Trauma therapist FIRST listen and REACTION to Twenty One Pilots Car Radio

My reaction to music videos journey continues with my reaction to Car Radio by Twenty One Pilots. Absolutely loved listening to this one and thinking about it through my usual psychotherapy lens.
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I am a BABCP accredited cognitive and behavioural psychotherapist living in the south of England. I specialise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and predominantly work with people who have experienced trauma to help them move forward with their lives. Its a job I absolutely love and connects with my own values and purpose.

[@andihd8768]

Shows are like a cathartic emotional release. We scream the lyrics and cry together and jump together.. it's an art form of therapy

[@HelisaWenny]

What's your name? I want to put this up on my Seeds (app for quotes)

[@andihd8768]

@@HelisaWenny Andi 🙃

[@HelisaWenny]

@@andihd8768 thanks! What you expressed is beautiful btw

[@guigoinz112]

So true

[@reallygraycards7139]

Yep this

[@ericstockman7405]

At the end his hair does come back - I think that's just a reminder to everyone that even though he puts his mask on to hide what's really going on - when it comes back off he's still the same nervous person from the beginning - I think it also shows the cycles people can go through They are a great duo - they actually do a lot of songs about mental health Migraine is another good one

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Yes I think you are right. I obviously noticed it had grown back but in the moment didnt think about the cyclic nature of whats going on. Thanks for sharing.

[@joeyschmenk9528]

It’s also because he recorded the end before anything else because this was a last minute decision before a concert

[@jeffmartin_UK]

​@@joeyschmenk9528I've always felt it was a continuity error and actually cringe every time I watch someone do a new reaction video hoping they don't notice. 🤣

[@KRE112178]

I've always seen it as the beginning where he shaved his head and then went out on stage was all in his head, and at the end, there was no crowd, he was stuck with his thoughts and his hair was still there because he only shaved it in his head. The idea that the beginning is in his thoughts is that there are sections that are all blurry and distorted, which would be similar to the way humans think.

[@nicktease8750]

​@@TherapistReactsOfficial I know this video is old and you probably won't read this but I really hope that you do. I would love to hear your response to this analysis. I've always related to it as though, and perhaps this is the dark place I'm in emotionally speaking, but to me it's saying at the beginning he did, in fact pull the steering wheel, as the tempo of the song picks up and becomes more chaotic, it's symbolizing his car tumbling, also his realization that he's made a terrible, irrevocable mistake. As he is in the crowd, I see that as either he is unconscious, perhaps even dead, conversing with the spirits of those he loves and has lost, or perhaps his life flashing before his eyes, and could Even symbolize the trauma team working on him, trying to bring him back. Then, at the end, when he pulls his mask off and his hair has regrown, symbolizes that he was, in fact, actually only dreaming or was given a redo on that decision, now that he's gone through the experience and realized that the shit he was going through, that he thought was so heavy and unbearable and permanent, in fact, was miniscule in relation to the finality of making the choice to pull the steering wheel. Again, this could be me projecting my own issues on today's situation that's not there lol. I love this video. You did a good job.

[@neldablanco1663]

Depression is big part of TOP. That feeling is so close to what most people feel sometimes! I always have music, or audbook on...that way not always thinking about...MORE TOP REACTIONS!!!

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Certainly more TOP on the way

[@maruda616]

I've been to two of their concerts and it's very clear that all they want is to perform for people. I think for them that connection to people, creating "The Few, The Proud, The Emotional" community, for all of us that felt misunderstood and alone in life, this is the moment when we're not alone. And they are not alone too. On the shows, when they perform "Car radio", Tyler usually climbs up a pole in the middle of the crowd, couple of meters above our heads, and he stands at tiny platform with no security, and he screams to us. On "Holding onto you", Josh plays his drums on a platform that is held by people in the crowd, literally holding onto them. And their fans stay still, knowing that Josh's safety depends on them. On the first concert I saw, Tyler was running on the crowd in a giant hamster ball, and peoples hands made a surface for him to run on. I am 37, and Twenty One Pilots dragged me through the darkest times in my life, I basically owe my life to them. "Car radio" was the first one I heard, and I was listening to it non stop for weeks, while starting my first therapy, dealing with alcoholism, seeing psychiatrists. I was alone, but thanks to them, I wasn't. Now I am a mom, a wife, I have a career and I am the happiest I have ever been. And I believe I owe it to them.

