Twenty One Pilots - Johnny Boy | Song Lyrics Meaning Explanation
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the video was awesome but could we talk about how cute they both are
Ash I know!!! ♥️
Ash that's what I was thinking xD
This song has always painted a picture of a man who's deeply depressed and contemplating suicide.
"He stays home from work this time
He never really told his wife"
He stays home from work and doesn't tell anybody. Strikes me as something somebody who's made up their mind to take their own life would do if they don't want someone to stop them.
"He never really told a lie but this time he decides that it's alright.
It's alright."
He's never really liked before, but he decides to start now by not telling people he's staying home? Again seems like something somebody who plans to end their life would do. He decides alright, perhaps because of the common thought among the depressed that when he's done the deed "the world will be better off without him?" He thinks by telling this lie and allowing himself to end his life he's doing his loved ones and himself good thus justifying the lie?
"No one really knows his mind and no one knows behind his eyes.
The man deserves a medal
But he's never really won a prize before."
The sad truth about many/most depressed people. Others don't understand them, they don't know what happens in their heads. He's done some exceptional things that have gone unrecognized and that's driven him further down this dark path.
"He goes to lock the door."
This line gives me chills. He's locking the door and effectively sealing his fate. Nobody can stop him now.
"He is falling
And though he knows it's not
The world looks down and frowns."
This part might be a bit of a stretch but he is "falling" to the ground after doing it? He knows deep down this is wrong, but depression has taken over his mind and the larger part of him now thinks this is the right decision. Again, he feels he's making the world a better place, but he's actually doing the opposite-"the world looks down and frowns."
"Get up Johnny boy, get up Johnny boy,
Get up cause the world has left you lying on the ground."
In the p.o.v. of one of his loved ones? They want him to recover, to not make this horrible decision to kill himself because the world has him "lying on the ground." They want him to get up because it does get better.
"You're my pride and joy, you're my pride and joy.
Get up Johnny boy because we all need you now.
We all need you now."
Again from one of his loved ones, just continuing to explain that he does have value. Another thought that seems to creep into the mind of many depressed-that they have no worth to others. But the truth is that his family and loved ones really need him, he's just consumed by this horrible disease.
"Someone said where you going
Someone said to you goodbye"
People do care about him. They want to know where he's going and what he's doing. Perhaps this person is saying goodbye fully unaware that this could be the very last goodbye between the two of them.
"They deflect the disrespect when they say that they blame it on the times
They blame it on the times."
They're blaming this depression of his on hard times in the world in general? Kind of telling him to get over it because everyone is a little unhappy? Obviously this is the exact wrong thing to tell somebody who's depressed because it's a totally different kind of sadness, which led him to what happened in verse 1.
We all know you're qualified to fix a chair and love your wife
They all know you're qualified but they lie when they blame it on the times.
And we blame it on the times.
He's a fully functioning human being. He can do things everyone else can do. These people who are blaming it "on the times" see that he can still function and assume nothing is really wrong with him.
T J Ya know, I've always kind of gotten the same feeling from it, but I've never been able to figure out the "fallen in love..." lyric. Any interpretation for that?
I like your explanation better than Pop Song Professor's, it fits better with how I felt about the song.
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it either means that he has some love-hate relationship with his suicidal thoughts or life
or the love for his wife. knowing that he actually don't need to prove his feelings but having doubts if this is enough and/or even thinks that he isn't good enough.
in the meaning of searching for a greater purpose that may be enough motivation to stay alive
Wow noice but I thought it was “he is falling in love he knows it’s enough and the world looks down and frowns”
this made me cry :(
Self titled is such a great album. I'll add Oh Miss Believer to the suggestions.
Correction: Twenty Øne Piløts
Waiiit... Tyler didn't know Jenna when we wrote this... so he couldn't be talking about his wife
And I also think that "they lie when they blame it on the times" is kinda like how people disregard your feelings because they say it's a phase or your hormones are just really strong right now
I also think that "I will carry all your names, and I will carry all your shame" is not from Tyler's perspective... I think it's more of what he wants to hear from someone else
Okkay last time I think that this is not Tyler telling someone else that he'll be there for them... I think that it's what Tyler wants to hear and get from someone else
Ok I'm sorry this is the last one... I think that "I will carry all your names" is more like Tyler wants someone to be with him through his different faces or like moods. For example, one moment he's happy and the next he is confused or sad and those are considered different "names"... I think thats kinda Tyler's mindset because it kinda reminds me of blurryface and how Tyler (at least right now) has 2 names
I can definitely see this from your perspective
I believe what he was doing where he had to stay home from work for and that he had to lie about was a suicidal attempt.
