im sorry if i offend anyone by this comment, i have not watched past 19 seconds yet so that is all i take from it. ive been reading the other comments and realising this is a v sad video. ok, goodbye.
+Georgia Moore lol I know what you mean. I saw them live a few months ago and I was in the very front, and there was a second when Tyler wasn't singing and he just looked at us. (The crowd) and I screamed his name while holding up my phone and he looked right at me and smiled and I got a picture. I freaking melted.
+Evan Hegel my youth pastor talked about it a while back and I didn't really remember that well, but as soon as those words left tyler i was so surprised. it was described so perfectly with that situation idk. I love that verse because it's so true.
Kate Bronkhorst I love you Kate bronkhorst....I'm ur forever long lost friend in Raleigh...my door is open for you... and this beautiful, emotional lil bean ( ok, of course Josh too)
I couldn't watch this till the end, I was feeling so guilty while watching because I feel like he doesn't want to talk about the meanings and he looks like he's about to cry
+Rocio Cr I was just going to talk about that! I haven't even gotten 2 minutes into it yet, and I already feel bad. He looks so upset about having to explain these songs when they already say so much.
I think Tyler wants people to break down and listen to the songs for themselves and work out what the song really means to them. He doesn't seem overly joyful about explaining them, and I don't really think he gives that much away. He wants you to relate to the song for yourself anyone agree with me?
Yeah I think he wants people to break down the song, but at the same time, break down themselves to discover more about their own identity and existence, like he's trying to mentor us through life.
everyone saying to stop making Tyler explain songs should realize that Tyler is a grown man and can make his own decisions on what he's comfortable sharing with his audience. no one is forcing him to explain anything.
When fake you out was played at the twenty one pilots concert and nearly everyone in the audience, with tyler, yelled "Our brains are sick and that's okay!" It was the most astonishing amount of energy I have ever felt, truly the greatest experience I have ever had at a concert. I wish Tyler would say the deeper thoughts he thinks and keeps in until they come out musically in a filtered version, drop barriers and say what you truly think.
+Madelyn Marsowicz Agreed! I actually had to stop after Ode to Sleep cause he so obviously is uncomfortable with it all. I thought his intro statement said it all. It's fun to have an artist discuss their songs, but to have to unveil everything that was said through the lyrics and conviction as a singer already!? Poor Bean, I just wanted someone to say, its okay you don't have to tell us, give him a hug and let him go.
Me too, I was like, why are you making him do this? Just go listen to the album and think for yourself! Ugh. Don't make him sit there and explain every little thing to you.
Like if he wants to explain I'd love to hear thoughts on the details and how he perceives it too, but this just seemed so coerced it was awful! I wonder who made him do this interview. Poor bean
+suz q but he sounds more. off. in this video, he looks like he wants to cry too, he obviously doesn't want to talk about the meanings and you can tell
Very True. He does indeed sound overtly emotional. Which is not a bad thing at all. I apologize to anyone I may have offended. I am a fan, and I appreciate their music very much! :)
Ok, I've figured out why I hate this so much: Tyler puts everything he has into his songs: he writes about all his thoughts and emotions and fears, then pours himself into the performance 100%. He explains himself as best he can in the hope that other people will connect to the lyrics. With this interview, and others like it, it's like someone's grabbing a camera and sitting him down and saying, "Ok, cool beats, what does /everything you just said/ mean?" First off, I think it plays with his insecurity, making him believe that maybe he isn't explaining himself enough or that other people don't understand him. It goes back to the lyric from (of course) Forest: "I don't wanna be heard, I wanna be listened to". If he's having to reiterate and spell out the meaning of his songs, he's not being listened to, and he's being forced to set the message of the song instead of leaving it up to everyone to figure out their own meaning. At the same time he understands that his music only resonates with a certain group of people ("These lyrics aren't for everyone/only few understand"), and those people already know what he's trying to say; therefore, the people who might watch this are the ones who don't deal with the same things he does and don't see the world in the same way, so he's trying to explain himself to people who just don't get it. The people who really love his music (i.e. the clique) already have our own meanings for his songs, and that was his intent. It's why he and Josh wear/wore ski masks. Ty's music is deeply personal to his own life, but it's also created so that it can be interpreted in any number of ways. "Be careful when you're messing with the message, man". A really big theme in Blurryface is outside interference with his work, and in my opinion people constantly wanting him to explain his lyrics contributed to that a lot (the other part being his label, the music world, and society in general having a certain idea of what his songs should be). I'm not saying that no interviewer should ever bring up his songs or their meaning, or that I expect a reporter with little/no knowledge of the band should be expected to understand their work. I'm just trying to point out that such questions about his work go against everything he stands for and has worked to create. I'm a firm believer in the death of the author, and in my opinion, everyone should work out to their own meaning to his songs instead of being told what they mean. This went on a lot longer than I intended, so congrats if you made it this far. Stay alive, frens |-/
Oh good, I came up with a part two: One of the best things about their songs *is* the ambiguity. I kind of said this above, but I want to emphasize it. That whole concept is what gave up Heathens. That song means two completely different things, depending on what context you're hearing it in. If you're hearing it in the context of the movie, then it ties into the plot, etc. It's a good movie song and a nice part of the soundtrack. As someone who hasn't actually seen Suicide Squad, I can't actually go too in depth here, but I'm sure it ties in and makes a lot of sense. On the other hand, if you're listening to it as part of the clique - well, I think we've kind of come to the consensus that is a warning to the older members not to be so judgy and exclusive toward new members just because they haven't been a fan since the beginning. On top of those meanings, I know everyone has a different way they think about it and apply it to their own life. For me, I know, the song represents expanding your worldview and realizing the things others go through and that, for every person, there are experiences that they will never understand. My point is: sometimes, it isn't a good thing for the artist to clear everything up. Sometimes, it's the uncertainty and room for interpretation that makes something good.
