@@dnaevolved115 I completely get it . There was just something about Tyler’s voice during the “ entertain my faith “ part in live at the fox that hooked me a little harder than the studio one . Completely agree about trees live though , so much emotion .
You bring me joy watching you discovering these songs for the first time. It reminds me how I felt when I heard certain lyrics for the 1st time. This one, live at Fox Theater is AMAZING!
13:19 I found TØP when I was about to become a parent. I'm 36 now and I think that their music has helped me access some very stubborn but very hurt teenage parts of myself that I had been trying to heal in therapy for years but couldn't quite get to. I think her access point is music and art and I think that TØP was a kind of bridge between my adult self and teenage self. We both relate to it and come together there, I can have compassion for her and heal her through that pathway.
One thing I love so much about this fandom is you can be any age!! I found them at the age of 36 in 2014 and have never been treated like an “old disabled fuddy duddy” by The Clique. it truly is the best fandom 💛🌻💛 No matter our age, the music still slaps and resonates.
... True, I am 57, discovered them in 2015, totally accepted! Can't WAIT for my 6th show in September! I missed SAI tour and 6 years since Bandito has been so long!!!
Your discovery of T0P feels a lot like mine a few years ago. BTW, according to interviews, this early song has been credited as the point where the band turned a corner. After years of struggling to get traction and almost throwing in the towel, this song ignited their climb.
You’re becoming my favourite reactor to TØP. I get so excited when you post their videos. These songs get you in the feels cause they’re so relatable. I think this song is about God. If you notice, many times when he says, “I’ll be holding on to you” he’s also looking upwards and I think one time he also points up 👆🏼 when he sings it. He’s holding on to God to help him get through these difficult times with his mental health. Beautiful song and loved your reaction. Cannot wait to see your live reaction next 😊
Moments of clarity that come when a deep depression breaks, there's an energy and an excitement that's so pronounced after feeling so low and heavy. He's talking about having himself back from depression & he wants to hold onto it. The darkness keeps trying to drag him down but he's trying to hold onto the brightness and light. Entertain my faith---let me believe it can be ok, let me believe I'm going to make it through. Love this song.
I love seeing someone else feel this art like I do. I’ve heard and watched this so many times and just teared up watching you react. I always felt he was talking to God. He looks up a lot in this one and we know he writes about his faith and struggle with it quite often.
The part where you asked what Tyler was singing was, "entertain my faith." Yes, I agree, Tyler's emotional vocals are incredible. Just when you think you can't love this song any more, then you hear it live! You will love it more. lol. Great reaction.Oh, Trees live + speech, just means Tyler will talk, lol. I am looking forward to that one!
As a songwriter, I've always interpreted the song as being ABOUT songwriting itself. Talking about using the left side brain, the Kaleidoscope of thoughts that are behind your eyes when you think of things that may take you to a dark place. Those memories we use to write out lyrics and tell our stories. But finding a way to not let them control you, rather you control them. He was saying, entertain my faith during that one part. In other words, hear me out hear what I'm trying to say, entertain my words that I'm delivering to you. He also says, " lean with it, rock with it, when we gonna stop with it lyrics that mean nothing we were gifted with thought." Conveying his belief that songs should always tell a story in a complex detailed way and not just be a waste of words and thoughts that don't go anywhere or mean anything. Anyway, just my 2 cents. Lol I love that you're so into these guys, they are true artists like no others.
I totaly agree it's about song writing and the music. You state it so well, describe it so perfectly - although I'm not a song writer. Did you hear Tyler talk about this song in the Story Teller version? I posted his quote and a link, and my take on the lyrics elsewhere in the comments. I hope you read it.
The BTS for this video is really interesting. I think you would like it. This was their first official single after they were signed to Fueled By Ramen. The scene with the noose really hit Tyler hard. The imagery and the symbolism was powerful … the dancers represented his inner demons and dark thoughts trying to pull him down. Ultimately he uses the music to contain them / break their hold on him. But I think the noose around his neck was triggered a visceral reaction. I think Tyler became much more hands-on in conceptualizing the videos after that.
The self control one must have to love a band so much but to save the first listens/watches for a youtube channel is impressive. I really enjoy your reactions to these guys, Joe. I'm glad you're enjoying them too.
This was one of the first twenty one pilots I ever heard and subsequently memorized. The verse about leashing your brain stuck with me so much I had to listen to the rest of the discography right after.
