d fly it far away,
Used to dream of outer space but now they’re laughing at our face,
Saying, “wake up, you need to make money."
Wish we could turn back time, to the good ol’ days,
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we’re stressed out.
@ceilingeye
HEY YOU!!
NEW TWENTY ONE PILOTS FAN
WELCOME TO THE CLIQUE
FEW THIGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
1. blurryface is a representation of his insecurities and depression
2. he paints his hand black to represent his insecurities about his work and his neck to represent his insecurities about himself
3. Josh is the cutest thing ever
4. this symbol |-/ is a kitchen sink. it represents purpose for tyler and nobody knows what it means. it means something different for each fan
NOW HERE ARE SOME RECCOMENDATIONS FOR WHAT YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO NEXT
HeavyDirtySoul
Guns For Hands
Kitchen Sink
Lane Boy
The judge
Taco Bell Saga
Coconut Sharks in the Water
Holding Onto You
Car radio
House of Gold
Holding Onto You
Tear in my Heart
Migraine
Semi-Automatic
WELCOME TO THE CLIQUE
WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE YOU HERE
YOU ARE NOT A FAKE FAN
JUST A NEW ONE
@kagon3962
a couple of my own recomendations you didn't list
heathens-fun fact this is the song that got me into top
ride
fairly local
doubt
polarize
we don't believe whats on tv
message man
not today
hometown
goner
@dreamy_fox
2015: "I love this song"
2024: "i wish i could turn back at that time"
@user-oe8kp2sy6p
😞😞😞
@emiliomanuelcebu403
To the good ol' daysss
@esmeraldaigor-wy1ur
2024: mejor disfrútalo ahora, que después no será lo mismo, lo digo en serio se vienen tiempos difíciles 😢
@staiyakin5233
@@esmeraldaigor-wy1ur por?
@user-ts-TAMAKIZIDOU-5fe
@@staiyakin5233The point is,It's fun!
@Nosyno
I can’t believe this song is “old” now
edit: now I can’t believe I wrote this two years ago
edit(2024): 3 years old now
@roccoxanders8074
It’s crazy how time flies
@t8a_
Ur right its incredible
@user-xl5uy6nq9u
Me to