The Amazing Icon I think, it might be that he is questioning his sexuality, and that he deserves a medal for hiding that, and that also show where the world looks down and frowns, and he's falling in love, so I think the staying home, and locking the door is more metaphorical, than actual.
I also think the song is about a suicidal attempt. It may seems crazy, but for me, maybe Johnny Boy was about to hang himself but when he climbed the chair, it broke.
I always thought it was about suicide too
I've always thought it was about suicide as well. I always pictured Johnny Boy attempting to drown himself in the bathtub and God appearing to him while Johnny is between life and death, telling him to get back up and He will take on all the shame and names.
You guys are right about the suicide attempt. Johnny went through heartbreak, was in the Army and experienced PTSD, became a drug addict and was at a very dark stage in his life. He was sent to jail, where there, he had the time to read into the bible and dedicate himself to God.
There's a theory that the meaning behind this is that this character us a closeted man and that he hasn't come out yet and the pre-Chorus and the second verse after the chorus so if u listen to the lyrics and think about that it makes sense.
I did think it was about someone who was coming out as gay. Idk.
me too
My dog died, his name was johnny and this song kept my spirits above suicide level, and i always wondered about this song's meaning... thnx for showing what it means, now i hav closure
I'm happy to help.
March to the sea?
Great video too.
Drumisfum To me, that song means rejecting the way the world does things and following God's way instead. But I would love to hear him go in depth about it!
Oh, it's coming. It's coming.
Could you cover Pantaloon at some point????
piledriver1001. dude pantaloon is about worrying of dying
Jan Robert Dela Cerna I think otherwise. It's hard to make this a comment, but I have a video on it. (Sorry for advertising)
@RizeKrispy thats stressed out.
fall away/glowing eyes???
Pablo Quiñonez glowing eyes yas
Going along with the idea of the song being about someone with mental illness or feeling defeated by the world, the lie that he tells in the line "but this time he decides that it's alright" could be something along the lines of "I'm fine" in response to someone asking him if something's wrong.
👏👏 Can you do Isle of Flightless Birds?
Plausible Dun yes!
Love that song!
I feel like johnny boy means that this johnny is gay but he is married that's why the world looks down and frowns and that every one doesn't respect him because I guess he left his wife for a guy or something and that every disrespects him that's what I think makes more sense to me
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That's what I was thinking
I dunno. That doesn't really fit with the way Tyler usually writes songs.
i thought something along those lines too
Interesting thing about this theory is that at one of their concerts they played johnny boy with rainbow colored circles swirling around them. The only song that had a rainbow that happened during that concert.
I'm late to the game but I'm so glad I found your channel! I absolutely love how you address and explain the Christian themes within tøp's songs, I haven't seen many other people do that and you're very respectful and honest about it. This is a fantastic analysis of Johnny Boy. April is beautiful and you two seem like a lovely couple.
My theory is that he is talking about himself, or possibly a friend (Josh) or a brother, saying, "yes I struggle in life, but I always get along again, don't let the world hurt you, don't let anyone hurt you, instead of hurting yourself and try to get passed it and help others."
This was actually a beautiful analysis. One of my favorites that you guys have done. Thank you.
Aw, glad to hear it. Thank you!
I think the song is based on "the outsiders" - a book from the 60's. It became a movie in early 80's and the story is focused on two teeneger boys. They commited murder and they need to get away from their normal life. One of them, Johnny - who've done the dirty job, suffers from depression. His family is not supportive at all and always blames him for being so ~weak. So Ponyboy, the second boy (actually he's the main character), helps him to deal with his demons while they're trying to find a way out of this whole messy situation.
I think Tyler uses Ponyboy's point of view to tell Johnny how he is important and strong. And we all can relate to Johnny. This is Tyler freaking talking to us. If you know how the story ends, you know how deep this song is.
taxi cab would be great if you could do that !!
