WE REACT TO TWENTY ONE PILOTS: JUMPSUIT - THE TRENCH TRILOGY BEGINS

[@GarnetJ]

Yes, this continues where Heavydirtysoul left off, but if you noticed Tyler said at the beginning “We’ve been here the whole time. You were asleep. Time to wake up.” There was over a year after they wrapped up the Blurryface era/touring when twenty one pilots went radio silent. Others refer to it as the hiatus, but they never called it that. But Tyler used that time to go deeper into developing a narrative that he began with Blurryface (which represents his insecurities and the darkness inside of him that he wants to fight against) as the landscape for Trench. It’s essentially a concept album that represents a journey between 2 places. The lore continues into their current album (SAI) and the Dema storyline will conclude in the next album. Tyler created an entire world (Dema) that is controlled by 9 Bishops so that he could dive deeper into exploring the ways they exert control over him. You will see Dema in the next video (Nico and the Niners). Nico is Blurryface, the Bishop that controls Tyler. They secretly released info online for the fans to find including letters from a character named Clancy that described Dema and the Bishops. This video is essentially the origin story of the black that you often see on his throat and hands. Tyler escaped Dema and is now in Trench, but Nico came after him. The black represents Blurryface/Nico’s control over Tyler. So in the bridge, Tyler is following him back to Dema, but he is telling Nico the only way he can completely control him would be to take away his ability to create music (grab him by the throat and lift him in the air / tie him down and break both his hands). Those on top of the cliff are the Banditos. Josh is the torchbearer, the leader of the Banditos. When Tyler sees the yellow flower on the ground it helps him remember that he isn’t alone. And that’s when he looks up and they throw the yellow petals down on him. That gives Tyler the courage to break away from Nico’s control and run away. Sometimes when a loved one is struggling with mental health issues all you can do is be there to provide support and encouragement. To remind them that they aren’t alone. Colors have a lot of symbolism within the TØP lore. The Blurryface era was red and black, representing control and darkness. The Trench era is yellow, which represents hope. If you look back at the Heavydirtysoul video, Josh’s hair was bright yellow 😼 It was the bridge to the new era. Yellow is a color that the Bishops can’t see (it’s an actual form of color blindness: tritanomaly makes it hard to tell the difference between yellow/red and tritanopia makes you unable to tell the difference between yellow/pink), so the Banditos use it as their rebel color - yellow tape on camouflage. It is a reminder that even when deep in struggles, you aren’t alone. The jumpsuit can represent anything that can help you when you are in need of help. Whether it is faith or family or friends. They even changed their logo from |-/ to ||-// representing the extra bar of protection. At the end, Tyler trips and falls, but Josh is still there on the cliff watching over him. He continues to be Tyler’s rock and anchor no matter what happens. Their friendship bond is an inspiration.

[@GunsNRoser01]

Thank you.

[@cindygm8191]

That was beautiful

[@jaredfoster5275]

Great summary, thanks!

[@lostrubberduck6054]

Very well explained literally one of my fav things is the Easter egg/scavenger hunt type stuff they'll throw out there always fun certainly unique

[@asdband888]

Very good summary. I read somewhere that the tape on Tyler's jacket is where Josh has tattoos, or special tattoos and vice versa. I don't know if that's right, I never dove into that too much. But if it's true, it's another way they are bound together, to remind them of the support they have in each other. Peace!

[@esselleanderic]

I know you’re only now going into the trilogy, but there is an extension to the story with music videos from the following album continuing the Dema storyline - you need to follow the trilogy with the songs/videos ‘Saturday’ and ‘The Outside’. There is so much around this it’s ridiculous how much attention to detail and how clever they actually are. You’re right - that’s Blurryface on the horse, he’s a bishop from Dema. Also known as Nico. Difficult to know how much to tell you.

[@arianaacosta4732]

Baby steps 😅 the twenty one pilots storyline is so complex and long

[@aidenlewis2556]

I literally have notes on it bc there's so many things to remember 💀

[@asdband888]

And we don't want to give it ALL away! It's so hard though!

[@jesrush]

It’s Shy Away, Choker, Saturday then The Outside.✌️😊🌼

[@wolfiee390]

Also have to remember the video storyline started at the end of Heavydirtysoul😂😅 just to be confusing

[@Lauren-zx3gx]

Yellow is the color of Suicide Prevention in Mental Health Awareness. 💛 It’s also a symbol of hope and positivity.

[@MrBamaboy1974]

Yes, Blurryface. Red, the Bishops from Dema. And the one song I don't hear alot of people talking about with Dema is Stresses Out. He had the black on his neck and hands; plus the line "My name's Blurryface and I care what you think."

[@BlurryFloof]

Fun fact! Jumpsuit and levitate are a seemless transition on the album! It's super dope to hear them collide

[@knotsoangelic]

it is too in the live version iirc :D

[@tiandi5585]

Trench is regarded as they most complete album. Seems like the one best fit for you guys. And once you're done with it, Scaled and Icy has 2 more videos that come after the Heavydirtysoul + Trench trilogy.