[@adinakaden]

The way they both consistently look out to the crowd in AWE and appreciation. It’s in the lyrics too how much they care about us “And I will try with every rhyme, To come across like I am dying, To let you know you need to try to think“ Like UGHHHH. And now with Clancy!?!? ATROFD has me SOBBING. When I went, Josh did a backflip off of Tyler’s piano during Holding On To You instead but it’s probably just a difference in venue. |-/

[@AceMusicFreak]

in an interview the singer Tyler once said that his hair represents his vanities so when he realises he has been caught up in his vanities he will shave off his hair to get a reset and concentrate on the important things again.

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Thats really interesting. I can relate to that a bit, sometimes when I feel things are getting on top of me I like to get a really short hair cut as it feels it sort of resets me a bit!

[@GarnetJ]

I’ve loved your Ren reactions and I’m so glad you are checking out TØP! They both tackle deep topics but offer hope and use music to channel their experiences in a very positive way. Someone actually did steal Tyler’s car radio when he was in college and he couldn’t afford to replace it. So he was trapped in silence alone with his thoughts, which was a dangerous place for him to be. And yes, the line “I could pull the steering wheel” is a reference to suicidal thoughts. Tyler struggled with severe mental health issues and has used music to battle against the dark thoughts. They have continued to use the car as a metaphor. And this song is a central part of their live shows. Their concerts are incredible! One of the themes that comes up a lot are cycles, so I think when he takes off the mask he is back to where he was at the beginning, alone with his thoughts and his insecurities. When battling mental health struggles, it can feel like a non-stop loop that is hard to break. So I’ve interpreted it almost like a Groundhog Day phenomenon. But there are a lot of ways to interpret their music and videos. Next I would check out Migraine.

[@jeffmartin_UK]

I normally pester people to react to "Fairly Local" 🤣 but they all need to be reacted to really because they're all amazing. 😗

[@GarnetJ]

@@jeffmartin_UK yes! Fairly Local is one of my favorites ❤️

[@jeffmartin_UK]

@@GarnetJ It is a great track. But because of Ren I've got back into music which has included T0P. So now my T0P song favourites are increasing. 😆 I don't think I explained that very well but it is early in the morning here. 😁

[@MaChaotheSplendid1]

I totally agree @GarnetJ. I'm glad you brought up that someone actually did steal Tyler's car radio while he was at Ohio State cause it's always a good story. I laugh every time I hear someone explain this because I got my car radio stolen on OSU campus around the same time. Small world. I also agree. Migraine is my next recommendation.

[@TysonNelson]

The fact that the crowd is frozen at first when he is in the middle of them. To me is like being surrounded by people but still feeling alone.

[@staceysmith5074]

Something you might find interesting, the band name comes from the play All My Sons, where a man ends his life after a decision he makes causes the deaths of twenty-one pilots in war, including his own son.

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Oh didn’t realise that. Always wondered where it came from. Thanks for sharing.

[@MadameCasper]

For me, his hair growing back and him alone, kind of illustrates how we sometimes come full circle, back to where we started as with him going back to the very beginning of the song. Sometimes the struggle with mental health feels like that.

[@cattywampuswiddershins]

I think another song that does this, although perhaps more out of his religious point of view, is March to the Sea.

[@X_Podius]

A new one just like this as well, backslide

[@lukapetrovic5605]

His hair growed back in sign that he survived that period and won his battle, he isnt asleep he isnt dead

[@ceekayy79]

Oh yay Twenty One Pilots!! I love this song for so many reasons

[@Litoos1972]

I recommend 100% to listening to more of their music. The lyrics he/they write are so deep, clever, eerie, beautiful, and so relatable. I too complete felt connected with them. For me, it happened 8 years ago when I first heard “Stressed Out” from the album “Blurryface.” It also helps that Tyler and Josh both seem like great people! 🤟😎❤️☮️

[@MadameCasper]

That second verse. I have to sing with it but I always end up crying a little. It's such a powerful verse for me anyways. Did you catch it all? I ponder of something terrifying cuz this time there's no sound to hide behind. I find over the course of our human existence one thing consists of consistence and it's that we're all battling fear, oh dear, I don't know if we know why we're here. Oh my, too deep, please stop thinking, I liked it better when my car had sound. There are things we can do but from the things that work there are only 2 and from the 2 that we choose to do, peace will win and fear will lose. There's faith and there's sleep, we need to pick one please because faith is to be awake and to be awake is for us to think and for us to think is to be alive and I will try with every rhyme to come across like I am dying to let you know you need to try to think. I found this song around 2015 or so which I see as a pivotal point in US history so that got tied into this song for me as well as previous mental health struggles. I've had the car with no radio when all I've needed was a distraction. Well, all I could find or reach for at the time was distraction. Still is I suppose. Maybe that's why it still hits so hard for me. Thanks again, for giving your perspective ✌️

[@OfCheeseandPlatypi]

One thing I love about Twenty-One Pilots is the way that the depth of some of the songs sneaks up on you; it's easy to get lost in the beats then realize how much the lyrics are impacting you. A few songs I think you would appreciate: Migraine My Blood (Has a great music video) Neon Gravestones An older one but one of my all-time favorites is Trapdoor.

