Neon Gravestones
Twenty One Pilots
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What's my problem? Well, I want you to follow me down to the bottom Underneath the insane asylum Keep your wits about you while you got 'em 'Cause your wits are first to go while you're problem-solving And my problem? We glorify those, even more, when they My opinion Our culture can treat a loss Like it's a win and right before we turn on them We give them the highest of praise, and hang their banner from a ceiling Communicating, further engraving An earlier grave is an optional way No Neon gravestones try to call (Neon gravestones try to call) Neon gravestones try to call for my bones (neon gravestones try to call) Call (For my bones) Call, call, call (Call, call) Call Call (call) What's my problem? Don't get it twisted It's with the people we praise who may have assisted I could use the streams and extra conversations I could give up, and boost up my reputation I could go out with a bang They would know my name They would host and post a celebration My opinion will not be lenient My opinion, it's real convenient Our words are loud, but now I'm talking action We don't get enough love? Well, they get a fraction They say, "How could he go if he's got everything?" I'll mourn for a kid, but won't cry for a king Neon gravestones try to call (Neon gravestones try to call) Neon gravestones try to call for my bones (neon gravestones try to call) Call (For my bones) Call, call, call Promise me this (call, call) If I lose to myself You won't mourn a day And you'll move onto someone else Promise me this If I lose to myself You won't mourn a day And you'll move onto someone else Neon gravestones try to call (Neon gravestones try to call) Neon gravestones try to call for my bones Neon gravestones try to call (Neon gravestones try to call) Neon gravestones try to call for my bones But they won't get them No, they won't get them They won't get them But they won't get them Don't get me wrong The rise in awareness Is beating a stigma that no longer scares us But for sake of discussion In spirit of fairness Could we give this some room for a new point of view? And, could it be true that some could be tempted To use this mistake as a form of aggression? A form of succession? A form of a weapon? Thinking "I'll teach them" Well, I'm refusing the lesson It won't resonate in our minds I'm not disrespecting what was left behind Just pleading that "it" does not get glorified Maybe we swap out what it is that we hold so high Find your grandparents or someone of age Pay some respects for the path that they paved To life, they were dedicated Now, that should be celebrated
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Written by: Tyler Joseph
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8 facts about this song
Band information"Neon Gravestones" is a song by the American music duo Twenty One Pilots, composed of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun.
- The song is from their fifth studio album "Trench," released in 2018.
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Song Composition"Neon Gravestones" is categorised as alternative rock, electro-pop, indie pop, and rap rock.
- The song was written by Tyler Joseph and produced by Paul Meany along with Tyler.
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Chart performanceAlthough it was not released as a single, "Neon Gravestones" still climbed music charts due to its popularity.
- It reached position 75 on the Canadian Hot 100 and position 10 on the Billboard US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
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Song Meaning"Neon Gravestones" is largely interpreted as a commentary on society's tendency to glorify and romanticize celebrities' tragic and untimely deaths.
- The lyrics suggest a critique of the way media and fans sometimes focus more on a celebrity's death than their life or their creative work.
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ReceptionThe song generally received positive feedback from music critics.
- Critics noted the powerful and thought-provoking lyrics, as well as the emotive, somber melody.
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Live PerformancesTwenty One Pilots often performs "Neon Gravestones" live in their shows, usually in a stripped-down format focusing on Joseph's vocals and piano, creating an intimate atmosphere.
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Music VideoAlthough there isn't an official music video for "Neon Gravestones", the band released a live version of the song filmed during one of their concerts.
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Teen Suicide Prevention"Neon Gravestones" has been championed as a song that brought attention to teen suicide prevention and mental health awareness.
- Tyler Joseph mentioned in interviews that he has used music as an outlet for his own struggles with mental health, and he hopes his music can help others feel less alone in their struggles.
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