[@asdband888]

And if you thought this was a different, atypical sound for them, wait until you get to Scaled and Icy! ⚖️ And 🥶. Ha! Emojis are funny.

[@kayy8429]

Trench is my favorite album of theirs, you should definitely react to more than just the trilogy!

[@Sentry1114]

Same goes for me. And I really love Pet Cheetah. 🥰

[@emilienicole370]

Yea I agree as well. This album is amazing!

[@kayy8429]

@@Sentry1114 does that song being your favorite have anything to do with your name?? Lol

[@wadsworthred9940]

Neon gravestones

[@tinesess3521]

I agree

[@tinesess3521]

Tyler does play the bass live on this song. All I'll say is yellow is opposite from red in the story. Also I loved how ironic it was when you said how much you loved his voice, while his neck was blackening which represented his insecurities in his voice.

[@sashabenoit1518]

Green is actually the opposite of red on the color wheel. That's why makeup artists use green concealer to cover up redness because it cancels it out. But when it comes to colorblindness, there is a type where you can't tell the difference between red and yellow and another type that confuses yellow and pink.

[@marb1317]

Yellow is not opposite to red lol that would be blue

[@xAnonXoXmysTx]

You guys caught a lot for sure. Yes blurryface is on the horse. He is a bishop from Dema. In the next song “Nico and the Niners” you learn his name. The Jumpsuit also plays a continuous roll throughout the trilogy, as well as the colours yellow. All the colours 21 pilots use throughout the blurryface album, trench, then scaled and icy are all significant. Red, yellow, black, and to some degree blue. They have a massive rabbit hole of lore for the whole narrative they built. It’s quite something.

[@Odd1006]

I thought blurryface was different then the bishops

[@xAnonXoXmysTx]

@@Odd1006 in a way, but they are also kinda one in the same. I would maybe say a better way to look at it is blurryface is who Tyler becomes when the bishops take him. Whenever he has the black paint on him. You could probably say the black paint itself is blurryface. Something that comes directly from the hands of the bishops and takes over. So maybe Nico isn’t exactly blurryface, but blurryface comes from Nico, so I suppose it could be up for interpretation for sure. I’m not an expert by any means. It’s just interesting to think about. I know in an “older song” he says he has 2 faces, one being himself and the other being blurryface. Can’t remember what song of the top of my head.

[@GarnetJ]

@@xAnonXoXmysTx yes, it’s Goner you are thinking of: “I've got two faces Blurry's the one I'm not / I need your help to take him out”

[@girlwithnoname956]

@@xAnonXoXmysTx Great explanation for Blurryface vs Nico and Bishops.

[@lanestonesvlogs]

Its really interesting to learn, I've dove into the rabbit hole every time they've released a new album as I will in the upcoming album

[@annamariemullan432]

I am loving your reactions to twenty one pilots. Tyler & Josh are just ridiculously talented, totally dedicated to there art and always leave you just dying for what they'll bring next. Success doesn't appear to have changed either of them a jot. They just two genuinely nice lads and it shows in the utter devotion of their huge fan base (aka The Clique). I was introduced to them through my then teenage daughter. She went through some hellish stuff. Her mental health ended up scarily screwed to the point that we thought at one point we might lose her. Pilots lyrics are based in Tyler's own mental health struggles. One day my daughter was almost at the jumping off point and she heard Car Radio. She told me later that song saved her because it was like Tyler was singing her pain and she realised she wasn't the only one dealing with what she was. She got into them in a big way and through her, so did I. Roll forward a few years. For my 50th birthday, my girl took me to see them live. We went to a signing with them the morning of the show & I worried about it usually never being a good idea to meet your heroes. I had nothing to worry about. The music reps were rushing everyone through. No pics no this no that sort of thing. We got to their table and I knew my girl had lost her voice lol. I stepped forward, put my hand out to him and told him "from the bottom of my heart, thank you for saving my daughter's life'. Both boys got up, walked around the table and hugged her. They then ignored the reps trying to rush on the next group of people and stood chatting with her for 5 or 6 minutes! I stepped away and took some illicit pics of her with them. I was moved right to my very soul. Thought to myself this has been the best day. Then came the show and just WOW. In a sea of thousands of young fans, this 50 yr old sang danced and bounced for 2 & a half hours like I was a teenager again. Sorry for length of the comment but just wanted you to know the sort of lads they are.

[@GarnetJ]

Wow thank you for sharing! I know it is something that has become harder the bigger they get, but from everything I’ve heard, it means so much to them when they hear how their music has helped others. 🥰

[@GarnetJ]

This is an interview that you will relate to. At the end of the interview, the person doing the interview shared how TØP helped his son. It’s really touching and I loved Tyler’s response: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5epkoushpaKrpo

[@TracyBetts12]

I'm so glad to hear this as I was worried about my daughter in the same way. She came out of her shell when she started listening to them and feeling like a part of something great, with lots of people like herself. We went to our first TOP concert together for the Bandito Tour, and both of us hugged and cried when it was over. Couldn't believe the emotions I had. She had the time of her life! So glad you guys had a wonderful experience meeting them.