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

I'll add those to my list to check out - thanks for sharing

[@1EnergyInMotion]

Migraine is great. I personally prefer one of the unplugged versions.

[@staciemoisa4884]

To me, Tyler's hair back at the end is showing that what we watched is Tyler showing us what is going on in his mind. The scream gets me every time, because you can feel his pain. I also love the crowd moving Tyler and putting him bak on stage. It's as if they are putting their car radio back where it belongs! I love this band!

[@damianpryde2777]

Definitely do more TØP! Suggestions: Migraine, Holding Onto You, Taxi Cab, Isle of Flightless Birds, dozens more. Great band with amazing writing and fluid genre.

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

I’ll check them out, thanks for sharing!

[@LauraArual-qb3jr]

Please, please, do some more TOP!! This suggestions are great! @@TherapistReactsOfficial I enjoyed a lot your reaction btw:) Thank you!

[@puzzleheadedfox]

​@@TherapistReactsOfficialalso look at "Friend, Please" by Twenty One Pilots

[@AviarSavijon]

Tyler is the singer of 21 pilots. This song relates to me very much because it shows the "loudness" of anxiety, panic attacks and PTSD all of which I have. The distraction of sound is a life numb er. Just keeping out the past, the current and creating a safe zone. If that is removed the depression gets louder and louder. I love 21 pilots because they have had many songs dealing with mental health awareness and illness which is at a record post covid as the world had to stay home and deal more with out the social integration that help so many as we are a social being and that being cut off for many in many ways was a shock even harder than during "normal" times like post covid.

[@Blend-24]

This sits with me because a couple times I’ve had my car stereo ripped. It’s not just the fact that someone has entered your personal space, (car) but has pulled the stereo in a total disreguard for decency. Meaning they grab wires and pull them hard so they’re ripped and yanked out, the bolts are not unthreaded but cut or bent back and forth until they break. Windows are broken and they leave DAMAGE. I usually had custom exhaust pipes on my vehicles and they rumbled along, a stereo was always part of this American car culture years ago.

[@johnlasky7766]

Also I recommend Trees Live at the fox theatre, it's pretty amazing, the energy is palpable. Ode to sleep, is a cool video because it showcases their growth. There really isn't a bad song imo, but these two are the ones stick out in my mind.

[@MadameCasper]

I love this one. There's several songs of theirs that discuss sensitive topics. Hope you find a couple more of theirs.

[@alannaroff3948]

Love the "2 min after the reaction" clip... I have to get up and move whenever that beat drop happens! 🤘

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Thanks! Its amazing how supportive people are of a 40 year old guy dancing round his room lol

[@johnlasky7766]

Hi Fren! I'm a huge fan of this band. They are super talented and inspirational. They throw an awesome show too, I highly recommend checking them out when they come around. Thanks for the reaction!

[@Spunky62]

My FAVORITE duo! This concert is DEFINITELY #1 on my BUCKET LIST! Trees (LIVE at Fox Theater) is INTENSE! 🎉🎉✌️🫶🔥🎶🫂☕️

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Going to check that out, not heard Trees before so thanks for the recommendation.

[@adamhartman3510]

Their concerts are INSANITY! I’ve seen them 6 times now, all before they blew up big with Stressed Out, and they were religious experiences. The vibes in the crowd were immaculate. The show they put on is almost more theatre than concert. Tyler is a top tier showman. I’m getting the chills just thinking about it. You should definitely try to make it out to a show if you can!

[@joeyschmenk9528]

He actually got his car radio stolen. The car radio itself is not metaphorically used in this song but the whole use and idea of the car radio for him is the metaphor

[@lourdesavalos598]

Hello Stuart I really love that you have joined the band that saved my life on several occasions and that I love You can be sure that you have a new subscriber for the channel if there are more than twenty around here Tell you that the singer is called Tyler and the drummer is called Josh Tyler created a world and characters that through that represent mental states and their insecurities such as Blurryfaces physically represented with Tyler's hands and neck black and red eyes and the color that Blurryface is also reprimanded is red blurryface is a set of insecurities and fears of tyler made up of 9 bishops called nico and the niners where they live in a city where "Vialismo" (suicide) is practiced called the municipality of Dema At the same time, there is the counterpart of Blurryface, what are the bandits, they are the representation of the positive and what is friendship and love of family and friends and the color that represents them is yellow, they have their own city or camp called "Trench" located very outside of Dema I hope you delve further into this world, since their albums are like chapters of this story and it all starts with Car Radio, the incredible songs of this beautiful Band I know you are going to love If more to say, much love and support for your channel from my dear Argentina!! And welcome to the Twenty fan club The Cliques Stay Alive! 🌻💛

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Thanks for the comment, lots of me to think about in there. Will certainly be doing lots more TOP!

