Chlorine

Twenty One Pilots

About Chlorine

"Chlorine" is a song written and recorded by the American musical duo Twenty One Pilots. The song was released on October 5, 2018 as part of their fifth studio album, Trench, by Fueled by Ramen and on January 22, 2019 as the fifth single from this album plus a music video. The track was written and produced by lead singer Tyler Joseph and Paul Meany of rock band Mutemath. It is a pop, electropop, and trip hop song which discusses "how creativity can cleanse dark impulses but cause its own pain. " "Chlorine" was well received by music critics, who highlighted its catchiness and musical restraint compared to the band's previous work. It peaked at number five on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, and reached number one in Latvia and Mexico. Upon the song's release, a music video directed by Mark Eshleman of Reel Bear Media was shared. 


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2018
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So where are you? It's been a little while

Sippin' on straight chlorine, let the vibes slide over me
This beat is a chemical, beat is a chemical
When I leave don't save my seat, I'll be back when it's all complete
The moment is medical, moment is medical
Sippin' on straight chlorine

Lovin' what I'm tastin'
Venom on my tongue
Dependant at times
Poisonous vibration
Help my body run

I'm runnin' for my li-i-i-i-i-i-fe
Runnin' for my li-i-i-i-i-i-fe

Sippin' on straight chlorine, let the vibes slide over me
This beat is a chemical, beat is a chemical
When I leave don't save my seat, I'll be back when it's all complete
The moment is medical, moment is medical
Sippin' on straight chlorine

Fall out of formation
I plan my escape from walls they confined
Rebel red carnation
Grows while I decay

I'm runnin' for my li-i-i-i-i-i-fe
Runnin' for my li-i-i-i-i-i-fe
Yeah, I'm runnin' for my li-i-i-i-i-i-fe
Runnin' for my li-i-i-i-i-i-fe

Had you in my coat pocket, where I kept my rebel red
I felt I was invincible, you wrapped around my head
Now different lives I lead, my body lives on lead
The last two lines may read incorrect until said
The lead is terrible in flavor
But now you double as a papermaker
I despise you sometimes
I love to hate the fight and you in my life is like

Sippin' on straight chlorine, let the vibes slide over me
This beat is a chemical, beat is a chemical
When I leave don't save my seat, I'll be back when it's all complete
The moment is medical, moment is medical
Sippin' on straight chlorine

Let the vibe, let the vibe
Let the vibe, let the vibe
Beat is a chemical, yeah

Let the vibe, let the vibe
Let the vibe, let the vibe
Moment is medical, yeah

Sippin' on straight chlorine
Let the vibe, let the vibe
Let the vibe, let the vibe
Beat is a chemical, yeah

Let the vibe, let the vibe
Let the vibe, let the vibe
Moment is medical, yeah

I'm so sorry, I forgot you
Let me catch you up to speed
I've been tested like the ends of
A weathered flag that's by the sea

Can you build my house with pieces?
I'm just a chemical
Can you build my house with pieces?
I'm just a chemical
Can you build my house with pieces?
I'm just a chemical
Can you build my house with pieces?
I'm just a chemical

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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: Paul Meany, Tyler Joseph

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Chlorine" is a song by the American musical duo Twenty One Pilots.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of their fifth studio album, "Trench," released on October 5, 2018.
Charts Performance
"Chlorine" became one of the band's most successful songs, peaking at number 1 on the US Billboard Rock Songs chart.
Video Release
The music video for the song was released in January 2019 and features a creature named Ned, who was introduced by band for the first time in this video.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song's lyrics metaphorically use "chlorine" to discuss the struggles and paradoxes of creativity and the music-making process.
Double Platinum
In July 2020, "Chlorine" was certified Double Platinum in the U.S. by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for moving over two million units in the country.
Lyrical Composer
Both members of the band, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, wrote the lyrics for Chlorine.
Acoustic Version
There is an alternative acoustic-ish version of Chlorine, often referred as '19.4326° N, 99.1332° W,' which signifies coordinates to a location in Mexico City.
Hidden Meaning
The song's introductory lyrics "so where are you? It's been a little while" refers to band’s year-long hiatus that preceded the release of the album 'Trench.'
Music Genre
"Chlorine" falls under the genres of alternative/indieelectropop.
Tour Performances
The band performed “Chlorine” at almost every show they had on the 'Bandito Tour,' which was the sixth concert tour by Twenty One Pilots.
Multiple Music Video Views
The official music video for "Chlorine" currently has over 300 million views on YouTube as of 2022.

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