[@lostrubberduck6054]

Don't apologize I think you perfectly captured that all the fans may have diff experiences or ways we found them but we can all say they've touched our hearts in ways that if ya know ya know n all the fans can see n feel the genuine appreciation and love they have for their fans they are def unique in the sense they clearly don't like the fame aspect it's not them prob why they still live in Ohio but they know they're called to share their talent n that has changed countless lives and there's a bond indescribable to those that don't get it but a bond that links the clique and the band separately and together it's pretty unique and in that bond is a profound respect which I believe is why they trust the way they do at the shows and put themselves in the audience thank you for sharing

[@blushsbts]

this made me tear up cause i know how much tøp means to your daughter and how they saved her, because they saved me too and are still doing it as I’m hanging on a thread. hearing how they hugged your daughter and how they help so many people with their music makes me so happy and emotional because as much as we’re saved by them, they’re saved by our continuous love and support. sorry for the ramble hahah

[@katiezee2868]

I went to 3 of their shows when they were touring for Trench and they were incredible! They opened their shows with the burning car on the stage singing Jumpsuit. Tyler and Josh bring so much energy to their shows and give their all, the atmosphere was insane!!

[@deadsetondreams1988]

It is on my bucket list to see them in concert; they look flipping amazing!!

[@katiezee2868]

@@deadsetondreams1988 I hope you get to one day! Definitely some of the best concerts I've ever been to 😁

[@lanestonesvlogs]

I've always wanted to go to one of their concerts

[@lanestonesvlogs]

@@deadsetondreams1988 yes same I'm hoping whenever they do tour again they come close enough that I get to experience

[@shanpanreacts3598]

You should read up about the Dema lore that comes along with this trilogy. A lot more of the elements in these videos will make SO MUCH sense when you know what it all means :)

[@zayracasariego]

This is one of the best songs to me, that bass gets me everty time. «I can't believe how much I hate pressure's of a new place roll my way» that means that he hates go out of his comfort zone and feeling insecure, he likes to be with something that he already know, I get that as an introvert person that I am. Jumpsuit is what he is wearing but also it's that thing that you put in your head to cover yourself when you don't want people to notice you or see you, you don't have any attention from anyone because you feel insecure in front of this issue, situation or people. «Spirits in my room, friend or foe, feelt it in my youth, feel it when I'm old» that means he sometimes confused himself because he can feel like Blurryface is on his side or actually is good for him because helps him to do his incredible art and music, but is a toxic thing like he said in Chlorine "sipping straight chlorine, let the vibe slide over me, this beat is a chemical" because also creating music as it helps him it's how much it damages him like he said in that song also "rebel red carnation, grows while I decay" when he is on his top and create the best music is when he is deeply in depression and his insecurities takes control of him. «But you'll have to grab my throat and lift me in the air» In this part I think he's talking about anxiety, just like that is how it feels, you can't breathe and always have thoughs about the world is gonna end or life at all. You can feel you without hope and see dark side in everything. Also that with his throat he sings, if you take that from him he feels hopeless, because even though it hurts him also is his way of letting go some pain. «I'll be right there but you have tie me down and then break both my hands» that is if you break his hands he is not able to write or express himself anymore because how he said in Ode to sleep "take this weapon forged in darkness, some see a pen I see harpoon" because is his way to fight against his demons and insecurities. And talking about the video yes, he comeback to that trance or just being depressed and being careless about himself and everything, just being like a living dead. Blurryface is the red and the black color which represents anger, hate, blood, passion, death and the evil. Then when Tyler look up he sees a lot of people throwing yellow petals to him, as you should know the yellow represents hope, happiness, togetherness and light. The people that is throwing the yellow petals are like his friends, family, wife and also us the fans who really cares about him and his health. That gives him strength to fight and not give up so easily, that when his voice change and also his facial expressions, he feel hate and anger but against those thoughts that make him feel hopeless, so he doesn't want to feel like that anymore and he starts running from that with the help and support of all the people that he loves. Sorry, I'm studying English, but I speak Spanish. Love your reactions, here for the Twenty One Pilots's journey 🔥

[@heatherrowe7943]

My 16 year old son introduced me to Twenty One Pilots and I fell in love with them!!! I took him and a friend to see them here in Charlotte Nc (their first concert). We were blown away. I myself have been to several concerts in my 37 years but this was by far the best!! Def going to see them again when they come back.

[@jibber-qo2zd]

This is my exact same story, except that it was my daughter and we were in Raleigh. When they were back for the Trench tour, she was old enough to go on her own. I bought myself two tickets and coerced a friend to tag along (she thoroughly enjoyed it).

