Car Radio
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Car Radio by twenty one pilots
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twenty one pilotsProduced by
Tyler Joseph & Greg WellsWrited by
Tyler JosephAbout
“Car Radio” is an introspective song that recalls an event lead singer Tyler Joseph experienced during college where his car radio was stolen. It led him to ponder where the mind takes people when all they are left with is silence.
Tyler describes this silence as something that can sometimes be see...
Car Radio Lyrics
[Refrain]
I ponder of something great
My lungs will fill and then deflate
They fill with fire, exhale desire
I know it's dire, my time today
I have these thoughts so often, I ought
To replace that slot with what I once bought
'Cause somebody stole my car radio
And now I just sit in silence
[Verse 1]
Sometimes quiet is violent
I find it hard to hide it, my pride is no longer inside
It's on my sleeve, my skin will scream
Reminding me of who I killed inside my dream
I hate this car that I'm driving, there's no hiding for me
I'm forced to deal with what I feel
There is no distraction to mask what is real
I could pull the steering wheel
[Refrain]
I have these thoughts so often, I ought
To replace that slot with what I once bought
'Cause somebody stole my car radio
And now I just sit in silence
[Verse 2]
I ponder of something terrifying
'Cause this time there's no sound to hide behind
I find over the course of our human existence
One thing consists of consistence
And it's that we're all battling fear
Oh dear, I don't know if we know why we're here
Oh my, too deep, please stop thinking
I liked it better when my car had sound
There are things we can do
But from the things that work there are only two
And-a from the two that we choose to do
Peace will win and fear will lose
And there's faith and there's sleep
We need to pick one, please, because
Faith is to be awake and to be awake is for us to think
And for us to think is to be alive
And I will try with every rhyme
To come across like I am dying
To let you know you need to try to think
[Refrain]
I have these thoughts so often, I ought
To replace that slot with what I once bought
'Cause somebody stole my car radio
And now I just sit in silence
[Bridge]
(Woah, oh-oh-oh)
(Woah, oh-oh-oh)
(Woah, oh-oh-oh)
(Woah, oh-oh-oh)
And now I just sit in silence
And now I just sit in silence
And now I just sit
And now I just sit in silence
And now I just sit in silence
And now I just sit in silence
And now I just sit
[Refrain]
I ponder of something great
My lungs will fill and then deflate
They fill with fire, exhale desire
I know it's dire, my time today
I have these thoughts so often, I ought
To replace that slot with what I once bought
'Cause somebody stole my car radio
And now I just sit in silence
Car Radio Q&A
Who wrote Car Radio's ?
Car Radio was written by Tyler Joseph.
Who produced Car Radio's ?
Car Radio was produced by Tyler Joseph & Greg Wells.
When did twenty one pilots release Car Radio?
twenty one pilots released Car Radio on Fri Jul 08 2011.
What did twenty one pilots say about "Car Radio"?
During an interview in which Tyler speaks candidly about the songs on Vessel, he says:
I would say it’s one of my favorites, but honestly my favorite song is always the one I’m working on…but what I like about it is that there’s really no structure to it that is similar to any other song I’ve heard...
Why does he shave his own hair in the video clip?
This action is most likely meant to represent angst, caused by the fact that he’s sitting in silence, alone with his thoughts.
The video may not seem like it’s representing the song in a literal way. Instead, the video uses metaphors to describe what Tyler expresses in the lyrics; shaving his head...
Why does Tyler go into the crowd with a mask on in the music video?
Tyler and Josh used to wear the masks to get the attention of the audience when they were just starting out, which Tyler spoke about in a 2014 interview with Alernative Press:
We’re trying to create something that’s a bit more faceless, that can represent a group of people or have people relate to...
Is “Car Radio” a metaphor? If so, for what?
On the surface, “Car Radio” is literally about Tyler Joseph’s car radio being stolen.
Under the surface, it is about letting your mind wander where it wants to go rather than stimulating it with music.
Is it just about someone that steels his car radio ?
It started out with that but it is also an image of how Tyler deals with his thoughts while he drives.
Typically, driving is a time for people to think. However, Tyler doesn’t want to be left alone with his thoughts. So, he fills the space with music, which keeps him from thinking bad thoughts. Whe...
What certifications did this track receive?
“Car Radio” was certified 2x platinum by the RIAA on March 1, 2018.
What are the masks for it looks like they are going to rob someone
In a video interview, Tyler tells the origin story of the masks. At first, they were to simply grab the attention of their audiences as well as the employees of the venues that hosted them. He goes on to explain its deeper meaning later on:
It’s very interesting thing to balance this idea of being...