[@BrokenStitch]

The album came out the day my car stereo was "taken" and it just hit a little more because of that.

[@DakotaDogProductionsAk83]

I am so very thankful for you Stuart J Randall! Your expertise and experience and the way you communicate is so easy to understand. I really, really needed to hear this truth today. Thank you so much for reminding me of these things. ❤

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Thanks for the feedback - I try and just talk 'normally' without any stupidly long clinical words etc that I am sure people use just to try and sound clever sometimes!

[@asher_waylin.]

I love your videos and I love you reacting to twenty one pilots, you should definitely check out more of they music. greetings from argentina!!! 🌟

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Hello Argentina! Yep, definitely checking out more Twenty One Pilots

[@BeeKnown]

love these guys and the positie messages behind their songs! helped me understand myself better and feel less alone

[@bethstratton3391]

21 Pilots hair growing back is showing us that even after enough time has passed for his hair to grow, and even after experiencing the euphoria of a crowd with music replacing the sounds he lost when his radio was nicked, which is louder than the silence in his head; he’s still thinking about ‘falling’ and he’s still alone. We have to ask why! Is it because no one in his circle has noticed or tried to help? The fact that he’s circling around his problem as the video circles almost back to the beginning, suggests he’s not really made much progress in finding possible solutions to the problem, which obviously is not the fact he has no radio. In order to break the cycle, we have to let our close circle (or someone else) in. As they cross the threshold and we begin to discuss or confide, that circle of entrapment either releases altogether or widens to give us more manoeuvrability. It is not just his car steering wheel that turns round, his thoughts spin like the wheels of his car and like the cogs of his mind. His thoughts regenerate in the same style and fashion, just like his hair.

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Yeah thats a really good way to put it. I hadn't considered it as a cycle at the time but that makes so much sense. Thanks for sharing!

[@julesmac]

I went to a Fall Out Boy concert and 21 Pilots opened. They stole the show, I’ve been a huge fan since. They are unbelievably deep and have not yet revealed alot of the ‘lore’. Incredibly talented duo. Ode to Sleep gives a bit of incite into their growth. Great tunes..

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Would love to see TOP live. And I think fall out boy are pretty good too!

[@yzzaJ]

Have subscribed to watch you react to more twenty one pilots. They have the best concerts and fans, such a positive experience. Their lyrics, musicality and engagement with their fans is second to none. They even run a whole lore through their later albums that is so in depth we are still figuring things out years later. I think you would really appreciate their song Migraine, either the UK video version or the live room version.

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

A UK version sounds good - will check that out!

[@yzzaJ]

@@TherapistReactsOfficial the song itself in the UK MV is the original from the album. From memory the music video was done as some sort of promo in the UK.

[@lanceb247Upload]

Yes! Likewise, subscribed! 😁

[@awkward_anna]

mental health is a huge theme in their music. ps. it is real footage from a show. my sister was at it and she's also in the line during the can't help falling in love cover video.

[@yvonnewyke6897]

I love your reactions, 21 pilots was the first band that I found really addressing mental health problems in a completely unique and eloquent way. The subtle beginning of this track with the juxtaposition of bouncing energy at the end I think resonates so we'll with the roller coaster of emotions that anyone with mental health goes through. Your reactions are really genuine and thoughtful ❤

[@Soulgardenmel]

Thanks for listening to TØP! They touch on some really deep topics, and in 2015 their album Blurryface got me through a really dark time. Tyler is very honest about his emotions and his experience with mental health, and that hopeful honesty helped keep me afloat when I started having mental illness symptoms. Their song The Judge was very impactful for me, and later the song Neon Gravestones helped me to remember what I was fighting for. I hope you react to more of their songs!!