toomuchyoutube No offense but you're contradicting what you said about how Tyler shouldn't have to explain himself because then you explain all about Tyler in a detailed explanation! But I appreciate your love of him. He's a one of a kind lil unicorn.
+Patti M Yeah, I get what you're saying but the reason I understand him so well *is* because of his songs, as well as things he's said unrelated to his music (like when he talks about his teen years, his purpose, etc)
I was reading many of the comments mainly saying they felt guilty they watched this or that they couldn't finish watching it. I couldn't help myself but to go through with it, to watch it, and closely pay attention to what Tyler had to say. I couldn't help but notice that although Tyler is uncomfortable and that he wants us to interpret their songs as our own him shedding just a little bit of light as to what this song meant or what the other one meant to him makes me believe as if that I'm knowing Tyler better as a person as a human being who has the same bodily parts as me who suffers on some level like me who loves the same or maybe even more than me and so on. Point is I don't want this video to be widely seen for Tyler's sake but also don't I want it to be left unseen for the fans' sake. I think it's important that the fans who seek clarity on how Tyler feels is good because we will then be able to help him(probably not as much or compared to) how he and Josh have helped us.
The songs in order: 0:42 - Ode to Sleep 1:57 - Holding on to You 3:28 - Migraine 5:20 - House of Gold 6:19 - Car Radio 7:58 - Semi-Automatic 9:53 - Screen 11:34 - The Run and Go 12:58 - Fake You Out
si es necesario hacerlo en el foro y me lo he visto el vídeo del proyecto y me gustaría poder ya se lo he probado y no me ha dado tiempo y forma parte de la empresa y no un saludo y gracias de ingreso quita uuu muy
If I ever met Tyler Joseph, I would hug him so hard because he’s such a complex, beautiful, and thoughtful person. He’s clearly been through a lot. He also expresses himself so well in his music and I’m a person who would be very afraid to open myself to people, so he inspires me immensely. Just ugh, I LOVE HIM SO MUCH. JOSH AND HIM BOTH.
How are you so sure someone hurt him? We make our own demons. Tyler has demons that his own mind created. "Nothing kills a man faster than his own head" Don't you guys get it? Yea, people can hurt people... But I want so badly to blame it on someone, but I can't because his own head made these thoughts. His own head did this to him. This is him. There's laughing, silly, sassy Tyler... Then there's this whole other person. And I feel guilty for watching this... Because I feel like I'm hurting him... My question is, who would make him do this? There's something there in his voice... And it just is so hard for me to hear. It's so hard for me to watch him like this... I can't.
+Simply RU-vid it was a rhethorical question, its making a statement that he looks hurt, sad, like someone said or did something to him. But you know, maybe he hurt himself.
cheydy15 a lot of it is obvious if you are used to Christian terminology. holding onto you is conquering the "flesh" and demons and suicidal thoughts and clinging to God just as an example. Trees is obviously a Biblical song.
+iTroozTrooperDown he didnt mean it in a musical way. he meaned that he will never ever write a song that is devoted to a person in this case his mother
isn't tear in my heart devoted to his fiance? xDD it doesn't matter, really, I like every track they have regardless of the backstory... in the end it's all about just enjoying the music.
I think is the strongest person I know since he said "Its hard to me to explain" and then he start explain it all the songs, god tyler, I don't know what the lyrics means to him but he is opening his heart with all the song-writer thing, is amazing see this because there's no music like this anymore, he is talking about that songs helped him pass so many things in life and I love him for that because is honest . THE WORLD SHOULD HEAR THEIR MUSIC. It's freaking me out.
***** I know right? They helped me a lot, thinking about my life and my pass, they kind save me of something, their lyrics mean so much to me and the most amazing thing is that is so many people out there doing the same thing... hear them. I'm really in love with them.
oh look my heart is lying on the floor in the corner of the room oh look my heart is being crushed from someone stomping on it oh look my heart has been set on fire oh look my heart is being thrown into the trash oh look my heart is no longer with me oh look im dead
This is honestly the most powerful album I have ever played, heard, listened to in my entire forty years on this planet. I feel like someone looked into my heart, mind and soul, and then formed it into that album. It's beyond my capacity to even put into words how spot on it all is. Thank you with all my love.