I believe this was their first single after being signed to Fueled by Ramen, and it was the song that introduced me to them. My life has definitely been all the brighter ever since, for having the music these absolute geniuses make in it! ❤
When Tyler performed this song for Sirius XM th-cam.com/video/dB-8RMUrzPA/w-d-xo.html, he added some insightful comments, as follows: "I'm an advocate for journaling. A lot of artists and song writers talk about how when they write songs it's like you're reading their journal. And though I get what they mean by that, I promise you it's not exactly like that. "If you read my journal it's a lot of nonsense, and there's no structure. And as I was preparing for this set today, I remembered an old journal entry that I wrote a long time ago. And I rarely ever crack open old journals, it's almost forbidden. "But I was looking at some old entries to remember where I was coming from, what kind of mind space I was in, and in 2010 there's this one journal entry I talked about 'I don't know if I'm supposed to be doing this music thing, its not really working now, there's really no light at the end of the tunnel. The people around me are saying their time is running out, and they wanted to move on to other things. And I started to wonder if my dream was not supposed to happen.' So you can read through the journal entry as I'm trying to figure out who I am and what I'm supposed to be doing. At the very end of it I write, 'I started working on a new song and right now the title is called Entertain My Faith. I'm excited about it. So I'm going to continue working on new music'. It turned into this song Holding On To You. "So it's really cool to watch where I was when I wrote this song, and what this song has become now today, for not just me but for other people." Listening to Tyler talk about his mind space when his former band mates were losing faith in the project, I interpret this song to be about making music, song writing and the belief you need to have in yourself when even your own mind is struggling to believe in yourself and your ability to succeed in music. Before Josh ever joined the band, Tyler and Josh connected. They talked all night about their music dreams and ambitions. They shared a mindset that has always been evident. Josh supports Tyler. He believes in their abilities, and keeps Tyler safe from his dark thoughts. It was this kind of connection, this self belief/ belief in TOP-project that Tyler was asking for when he cries out "Entertain my faith". He wasn't getting it from the old band mates, but Josh delivers. This song is about the music, and the struggle to create when everything, and everyone (including the yet to be named Blurryface) is holding you back. Viewed from this perspective, I find the song (and the MV showing his thoughts holding his mind in a noose) amazingly powerful. Thank you to Tyler's words for leading me towards this interpretation. Also Tyler has spoken about music being an entity with it's own morals. The music decides where it wants to go. It's magical thinking for sure, and supports my interpretation of how Tyler embodies the music in his lyrics. Thanks for letting me share my interpretation. Sorry it's so long.
@@charlesparr9576 i was stoked to see your interpretation. I don't know why more people don't view it as we do especially after hearing Tyler talk about it. There are many songs that I view as being about the music , and the song writing process. Beyond the obvious Chlorine and Pet Cheetah, I have music based interpretations for trees, heavydirtysoul, and Formidable. Trees is about a live show to me , and I base it on comments that Tyler has made, not about the song but in general. The audience with hands held high (yes, forest too), look like trees, but Tyler is trying to connect with one more person, who maybe came with friends. If he can make that person pay attention, he's succeeded as a performer. But that's just one take on trees. I actually have several. |-/
yes, fox theatre live. and I think the dancers were holding him down when he was pulling back. we "won" but breaking the "lease" I don't personally think they were cliquies but dark thoughts ...thats why they were surrounding him dancing
This song has the most number of lyrics that really hit me, that I love the poetic essence of & that mean so much to me. I always forget they are all in this one song! Tyler himself talking about god in this but I love that, like you said, it can be interpreted in many ways. When I discovered tøp & still somewhat now, I was struggling with trying to keep myself figuratively alive… I’d lost my self, who I was for me & so many of these songs where he is talking to god can be used as talking to your inner self ..that’s where this hits me …me holding onto my side of me.
There's a cool version of Heathens//Stranger Things from a festival in Romania. It's Festival footage so good sound and video. I think it's on TOP's TH-cam channel. Of course, you'll have to watch Heathens first. It came out between Blurryface and Trench. It was on the Suicide Squad soundtrack.
“Tie a noose around your mind, loose enough to breathe fine, and tie it to a tree, tell it “you belong to me, this ain't a noose, this is a leash and I have news for you, you must obey me” FOREVER MY FAVOURITE LYRICS IN ANY SONG.
I heard this on an alternative station in Jax FL back in 2012/13 right before they played a fest down here (on the third stage). Hooked. Didn’t know then. I know now. Was in awe of the complexity of the song with only two band members.
You will forever be one of the best reactors out there. When you come into contact with something that is truly magical and masterful, your passion, knowledge, and respect to the craft is so palpable. I can feel it deep inside me, not unlike TwentyOne Pilots lyrics. Thank you so so much for doing what you do and sharing it with all of us ❤
this was one of the first videos I saw in my TOP journey... I remember I thought: maan this is something unique, so well done... they got me in a second!!... One of my favorites, It gets me everytime....aaaand live version at the fox theatre... OMG another different and absolutely amazing experience!!!!...hugs from Buenos Aires!!💀👽💖
I'm looking forward to your vessel reactions, such a good album. You'll love it and yes ,, it'll change your life the more you fall in love with these guys & their music and message. I'll be here for a livestream T0P night!! Do one!! it'll be so fun, and we can teach you so much lol.
This is one of my favorite videos of theirs. Unfortunately 😂 the live version of it is soooo amazing that this music video gets neglected. Thanks for doing this version first 😊
You got me hyped on a TOP live session talking all things Bandito! I’m actually walking into the gym right now to sign up, but low key just excited to listen to TOP albums while exercising.
I hope you react to the live version next. It would really make my entire week, has been heavy. Love love love your reactions to the dopest band in the world 🫶🏻🫶🏻
... There is a BTS, Tyler was very upset after the noose scene, he needed a minute. 😪 I think the dancers are taunting him, his anxieties, he turns it around so they are falling away from him.
