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== Background ==
== Background ==
"Slowtown" by twenty one pilots explores the desire to escape the fast-paced, hectic aspects of life and reconnect with a simpler, slower existence. The song reflects on the nostalgia of childhood and the carefree nature that often accompanies it.
This song is (from what I’ve heard) about how the other original remaining member of the band ([[Nick Thomas]]) had left, and it was only [[Tyler Joseph]] and [[Josh Dun]]. Both Tyler and Josh had doubts about being able to put on a show with only two people, and were really disheartened and unsure of the band’s future now that they were only two. “I’m two” is Joseph talking about how the band is only two; “Be gone, you see rain,” is speaking to how Nick left the band because he wasn’t sure that it would sustain him in the future, which is a valid concern. 'Two' is essentially about how Twenty One Pilots as a band was in a very uncertain state during this time.
 
In the verses, the lyrics express a longing for a different pace of life, where the narrator can fully embrace a slower, more relaxed environment. The mention of "laying down" and waking up in Slowtown symbolizes a desire to escape the pressures and responsibilities of the present and find solace in a place where time moves at a gentle, leisurely pace.
 
The chorus highlights the need for grounding and stability to prevent feeling overwhelmed. The act of putting on socks becomes symbolic of creating a barrier between the soul and the challenges of the world. The line "And I walk through my door just so I don't fall through the floor" suggests that the narrator uses their home as a safe space to regain balance and stability amidst the turmoil.
 
The second verse touches on the nostalgia of childhood, specifically recalling the innocence and daring spirit of youth. The reference to riding bikes, placing cards in the spokes, and mimicking traffic sounds illustrates a time of imaginative playfulness. However, the juxtaposition becomes apparent as the narrator states that they no longer engage in these activities and have lost touch with their own sense of wonder and joy.
 
The bridge cries out for salvation from the fast-paced world, emphasizing the urgency of the desire for a slower, more meaningful existence. The repetition of "We're going too fast, fast, save us now" reflects the desperation and plea for rescue from the overwhelming rush of life.
 
Overall, "Slowtown" by twenty one pilots conveys a longing for a return to simplicity, a yearning to escape the complexities and speed of the modern world, and a reflection on the loss of innocence and childlike wonder. The song encourages listeners to evaluate their own lives and find ways to reconnect with a slower, more meaningful existence. [https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/3530822107858875305/]


== Versions ==
== Versions ==
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|‘Slowtown’ is the 4th track off the duo’s sophomore album, ''Regional at Best,''. The song is one of the four tracks that were not featured on the remastering project known as ''Vessel''. That said, the song’s ideas and main concept were re-worked into one of the band’s biggest hits and best-selling singles, “Stressed Out”.
|“Two” was released in 2011 as one of their newsletter tracks. This song is about how the other original remaining member of the band had left, and it was only Tyler and Josh. Both Tyler and Josh had doubts about being able to put on a show with only two people, and were really disheartened and unsure of the band’s future now that they were only two.
“Slowtown” tackles Tyler’s uneasiness concerning the consistent, constant march of time itself. This discomfort is expressed as a conduit of stress and anxiety, which society at large copes with through steady routine. A regimen that ultimately bores Tyler, causing a longing in him to revert to his youth; a time without strict routine. [https://genius.com/Twenty-one-pilots-be-concerned-lyrics]
The song bears more meaning through the instrumentals/vocals. The lyrics describe the fragile state of the band, but the instrumentals and vocals really highlight the emotion that influenced these words to be said in the first place. Generally the band tends to mask their emotion with positive instrumentals and vocals while the emotion is laced within the meaning of the words, but this song is truly an exception. [https://genius.com/Twenty-one-pilots-two-lyrics <nowiki>[2]</nowiki>]
 
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| style="text-align:center;" |all meanings of the lyrics are taken from the [https://genius.com/artists/Twenty-one-pilots Genius] website
| style="text-align:center;" |all meanings of the lyrics are taken from the [https://genius.com/artists/Twenty-one-pilots Genius] website
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[https://www.songtell.com/twenty-one-pilots/slowtown <nowiki>[1] https://www.songtell.com/twenty-one-pilots/slowtown</nowiki>]
[https://www.songtell.com/twenty-one-pilots/slowtown <nowiki>[1] https://www.songtell.com/twenty-one-pilots/slowtown</nowiki>]


[https://genius.com/Twenty-one-pilots-slowtown-lyrics <nowiki>[2] https://genius.com/Twenty-one-pilots-slowtown-lyrics</nowiki>]
[https://genius.com/Twenty-one-pilots-two-lyrics <nowiki>[2] https://genius.com/Twenty-one-pilots-two-lyrics</nowiki>]


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