Would love to. Hopefully soon and maybe in the literature class livestream!
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Snowboarding in Hawaii .
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Johnny is the person who gives but when he's at his lowest point, no one gives back/ helps him out even though he always helps out. That's what I think.
I think is part of it.
That's me then
March to the sea!
Is coming!
Never really read the lyrics before, just learned them by singing. I always that 'He is falling in love, he knows it enough' was closer sounding to 'He is falling, and though he knows it's enough'.
Thats how I've always heard that part.
if you google the definition of Johnny it says "used as a name for an unknown man, often suggesting that he is unimportant or insignificant."
In this case, I'd say who exactly this important is "insignificant" because it's a struggle so many go through.
I really wonder who the Johnny Boy is. Like, if Tyler actually is talking to this Johnny Boy, who is he? A friend? A family friend? A cousin? Josh’s friend? Who could it be?
Cliff and April who do think it is?
I think this is a very good interpretation but the only thing that bothered me was that twenty one pilots isn't a Christian and never were a Christian band by genre they might have had songs influenced by religion. What I think he meant to say was that he knew that Tyler Joseph used to b a Christian artist which is true
Zoe Myers Tyler Joseph is very Christian and pretty sure Josh is too. Tyler grew up in a Christian family and I'm not sure about Josh but I'm pretty sure he is Christian also
Zoe Myers Both Tyler and Josh are Christians and pretty much every one of their songs has a Christian message to it.
being born and raised christian doesn't make the band christian
+greyphantom100 that is very true but Twenty One Pilots is a very interesting thing it's not really a Christian band but it's made up of Christians and most of their songs have religious themes so it's not really a Christian band but it sort of is
Almost every song Tyler writes has some kind of Biblical message. They don't put themselves in the "Christian music" genre, but his writing is DEEPLY influenced by his faith. It's pretty obvious. XD You can write Christian songs/Christian music without being a Christian band, and that's what he does. He just leaves it open so that other people can take it in a way that helps them most, if they aren't Christian.
this interpretation is actually very similar to what came to my mind when I first listened to this song
can you do taxi cab please
Olivia Johnson arent this about suicide and going to heaven with holy trinity
it’s so interesting to see how other people think about this song and i and think it’s about a person who’s such a great friend and person and never talks about their feeling but someone knows what’s going on “behind their eyes” and in there mind he’s never one a prize because people don’t really understand how important this person is to them until he’s not there
Oh dang, a tøp class! That's exciting. Also I agree with a lot of what you said. I still like to think that it's God talking to the man, because that way I can kind of imagine it as God talking to me too, and anyone else who is feeling like crap and needs some motivation. Idk if that makes sense to anyone besides me, but you know, to each his own. Either way, to me Johnny Boy has always been very encouraging and thought-provoking so I'm glad to hear your thoughts! Thank you for your videos, they rock
I agree with most of this but I can't help but think that tyler is talking to a married friend who fell in love with a guy and is struggling to accept that because of his faith and tyler is telling him that he'll be there for him and etc. aaa i just wish i could ask him these things haha
I'M HERE AND READY
btw u guys are goals
Aw, thanks!
I always thought Johnny was a nickname for John Doe sort of? Like he’s referring to anyone and everyone dealing with these feelings.
Also, in the first verse where he feels it’s ok to lie I’ve always thought he’s just having a bad day, maybe with his mental health issues (whatever those can be). Just one of those days people don’t feel like getting out of bed.
And the part about knowing it’s enough but the world looks down and frowns can refer to the fact that everyone thinks we have to follow the same timeline: study, marry, have kids and when some people think differently they’re looked down upon.
In the part where he’s talking to Johnny it could also be him represented by this Johnny boy. Maybe he does love himself so he is his own pride and joy... It can be sort of pretentious but not (?
Loved the video btw
I do agree with you for most of your interpretation! I believe that the entire album is a testimony, and Johnny Boy is Jesus, and him being crucified. When he stays home and locks the door he is praying in the garden alone. The vet up Johnny boy I think is either God or Tyler saying “get up, we need you!” Like he rose from the dead. The I will carry all your names and shame is Johnny boy speaking, because he took all of our punishment. And the definition of Johnny boy is a slay term for someone who is perfect. The one who betrayed him was Judas. That’s my interpretation of it. I really liked your video!
