Chlorine
twenty one pilots * Track #5 On Trench
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Chlorine by twenty one pilots
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twenty one pilotsProduced by
Tyler JosephWrited by
Tyler JosephAbout
“Chlorine” is a track about the cleansing power that music has on the narrator. Chlorine, while being a deadly chemical, is used to eliminate unwanted substances. As stated in the lyrics, the chemical is compared to a “vibe” or “beat.” While the chlorine has poisonous properties and could potentiall...
Chlorine Lyrics
[Intro: Tyler Joseph, Paul Meany]
So where are ya?
It's been a little while
[Chorus]
Sippin' on straight chlorine
Let the vibe slide over me
This beat is a chemical, beat is a chemical
When I leave, don't save my seat
I'll be back when it's all complete
The moment is medical, moment is medical
Sippin' on straight chlorine
[Verse 1]
Lovin' what I'm tastin', woah
Venom on my tongue, dependent at times
Poisonous vibrations, woah
Help my body run
[Refrain]
I'm runnin' for my life
Runnin' for my life
[Chorus]
Sippin' on straight chlorine
Let the vibe slide over me
This beat is a chemical, beat is a chemical
When I leave, don't save my seat
I'll be back when it's all complete
The moment is medical, moment is medical
Sippin' on straight chlorine
[Verse 2]
Fall out of formation, woah
I plan my escape from walls they confined
Rebel red carnation, woa-a-oh
Grows while I decay
[Refrain]
I'm runnin' for my life
Runnin' for my life
Yeah, I'm runnin' for my life
Runnin' for my life
[Verse 3]
Hide you in my coat pocket, where I kept my rebel red
I felt I was invincible, you wrapped around my head
Now different lives I lead, my body lives on lead
The last two lines may read incorrect until said
The lead is terrible in flavor
But now you double as a paper maker
I despise you sometimes, I love to hate the fight
And you in my life is like
[Chorus]
Sippin' on straight chlorine
Let the vibe slide over me
This beat is a chemical, beat is a chemical
When I leave, don't save my seat
I'll be back when it's all complete
The moment is medical, moment is medical
Sippin' on straight chlorine
[Interlude]
Let the vibe, let the vibe
Let the vibe, let the vibe
Beat is a chemical, yeah
Let the vibe, let the vibe
Let the vibe, let the vibe
Moment is medical, yeah
Sippin' on straight chlorine
Let the vibe, let the vibe
Let the vibe, let the vibe
Beat is a chemical, yeah
Let the vibe, let the vibe
Let the vibe, let the vibe
Moment is medical, yeah
[Outro]
I'm so sorry I forgot you
Let me catch you up to speed
I've been tested like the ends of
A weathered flag that's by the sea
Can you build my house with pieces?
I'm just a chemical
Can you build my house with pieces?
I'm just a chemical
Can you build my house with pieces?
I'm just a chemical
Can you build my house with pieces?
I'm just a chemical
Chlorine Q&A
Who wrote Chlorine's ?
Chlorine was written by Tyler Joseph.
Who produced Chlorine's ?
Chlorine was produced by Tyler Joseph.
When did twenty one pilots release Chlorine?
twenty one pilots released Chlorine on Fri Oct 05 2018.
Whose voice is is that we hear during the intro?
This is the voice of Paul Meaney, the lead singer of MUTEMATH and also producer for Trench.
What is the chlorine supposed to represent?
The chlorine can be interpreted as quite literal or metaphorical in this song.
It could be literal, as in Tyler is drinking chlorine out of insanity or self-harm.
Or, more-likely, it could be metaphorical. Tyler is drinkling chlorine to purify himself from his dark interior. He doesn’t like his th...
What has the singer said about this song?
They did a AMA – Ask Me Anything – on Reddit, and about “Chlorine,” Tyler said:
Wrestling on trying to tackle what I was feeling in “Chlorine” was exhausting.
What is he running from when he is running for his life?
He is running from the bishops (who represent depression) in the music videos for 2018’s Trench.
The band released three of the four music videos for the album as a series that follows Tyler as he attempts to escape DEMA and Blurryface/Nico and the other bishops. In order, the songs are “Jumpsuit,”...
Where was the music video filmed?
According to their social media, the music video was filmed in Sydney, Australia.
What is Ned supposed to represent/be?
He is assumed to be some kind of jackalope, which is basically a large rabbit with antlers. There are multiple theories as to what Ned represents, but the prevailing theory is that he represents Tyler’s creative process. Tyler needs to create music because it helps him deal with his depression. Howe...
"I'm running from my lies", "Running for my life", "refrain" or "pre-chorus"?
People often get confused with refrains and pre-choruses. Pre-choruses always come before a chorus while refrains always come after verses. In most cases, they are in the same place. However, some songs have multiple verses before a chorus. In the case of “Chlorine,” since the lyrics don’t appear be...
What certifications did this track receive?
“Chlorine” was certified gold by the RIAA on June 4, 2019.