Favorite Twenty One Pilots Songs and Their Meanings

I am a passionate fan of Twenty One Pilots, with a heart full of their rich and varied catalog. When asked to choose just one favorite, it’s like being asked to pick a favorite book from all time—I simply cannot. However, I have a list of songs that hold a special place in my heart. Let’s delve into why each of them resonates with me in such profound ways.

Message Man, Levitate, Overcompensate I Know It’s a Single, Choker, Chlorine, Fake You Out, The Pantaloon, Good Day, Oh Ms Believer, and Adict With a Pen

Message Man, Levitate, and Overcompensate I Know It’s a Single are among my all-time favorites. These songs speak to me in unique ways, mirroring different moods and moments in my life. Levitate, in particular, is a masterful song that builds from a gentle start to an explosive finale. The Pantaloon, Chlorine, and Fake You Out are songs that speak to the nuances of relationships and the often confusing emotions they bring. And then there's Good Day, which captures a day that feels both ordinary and profound, and Oh Ms Believer, which speaks to a deeply personal journey.

Bandito

At the top of my list is Bandito. This song is a masterclass in powerful pop rock. My love for Bandito lies in how it starts slow and crescendos into a grand finale. There are several other songs in their library that share this quality. Another one is Kitchen Sink. Every album has a song that I cherish, such as:

Oh Ms. Believer - An intimate, emotionally charged track. Kitchen Sink - A duet with Syd Scripter, it’s a beacon of hope and resilience. Car Radio - A nostalgic tune that hits close to home. Hometown - A personal and heartfelt song about a place that holds special memories. Bandito - A powerhouse anthem filled with catchy hooks and emotive lyrics. Mulberry Street - A track that speaks to mental health and the complexities of life.

Self Titled: Friend Please

Out of all their songs, Self Titled: Friend Please holds a special place in my heart. This song is a poignant narrative about persuading a friend not to commit suicide. It struck a chord with me because of a personal loss I experienced. The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of friendship and the impact of mental health.

Regional At Best: Glowing Eyes

Regional At Best features a song called Glowing Eyes, which I adore. It captures the anxious feeling of being watched and yet still experiencing a kind of excitement. This relatability is one of the reasons I am drawn to this song.

Vessel: Trees and Screen

In the album Vessel, Trees is a song that resonates with me because it is about a person on the sidelines of life, longing to be noticed. On the other hand, Screen is a song about broken people, and as someone who has experienced a broken childhood, it hits home deeply.

Blurryface: Tear In My Heart and Ride

Blurryface’s Tear In My Heart is an ode to a lover, which is a universal love song. It’s also beautifully unconventional, capturing the complexity of love. Ride, on the other hand, speaks to the importance of not rushing life and the essence of taking things slow.

Trench: Chlorine

Trench features the powerful Chlorine, a lesser-known song about cleansing oneself from the toxicity of others. The song delves into the analogical meaning of Chlorine being used to clean but also being poisonous to those who perceive you as self-centered. Additionally, Ned’s introduction in this album significantly adds to the emotional depth of the song.

Scaled and Icy: Mulberry Street

Mulberry Street is another song that resonates with me, with multiple meanings. It's about the flawed belief that pills and drugs can fix mental health issues. In the lyrics, it says, “Ain’t no sunny skies til you finally realize that everybody relies on synthetic highs they find someone to precribe…keep your bliss there’s nothing wrong with this.” It also delves into references to the LGBTQ community in saying, “Keep your bliss there’s nothing wrong with this we just wanna feel it all… and don’t ever forget get out of our way we’re moving sideways.” This song has a deep connection to personal and societal issues, making it a powerful and relatable choice for me.