[@RaNDoMChICk003]

Same here, but it was my granddaughter. Trench is my favorite so far. Haven't made it concert yet, but hope to!

[@SapheranightTheAlien]

They are true artists. They're always exploring something new and creating while also playing with their past records. And no matter how different it might be sonically, they have this unique essence to all their music that's so recognizable. I can't wait for you guys to see the rest of the trilogy

[@sadcr1750]

There’s honestly no spoilers for how the Lore ends because they havent finished it yet! Tyler (the singer) has confirmed that the next album in production is the end of the Lore (The Dema Storyline) but after they will still continue to make music, just not pertaining to the story. Id love to directly talk to you guys to try to explain some of the story if nobody has yet. Its alot to take in, the music videos dont even show all of the story. Theres an in universe character named Clancy (it’s heavily debated whether tyler is clancy but nothing is confirmed and thats a whole different discussion) that releases letters online that add ATON of world building. Most of the time they are released before a new video and we see how the lore in the letters effects the music video. I know you guys had some questions about the colors. Red always is pertaining to blurryface/the bishops, The yellow = Hope. The bishops cant see the color yellow so thats why all the people on the ridge (the banditos) and tyler are cover in yellow tape. Thats also why all the flowers were yellow when they threw them down on tyler and Nico (the bishop in the video). All together theres 9 bishops all that have names and you’ll be introduced to them more and more. After the trench trilogy you guys watch the Scaled and icy vids in this order, Shy away, Choker, Saturday, and The Outside. They also incorporate a bunch of lore into their live shows so thats always cool to experience, especially the two tours that just passed. They might been the most lore filled tours ever yet

[@lanestonesvlogs]

I can't wait to hear how the story ends then I can go on a binge over the four albums to hear it from start to end

[@Eplasval1]

The reason this video looks like death stranding is because this was filmed in Iceland and Kojima used Iceland to create the environment in death stranding

[@thatguy4310]

Yessir excited for more twenty one pilots. Trench was amazing

[@domehaaar4423]

10/10 Album 👌

[@mikenoss7496]

The screaming part at the end gives me goosebumps every time

[@andreiamendes5449]

This song transitions directly onto the next song, I'm talking about the final melodies you hear~

[@GarnetJ]

Yes, after watching the Trench Trilogy in order (Jumpsuit / Nico and the Niners / Levitate) it would be good to listen to the way they are on the album. Jumpsuit and Levitate have a really cool seamless transition!

[@twoporciento]

11:50 watch the clip when they received the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group.

[@ImaCatMaia]

Eric, Lane Boy is my favorite track from them too! I just took my son and his partner to see them live here in Seattle - it was pure 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Lizzeh3Tears]

So glad you're starting the trilogy. Afterwards you gotta do "Saturday" and then "The Outside" ! They're connected to the trilogy! (more so The Outside but Saturday is connected to The Outside in a way lol)

[@Sentry1114]

Shy Away too

[@Lizzeh3Tears]

@@Sentry1114 that one isnt involved with this storyline though? Saturday barely is but it has a very slight connection to The Outside lol But Shy Away is great song and video for sure.

[@sadcr1750]

@@Lizzeh3Tears yes it is. Shy away and choker both have their respective place in the dema storyline. I can give you tons of supporting evidence but for one just take note of Trash the dragon in both. I could go on and on. Also Saturday isnt “barley” connected. Idk how you can watch that and say the its not really connected when the whole things has to do with lore. They’re literally on the port thats on the Trench map that was released. You should brush up on the Lore before you suggest the order to react in. Not tryin to be a d*ck, just if you tell ppl the wrong order or to skip certain important vids then it will mess their viewing order up

[@angiehh516]

I consider trench my favorite album till I die. Going to take a lot to beat it for me. I was able to see two Trench shows and they were phenomenal. I’ve since seen 4 Scaled and Icy era shows. I’m so excited to see you guys react to this band. So worthy. After you do the Trilogy, I still suggest The Hype and then The Hype Berlin Session in the same vid so you can see how he mixes it up. You would also love his Brooklyn sessions after you’ve done some of his regular videos. He’s so impressive in those.

[@whitenailsnguitars]

lmfao I love how hard Kyle was getting into this hahahaha I watch a lot of you guys' reaction but rarely comment. Much love to you both! Can't wait to see more from ya'z

[@tarshnottrash1483]

Not disappointed. Don’t need to go into detail there’s many here giving you the story line but I think you will be more than amazed & totally appreciative of the depth & effort that Tyler & Josh have put into this whole project. It’s beyond just the music, beyond the mvs, kind of a whole treasure hunt of intrigue mystery & depth that no other band has done.