I watched this yesterday and you can see him breaking inside when they prepared the noose. He made an excuse afterwards but you know he’s lying. Because we know. We also lie to not freak people out. 😢
I heard this on an alternative station in Jax FL back in 2012/13 right before they played a fest down here (on the third stage). Hooked. Didn’t know then. I know now. Was in awe of the complexity of the song with only two band members. Also, my heart is happy that you found them and they fill you with feelings. We appreciate you!
This was my first TOP song. Heard it on the radio in 2012/2013ish. Saw them live a couple weeks ago again and I was humbled that it seemed like I was once of the few that knew the "Lean wit it, Rock wit it" reference/dance. Being an Elder Clikkie man HAHA
The speech with the Trees live video is Tyler speaking to the crowd before they play the song. Highly recommend listening to the whole thing. Working through the albums in order is always a good idea think because each album has a theme and a distinct 'personality'. Album order is Vessel, Blurryface, Trench, Scaled and Icy and then Clancy. (There are also two self-released records from before they were signed to a label and before Josh joined the band but I would start with Vessel and circle back to those if you want at a later time). We can let you know key songs from each record. From Vessel you've already heard Car Radio and Holding On To You and Trees. I'd suggest also Ode To Sleep, Migraine, Guns For Hands as they have music videos.
Trees live at fox is incredible so watch that and then immediately after watch the the trees live in poland lodz polish singing, something like that. It's entirely from the audience and it will honestly just make you cry if you're not already. Love your videos!! ❤ I hope you watch the live performance of this song at fox theater too, it's so good. There's another live I really like too, I can't rememeber which one but I'll look and try to come back! Edit: its live at newport!
I CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO SEE THEM LIVE. It will be moving. I wish you were in the chi to see your reaction live.. And he was saying "ENTERTAIN MY FAITH".
This song has the most number of lyrics that really hit me, that I love the poetic essence of & that mean so much to me. I always forget they are all in this one song! Tyler himself talking about god in this but I love that, like you said, it can be interpreted in many ways. When I discovered tøp & still somewhat now, I was struggling with trying to keep myself figuratively alive… I’d lost my self, who I was for me & so many of these songs where he is talking to god can be used as talking to your inner self ..that’s where this hits me …me holding onto my side of me. Your reactions are honestly so wonderful it brings back that first life I saw in these songs
yesss I'm so glad you finally did this video! It's probably my favorite TØP music video and I feel like it gets overlooked by the live performance (it's amazing but the MV is top tier). The second verse about the noose/leash is one of my favorite lyrics. The idea of taking something that can destroy you but turning it around and saying you control those thoughts is brilliant and beautiful. And to me the dancers represented his inner demons and he's trying to shake them off when he puts the 'leash' on and they fall away. And the 'you' in the song he's holding onto is God (you can see him pointing up). BUT of course it can be left to interpretation as always and everyone can relate to it. Loved your reaction to this one so much. I feel like it can be overlooked sometimes by the lore heavy songs.
"T"'s uncrossed and "I"'s un-dotted” - A possible meaning is that he’s or parts of his life are incomplete. Another could be that he’s drawing lines, as in setting boundaries, since an uncrossed “T” and an un-dotted “i” are just lines. Loved your reaction and fun fact about the video production process. 🥰
This is my favorite TØP song! So glad to see your reaction. I was jamming so hard with you! The “speech” in Trees live at the Fox Theater is just a speech Tyler gives, not a song 😊😊
'Entertain my faith' is what he's singing in that beautiful falsetto, and he wrote that part when he was 17. That and the flip of the leash verse are what make this song for me. I interpret the dancers as his inner turmoil or demons surrounding him, trying to control him, weigh him down, hold him back, all jumbled around like a chaotic kaleidoscope in his mind. And to 'take the pain, ignite it' is his attempt to take back control of his mind and body. To do that he asks us to entertain his faith, bare with him, while he cleans out this pandora's box of dark thoughts through his art, his music, his introspective beats. This song is huge at shows for a reason. |-/ Perhaps you may be saving the mtvunplugged and Storyteller Performance for your Live stream before the Clancy Tour? If not, I highly, highly recommend those. Also, Addict with a Pen (UG Studio version), Truce, and Migraine are definites. I think that'll take you through the main songs from Vessel. For some older gems, I strongly recommend Oh, Ms Believer and Before You Start Your Day, both only lyric vid formats. Also Hometown (lyric vid) is a must, there are ties to previous songs and the Navigating plot in that one. And Fall Away featuring Dr Blum from Misterwives is great, it's the only live version of that song. And Kitchen Sink, lyric vid for 1st time viewing before a live. As for Trees @ Fox, the + Speech part is only so you can get the right vid since there are several out there. He gave a poignant little speech before playing Trees at that concert. Ha! I was mentioning my favorite older tracks, but they all are, really. Honestly, anything you do from them will be awesome and we will def watch. Even Taco Bell Saga. There, I said it. ❤|-/💛
@girlwithnoname956 thanks :) I'd have to dig to find it, but it was in an older interview when he was talking about his journals he kept when he was younger so he could write stuff down. The entertain my faith line was part of that. If I remember correctly, he alluded to being younger at the time, and he talked about how he felt about being able to express those ideas later in life. Anywho, I'll see if I can find it, it's been a few since I've seen it... 💛
@@nikita8370 well I posted the transcript and link elsewhere under this reaction. Go ahead and read it again. He wasn't 17. He's spoke/journaled about when Chris and Nick were talking about leaving. So, 2010 or early 2011.