[@TheSmhu]

This song, along with a lot of other twenty one pilot songs has helped me through a lot of though times. I believe I owe them my life. "Migrane", "Holding on to you", "guns for hands", "friend please" and "trapdoor" are some of their songs that speak the truth about mental health and how it can feel, or how it can be seen and misunderstood from the outside. It is funny you mentioned NF, as Twenty one pilots is one of few that inspired NF and his music. Or so I've heard. =) Good to get a professional point of view (that meaning you are a theriapist who knows a lot about anxiety and depresion) on their songs. =) Thank you for your reaction

[@streekee]

Loved the opening part to this reaction. Think you’ll continue to bounce reacting to TOP. Love that you’re continuing your reaction path on here and sharing your thoughts and insights.💜

[@tinesess3521]

Thank you. I love when therapists dive into TØP

[@jemjemmington5883]

You're the first reaction creator that i believe will properly get imagine dragons music. Not the hits on the radio but that deep deep shit that just lets you see inside Dan Reynolds the lead singers soul. Mainly any from their latest album, like giants or dull knives or my life and much more. Its crazy but every album they have released has related to that part of my life. If you have time should definitely check them out!

[@reallygraycards7139]

Easiest way to say what they do, what their genre is and Tyler’s and Josh’s goal: saving lives. For those of us struggling and for themselves. Thanks for reacting!

[@damienperez7776]

So happy i stumbled upon this channel, im in the later stages of the healing process and alot of the music youve been reacting to i used to and still listen to on my bad days

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Thanks Damien, I’m loving finding these tracks that people listen to too so hopefully this is a cool little journey we are both on!

[@seancasm00]

Your analysis, thoughts, and insights on this video are absolutely lovely. You seem to really see what they’re trying to do. Thank you. Really, thank you. About the hair at the end…watch what he does as the camera drops. He simulates unaliving himself.

[@JacobG093]

Twenty One Pilots were a big influence on NF and His music. Interesting how you caught that similarity. Loved the reaction my friend

[@magnum_cx8805]

I love both your voice (sooo calming) and your dissection of these lyrics. I really hope you check out more in the future!

[@chasesmith5386]

Thanks for posting this. The song Holding onto You saved my life some years ago and I will always credit TOP with having saved my life. There have been several times when ive been on the edge and Tyler's words have brought me back. For me the songs i keep returning to are Taxi Cab and Forest. This band is truly special.

[@scottysaboss5697]

PLEASE DO MORE TWENTYONE PILOTS!!!! I loved your reaction / analysis

[@HellaJ77]

I loved how you picked up on the pulling of the steering wheel metaphor. It’s often overlooked yet it is a key line for the overall meaning of my most favorite song in the world 😊

[@inlesinlet]

It's been a decade since I first discovered this song and it still hits me in the guts every time and it's still a favorite. Loved your reaction/interpretation! I recommend "Goner", it's another favorite for sure.

[@elizabethscott1738]

I am a recovering ruminater.. if I had any quiet time my mind would constantly ruminate every little thing over and over and over and it would eat me alive.. anger, anxiety, depression.. suicidal ideation, Therapy along with ketamine infusion therapy has literally saved my life.

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Glad you found a way through it!

[@slumberlisa]

Your comments make so much sense. My daughter introduced me to them. Have seen them 3 times live. Going to a concert is like a family reunion. When I first heard them, I loved the beat. Once I started listening to the words I was floored. Someone FINALLY put into words what I have been experiencing for the last 40 years. ❤ Your perspective. I have tons of suggestions!

[@JacobG093]

This song and Twenty One Pilots changed my life. They give words to a lot of my trauma and pain.

[@HellaJ77]

Oh, and yes, please! More twenty one pilots reactions. I absolutely love seeing someone experienced them for the first time.

[@jtpromolab]

So many reactors missed the "pull the steering wheel" line. I always appreciate when that is noticed. In fact you are only the 2nd one ive ever watxhed catch and comment on that.

[@kanedobson7086]

Very enlightening mate, and song is amazing.

[@loribickford6685]

They are amazing and they put alot of thought and meaning into everything they do.

[@1EnergyInMotion]

Amazing reaction. Found you through Ren, but I’m here for this journey. I’m struggling profoundly with things very much right now, and NF has always been someone I resonated with in terms of feeling hopelessness and trying his best to work through that through his music. I’m a musician also, so there’s that.. I feel immense guilt and shame over even TRYING to justify my shame and weakness with labeling it ptsd or cptsd. My ex tells me almost daily that I’m crazy to think that emotional abuse can become trauma over time. We dated for 2.5 years and she truly appears to not remember the past accurately. I was not a perfect person or a perfect partner, but I was sincere in my effort and I was communicative about the ways I felt my boundaries were being completely dismissed or disregarded. Somehow, by the end, I no longer recognize mysekf. I feel like my brain has melted and every major social pillar I was supported by prior to dating this woman has crumbled and blown away, dust in the wind. I don’t know how to expedite moving through this healing. I’m aware it’s going to be a long road , based on the research I’ve been doing on ptsd. Anyway I’m rambling now venting my pain. I apologize if this is technically trauma dumping. I’m just suffering and feel hopeless. No risk for unaliving as my father wasn’t active in my life and I have a 2 year old son myself who I can never allow myself to hurt like my father did to me. But I’m in Hell. Tortured truly. Jesus, it feels both cathartic to spew this shit onto a relevant video’s comment section while simultaneously feels sincerely “wrong”. I can’t escape this shame.