[@GarnetJ]

It’s a fun rabbit hole indeed 😼 🕳️ 🐇

[@dheine121]

I don’t pay much attention to the whole story. I’m 56 years old and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Tyler and Josh’s music. Tyler is a lyrical genius. Him and Em. Different styles of music though. Please, do more, we are waiting. I would hit Blurryface videos and just do all the songs. There IS NO BETTER DUO. PERIOD. HURRY UP!

[@iwillruletheworldyay]

Neon Gravestones is a must react if you want

[@sevs.2342]

So glad you lads are doing top again! There's still so much from them to check out. This trilogy is fantastic.

[@djdjcjsj]

I've said it a few times, but I'd LOVE to see you react to Primus. Also! Highly Suspect - My Name is Human. Neither are exactly in your wheelhouse, but I thoroughly believe you'll enjoy both.

[@wadsworthred9940]

Oh I think highly suspect is definitly in the wheelhouse especially with the artistic side of their videos. I will also suggest "Lydia" to them If they want an absolutely awesome video !!!

[@TracyBetts12]

I love watching your reactions to the videos/songs. Can't wait to see the next one!!! Jumpsuit always gives me goosebumps toward the end when he builds up to the screaming. Every. Single. Time.

[@Daisy11234]

I can't watch this video without hearing Josh talk about moss. 🤣🤣

[@kclauren6052]

Kyle's face when it hits hard at the end 🤣 exactly how we all felt

[@thebluecollarbibleguy5114]

This was such a great opening song on the Bandito tour

[@nikita8370]

Loved, loved, loved your facial expressions during the build up and explosion in this one... "oh no, is it over?" 😁 💛 Some things to know that will help with the questions and set the stage for what's to come: Yes, that's Blurryface, aka Nico, the main bishop. There are 9 bishops, each correlate to a different struggle/inner demon. They wear red. Yellow is a color they can't see, hence it's the color of the Banditos (us, the Clique), a symbol of hope. The Banditos float the yellow petals (like the confetti at their concerts) down to break Tyler out of his trance, where Nico has almost encapsulated him. Great catch on the black paint on his neck (vocal chords/singing) representing his insecurities. So yeah, TOP'S videos are full of NF balloons, they're everywhere, and very, very deliberate. And not sure if you know about Dema, but that's the fictional city this lore takes place around. So many common threads throughout their music that deal with internal struggles and the need to escape whatever your Dema is. And how cyclical it is, as you've seen in Car Radio. Something I always think back to is how Tyler once explained that for the Blurryface album he created the character of blurryface to help tell the story of these struggles, but then as he moved to Trench he built an entire world. The story became so much bigger. It Morphed with the fan base. Tyler has given credit to some of the fan theories for the directions this story has taken. They have such a deep love and respect for their fans. That's why it goes both ways. Anywho, hope that helps. 💙🤍💙

[@lisamathews7250]

Oh man, I want to help explain but it's so hard because there's just so much! Hopefully others will provide more info than I can. First, colors are super significant. Red/black is the Blurryface (album) era - you got the black on Tyler's neck and hands indicating his insecurities, and the bishops, including Blurryface aka Nico, all wear red. Trench (album) is yellow - representing creativity and hope. Note the bishops cannot see the color yellow, so when Tyler looks up to see the banditos throwing yellow petals, Blurryface doesn't see it. Now onto the location - this video is in Trench, which is an 'in-between', being in limbo between the darkness of Dema and making it out to the other side. Dema is a fictional city where the nine bishops rule and the next video Nico and the Niners starts with Tyler in Dema. There's so much more, but hopefully this helps with a few foundational pieces to start to understand what's going on.

[@Deltron3031]

For the band arrangement live, obviously Josh stays on the drums but Tyler starts on the bass followed by going to the piano for the quiet bridge, then right before the scream he heads back to center stage with his bass.

[@Inariestreams]

I can't WAIT to see you guys get LOST in Trench hahaha Trench is amazing and you'll love the lore!

[@isabelalovatelli757]

i love how Trench is absolutely PERFECT. this song ends and Levitate, the next track, starts at the SAME POINT. About the trilogy, it's true is a trilogy about Dema, but everything started in heavydirtysoul with the Bishops....

[@meeghanf1368]

I binged watched all of your twenty one pilots content today and I loooove your reactions. They're SO good--I've been obsessed for about 10 years now lol Crazy to think about. I saw them in concert in Hershey about 6 or 7 years ago and it's so worth it. The goosebumps they cause when listening to the albums vs live... JUST as good. Thank you for checking them out!

[@chrystalbaker-savage7059]

Yaaaaas SO many heavydirtysoul vibes ❤️ Kyle, you’re right. It is a piece of art!!

