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The line “I’m screaming submission” communicates either a psychological, emotional, or spiritual crisis. He realizes some sort of change must occur.<ref>https://genius.com/4216157</ref> | The line “I’m screaming submission” communicates either a psychological, emotional, or spiritual crisis. He realizes some sort of change must occur.<ref>https://genius.com/4216157</ref> | ||
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| | |''«I don't know if I am dying or living»'' | ||
|Tyler is conflicted, yet again. Even though his body is still living, he feels that he is dead inside due to his thoughts of darkness. He worries he is beyond redemption as he may have already fallen away too far to repent. He fears that his efforts may be a waste of time.[[File:Shake hands with the dark.png|center|frameless]] | |Tyler is conflicted, yet again. Even though his body is still living, he feels that he is dead inside due to his thoughts of darkness. He worries he is beyond redemption as he may have already fallen away too far to repent. He fears that his efforts may be a waste of time.[[File:Shake hands with the dark.png|center|frameless]] | ||
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Is one is trying, that’s all we’re gonna do</blockquote>These lyrics bring a solaced closure to the original line. We can see that Tyler not only understands the difference, but he has turned his past struggle into a tool to help others in the present.<ref>https://genius.com/2586048</ref> | Is one is trying, that’s all we’re gonna do</blockquote>These lyrics bring a solaced closure to the original line. We can see that Tyler not only understands the difference, but he has turned his past struggle into a tool to help others in the present.<ref>https://genius.com/2586048</ref> | ||
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|«' | |''«'Cause I will save face for name's sake»'' | ||
|Save face is a term used to represent someone trying to “retain respect,” or “avoid humiliation.” He says he does this in order to protect his identity in a selfish way. | |||
An instance of this is found in “Ode to Sleep” where Tyler mentions Peter’s three denials.<ref>https://genius.com/6558884</ref> | |||
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| | |''«abuse grace»'' | ||
| | |A defining trait of God (in Christianity) is grace. With Him being well known for His unending grace, it is arguable that the most common sin within the Christian faith is to abuse grace through using it for things other than God’s will. | ||
This line also brings to mind the common idea of one using their identity as a Christian (or as a follower of a number of other religions) to support unjustifiable actions, or an excuse to escape consequences of his own decisions, leading people to think that his actions were founded on faith. | |||
This may also point to one who doesn’t recognize the Christian ideal we have been given the generous gift of salvation by Christ.<ref>https://genius.com/6610226</ref> | |||
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| | |''«Take aim to obtain a new name in a newer place»'' | ||
| | |Tyler says he will “Take aim” or take focus on God, meaning he will become saved and pledge himself to focus his life on what God wants for him. Because of this, God rewards us with a place in heaven and a new identity so we can leave behind our flawed selves.<ref>https://genius.com/4216175</ref> | ||
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|''«But my name is lame, I can't walk, and I ain't the same-a'' | |||
''And my name became a new destiny to the grave»'' | |||
|Tyler says his “name is lame” or it is worn out and not what it used to be. This isn’t necessarily the same as saying he is tired of his name. His name no longer represents what it used to. He believes actions define a person and a name represents a person. The mistakes he has made is causing him to be ashamed of his own name. | |||
The “I can’t walk” line plays off the word ''lame'', which also refers to not being able to use your legs. | |||
“And my name became a new destiny to the grave” expands upon “Take aim to obtain a new name and a newer place.” He is referencing salvation and how he receives a new identity in heaven. The identity of “Tyler Joseph” is destined to die just like our physical bodies as they are flawed.<ref>https://genius.com/5401060</ref> | |||
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |all meanings of the lyrics are taken from the [https://genius.com/artists/Twenty-one-pilots Genius] website | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |all meanings of the lyrics are taken from the [https://genius.com/artists/Twenty-one-pilots Genius] website | ||