@girlwithnoname956 that's not the interview I was thinking of, but yeah, I remember the one you posted one, too. Perhaps I conflated the two clips in my memory, he was 22 rather than 17, but close. I've looked for the clip I was thinking of but can't find it. It's one where he's not performing but sitting by himself in a room. Maybe he mentioned something in that one that was similar to the performance chat you posted, and that's why I've been thinking that. Either way, doesn't really matter. The point is that he's been extremely talented for a very long time and has, for me, a level of connectability that is unsurpassed by any other artist. No matter when he thought of it and wrote it, it's still my favorite part of this song, and it still means so much to me. 💛
i think he’s fighting death/ all the dark thoughts and feelings that can cause you to lose hope. i love this song, although after the line “ i fought it a lot” my kid said “i farted a lot??!” and now i can’t unhear it 😭.
I think you’d like their song ruby, it doesn’t have a video but the message behind it is beautiful. I think you’d really appreciate it, It was on their first album together as a duo “Regional at best” it’s not officially released because they got signed shortly after and just decided to take some song from there and add a few new ones, but backstory on Ruby. Tyler wrote the song about a little girl with down syndrome that went to the church him and Josh used to go to, Tyler talked about how much she inspired him. It’s such a nice song even if you only listen to it in your own time I love spreading that song around. We need more people like Tyler and Josh in this world
loving these top reactions brother keep em coming. You still have lots to go, they don't miss so every song is worth a listen. Just start at vessel and go through all the ones you haven't done already.
You should react to the migraine and guns for hands mv’s ! Both songs will blow your mind! Older member of the clique here, too! I’ll be 44 in September and believe me their songs never stop hitting those feelings. Much love 🖤🖤
JOE. There is a book you gotta get my guy... "The Only Band in the World" by Ryan Bird. All about our Pilots!!! Hurry though, it's only on sale for 21 days!
Also... if you do album reviews... start at the beginning. Maybe 2 songs per video? You can start at No Phun Intended which is Tyler Joseph's album he made in high school in the basement. The straight into Self Titled. Listening to his growth as each album comes is so amazing! I can't wait.
I think Twenty One pilots had fundamentally changed your life and how you listen to lyrics. He's a master at word play.
Ditto |-/
Live version gonna blow our beard back .. entertain my faith is what he’s saying .
I’m gonna be honest. This is one of the few i like studio version… i can’t wait for him to get to trees
@@dnaevolved115 I completely get it . There was just something about Tyler’s voice during the “ entertain my faith “ part in live at the fox that hooked me a little harder than the studio one . Completely agree about trees live though , so much emotion .
@@colemurdock7312 "How we feelin?!?! Loosen up, loosen up!" ;) I like the crowd work in the live version too
He says "entertain my faith" You're gonna fall in love with the fox theatre version!
His belting at the end of that section still amazes me. Never listened to a ton of 21Pilots but they're both so talented it's undeniable
You bring me joy watching you discovering these songs for the first time. It reminds me how I felt when I heard certain lyrics for the 1st time. This one, live at Fox Theater is AMAZING!
entertain my faith this song is the reason he kept writing music he talks about it during his piano session
13:19 I found TØP when I was about to become a parent. I'm 36 now and I think that their music has helped me access some very stubborn but very hurt teenage parts of myself that I had been trying to heal in therapy for years but couldn't quite get to. I think her access point is music and art and I think that TØP was a kind of bridge between my adult self and teenage self. We both relate to it and come together there, I can have compassion for her and heal her through that pathway.
One thing I love so much about this fandom is you can be any age!! I found them at the age of 36 in 2014 and have never been treated like an “old disabled fuddy duddy” by The Clique. it truly is the best fandom 💛🌻💛 No matter our age, the music still slaps and resonates.
... True, I am 57, discovered them in 2015, totally accepted! Can't WAIT for my 6th show in September! I missed SAI tour and 6 years since Bandito has been so long!!!
Clique grandma here 👋🏻
Your discovery of T0P feels a lot like mine a few years ago. BTW, according to interviews, this early song has been credited as the point where the band turned a corner. After years of struggling to get traction and almost throwing in the towel, this song ignited their climb.
You’re becoming my favourite reactor to TØP. I get so excited when you post their videos. These songs get you in the feels cause they’re so relatable.
I think this song is about God. If you notice, many times when he says, “I’ll be holding on to you” he’s also looking upwards and I think one time he also points up 👆🏼 when he sings it. He’s holding on to God to help him get through these difficult times with his mental health. Beautiful song and loved your reaction.