[@chandisxix]

Basically the entire continuity so far is Heavydirtysoul > Jumpsuit > Nico And The Niners > Levitate > Saturday > The Outside > The next music video about to release (aka the last music video for this album cycle)

[@boho_hippychick]

They are pure artists!! Great reaction guys!! 💥

[@robint8855]

Dude I’m like buzzing with info to share 😭😭 So this is longgggggg but stick with it…. Essentially, the album “Trench” (2018) is a follow up to the “Blurryface” album (2015) and it develops the character introduced in 2015 (blurryface) into a whole universe. The music video here is set in Trench which is a “world in between two places”. It sits outside of Dema - a city that is dull, grey and ordered that, almost like a prison, the residents can’t leave, and is run by a religion called vialism, one represented by harsh, artificial neon lights and that glorifies suicide. Dema is run by 9 Bishops (the hooded figure on the horse is one of the bishops - he’s called Nico, who also drove the car in Heavydirtysoul). As a unit, the bishops together represent Blurryface - Tyler’s insecurities - but individually they breakdown those insecurities into more specific facets (kinda like the breaking down of the 7 sins). The music video represents Tyler attempting to escape Dema - he’s gotten out beyond the walls and into Trench, a place he’s been prevented from knowing anything about due to being trapped in Dema his whole life. Tyler has been able to break out with the help of the Banditos - the figures on the cliff. They wear yellow because the Bishops can’t see yellow. It’s the colour of hope and opposite on the colour wheel to red (the colour that represents Blurryface). So by wearing yellow tape and being showered in yellow petals by the banditos, Tyler is able to make a break for it. However, in the end, Tyler ends up getting captured by the Bishop and taken back to Dema again… It represents a viscous cycle with mental health that, even when you work hard to escape it, you can often find yourself dragged back by your insecurities and doubtful thoughts. Tyler describes Dema as, although gloomy and lifeless, almost calming because it’s familiar and structured. Just as the dark places in our mind can be. We can find comfort in our depression. Whereas Trench is scary, exposed, difficult to navigate and you often don’t know where you’re going. That’s scary and daunting, but at the end of the day, it’s better than being in Dema. And even if you don’t know which way you’re going, at least you’re out and going somewhere. And you have a support system around you.

[@julesmac]

Enjoy the trilogy! I recommend The Hype (original video) followed by The Hype (Berlin session) to get a real taste of the amazing artistry..how they can play with the songs. Best live band, make sure you go!

[@katstorm13]

7:57 At live shows, they drop flower petal shaped yellow confetti right at the point in the song where they do it in the video. It's a beautiful moment, and just another reason their live shows are amazing.

[@blushsbts]

kyle’s reaction when Tyler started screaming was so idk made me smile kekekek literally same when I first listened to it sksjsja

[@dylanneal9470]

So the biggest thing about understanding what's happening here is a website they secretly posted. I'd recommend checking out their Wiki for more info on that. Basic rundown- that guy on the horse is a Bishop, one of 9 that each controls a sector of a city called Dema. Each one correlates to a circle on the Blurryface album cover. Dema is a representation of the mind state of depression, while Trench (which lies beyond the city) represents the struggle of escaping that state. Dema's Bishops mandated a semi-religion/law known as Vialism, a practice which encourages the residents to take their own lives. The city has a soothing effect due to it's rigid structure and regiment, everything there is predicable and every day is the same. In contrast to this, Trench is wild, overgrown and dangerous, with rough terrain and unstable footing. Dema (to me) reminds me of the strange comfort you get when you sink into your depression, while Trench reminds me of the fear of misstepping and getting captured and dragged back. What Tyler had experienced in the video with Nico was called "Smearing," which is sort of a sedation and forced submission to a Bishop. Those people on the cliffs above are called Banditos, the sort of rebel alliance to the Dema's empire. The petals that they were throwing down are yellow, which for some reason the bishops can't see. This is also why they have yellow tape on their outfits and why Tyler sticks to the middle of the road once he leaves the car behind. I'll leave a link to the Wiki at the bottom of this comment so y'all can read up on it, however I'd prefer if you waited til after you've filmed the whole trilogy! Thanks for reading, didn't intend to leave a novel in the comments lmao

[@flightlessbird1892]

Perfectly said. I think the yellow symbolizes hope…he sees the flowers, (u look up for hope) looks up & the Banditø s r showing him there’s hope, & we’re here for u kinda thing. & protection Ig bc Josh has tape on his knee where Tyler’s name is tatted on there. & since the bishops can’t see yellow, it’s protecting them as well.

[@Kelly30stm]

This does continue from Heavy Dirty Soul, but we didn't know at the time and we were all shocked when the new album came out. I take Tyler going back to the car as being in a loop. Depression is in a loop of ups and downs for me and I see heavy dirty soul and these tracks as part of the loop.

[@yas1977]

After ''Nico and The Niners'' and ''Levitate'' the story keeps going with the last album's songs ''Saturday'' and then ''Outside''

[@tallieoverred7]

What’s amazing about the music video that I never caught before is that the end leads into Levitate’s beginning. So cool!

[@jennifercooper7835]

This is how the art of twenty one pilots needs to be appreciated! I appreciate you appreciating them! WELCOME.

