TØP TUESDAY: RUBY EXPLAINED
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- čas přidán 15. 05. 2017
- "Ruby" is one of the sweetest, deepest Twenty One Pilots songs of all time. The lyrics will truly make you feel something.
In this song, Tyler Joseph tells the story of a young girl that he and Joshua Dun know from their church. "Ruby" has Down Syndrome, but that doesn't keep her from being the sweetest, most joyful "angel" she can be. Tyler and Josh love her, and so they wrote this song about her. Enjoy my explanations of the meaning of the lyrics of "Ruby" by Twenty One Pilots.
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I feel like "sha da dee da dum" is a "I can't explain that to you in a way you understand, I have a way I understand it but you have to find how you understand for yourself".
That makes sense!
To my sound like "sha la la" thats a hebreic* word
Kind of like what kitchen sink talks about maybe.
Songs I want to be Explained:
S/T: Trapdoor
RaB: Be Concerned; Clear
Vessel: Fake You Out
Blurryface: Polarize; Doubt
Don't tell anyone, but I do have podcasts for the Vessel song on my website, and blog posts for the Blurryface ones on my website. :)
cool ill check them out
Enjoy!
*Wants to like eight hundred times because I want to know Trapdoor, Fake You Out, Doubt, and I love Be Concerned/ Clear*
Katie K yess
the pantaloon!
General Stievous I tried to explain it...
General Stievous It is such a great song!
yes!!
YES ONE OF MY FAVS
ITS MY FAV SONG BY TØP PLEASE
I never quite grasped what it meant when he said “tell our dad I’m sorry” but when you explained it, it hit me right in the heart and I cried a bit.
Dang son
Hey everyone! Thanks so much for watching and commenting what we should explain next week! I love you all!
I just wanted to say this, but no offense if you liked this song, but I didn't. I thought the lyrics hardly made sense (and I'm half-Christian) and the music was *so* annoying. The buzzy, frenetic synthesizer always sticks in my head and drives me crazy! And also, why is Tyler Joseph so obsessed with this little girl? He sings about her like he's a stalker and wants to rape her, because she's so beautiful and amazing, even though we as the audience can't even see her.
Also, f*** Tyler's screaming like a maniac. Really? *"YOU'RE AN ANGEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLGAXNGNAPZLGIKELMNGIWIOLGKO!!!!!!!!"* Stop screaming, you creeper!
Elebrony he can’t get it cross that she’s an angel.
About the room being red, I agree with your explanation and besides the methaphorical meaning, I've always connected it to the literal meaning of Ruby: the colour of the stone.
Also, I think it may mean that she owns the room she walks in, with her arrival it turns to red. Her uniqueness makes her stand out anywhere.
Loving your interpretations, I'd love to see The Judge next!
ruby makes me cry bc it reminds me of who would've been my sister, but there was a miscarriage and she was never born. screaming "tell our dad i'm sorry, you're an angel" is so cathartic because it gives me peace to think that she's in heaven. anyway that's how i interpret the song, i think it's a really cool example of how their music can mean something totally different to the listener but still be incredibly powerful.
Where's my 💀 clique at?
Btw Ruby is my fav song!thanks!
No problem!
The Pop Song Professor yeee
liza Tivadze hola (Same i love ruby)
liza Tivadze I’m right here I’m new though
Right here 😎
I didn't know that this song was about a little that they knew. That's so cute!!!
I love this song so much, and I love that part where he is screaming too.
Hometown next?
My son has down syndrome and my daughter and I LOVE Twenty One Pilots. I think you are right on. I always hear that my son is an angel from God and has a special connection with Him. We just seen them in concert and came across this song last night. Very meaningful.
*TRUCE* OR *BE CONCERNED*
N Marshall truce is the second best song friend please is best
Warning ⚠️ this is an opinion is not fact read at own risk warning ⚠️ my grammar sucks
truce is self explanatory lol
Yaayyyyyyyy! Please do Clear next!!!
*Get's the notification and comes to see the video one minute after it's out*
Nice!
I thought aha da dee dah dum sounded like a hyper feeling, so at that time when he was feeling depressed, low, and tired she showed him energy and made him feel better
Idk...
Edit: I love your channel ughhhh. I really like the Christian side too because it's just really nice idek why
Cool, thanks!
You. Are. A. Genius
Aw, thanks!
This actually made me tear up. I didn't realize what the song was about, but now that I know it's so beautiful
glowing eyes !!
Ruby in all honesty is my favorite Twenty One Pilots song, it's so pure and deep song
What does "The Judge" mean?
I love that song. I really want to explain this one. This is my official vote!
BlA_ZeR Edits yes! I love that song. Basically the best from Blurryface. It's up there with Goner for sure.
The Pop Song Professor So you're digging in to this song next!? Awesome!
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this!! To me it's about God being the "Judge", I think I'm right but I just never know!!