For some reason, I interpreted this song as a married man extremely religious who discovers he's gay, like some theories suggest
You know what I think it's about? I think it’s about a guy (Johnny): he’s pretty normal, has a nice wife that he loves, probably a nice house and a good job, but he’s severely depressed and he’s having a difficult time functioning as a normal human being (as one does).
He doesn’t want to tell his wife about it though, because he doesn’t want her to worry, or he just doesn’t think she’ll understand:
He’s so weighed down with trying to make everybody think he’s okay, but he’s not! He’s constantly trying to push down his feelings, so that they don’t interfere with his responsibilities, as a husband, possibly as a father, and at work. Today, it’s too much for him. He can’t go to work today. He’s falling apart emotionally, and he just can’t handle going to work. So, he stays at home. He lies to his wife (just this one time) to explain why he’s staying home. Again, he doesn’t want her to worry, and he wants her to know he’s safe.
Today, he’s given up because it’s just too much to go on
No one knows what he’s going through! No one understands why he’s skipping out on work. They don’t understand why he feels depressed! They don’t understand why he’s being ‘weak’! They don’t understand why “Johnny Boy” can’t just stop being sensitive and GET OVER IT!
What if they did know. What if he finally opened up to them and told them that he just felt hopeless and sad all the time. They’d scoff. They don’t understand how it sucks away your ambition, your love, your hope, and all the self-esteem you ever thought you had.
Despite all the pain that he’s been fighting Tyler Joseph commends this character for making it this far. This song is cheering him on because Tyler understands. The rest of the world doesn’t understand. They think that Johnny Boy hasn’t done anything special. There’s nothing special about “fix[ing] a chair and love[ing] your wife”. However, Tyler knows he “deserves a medal” for continuing to try his best every second of the damn day, despite the wrenching pain he feels. He deserves a medal for doing everyday normal things because they demand every ounce of strength he has.
“You're my pride and joy, you're my pride and joy”
Tyler (who obviously struggles with depression) pleads for Johnny Boy to keep going. Johnny Boy represents hope for everyone suffering from anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide, ect. His life tells them that we CAN keep going. We need HIM to keep going! “If he can’t make it through, then I can, too.” It’s the same reason all the Twenty One Pilots’ fans need Tyler Joseph to stay alive! His continuation gives us all hope that we can survive.
Johnny Boy is someone who Tyler Joseph can look up to for hope. Tyler looks up to Johnny Boy because he is making it through.
Tyler wishes that he could take away the misunderstandings and disappointment people have for Johnny Boy, this shown when he said, “I will carry all your names [people call you] and I will carry all your shame”. He wishes that people wouldn’t “look down and frown” at Johnny Boy’s small successes.
Honestly I’m crying right now because this song means so much to me. This fictional character is so immensely beautiful. I know I talk about him as though he were real, but that’s because the hope he represents is real.
“Get up Johnny boy, get up Johnny boy
Get up 'cause the world has left you lying on the ground
You're my pride and joy, you're my pride and joy
Get up Johnny boy because we all need you now”
Stay alive frens |-/
I'll start by saying that I'm using talk to text to do this because I have a lot of thoughts...
this song is about suicide. he stays home from work this time he never really told a lie but this time he decides that it's alright. this initially could just have to do with depression and staying home from work is something that is easy to excuse when you're depressed. deciding to lie about staying home from work is something that you'll make an excuse to do but the reason I don't think this is just a normal day is because he goes to lock the door. this illustrates hiding something from the world not wanting someone to see in where to get in. he is falling in love he knows it's enough. this part of the song is him remembering the good times. get up Johnny boy get up Johnny boy get up cuz the world is left you lying on the ground. here Tyler is saying that the world is also responsible. you're my pride and joy you're my pride and joy. Tyler speaks from the perspective of God. we all need you now. still from God's perspective. emphasizing that every life is Meaningful that every life matters. the second verse is what release cements the fact that a suicide has been committed. someone said away you go and someone said to you goodbye they deflect the disrespect when they say that they blame it on the time. these are statements that someone would make at a funeral. Tyler is stating that it's not good enough to deflect or to just blame it on Society or the world we live in when someone takes their life. the song ends with I will carry all your names and I will carry all your shame. this is Tyler speaking about living for someone after they're gone. speaking about remembering someone and remembering what they went through. he ends by making a plea. he's pleading with Johnny Boy, that's the whole point of the song, and in this he's God and Johnny boy is all of us. and God is constantly asking us to keep going.
