I'm sure the guys in Twenty One Pilots would probably want their listeners to interpret the lyrics personally, so I'll just say that WHAT I THINK personally (for me) is that they're talking about holding onto FAITH to overcome personal (flesh-based) problems - in this case, suicidal/depression-type thoughts. He's saying flesh is all he's got, and he can't trust himself, so he's going to try to control his mind (put a leash on it) and just give it over to God - telling God to take his life, take his soul - and let God surround him. And he's also talking to other people who struggle with the same problems ("at night, right?"), telling them to also entertain faith. BUT he's making it clear that people shouldn't just follow these lyrics - he doesn't mean it that way - he's saying people should think for themselves - because God gifted us with the power of thought.
@Moonbeam86 I think your analysis is spot on. There are clear Christian themes here, the weakness / vulnerability of the flesh, giving one's life and soul to Christ, etc. As others have noted, he clearly deals with depression and suicidal thoughts, but by holding on to Christ he can overcome it. I also agree he wants his listeners to find their own answers by thinking for themselves ("we are gifted with thought"), but he encourages them to consider Christ as a possible answer ("entertain my faith").
@Moonbeam86 I think your analysis is spot on. There are clear Christian themes here, the weakness / vulnerability of the flesh, giving one's life and soul to Christ, etc. As others have noted, he clearly deals with depression and suicidal thoughts, but by holding on to Christ he can overcome it. I also agree he wants his listeners to find their own answers by thinking for themselves ("we are gifted with thought"), but he encourages them to consider Christ as a possible answer ("entertain my faith").
@Moonbeam86 I agree with your interpretation and it makes perfect sense, considering that Tyler is a believer, so naturally his faith is going to come through his lyrics.
@Moonbeam86 I agree with your interpretation and it makes perfect sense, considering that Tyler is a believer, so naturally his faith is going to come through his lyrics.
I'm sure the guys in Twenty One Pilots would probably want their listeners to interpret the lyrics personally, so I'll just say that WHAT I THINK personally (for me) is that they're talking about holding onto FAITH to overcome personal (flesh-based) problems - in this case, suicidal/depression-type thoughts. He's saying flesh is all he's got, and he can't trust himself, so he's going to try to control his mind (put a leash on it) and just give it over to God - telling God to take his life, take his soul - and let God surround him. And he's also talking to other people who struggle with the same problems ("at night, right?"), telling them to also entertain faith. BUT he's making it clear that people shouldn't just follow these lyrics - he doesn't mean it that way - he's saying people should think for themselves - because God gifted us with the power of thought.
check out dead come alive at five14church.com/band/music.asp, Tyler does a neat little rap, he came to my church retreat, it was awesome.
check out dead come alive at five14church.com/band/music.asp, Tyler does a neat little rap, he came to my church retreat, it was awesome.
@Moonbeam86 I think your analysis is spot on. There are clear Christian themes here, the weakness / vulnerability of the flesh, giving one's life and soul to Christ, etc. As others have noted, he clearly deals with depression and suicidal thoughts, but by holding on to Christ he can overcome it. I also agree he wants his listeners to find their own answers by thinking for themselves ("we are gifted with thought"), but he encourages them to consider Christ as a possible answer ("entertain my faith").
@Moonbeam86 I think your analysis is spot on. There are clear Christian themes here, the weakness / vulnerability of the flesh, giving one's life and soul to Christ, etc. As others have noted, he clearly deals with depression and suicidal thoughts, but by holding on to Christ he can overcome it. I also agree he wants his listeners to find their own answers by thinking for themselves ("we are gifted with thought"), but he encourages them to consider Christ as a possible answer ("entertain my faith").
@Moonbeam86 this is the meaning actually. no other way to interpret it imo
@Moonbeam86 this is the meaning actually. no other way to interpret it imo
@Moonbeam86 I agree with your interpretation and it makes perfect sense, considering that Tyler is a believer, so naturally his faith is going to come through his lyrics.
@Moonbeam86 I agree with your interpretation and it makes perfect sense, considering that Tyler is a believer, so naturally his faith is going to come through his lyrics.