[@jennifercooper7835]

But also don't accidentally set this song as your wake up alarm...

[@devilrox45]

The Dema timeline and lore is extremely detailed and was hinted at through billboards and puzzles as well as when they accepted an award and josh accepted it for them stating that "tyler wished he could be here but he is fighting Dema". Theres also hidden things in the vocals and backing vocals for some tracks too. This era is extremely cinematic and lore intense there are videos explaining everything if you dont feel like reading the rabbit hole of lore

[@Tigerwolf102onYoutube]

When this video dropped, it had been after about a year of silence from the band. I cannot describe how much I lost my mind when this video and song dropped.

[@cherrylane79]

On this album, Paul Meany (Mutemath) was the co-producer.

[@HellaJ77]

They play Heavydirtysoul and Jumpsuit back to back in live shows. EPIC doesn’t even describe it. I’ve been in the pit as well as nosebleeds at 5 different shows and you can feel the bass banging through your feet. The transitions are masterpieces. My absolute favorite along with Levitate, Nico and Lane Boy. Brilliant! Edit: Also the lighting, transitions and animations on the screens 🤯 All highly theatrical and specialized.

[@Ty-d]

Important to know, Trench (the album that this trilogy belongs to) is a concept album. Besides of the videos, the other songs also belong to the story. And it's like the origin story of blurryface, and the story of Clancy, the character that is like the narrator or the one the guides us through this new world (known as Dema).

[@jxfae]

as far as concerts go, for the past i think two? tours they’ve had a live band with them. however they each play several instruments and tyler plays both bass and piano during this song for live performances. i hope you get to see them next tour as they’re definitely my favorite band to see live!! 😊 you might continue to have questions after this trilogy, as well. the lore runs deep and there’s a lot of info that isn’t included in the music videos. it might be a bit confusing but i’m sure we’ll be here to answer any questions you’ll have along the way. 😅 also, i wanna recommend bts !! i see you react to quite a bit of blackpink, but bts is for sure next level. id recommend fake love as it seems right up both of your alleys. have a good day !!!

[@GarnetJ]

Yes for the Livestream and the 2 tours after the release of Scaled and Icy, they used touring musicians (SAI Band), but mostly for the new songs.

[@Evythellama]

Let’s not compare two great bands, both BP and BTS are next level. :)

[@jxfae]

@@GarnetJ yup !! the live band is great :’)

[@jxfae]

@@Evythellama oh bp doesn’t even come close unfortunately but i’m glad they’re enjoying reacting to it!

[@Evythellama]

@@jxfae They’re both the biggest bands in the world rn, cope 💕

[@seabass5070]

These other comments got the lore bits covered for you but I just want to take a moment to say y'all are quickly becoming my favorite reaction channel, having so much fun following your twenty one pilots journey. you've both got such great energy, your vids really just feel like I'm sharing my interest with some good friends :) thanks for all you do

[@Hazardlv]

Tyler is so good in music its crazy

[@djdjcjsj]

Mornin' gentlemen! As always, you're a fabulous start to my day ! 😁

[@xwinter__riderx9155]

You guys still need to listen to: Forest, Saturday, The Outside

[@kayy8429]

Omg I clicked so fast, I’m so excited for this!

[@ShAdoWj1995]

If you curious the full story order for the videos would go something like. Heavy dirty soul Jumpsuit Levitate Nico and the niners Chlorine The hype Saturday The outside. All of the other music videos have some connections but these are the most directly linked.

[@katstorm13]

Video order wise, Nico comes before Levitate. They released the singles & videos Jumpsuit, NatN, then Levitate. Plus, look at the transition from the NatN video to Levitate

[@Ceelker]

The next track, "Levitate", is my favorite beat off their entire catalog.

[@zoepeters95]

It’s not WHO is blurry face, it’s WHAT is blurry face 👀

[@lostrubberduck6054]

If you watch jus about any performance from the scaled and icy Era they have a full band backing them most of the time any performance before that it's just the two either way live they are amazing and even watching their live performances on youtube will give you goosebumps and make you emotional they are that good

[@justinobambino1199]

To answer your thought about how they play this live… josh obviously slays on the drums but Tyler actually plays the bass guitar part while obviously singing. Hope that gives you an idea on how they play it. If you haven’t already I 100% recommend seeing them live, the music is amazing but they just know how to put on a show. I’ve seen them twice, the takeover tour and the icy tour. By far 2 of my top 10 life experiences!

[@lukaslasku9429]

I loved seeing you get into the screaming that much. I'm a huge top fan and one of my favorite things ever is whenever Tyler screams. You should really watch some live footage of them because in multiple live versions of songs he includes more screams and it all hits so hard :D

[@irenew9095]

I love , love😍 Tyler's Awesome screaming. One of a kind, truly!