Tyler often talks about how important is to just keep going. I will say that I lost my best friend to suicide last summer and that my interpretation might come from a very personal place. I do believe however that this is Tyler's intent.
I looked at it and I have a theory. The song is from the perspective of an omniscient spirit who's job is to watch over Johnny Boy. He watches Johnny Boy go behind his wife's back (which he still loves btw) and cheats on her when his wife is off at work. His heart is torn and he starts lying and maybe hitting his wife, which is also partly due to his abusive childhood, explaining that the "world has left you lying on the ground." The spirit wants him to succeed and knows other wants him to rise up from his pass troubles, clearing up the "You're my pride and joy" line. The spirit also says he will protect Johnny mentally saying that he will take his shame. Also with the medal lines the spirit thinks that the act Johnny is pulling off is amazing and morally wrong, and that's why he's never got one. And the world frowning and blaming him is due to him maybe starting to lash out at more people. Overall Johnny Boy is in an abusive love triangle and causing everyone in the middle major despair, including his guardian angel.
Hey, can you guys please do Clear, Taxi Cab, Fall Away or dollhouse. Thanks |-/
Can you do a car a torch a death
Finally
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personally i think that this song is about the clique. Like tyler is telling us that no matter what life throws at us and how hard life gets, we can and should always keep moving because tyler loves us. his fans are his pride and joy and he doesnt want us to be torn down by the world. he creates music to help his fans get out of depression. idk, was that good?
My opinion on the song is that it's about a man who's made it thru his life without a ton of problems but when he gets older the insecurities start to catch up to him and he starts to go thru this stage of realization where for example you can throw other songs into it like car radio it's about a time in Tyler's life where he wasn't distracted by something so he started to think and that is what I think is going on in this song it's about a man who again grew up without a lot of difficulties and now that he's older he starts to think about the bad stuff in his life even tho it may not be that bad he feels insignificant and like he is able to live a life well but now he starts to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders and God is telling him that there's people around you who do care and your not insignificant to them and your not insignificant to me so get up you can do it
And if you're reading this comment I just wanna say you are awesome and I hope you have some success in this because it's an amazing idea and CZcams is really lacking in good things and people that have an original idea.
Again thank you, you're amazing and keep up the good work
I think it's about a christian who is persecuted and ridiculed for his beliefs and he just gives up and can't handle it anymore and fall in love with just isolation and loneliness. People deflect the disrespect by saying, dude don't be so sensitive it's just the times, nobody believes that anymore.
The world looks down and frowns - he feels like people would be judging him for still being depressed despite it seeming like he's got all he would want in life. And the people are in fact judging him and leaving him, "someone say to you "goodbye""
I loved your guys' interpretation of this song, it really helped me understand the song more. But I do believe that the bridge is referring to Jesus dying on the cross, carrying all of our shame and pain. That's just me though, you do you.
Sweet! Thanks for the input! And that's a fair point of view.
do HEAVY by LINKING PARK! even though I don't like the style, the lyrics seem really good
Already did! It's around here somewhere.
The Pop Song Professor thank you so much! I love your videos btw!
Aw, thanks!
Idk if you have already done it, but if not, you should do Kitchen sink, I want to see if other people have the same theory as me. :) btw I love this, AMAZING job!