Cannot wait to see your live reaction next 😊
Always happy to see your thumbnail pop up with a twenty one pilots video
Always gets me excited
Been rocking with TOP since this song came out, still might be my favorite
Love that you’re doing studio first most people just want to get it over with so only watch one or the other, you’ll love the live at fox theatre 🎭
I love this video, but i always remember the behind the scenes and how uncomfortable tyler was with the noose. As a dancer, i love the choreography ❤
Speech is just what he says to the fans before they close out the show with trees.
Moments of clarity that come when a deep depression breaks, there's an energy and an excitement that's so pronounced after feeling so low and heavy. He's talking about having himself back from depression & he wants to hold onto it. The darkness keeps trying to drag him down but he's trying to hold onto the brightness and light. Entertain my faith---let me believe it can be ok, let me believe I'm going to make it through. Love this song.
I love seeing someone else feel this art like I do. I’ve heard and watched this so many times and just teared up watching you react. I always felt he was talking to God. He looks up a lot in this one and we know he writes about his faith and struggle with it quite often.
This was actually the very first music video they ever shot - their first single after being signed
The part where you asked what Tyler was singing was, "entertain my faith." Yes, I agree, Tyler's emotional vocals are incredible. Just when you think you can't love this song any more, then you hear it live! You will love it more. lol. Great reaction.Oh, Trees live + speech, just means Tyler will talk, lol. I am looking forward to that one!
As a songwriter, I've always interpreted the song as being ABOUT songwriting itself. Talking about using the left side brain, the Kaleidoscope of thoughts that are behind your eyes when you think of things that may take you to a dark place. Those memories we use to write out lyrics and tell our stories. But finding a way to not let them control you, rather you control them. He was saying, entertain my faith during that one part. In other words, hear me out hear what I'm trying to say, entertain my words that I'm delivering to you. He also says, " lean with it, rock with it, when we gonna stop with it lyrics that mean nothing we were gifted with thought." Conveying his belief that songs should always tell a story in a complex detailed way and not just be a waste of words and thoughts that don't go anywhere or mean anything. Anyway, just my 2 cents. Lol I love that you're so into these guys, they are true artists like no others.
I totaly agree it's about song writing and the music. You state it so well, describe it so perfectly - although I'm not a song writer.
Did you hear Tyler talk about this song in the Story Teller version?
I posted his quote and a link, and my take on the lyrics elsewhere in the comments. I hope you read it.
...Oh, you're gonna LOVE this one! 👽💀
The BTS for this video is really interesting. I think you would like it. This was their first official single after they were signed to Fueled By Ramen. The scene with the noose really hit Tyler hard. The imagery and the symbolism was powerful … the dancers represented his inner demons and dark thoughts trying to pull him down. Ultimately he uses the music to contain them / break their hold on him. But I think the noose around his neck was triggered a visceral reaction.
I think Tyler became much more hands-on in conceptualizing the videos after that.
The self control one must have to love a band so much but to save the first listens/watches for a youtube channel is impressive. I really enjoy your reactions to these guys, Joe. I'm glad you're enjoying them too.
Agreed. Joe’s reactions are the best and I feel so much watching this journey
Yes! Fox theatre version. It's amazing!
This was one of the first twenty one pilots I ever heard and subsequently memorized. The verse about leashing your brain stuck with me so much I had to listen to the rest of the discography right after.
One of my favorites from TØP and one of the first songs that really hooked me on them.
What is he saying? “Entertain my faith.”! I love that part of the song… gives me chills. But that ending rap is freaking fire
Aesthetically, this is one of my favorite twenty one pilots videos. It's just gorgeous!
Every day we inch closer and closer to a guns for hands reaction 👏
I believe this was their first single after being signed to Fueled by Ramen, and it was the song that introduced me to them. My life has definitely been all the brighter ever since, for having the music these absolute geniuses make in it! ❤
When Tyler performed this song for Sirius XM th-cam.com/video/dB-8RMUrzPA/w-d-xo.html, he added some insightful comments, as follows:
"I'm an advocate for journaling. A lot of artists and song writers talk about how when they write songs it's like you're reading their journal. And though I get what they mean by that, I promise you it's not exactly like that.
"If you read my journal it's a lot of nonsense, and there's no structure. And as I was preparing for this set today, I remembered an old journal entry that I wrote a long time ago. And I rarely ever crack open old journals, it's almost forbidden.
"But I was looking at some old entries to remember where I was coming from, what kind of mind space I was in, and in 2010 there's this one journal entry I talked about 'I don't know if I'm supposed to be doing this music thing, its not really working now, there's really no light at the end of the tunnel. The people around me are saying their time is running out, and they wanted to move on to other things. And I started to wonder if my dream was not supposed to happen.' So you can read through the journal entry as I'm trying to figure out who I am and what I'm supposed to be doing. At the very end of it I write, 'I started working on a new song and right now the title is called Entertain My Faith. I'm excited about it. So I'm going to continue working on new music'. It turned into this song Holding On To You.
"So it's really cool to watch where I was when I wrote this song, and what this song has become now today, for not just me but for other people."
Listening to Tyler talk about his mind space when his former band mates were losing faith in the project, I interpret this song to be about making music, song writing and the belief you need to have in yourself when even your own mind is struggling to believe in yourself and your ability to succeed in music.