Well it'd be nice if I could, but I will try to respect the vote.
Do The Pantaloon or Hometown plssss
Hometown!
I really appreciate your TOP explanation videos, it makes their music that much more awesome. It shows that Tyler pours his heart out into his songwriting, and he's what inspired to want to become a song writer. A song off Blurryface I would recommend you to explain would be message man.
Thanks for the suggestion and kind words!
Lit was one of my favorite classes! I absolutely love it when you go into the lit devices. It really makes it clear how meticulously and masterfully Tyler crafts the lyrics.
Will continue to do so!
When I think of the words "Sha da de da dum," I think of tons of people dancing in a field of grass, all laughing. I have no idea why.
this is definitely my favorite song on RAB. it's so sweet and calming!!
I also 100% agree with your take on the lyric about the color of her room. I've never thought about it that way and that theory makes a lot more sense than the one you read online.
I'm so glad we're on the same page in regards to the verse where he talks about the red paint! I always thought I was being weird because people said it was just a reference to her name.
Tell me where are you from/shada-dee-da-dum
Tell me where am I from/shada-dee-da-dum
I think this highlights the contrast between the seriousness of his questions and the innocence of her answers. Our introspective nature leads us to have big questions, Tyler's being about faith generally. Now listen don't get me wrong on this: I sense him being almost envious of her "unawareness". Is our reflectiveness a blessing? Or is it a curse for our sin?
Let me know what you think
Goner or not today would be amazing!
The part of the song lyrics
"That shade has turned to red"
I think the colour change from pink to red, represents the true love and affection for Ruby.
From Blurryface you should do Fairly Local, Hometown or Polarize.
Hometown!!
Wow, this video revealed so much more of the song's meaning to me... I'll definitely think more when I hear it again. Thanks!
I LOVE Ruby so much! It is one of my favorite song! I’m so happy! ❤️💞💓💓💗💕💖
I love your videos. Do you think you could do "Clear?"
Also, could you possibly start doing lyric analyses of songs by Cavetown? To start, I would suggest "we're alive."
please do trapdoor by TWENTY ØNE piløts you are the best 😁
I literally saw this notification and i cried . Im not really sure why, but your videos literally make me so happy . like i dont know if it's because your voice and choice of words is like asmr or if its just lyric explanation videos or what but I'm-
Woah, I didn't mean for anyone to cry, but sounds like they were happy tears, so that's okay. Glad you enjoyed and now to figure out how to make all of my videos asmr.
I'm so excited
I'm so happy you did this videooooooo
Glad you like it!
"...One of the best twenty one pilots songs of all time. I know I say that every time but it's always true."
HAH
*subcribes*
Welcome!
Imagine if Tyler names his future child ruby 🥺
I love hearing other peoples thoughts in my fave songs, keep it up!
Ruby is my neice. Her dad is my brother. She's doing great and is now 13 years old. Spot on about the room color.
Another beautiful explanation of a beautiful song!
Woah ... when you realise the lyrics to the songs and the deeper meanings my face is just left like >_> OMG I get it
who got shivers while watching this
Love this song!
Please do Clear next :)
Wow. Im learning and knowing my favourite band's song
:)
I always get Goosebumps when I hear your song expansions!
That's kind of cool.
That song made me cry and THIS WAS SUCH A GOOD EXPLANATION keep up the goodness I really appreciate it and I'm happy u exist
Aw, thanks!
Lovely
clear!!!
"upon your great arrival that shade has turned to red" I think it means she has made to world her own and "sha da de da dum" joy
great job! i love this interpretation
Thanks!
Finally here to one of your latest videos about TØP
Welcome!
Slow town!!
I love your tøp videos 💕💕
THanks!
The down syndrome keeps her innocent, her being a little more simple of mind makes it easier for her to maintain her innocence. While Tyler, or us, are conflicted with doing what is right and wrong cause we're plagued imperfection constantly sinning everyday. Maybe she's an inspiration because even with her disability shes maintains her innocence, while Tyler being of full sound and mind still struggles. Seeing her innocence as perfection the only way to describe her is as an angel here on earth.
Johny Boy ! and thank you so much for your explication and your idea !
You're welcome!
YES FINALLY
dang i didnt know it was that deep. great video.
I just subscribed today and I love these twenty one pilots vids
Glad to hear it! And welcome!
the pantaloon !!!
Mel M yes please
just the best song for long
YES YES YES I LOVE THIS THEORY IT !! ALL !! MAKES !! SENSE !! NOW
Glad you like it! Share it with your friends!
I SUBSCRIBED!!!!!
This song means a lot to me because I have a special needs sister and she's so sweet :D This is my favorite TØP song for that reason.