Do Forest!!!!!!!!!! pleaseeeeeee
To recap!!!!!!! I added some to the end basically saying that Johnny was trying to kill himseld and he locked the door to stop the chances of someone saving him in time and while the song is going on tyler is trying to convince Johnny not to commit suicide
That's kind of how I feel too. Pretty close to that!
why didn't anyone think that this song could be about his father? your explanations are so true but listen this explanation with the thought of maybe it could be about his father. this song is old and maybe he wrote this when he was a teenager so he was living with his family at the time, he knew what was going on in the house and what was happening with his father. i mean, was he depressed or not? in the song there are lovely lyrical touches for this person so johhny boy had to be close person to him. i can't write a long explanation about this because english is not my mother language but im gonna write as i can. for example he said in the song "i will carry your names" maybe that means his surname. he said fixing chair and fixing things in the house generally dad's work so. pls see this comment im so confused if it is logical or not
PLEASE DO CLEAR BY TWENTY ONE PILOTS
Can you please do the judge?
this made me cry.....wow, those lyrics
Maybe that third person is his GF/wife. I know he wasn't married back then, but it can be a metaphor for a loved one.
The depressed theory is correct. He knows what he has is enough but the world treats him like trash so he wants to be in solitude locks the door stays home from work. And I think we all know what most depressed people turn to when they don't want to feel pain, it's not porn, it's drugs .. (hence the chorus ) he needs to get up and go to work because he's wife and the people around him needs him.
Hi! I love your pop song videos on twenty one pilots and I wanted to offer something you may not have considered. The audio for Johnny boy isn't very clear on all the lyrics, and so I watched many live performances of Johnny boy, and I think what Tyler is actually saying is "He has fallen enough, and he knows it's enough, but the world looks down, and frowns." "Enough" sounds very similar to "in love". Knowing this, I think it drastically changes the interpretation. What are your thoughts on this? I would love to hear. Thanks!
I think that maybe Tyler is talking to all the people that are depressed and feel like they're not enough, And is saying "get up Johnny boy" as like, Get up, It'll get better, And the Name "Johnny Boy" Could be a mod friendly way of saying John Doe as in Just, Anyone really. But that's just my opinion.
So when I first heard this song (and still) believe that "johnny boy" is someone who killed themselves. it talks about him being home alone, locking the door, and they're yelling at him to give up, like they were too late. and it goes back to people "blaming it on the times" like this stuff just happens some times. so no one took him seriously. if you think about it like this when you listen again be open minded and see if you disagree.
get up*
Love what you do! I think this song in my opinion is about Jesus, and the moments of how he died on the cross for the sake of all mankind. In first verse when it says he deserves a medal, but never really one a prize before. I believe Tyler is saying When Jesus died for everyone, he wasn't really acknowledged for something so significant. In the verse where it says he is qualified to fix a chair is a representation of when he was a carpenter and how he fixes us spiritually and mentally. His wife is the representation of the bride of Christ.
When he says he is falling in love, he knows it's enough, the world looks down and frowns.
I think when he died he knew his love for everyone would be enough and although not a whole lot of people believed in him. He believed in loved and continued to love them no matter what.
During the chorus I will carry all your names and and carry all your shame. I think it's the moment when Jesus says it is finished taking everything past, present and future away from sin. It's a great song and yes a very difficult one to interpret but that's why I think the song means to me.
mitch narte its not about jesus this is not a christan band okay people
Mona Lisa actually the band members are
I think johnny boy is a "code word" for himself kind of like in message man
But he wasn't married, otherwise I'd totally agree.
Does anyone else feel like it's pretty straight forward? I still loved this video but I feel like so much of the clique just over analyzes everything when it probably means something pretty simple
What about if it's Josh perspective and it's about Tyler? I mean Tyler is married and Josh is always gonna be there for him. I mean it's a silly thought, but I think it makes sense
Your channel is great!
Thanks!
That was great! Best interpretation I've heard yet.
I would love to hear your interpretation of isle of flightless birds or ruby very very much. Twenty one pilots has been and probably will be my favourite band and i do love to hear other's interpretations of their songs.
You 2 are so sweet together!!
Thanks!
Great video! I'd love to hear your thoughts on Taxi Cab!!!
The “I will carry all your names” could be Tyler (or God or whoever) carrying that person’s “Blurryface”
Such a lovely lady. Thank you! I always love this song and I think after knowing the meaning now I'm gonna love it even more.
