The Judge

The Judge is the 7th track on the album, Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots.

The Judge
Song by Twenty One Pilots from the album Blurryface
Released	May 17, 2015
Format	Digital
Length	4:57
Time signature	4/4
Tempo	107
Key	C major
Live debut	Jule 4, 2015
Last played	September 24, 2022
Live count	260
Composer	Twenty One Pilots
Lyricist	Tyler Joseph
Writer	Tyler Joseph
Producer	Tyler Joseph, Josh Dun, The Judge
Label	Fueled by Ramen
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Twenty One Pilots track listing Heavydirtysoul Stressed Out Ride Fairly Local Tear In My Heart Lane Boy The Judge Doubt Polarize We Don't Believe What's On TV Message Man Hometown Not Today Goner

Versions

Studio

Title	Releas	Length	Recorded	Released	Notes
The Judge	Blurryface	4:57	2013 - 2014	May 17, 2015

Live

Title	Releas	Length	Recorded	Released	Notes
The Judge (Live)	Blurryface Live	4:38	October 17, 2015	November 25, 2016	Live from Fox Theater.

Lyrics

Lyrics

Album / live version

[Intro] Na-na-na-na, oh, oh Na-na-na-na, oh, oh Na-na-na-na, oh, oh [Verse 1] When the leader of the bad guys sang Something soft and soaked in pain I heard the echo from his secret hideaway He must've forgot to close his door As he cranked out those dismal chords And his four walls declared him insane [Pre-Chorus] I found my way, right time, wrong place As I pled my case [Chorus] You're the judge, oh no Set me free You're the judge, oh no Set me free I know my soul's freezing Hell's hot for good reason So please, take me [Refrain] Na-na-na-na, oh, oh Na-na-na-na, oh, oh Na-na-na-na, oh, oh [Verse 2] Three lights are lit, but the fourth one's out I can tell 'cause it's a bit darker than the last night's bout I forgot about the drought of light bulbs in this house So I head out down a route I think is heading south But I'm not good with directions and I hide behind my mouth I'm a pro at imperfections and I'm best friends with my doubt And now that my mind's out and now I hear it clear and loud I'm thinking "Wow, I probably should've stayed inside my house" [Pre-Chorus] I found my way, right time, wrong place As I pled my case [Chorus] You're the judge, oh no Set me free You're the judge, oh no Set me free I know my soul's freezing Hell's hot for good reason So please [Bridge] I don't know if this song Is a surrender or a revel I don't know if this one Is about me or the devil I don't know if this song Is a surrender or a revel I don't know if this one Is about me or the devil [Interlude] (Woah, oh-oh) Oh! (Yeah) (Woah, oh-oh) [Chorus] You're the judge, oh no Set me free, oh no You're the judge, oh no Set me free, oh no I know my soul's freezing Hell's hot for good reason (Oh) So please (Ooh-ooh) [Refrain] (Yeah, yeah) (Yeah, yeah, yeah) Na-na-na-na, oh, oh Na-na-na-na, oh, oh Na-na-na-na, oh, oh Na-na-na-na, oh, oh [Chorus] You're the judge, oh no (Na-na-na-na, oh, oh) Set me free (Na-na-na-na, oh, oh) You're the judge, oh no (Na-na-na-na, oh, oh) Set me free (Na-na-na-na, oh, oh) You're the judge, oh no (Na-na-na-na, oh, oh) Set me free (Na-na-na-na, oh, oh; Oh, Josh Dun!) You're the judge, oh no (Na-na-na-na, oh, oh) Set me free (Na-na-na-na, oh, oh)

Lyrics meaning

Lyrics
“Tear in My Heart” is the second single from Twenty One Pilots' fourth studio album, Blurryface. Inspired by Tyler Joseph’s wife, Jenna Joseph, the song details the importance of their relationship. “Tear in My Heart” is the only song from the album not to feature Blurryface, who is a character representing the protagonists fears and anxieties. This fact may insinuate that Jenna protects him from Blurryface.
all meanings of the lyrics are taken from the Genius website

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