That's a good reason for it to be your favorite. :)
I think the shade to red means that she is beautiful. As if that, they painted the room pink, but because she is special, her room has turned to red. The color of a ruby is red. He's talking about how when she was born everyone thought she would be normal, but she is not. She is special. She is beautiful. She is rare. She is a ruby.
Just wow.
Do "Ms. Believer" !
(unless you already have, I haven't watched your channel for long so I don't know what you've done)
Haven't yet, but I hope it gets voted for soon!
Please do Fake You Out!!!!!
Yaaay Beka!!!!❤️❤️ Can we please have Lovely explained pwease pwease pwease 💖
I guess you can say its Ruby Tuesday EYYYYY
Goner (Blurryface version)
Good suggestion!
blurryface version?
@@Julicxre yeah. Look up the Goner music video.
That song was stuck in my head yesterday lol
I have one part stuck in my head it’s “YOUR AN EGG SHEEEEEEEELL” it’s just what I here
NOT TODAY OR FAKE YOU OUT 🙌🏻💙
this is so deep. who would've known...
hey! thanks for this awesome video! this song reminds me of my sister, poppy. who also has down's syndrome, just like 'ruby'. a month old todat! love your channel, keep it up:)))
Thanks! Will do!
Thanks! Will do!
message man!
House of gold
My step brother has downsyndrome his name is Charlie and I'm going to show his mum the song ruby I hope she likes it. Thanks for explaining the meaning otherwise I wouldn't of known what it meant..
Thank you so much!🙂 I'm so glad we have basically the same ideas about this one. To me, the color of the room symbolises the intensity of Ruby. She is "disabled" in this world, but she is so special and has that something everyone is looking for..(i like to think of her eyes having the same sparkle as the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz:D) But seriously, i don't "know her", but feel like i do. Thanks for the video. :)
Yeah, I think that's a good way of putting it too. Her personality is so intensely beautiful that red symbolizes her and her name best.
I used to think that Ruby was about a girl that harms herself because the lyrics "Your mama painted your room a shade of pink she said, but with your great arival that shade has turned to red" and red is the color of blood and one of her ways she might harm would be cutting. The lyrics "Youre an angel fallen down" a fallen angel she might self-harm but she still might be a good person. In the lyrics "In your homeland they call you queen" that may mean that others(Her friends)who may do the same thing as her. She may also do that because the song says "tell our dad im sorry" the reson i thoght that was because he let her do that and God is mad that he let her (he is the key word to Tyler). I know its kinda dumb but i was 11 when i gained intrest in TØP so yeah...
When ever Tyler yells it's powerful I mean am I right
I think the "But with your great arrival that shade has turned to red" is simply making a connection to her name because rubies are generally red in color, so her arrival is making an impact on the room and/or her entire house/family. Just a thought!
Makes sense!
Hearthfire I agree
Since lately I'm trying to represent TØP's songs with drawing and you're helping me a lot, I love so much your explanations
Anyway, I'd like Polarize, one of my fav
I'd love to see some of your drawings!
From what I understand about Tyler's song writing process which is very little. It sounds like he writes the songs in poems than puts a beat to them so I think he had a TON of the albums songs long before they were ever released on any CD. That's just my opinion please nobody kill me please 😬
Katherine Weaver yeah, there was no phun intended.
Truce, Goner, and especially The judge. I'd love to see any of the three.
Please do Fake You Out.
It's my favorite TOP Song.
i had to stop watching to listen to the song again. I love it so much.
My mission is accomplished then!
Message Man!
My name is Ruby and I legit looovvvveee tøp
congratz april stumme on your graduationn!
I'll tell her!
Please do clear!! I heard it's about Tyler's religion in his song, but it is so tough to understand! Thank you! Love the channel!
As a newer fan it kind of sucks having to make these comments so late but in any case these are my thoughts. I feel like Ruby's room turning from a shade of pink to red is suggesting that when Ruby was born she wasn't just a diluted pink "average" little girl like her mother thought she would be. Ruby was born to be way more, a vibrant shade of red, a whole and primary color. Red can symbolize passion I think, maybe Ruby is the kind of little girl that is very passionate about life & about things that she loves and holds dear to her. This passion and purity inspired Tyler. The part where Tyler sings "your eyes say, sha da dee da dum" I think has more meaning to it. It is said that when you look into someones eyes you can peer into their soul. Maybe this part means that her soul is full of song, her soul sings out about heaven. In any case, there is no way to really be 100% sure but those are my additional thoughts on the topic. :)
I'd love for you to do Clear. I think it's about Tyler hiding his religion within his music, but i'd love to hear what you think about it
I'm getting it confused with another song right now, but I think you're right. In any case, it's soooo good.
Message Man!!!!
That one dislike is Tyler's blurryface
Exactly.
Goner!!:)
Ooh you NEED to do Clear by Twenty One Pilots 😩❤️
Hometown please!!!
Can you do Addict with a Pen pls?? thx dude
AIR CATCHERRRR