Before Josh ever joined the band, Tyler and Josh connected. They talked all night about their music dreams and ambitions. They shared a mindset that has always been evident. Josh supports Tyler. He believes in their abilities, and keeps Tyler safe from his dark thoughts.
It was this kind of connection, this self belief/ belief in TOP-project that Tyler was asking for when he cries out "Entertain my faith". He wasn't getting it from the old band mates, but Josh delivers.
This song is about the music, and the struggle to create when everything, and everyone (including the yet to be named Blurryface) is holding you back.
Viewed from this perspective, I find the song (and the MV showing his thoughts holding his mind in a noose) amazingly powerful.
Thank you to Tyler's words for leading me towards this interpretation.
Also Tyler has spoken about music being an entity with it's own morals. The music decides where it wants to go. It's magical thinking for sure, and supports my interpretation of how Tyler embodies the music in his lyrics.
Thanks for letting me share my interpretation. Sorry it's so long.
@@girlwithnoname956 Amazing!!! I had not heard that version or that story. Thank you for sharing it, it gives me a bit of a new add to my own. ❤️
@@charlesparr9576 i was stoked to see your interpretation. I don't know why more people don't view it as we do especially after hearing Tyler talk about it. There are many songs that I view as being about the music , and the song writing process. Beyond the obvious Chlorine and Pet Cheetah, I have music based interpretations for trees, heavydirtysoul, and Formidable. Trees is about a live show to me , and I base it on comments that Tyler has made, not about the song but in general. The audience with hands held high (yes, forest too), look like trees, but Tyler is trying to connect with one more person, who maybe came with friends. If he can make that person pay attention, he's succeeded as a performer. But that's just one take on trees. I actually have several. |-/
yes, fox theatre live. and I think the dancers were holding him down when he was pulling back. we "won" but breaking the "lease" I don't personally think they were cliquies but dark thoughts ...thats why they were surrounding him dancing
This is by far one of my favorite ones I cry to this song every time I hear it . When they play it at the show it was epic
This song has the most number of lyrics that really hit me, that I love the poetic essence of & that mean so much to me. I always forget they are all in this one song!
Tyler himself talking about god in this but I love that, like you said, it can be interpreted in many ways. When I discovered tøp & still somewhat now, I was struggling with trying to keep myself figuratively alive… I’d lost my self, who I was for me & so many of these songs where he is talking to god can be used as talking to your inner self ..that’s where this hits me …me holding onto my side of me.
the 'speech' is just part of the live Trees performance where Tyler speaks to the crowd during the song
There's a cool version of Heathens//Stranger Things from a festival in Romania. It's Festival footage so good sound and video. I think it's on TOP's TH-cam channel. Of course, you'll have to watch Heathens first. It came out between Blurryface and Trench. It was on the Suicide Squad soundtrack.
I would love you to do some of their behind-the-scenes videos of their videos. I think you would enjoy that and I would enjoy seeing that with you.
“Tie a noose around your mind, loose enough to breathe fine, and tie it to a tree, tell it “you belong to me, this ain't a noose, this is a leash and I have news for you, you must obey me”
FOREVER MY FAVOURITE LYRICS IN ANY SONG.
Hurray! One of their absolute best. You’ll love this live version too. Can’t wait to watch
The Hype is amazing. Tear in my heart, choker. Each album is insane. Not one bad song
I heard this on an alternative station in Jax FL back in 2012/13 right before they played a fest down here (on the third stage). Hooked. Didn’t know then. I know now. Was in awe of the complexity of the song with only two band members.
Car radio live for sure!
Yesss!!! I have been waiting for this one I knew you would love it!!
... Entertain my faith.
You will forever be one of the best reactors out there. When you come into contact with something that is truly magical and masterful, your passion, knowledge, and respect to the craft is so palpable. I can feel it deep inside me, not unlike TwentyOne Pilots lyrics. Thank you so so much for doing what you do and sharing it with all of us ❤
Watching you discover these songs for the first time brings me back to the first time I heard them myself. It's all the feels all over again❤
Yes please do album reactions!
this was one of the first videos I saw in my TOP journey... I remember I thought: maan this is something unique, so well done... they got me in a second!!... One of my favorites, It gets me everytime....aaaand live version at the fox theatre... OMG another different and absolutely amazing experience!!!!...hugs from Buenos Aires!!💀👽💖
I'm looking forward to your vessel reactions, such a good album. You'll love it and yes ,, it'll change your life the more you fall in love with these guys & their music and message.
I'll be here for a livestream T0P night!! Do one!! it'll be so fun, and we can teach you so much lol.
THIS SONG LIVE IS CRAAAAAAZYY! You need to check it out!
This is one of my favorite videos of theirs. Unfortunately 😂 the live version of it is soooo amazing that this music video gets neglected. Thanks for doing this version first 😊
You got me hyped on a TOP live session talking all things Bandito! I’m actually walking into the gym right now to sign up, but low key just excited to listen to TOP albums while exercising.
On YT the Reading festival is always fun to watch and/or listen to - it’s one of my go-to’s
Hi Joe E 😊
This song is one of my favorites.
I saw your reaction to “Red Bone “ on BPs channel. Loved it 😊
He is saying “entertain my faith”
There is a good BTS do the production of this MV you might like. Especially the way they shot the demons holding on to the noose.