[@amypowell6307]

Migraine is one of my favorites from twenty one pilots

[@christinecarter7800]

Your analogy of this song is spot on... and this is coming from someone who can relate with what you are saying.

[@kriss-.-]

I found your channel through your Ren videos and loved your opinion and analysis. I'm really delighted to see you react to twenty one pilots too. Their music and lyrics are so intricate and hit on a lot of mental health stuff. If you want to listen to more of them I would recommend "Migraine", "Neon Gravestones" or "Guns for Hands". They really don't have a single bad song, it's crazy! Stay safe

[@fastball5]

One of my favorite bands for over the last decade. Each album is a different journey. I'd recommend Holding Onto You or Migrane (captured in the live room) next. Thought provoking and epic. 👏🏼

[@ChrisSlaughter-pz6zr]

All ToP songs are very well written and much deeper than you imagine.

[@carladicarlo3255]

I think the end shows that we can overcome fear and be a part of something uniting and greater than ourselves (the crowd) even if we’re afraid and nervous to show our true selves (the mask), but that moment of unity and understanding can be fleeting, and we still just go back to our regular fearful selves. Tyler’s visual is how I feel with my depression and anxiety sometimes. I’m glad you’re still doing music reactions. You’re perspective is always great.

[@michellebowler265]

Love watching them live the way the audience just knows what to do is clever

[@butterflymama0838]

This song is so good! I love 21 Pilots. They're so talented.

[@IceCenders]

Awesome reaction! Very thoughtful comments! I would love to see you react to a band called Icon for Hire. They're criminally underrated. Most of their songs deal with issues of mental health. Their lyrics are always very meaningful, and their sound is both exceptionally good (consistently so) and explores a great diversity (hard rock, electro, pop, rap...). All of their songs are worth listening to, but here are a few that are good starting points I think: Hollow, Brittle, Under the Knife, Panic Attacks, I think I'm Sick, You Can't Kill Us, Get Well II, Up in Flames, Only be a Story, Supposed to Be, Enemies. I think I overdid it... it's really hard to make a small list, they truly have made so many amazing songs.

[@lilboo288]

That you knew nothing about the band and picked up on that part of what Tyler struggles with is self-criticism and insecurity (it becomes a whole Thing, he even personifies it as a character in later albums) is impressive! As far as the thinking equals being alive and the lyric "I will try with every rhyme to come across that I am dying to let you know you need to try to think" - the band covers a lot of deep feelings and darkness, but their kinda tagline or sign off was/is "stay alive". A few of their other songs talk about turning your focus from these extensional questions to music and to find purpose and meaning there. And the hair: cycles are a big theme for them, that everything happens repeatedly with no real defined start or end. I'm so glad this popped up in my suggested videos, you've got a new subscriber and welcome to the twenty one pilots fandom! You'll never run out of content from them, the lore goes deeper than we know and once you've gone down the rabbit hole you'll be down there for awhile!

[@shanebacon2433]

Ah! Yay. Another one of my favorite bands. These two brothers are extremely talented and so much depth to their music. Bands like TOP and NF help me stay alive

[@toddestabrook4869]

Really enjoyed your breakdown of Car Radio. I always thought his hair not actually being shaved off at the end was illustrating how sometimes we can allow our thoughts to take us down paths we might not follow through on - such as shaving our head and performing in front of a massive crowd. Anyway, since you're enjoying TØP, I'd recommend 'Guns for Hands', especially given your profession. Regardless, looking forward to the next one.

[@Watthexe0815]

Song gave me a mental breakdown of the good kind, I was crying a whole weekend Ripped me out of a very dark place after my hubby died. Tyler is a genius with the voice of an angel. Please more TØP ❤

[@elizabethscott1738]

21 pilots has this way of making you feel connected to them just through their music... their lyrics and relatability. At all ages..

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Just enjoyed doing my heavydirtysoul and stressed out reaction. Loving it.