I always thought that he the person Tyler talks about has a mixed race relationship, from lines like, "blame it on the times", and," the world looks down and frowns" and they're experiencing discrimination.
pantaloon and trapdoor, pleaseeee
I always thought that "Johnny Boy" was married and lived a mediocre life. he wants his life to be enough and knows it should be but it doesn't feel like that. he goes through "1st world problems" kind of: like hating his life in secret. he can't go on with an ordinary life and wants to kill himself. that's why he lies and doesn't go to work and that's why he locks the door.
I love this song and always wondered what it meant, so thanks!
You should do trap door or ruby
I like to think that its about depression on paper he has a great life but it's high functioning and no one understands it and he gets disrespected and his suicidal thoughts is what he's hiding it because he doesn't want the attention.
Hi! can you do ode to sleep? I don't get it.
sting blue it's about facing the night and keep trying
Don't these guys know that all twenty one pilots songs are about me? They follow me around and write songs about my life! ... how else would the songs be so perfectly matched to me?
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Nope you didn't explain anything about this song ...this song is so deep and so dark that you have to live it to understand it. What I feel like this song is about is from his wife point of view how she found johnny boy lying on the ground and is begging for him to get up because she needs him and when it says repeatedly that I will carry all your names and all your shames is like saying I will stay here to carry out your memories and your shame and what johnny boy was going through because when someone leaves your life so unexpected then you feel guilty and you reflect on every thing you ever said to that person if you said the wrong thing or if you could have done something different and all you have left is to carry that and what that person was going through will stay with you for the rest of your life and it is frowned upon in society so you feel bad on so many differnt levels. Even when someone asks you how did he die and when you have to answer that word it just makes it more complicated. Ive lost a lot of people and I think that for tyler to write songs about something so difficult I mean theres only one way to put it ...he has balls because I still can't talk about it and his music does help. So maybe the next time you want to have the lyrics figured out to a song I think you should put more time into it because theres more people in the comments who have more of a clue then what you posted in this video ...no hate just wanting to get my view across
Hi April! It's been a long time
taxi cab and anathema would be awesome!!!
I think it might be about pursuing a career in music/dance/ some sort of.... Different profession. It may be that just like TØP's music that was different?, yet great music, Johnny's idea/ new passion may be revolutionary, or might be frowned upon, or be hailed. He's just a bit afraid of going ahead and doing it.
do trapdoor or glowing eyes
To be honest I think these songs have no fixed meaning and can mean multiple things depending on what you believe
can you please do march to the sea
It's coming.
Hey April! 💛
It’s about God speaking to Johnny Boy, being his pride and joy. And that’s why Tyler says he wants him to get up. God loves Johnny Boy and wants him to be happy but he’s wrapped up in the things of the world. Just my two cents
Johnny Boy is reffering to the feeling of happiness and it was kicked down and locked up
Can you do glowing eyes by tøp
tøp trash PLEASE
I thought the beginning was about cheating too, but once you got into detail about the rest it made since that (if your theory is correct) that the beginning lines stood for him self harming. Just a thought 😂
the one song I can't seem to peg is the pantaloon, could you do that one??
It is complicated. I hope it gets chosen by viewers for a TOP Tuesday sometime soon.
I'll always be a supporter of the gay theory it just makes so much sense and i love it
Another great video! next can you do Ruby, the Pantaloon or Friend, please? (I think I know what friend, please means but I'd like to hear a deeper explanation) 👌👍|-/
can you please do lovely, slowtown, clear, or glowing eyes
I think this song is about the outsiders. Dally is singing it to Johnny
Please can you explain the album Divide by Ed Sheeran please
I think Tyler is just talking about a man who is very misunderstood, and no one understands that he is depressed, not even his wife. Still he can be a good husband and work hard and therefore no one sees what he is going through. What I’m confused about though is if Tyler is saying he should find a new love so that he will become more happy, because he sings, ”Johnny is falling in love” and then Tyler sings, ”get up Johnny boy”. I have a hard time beliving that Tyler would want to egg on Johnny to be unfaithful though, he is christian I mean, that doesn’t really makes sense to me. So my question is, what is Johnny falling in love with!?!?
I wonder if maybe (blasphemy though it be) Tyler was still trying to find himself as a songwriter and maybe misfired on this one. It's unnecessarily confusing.
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you and your wife are so cute together omfg 😍😍😱 also , nice video ☺
Aw, thanks!