I hope you react to the live version next. It would really make my entire week, has been heavy.
Love love love your reactions to the dopest band in the world 🫶🏻🫶🏻
... There is a BTS, Tyler was very upset after the noose scene, he needed a minute. 😪 I think the dancers are taunting him, his anxieties, he turns it around so they are falling away from him.
I watched this yesterday and you can see him breaking inside when they prepared the noose. He made an excuse afterwards but you know he’s lying. Because we know. We also lie to not freak people out. 😢
I heard this on an alternative station in Jax FL back in 2012/13 right before they played a fest down here (on the third stage). Hooked. Didn’t know then. I know now. Was in awe of the complexity of the song with only two band members.
Also, my heart is happy that you found them and they fill you with feelings. We appreciate you!
This song holds a special place in my heart, along with Screen and Island of flightless birds ❤
This was my first TOP song. Heard it on the radio in 2012/2013ish. Saw them live a couple weeks ago again and I was humbled that it seemed like I was once of the few that knew the "Lean wit it, Rock wit it" reference/dance. Being an Elder Clikkie man HAHA
Your reactions are some of my favorites! Keep them coming, and hope you got tickets for the tour!!
Trees Live at Fox Theater + Speech ... the speech is just that, his introduction speech to the song Trees. It's great for context.
The speech with the Trees live video is Tyler speaking to the crowd before they play the song. Highly recommend listening to the whole thing. Working through the albums in order is always a good idea think because each album has a theme and a distinct 'personality'. Album order is Vessel, Blurryface, Trench, Scaled and Icy and then Clancy. (There are also two self-released records from before they were signed to a label and before Josh joined the band but I would start with Vessel and circle back to those if you want at a later time). We can let you know key songs from each record. From Vessel you've already heard Car Radio and Holding On To You and Trees. I'd suggest also Ode To Sleep, Migraine, Guns For Hands as they have music videos.
Trees live at fox is incredible so watch that and then immediately after watch the the trees live in poland lodz polish singing, something like that. It's entirely from the audience and it will honestly just make you cry if you're not already. Love your videos!! ❤ I hope you watch the live performance of this song at fox theater too, it's so good. There's another live I really like too, I can't rememeber which one but I'll look and try to come back! Edit: its live at newport!
he's saying 'entertain my faith'
Me commenting at 57 seconds in- I hear you but just wait! One of my favourite songs and can’t wait to watch you react to the live version.
I CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO SEE THEM LIVE. It will be moving. I wish you were in the chi to see your reaction live..
And he was saying "ENTERTAIN MY FAITH".
no bc u need to do this live at fox theatre NOW my all time fave song live ever
This song has the most number of lyrics that really hit me, that I love the poetic essence of & that mean so much to me. I always forget they are all in this one song!
Tyler himself talking about god in this but I love that, like you said, it can be interpreted in many ways. When I discovered tøp & still somewhat now, I was struggling with trying to keep myself figuratively alive… I’d lost my self, who I was for me & so many of these songs where he is talking to god can be used as talking to your inner self ..that’s where this hits me …me holding onto my side of me.
Your reactions are honestly so wonderful it brings back that first life I saw in these songs
Now do the live version. Will blow you away!
Joee. Mr. Sparks. Absolutely loving your journey.
yesss I'm so glad you finally did this video! It's probably my favorite TØP music video and I feel like it gets overlooked by the live performance (it's amazing but the MV is top tier). The second verse about the noose/leash is one of my favorite lyrics. The idea of taking something that can destroy you but turning it around and saying you control those thoughts is brilliant and beautiful.
And to me the dancers represented his inner demons and he's trying to shake them off when he puts the 'leash' on and they fall away. And the 'you' in the song he's holding onto is God (you can see him pointing up). BUT of course it can be left to interpretation as always and everyone can relate to it. Loved your reaction to this one so much. I feel like it can be overlooked sometimes by the lore heavy songs.
My favorite TOP song 🔥, so underrated
This song is genius. What got me hooked to TOP many years ago
The live version doesn’t disappoint!!!!
you should add Message Man live from Takeover Tour to your live reactions!!
You have to do this song LIVE at the Fox Theatre.
"T"'s uncrossed and "I"'s un-dotted” - A possible meaning is that he’s or parts of his life are incomplete. Another could be that he’s drawing lines, as in setting boundaries, since an uncrossed “T” and an un-dotted “i” are just lines.