I can't stress how much Tyler means to the world of music, and the life's of all the audience that appreciates what he creates and what he's about. Tyler Joseph is one of the only people that got me to think about what the meaning of my life truly is. A musician; or literally anyone, has never motivated me more to do something. He lets me know that, yes, there is negativity because it's life, and there's something wrong with life/world/our minds, but there is always something there to fight for or create so you can have a purpose within your life span.
1:00 Right when he says it, I look over at the clock and it's 5AM and I've stayed up all night watching videos of Twenty One Pilots. Tyler knows me so well!
I feel weirdly disrespectful watching this. I looks like he really doesn't want to talk about them and rather let the songs speak for themselves... I'm gonna stop watching, I just can't do it.
I feel like he wants us to interpret it for ourselves. To let us decide what its about and catch what jumps out at us. The lyrics lose its purpose if he tells us what its about because then there is no way for us to relate to them. I agree with you, it just feels weird watching it and i think if i do i will lose my own interpretation and connection to each of the songs.
samarztk he probably was sick of everyone asking just wanted to make a video to get everyone to shut up. I don't know he might have wanted to its just to me it didnt feel that way.
In case anyone wants to listen to Vessel song-by-song with the commentary (which, for the record, is pretty interesting), here's time codes for when he talks about individual tracks. 0:41 Ode to Sleep 1:56 Holding On To You 3:28 Migraine 5:22 House of Gold 6:20 Car Radio 7:58 Semi-Automatic 9:54 Screen 11:33 The Run and Go 12:58 Fake You Out
"why do i alway do what i dont want to do....?" Im not crying im fine no no im really fine ahaha i think theres just a piece of glass in my eye im fine :) :) :) :)
I don't think I've ever seen other artist do this. Some artists are so protective of their "meaning", it feels kind of like, it's the incomprehensive quality that elevates their work, like if they explained it, there would no longer be any point, it would stop being interesting. It says a lot that Tyler's lyrics can be discussed and explained and they are still as interesting, still as deep. He doesn't have to pretend that his work has depth because it simply does.
the amount of thoughts racing around his head and the expression of actual and literal sadness on his face after he explains semi-automatic makes me feel so sad for him, i just wanna give him a big hug
This video should be taken down immediately because I feel like we are all betraying Tyler. He created these songs for us to interpret them, not so he could just tell us what they mean to him. That is why he makes music... so that we can create the meaning behind it, so that we can relate to it in our own personal ways, and so that we can find something, in his words, to help us Stay Alive I-/
+Alex Yacobozzi I think that even if an artist explains their vision, or what a piece of art means to them, it doesn't make the interpretations of the viewer or listener any less valid because they know someone else's interpretation.
idk if its good or bad for me to relate to SO many 21p songs. sometimes to the point of 'wow tyler did u like read my diary or something? or my 3am tumblr posts?'
This is so hard to watch.. Seeing how painful it is to explain the meaning behind his songs.. I can't imagine what he's been though. His voice, the way he's struggling with his emotions, It truly breaks my heart. I just want to tell him that he's helped so many people, and that even though life can get tough, he is worth it, and it is going to be okay.
Tyler looks like hes restraining himself from breaking down and crying. It's upsetting because I have a problem with spilling out alot of my information and I have almost the exact same habits Tyler does in this video like stopping in between a sentence and breathing so it really catches my attention and that's it. |-/
Razmáda I'm the same way; i have a stutter and I stumble over my words a lot. I have really bad anxiety; ever since I was 12. I'm 20 now and I still struggle with it. Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in my anxiety, in my worry..
I love what he said at the beginning, saying "I said it in the song already...I already felt like I said it the way I wanted to say it" I think it's actually better for artists to leave their song meanings unknown, because that way listeners can interpret songs the way they want/need to. However with some tracks it is interesting to hear the actual inspiration behind it. Anyways, loved this video. Thanks for sharing! :)
I personally feel that Tyler had trouble explaining these songs because, one, it was emotionally hard for him because of the things he went/is going through, and, two, that many of these songs are about God, and he doesn't want to shove it downs people's throats. Also, you can put those two together and see what he went through with God and the struggle there. I hope and pray people can see the meanings behind his lyrics and can find God through them. Jesus is all you need on this life. |-/ Love you all
"if I know I'm gonna hurt someone or do something wrong, why would I do it again, knowing it hurts someone?" This hit me hard, because I relate to this entire bit of speech.
The only thing I want to do while watching this video is crawl through the screen and hug Tyler for days. I want nothing but for him to know that he is loved, and that he has many kindred spirits.
9:40 Was anyone else reminded of this? "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do-this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it."
"paused the video and will never unpause." I saw that in the comment section somewhere but sammme. Tyler said, "I said it in the song already...I already felt like I said it the way I wanted to say it" His facial expressions make it clear it's difficult to talk about his personal meanings of each song; he doesn't want to. He wants us to have the ability to create our own relationship with their music, not influenced by this interview but by the sound itself. This is why I love twenty one pilots :))
this video makes me so sad because it physically hurts me to see tyler sad. wow, i love him. i'm sorry for whatever he's gone through, and i love him so much