[@sarahainsworth5682]

Thank you so much much for this reaction as a trauma specialist Really liked your video and will be going through your other videos Yes please do more twenty one pilots reactions I have watched many psychotherapist/ therapist reactions to twenty one pilots and one thing i haven’t seen up to now is them go through the dema map and lore. I would love to see you breakdown the psychological world of trench and dema, especially the map of dema. That would be amazing. I will let someone else in the comments explain what dema and trench is, I’m not very good at explaining. You have a new subscriber 🙂

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Sounds interesting, I’m gonna go look at dema and trench!

[@shuadiesel2943]

This is my first exposure to your content and honestly I have so much to say that it could be a whole video on its own. I believe that there's a symbolism of him being on the brink, shaving his head, then he puts on the mask, performs for people who are just like him, then he feels alright knowing that he's not alone. I think it would be fascinating for you to listen to their discography. You can definitely see the points where Tyler actually got help because there is a dramatic shift in the music. Their most recent album is much lighter and more poppy. Where a lot of the first two major label releases were much darker. The song Migraine from the same album has a line that says, "It's all about my forehead and how it is a door that holds back contents that make Pandora's box contents look nonviolent." So throughout their discography you can really track Tyler Joseph's growth and coping mechanisms as he ages and navigates his musical career.

[@lisastrand7386]

Stuart, "New Subscriber" as of a few minutes ago...👋 I did an intentional search for TOP reaction videos & yours popped up so I watched your reaction. The clip of U gettin down at the beginning... ❤ Was not expected... whew! I knew right away that U liked it! I love all their songs, they're both really talented. One of my favorites is Heavy Dirty Soul... Another big one for me (with a nice musical surprise later in the song) is Bandito. I'd love to hear your reaction to either of those, but, I would love it if U reacted to any of their songs! And, as many as U want to crank out!! Suggestion: The bonus clip at the beginning of this one... Will U include something similar to that whenever U can? Sets U apart from all the rest! Now, I'm off to browse your channel content! I'm really soothed by your voice & the way U come across... Very down to earth, calm. I found myself itching to see U pause that video so U could comment! 👍⭐

[@eml05]

I remember listening to this song when i was 8/9 having no idea what it meant. Now a few years later, i know exactly how "sitting in silence" feels, and having this band that says thise things outright is one of the most incredible things. Id love to see more of your reactions, Guns for hands and Holding on to You are a couple if my favourites from TØP. Also i never really thought the hair being back at the end was significant. Just thought it was because they had to film that bit then and the other bit later

[@nikita8370]

Very good reaction. I believe you'll really enjoy twenty one pilots if you do more. They are all about the layers with their music and mental health themes. Likely a perfect fit for your reactions. Great job on this song that means so much to so many of us. I would suggest Migraine, Holding On to You, and Ode to Sleep for the next set of TOP. They're phenomenal! |-/ 💛

[@DanielIXVIMCMLXXXI]

If you're a trauma therapist, I would recommend Daddy by Korn. The song is about some of the worst trauma someone can experience. The lead singer literally breaks down crying in the song. It's hard to listen to. I would also recommend looking up the backstory of the song for context.

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

A few people have mentioned that track, I’m definitely going to check it out at some point

[@eloerch7]

I clicked because i saw u dancing. Haven't watched yet but i like your vibe. Much love.

[@eloerch7]

Subbed. Its nice to hear an educated analysis.

[@tarar1998]

Just found your channel. You have a soothing voice! Twenty One Pilots is a phenomenal band. I would definitely tell you to go on with their reactions. The Clique ( their fan base ) is loyal to reactors! Ren is great so I'll watch your reactions to him also. TOP reactions to try would be "Ode to Sleep" and Migraine for some of the older songs. They have a huge discography of music. I dont know if you like metal but Falling In Reverse is another great band. Voices in my head, Zombified, their Papa Roach cover of Last Resort, The drug In Me is You both versions and I'm not a Vampire both versions. I could keep going but you get what I'm saying.

[@terra-ball]

Car radio is such a masterpiece. Every TØP song is.

[@AlexisSketches_]

Damn. I heard this song back when it first came around. I’m 26 now, revisiting it with you, and crying over that last bit of him screaming “and now I just sit in silence.” You think you really understand the reasoning behind a song but hearing other thoughts on the song just brings out even deeper meaning. Geeez, thanks you lol

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

When my best friend was in hospice, I listed to this song daily.

[@pennycousineau946]

Thanks for reacting to T.O.P. They have such thought provoking music! You might like there song "Ride". ❤

[@Jay-sb2th]

For me, it speaks to parts of me that I have always thought were broken...a monster inside. I recently have been diagnosed as AuDHD...a little late in life. With all of the pain and sadness without anything but the voices in my head, the intrusive though comes in that I could just pull the steering wheel. The fact I don't proves to those voices that I am stronger than they are and if I keep going I will work it out, so sometimes now I just sit in silence. My younger daughter is a "Kitchen Sink".