Loved your reaction and fun fact about the video production process. 🥰
"Entertain my faith" ❤
Live version at Fox theatre! Please! You will get unforgettable feelings!😇
I love understanding the magic….🪄🎶
When you make music with your soul you can never disappoint
This is my favorite TØP song! So glad to see your reaction. I was jamming so hard with you! The “speech” in Trees live at the Fox Theater is just a speech Tyler gives, not a song 😊😊
I love watching people fall in love with TOP in real time.
this was their first ever profesionally filmed music video! it would be cool if you reacted to the behind the scenes :)
Entertain my faith That's what he's saying. Sometimes it's hard to understand You can always turn the captions on. Great review once again
You have become one of my very favorite reactors to TØP! Thank you for appreciating them like we do. Keep it up friend! |-/❤
'Entertain my faith' is what he's singing in that beautiful falsetto, and he wrote that part when he was 17. That and the flip of the leash verse are what make this song for me. I interpret the dancers as his inner turmoil or demons surrounding him, trying to control him, weigh him down, hold him back, all jumbled around like a chaotic kaleidoscope in his mind. And to 'take the pain, ignite it' is his attempt to take back control of his mind and body. To do that he asks us to entertain his faith, bare with him, while he cleans out this pandora's box of dark thoughts through his art, his music, his introspective beats. This song is huge at shows for a reason. |-/
Perhaps you may be saving the mtvunplugged and Storyteller Performance for your Live stream before the Clancy Tour? If not, I highly, highly recommend those. Also, Addict with a Pen (UG Studio version), Truce, and Migraine are definites. I think that'll take you through the main songs from Vessel. For some older gems, I strongly recommend Oh, Ms Believer and Before You Start Your Day, both only lyric vid formats. Also Hometown (lyric vid) is a must, there are ties to previous songs and the Navigating plot in that one. And Fall Away featuring Dr Blum from Misterwives is great, it's the only live version of that song. And Kitchen Sink, lyric vid for 1st time viewing before a live.
As for Trees @ Fox, the + Speech part is only so you can get the right vid since there are several out there. He gave a poignant little speech before playing Trees at that concert.
Ha! I was mentioning my favorite older tracks, but they all are, really.
Honestly, anything you do from them will be awesome and we will def watch. Even Taco Bell Saga. There, I said it.
❤|-/💛
Hey! A lot of good stuff here. But I have never heard that he wrote any part of this song at 17. Please double check that.
@girlwithnoname956 thanks :) I'd have to dig to find it, but it was in an older interview when he was talking about his journals he kept when he was younger so he could write stuff down. The entertain my faith line was part of that. If I remember correctly, he alluded to being younger at the time, and he talked about how he felt about being able to express those ideas later in life.
Anywho, I'll see if I can find it, it's been a few since I've seen it... 💛
@@nikita8370 well I posted the transcript and link elsewhere under this reaction. Go ahead and read it again. He wasn't 17. He's spoke/journaled about when Chris and Nick were talking about leaving. So, 2010 or early 2011.
@girlwithnoname956 that's not the interview I was thinking of, but yeah, I remember the one you posted one, too. Perhaps I conflated the two clips in my memory, he was 22 rather than 17, but close. I've looked for the clip I was thinking of but can't find it. It's one where he's not performing but sitting by himself in a room. Maybe he mentioned something in that one that was similar to the performance chat you posted, and that's why I've been thinking that. Either way, doesn't really matter. The point is that he's been extremely talented for a very long time and has, for me, a level of connectability that is unsurpassed by any other artist. No matter when he thought of it and wrote it, it's still my favorite part of this song, and it still means so much to me. 💛
@@nikita8370 this one? At 2 min. Visually it what you describe. th-cam.com/video/rmGjxbpw-Z0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2e_y1FPplWW-IZiV
I know its been a week but I was waiting for another TOP content. Thanks Joe E!!! 🌼|-/
He always talks to the crowd before trees begins, so the speech is just him talking to the crowd. And sorry for all the comments :)
i think he’s fighting death/ all the dark thoughts and feelings that can cause you to lose hope. i love this song, although after the line “ i fought it a lot” my kid said “i farted a lot??!” and now i can’t unhear it 😭.
I think you’d like their song ruby, it doesn’t have a video but the message behind it is beautiful. I think you’d really appreciate it, It was on their first album together as a duo “Regional at best” it’s not officially released because they got signed shortly after and just decided to take some song from there and add a few new ones, but backstory on Ruby. Tyler wrote the song about a little girl with down syndrome that went to the church him and Josh used to go to, Tyler talked about how much she inspired him. It’s such a nice song even if you only listen to it in your own time I love spreading that song around. We need more people like Tyler and Josh in this world
I look at the dancers as tylers burdens, and they are trying to break him down and drag him down, but he fights back, and they fall.
Entertain my Faith. You'll do the live version but you have to do The Hype. You'll love it
loving these top reactions brother keep em coming. You still have lots to go, they don't miss so every song is worth a listen. Just start at vessel and go through all the ones you haven't done already.
+ SPEECH just means he gives a speech before the song
You should watch the BTS for this video. It is actually heartbreaking to see how uncomfortable he is with the noose.
You should react to the migraine and guns for hands mv’s ! Both songs will blow your mind! Older member of the clique here, too! I’ll be 44 in September and believe me their songs never stop hitting those feelings. Much love 🖤🖤
JOE. There is a book you gotta get my guy... "The Only Band in the World" by Ryan Bird. All about our Pilots!!! Hurry though, it's only on sale for 21 days!
Great reaction! Can't wait for you to react to Migraine!
Also... if you do album reviews... start at the beginning. Maybe 2 songs per video? You can start at No Phun Intended which is Tyler Joseph's album he made in high school in the basement. The straight into Self Titled. Listening to his growth as each album comes is so amazing! I can't wait.