[@thewelshgamer7346]

If you listen to jumpsuit and levitate back to back it continues the beat

[@scandimon794]

I remember seeing you guys' reaction to Demolisher by STP, and making a reference to DOOM when the breakdown comes, and after he made the vocal cover for BFG Division, he has now also made a cover for the only thing they fear is you by Mick Gordon. You guys should absolutely check it out, it's awesome!

[@josiahgalaway7037]

Blurry face=depression/every bad emotion Dema=a time of seclusion to deal with those emotions Black=Represents how they cope with these emotions, (throat for speaking the words/hands for writing the words) A car, A torch, A death represents all of these things and the motive for producing these. A story about their presence being life to the fans and after the show what the fans go through. That song is key to understanding all of these symbols. The lore is endless and interpreted differently by everybody, that's why it can be confusing. For instance Trees is about a conversation with God. Chlorine is the ups and downs of dealing with mental health. Their discography encompasses every emotion/mindset and that's why I believe they have such a huge following

[@MrBurstfire99]

You guys have such great TOP reactions please keep up the good work! I’m glad someone else enjoys my favorite band.

[@akashtripathi2505]

Next Twenty One Pilots reactions should be Nico And The Niners - Levitate - Saturday - The Outside - No Chances - Redecorate.

[@softxraps]

yesss this is 100% one of my favourite top songs

[@OrganicOrc]

The Trench music videos were shot in Iceland, which I believe was a pretty big inspiration for the look of Death Stranding as well!

[@sheataylor1510]

The yellow represents positivity.

[@vitusdays]

The red I think simbolizes The blurry face fase while The yellow is the Trench fase

[@danielleclark6554]

Welcome to the FULL LENGTH album TRENCH!

[@jesrush]

Good!! Dude in red is Blurryface aka Nico. Yellow is the color of hope. Blurryface aka Nico and the Bishops cannot see yellow..Josh and Banditos are on TOP of the Trench showering Tyler in hope to distract Nico so Tyler can escape. Tyler grabs onto hope(yellow flower) every time he tries to escape Dema. ✌️😊🌼

[@TheJennick13]

Omg that just cleared up several of my love questions!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@girlwithnoname956]

Hey guys! I loved your reaction to Jumpsuit. I think you'll really enjoy the song and this album more as you listen. There are so many layers, and Tyler's voice is amazing. Also the lyrics!

[@truleedefiant6134]

TOP be like, from Day 1 👍 Thats where it starts... the incredible talent , lyricism & musicianship, I'm in awe. Their awesome sounds combined with cinematic energy (perceived or video creation) becomes so beloved that it sounds so great when it happens upon you, wherever whenever, in your car ,and you just CRANK it! 💛😂

[@Sentry1114]

Can't wait for this guys to reach SAI.

[@amypowell6307]

The trilogy actually picked back up in their later albums again.

[@X_Podius]

Blurry face represents depression and anxiety and you are right, blurryface spreading the black on him is blurryface (depression and anxiety) re-capturing him if that makes sense

[@jessiegocrazy7284]

I can’t wait for them to react to trees live at the fox theater it’s so good

[@benr2018]

YOU HAVE TO GET TO "MORPH" also...no exceptions boys!

[@SherryBandito]

This song live is great too..

[@BeeKnown]

so excited for your reactions to the rest of the trilogy

[@MarsVakarian]

Yay I've been so looking forward to more twenty one pilots from yall

[@Tessimistic420]

To me it's the industry taking his creativity, his voice.

[@ApatheticNomad]

If these guys are the first people i see react to 21 pilot's 'forest' it'll make my year

[@katstorm13]

another channel has done every song including No Phun Intended

[@williancosta8418]

Miss ToP here! Thanks for bring it back! :):)

[@goomah35]

I disagree with those saying you need to wait to hear what everything means. It is so deep that if you know what everything means you can grasp what’s going on it doesn’t spoil it. I know the lore and still watch videos and find new stuff. I say read what people say it won’t spoil it. Also I dnk why people kept saying trilogy..it started with stressed out that was intro to blurry face, then heavy dirty soul, jumpsuit, levitate, nico and the niners, chlorine has Ned in it, Saturday, The outside, choker, all are videos with the lore, but we KNOW the entire scaled and icy album is them stuck in Dema, if u can get ur hands on the movie they put out it’s very clear by their expressions they are being controlled..and although no video NO CHANCES is all about it too

[@Spunky62]

Now THIS...THIS is the way to wake up! 😏 THANK YOU! 👏 😊 ✌️❤️🔥🔥🎶🎶🎶💯😎 MORNING! 😁☕️❤️

[@ElevenEyes11]

"WOW This was not what I was expecting" - on every reaction video to TOP, always 😂

[@ElsieAng456]

The black paint also represents failed escapees from dema

[@OwO_MIW]

Yessss Excited for More

[@porosus2469]

Please, react to the Neon Gravestones by them after this trilogy! Thank you, love your reactions!

[@cedric6539]

Best band in the world ! love from France !