[@OppressedPotato]

You'll love Migraine by TOP. It's about depression. Beautiful writing.

[@bondezachbonde8076]

Yes do more Twenty One Pilots 🙌🏽🔥😎

[@Carl-gj4ed]

When I was a teenager I grew my hair out because it was the grunge thing to do and a sign of rebellion. This is the mid 90s so times were a bit different back then. I went through some breakups, trouble at school, "friends" abandoning you, depression, anxiety, trouble at home, etc. Me and my mom weren't getting along. I was a blooming teenager and my mom was going through menapause. Bad combo. After months of bickering over little things, I asked her one day to cut my hair. I didn't go full bald but it was much much shorter than it was. We talked for about an hour while she was cutting my hair. I cried. She cried. We kinda forgave each other for bickering and things were good after that. It's surprising what a haircut can achieve if you hadn't had one for about two years. It feels like the weight of the world was lifted. I felt happier, more outgoing and did better in school and my friends. CUtting your hair or shaving your beard can give yo a different perspective on life because the face you see in the mirror is different and you feel different. It's like a reset button.

[@brianz123]

This is one of my favorite 21 Pilots songs. Great reaction. 💜Following along the mental health theme you might be interested in checking out Falling in Reverse; either Popular Monster or Watch the World Burn.

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

A few people have mentioned them so going to check them out!

[@ericalyn824]

​@@TherapistReactsOfficialfalling in reverse is amazing for mental health, and simply in general. If you're gonna do them you gotta start with popular monster. Watch the world burn is the second part of the video. Love this analysis.

[@ericalyn824]

Falling in reverse last resort is beautiful too. Ronnie radke is just a beautiful artist

[@brianz123]

@@ericalyn824 Last Resort was amazing.

[@GhosTSpartaNFtW34]

Saw them live last year this song made me tear up every song was so good he had so much emotions to his songs you could feel it i know that might sound werid but at the time i was in super toxic relationship and there music helped me overcome my breakup and i use to sit alone in my room in quiet and its really bad i had so many depressing thoughts and this song and many others they made hit me hard just like neon gravestones and stressed out anyways just thought id share that i am bad at explaining things so if it makes no sense sorry

[@matthewzeller5026]

Loved the reaction and I'm subscribing because you seem really cool. You should check out some more Twenty One Pilots.

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

I will do. However I got hit hard with copyright on this one so need to take a TOP break unfortunately.

[@X_Podius]

The car radio represents a coping mechanism and when you dont have that “coping mechanism” it might make your mind go crazy

[@whateverittakes5580]

Tyler Joseph is the most talented entertainer I've ever known in my 60 years of living. Clearly he has or does fight demons of sorts....but seems to have made the best of it. He has helped many with his music and lyrics.

[@LittleMissGorgeous24]

Ya know, I've listened to this song a million times, and yet this is honestly the first time I've sat down and really listened to the lyrics and tried to understand what the singer is trying to say.

[@corytinsley]

I can't be the only one who thought the video thumbnail didn't say Therapist. lol

[@MilkyCereal69]

Please do more therapist 🙏

[@wintermoonomen]

Dear Dr. Stuart, if possible would you consider doing a reaction to Benjamin Tod's 'Using Again' ? A very emotional song reflecting upon his own life. I would love to hear what your words of wisdom on this song would be. Im currently dealing with this with someone and feel it could really help me and others. Thank you.

[@TherapistReactsOfficial]

Sounds good, I will check him out.

[@wintermoonomen]

@@TherapistReactsOfficial Thank you, I really do appreciate the consideration.

[@FrancescaGulliver]

Please please please do more top!!

[@Inziagold]

I used to fear sitting in silence. Now that I have found myself I prefer silence... I hear hate people do not even realize they speak because I once spoke it myself. Until I removed what made me cringed at myself. That is what people fear, cringing at themselves. It's needed to make a real change

[@dvstineimer]

yes, check out more TOP bc they are poets!

[@Brezdigor]

Ima say the thing with the hair at the end is because (from my experience) when your upset it feels good to make drastic changes such as bangs or shaving bald because when your upset and existential crisising you feel like you are taking control and when he does that he is in control but then at the end he no longer is in control

[@ratatasaratata]

Loved this song a few years ago when I was in a dark place. Now I just think of it as a good and positive viby song. It's a well written song and they are projecting to people who are feeling the same. Is it good, is it bad, that's debatale... (btw. i am european most of sing sh*t in silence 😂)