Neon Gravestones

Twenty One Pilots

About Neon Gravestones

"Neon Gravestones" is a song by the American musical duo Twenty One Pilots. It is the seventh track from their fifth studio album, Trench (2018). Tyler Joseph, the frontman of the band, wrote the song and produced it with Paul Meany. It is a hip hop piano ballad which deals with the glorification of suicide by the media. Upon the album's release, "Neon Gravestones" attracted moderate media attention for its potentially controversial take on suicide. Nevertheless, the song received generally positive reviews from music critics. It is part of the set list for the band's Bandito Tour (2018–2019), and Joseph also performed a piano version of the song for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge on November 2, 2018. 


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2018
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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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Twenty One Pilots

Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo that originates from Columbus, Ohio. The band was formed in 2009 and consists of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun. more »

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Written by: Tyler Joseph

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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.
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.
Chart performance
Although 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.
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.
Reception
The song generally received positive feedback from music critics. - Critics noted the powerful and thought-provoking lyrics, as well as the emotive, somber melody.
Live Performances
Twenty 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.
Music Video
Although 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.
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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