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The Clancy Album. Let's talk about it. | Meaning and Themes Breakdown
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Thoughts on "Overcompensate" . . .
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"College Kids" by Relient K DEEPER Meaning | Lyrics Explained
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"The Funeral" Band of Horses DEEPER Meaning | Lyrics Explained
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"Make of It" by ​​half•alive DEEPER MEANING | Lyrics Explained
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"Another Brick in the Wall" by Pink Floyd Deeper Meaning | Lyrics Explained
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"The Outside" Music Video by Twenty One Pilots Deeper Meaning
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"Paper Planes" by M.I.A. Deeper Meaning | Lyrics Explained
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11 Worst Lyrics of 2021
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"Dear Maria, Count Me In" by All Time Low Deeper Meaning | Lyrics Explained
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"Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga DEEPER MEANING | Lyrics Explained
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"Summerland" by half-alive DEEPER MEANING | Lyrics Explained
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"Summerland" by half-alive DEEPER MEANING | Lyrics Explained
"Sacrifice" by The Weeknd DEEPER MEANING! | Lyrics Explained
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"Sacrifice" by The Weeknd DEEPER MEANING! | Lyrics Explained
"American Idiot" by Green Day DEEPER MEANING! | Lyrics Explained
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"American Idiot" by Green Day DEEPER MEANING! | Lyrics Explained
I'm moving to ______, and I'm going to be a _______. Life/Channel Update!
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I'm moving to , and I'm going to be a . Life/Channel Update!
"Broken Bells" by Greta Van Fleet Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
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"Broken Bells" by Greta Van Fleet Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
I ROAST My Subscriber's Lyrics (gently-ish) | Ep. 5
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I ROAST My Subscriber's Lyrics (gently-ish) | Ep. 5
I loved this DEEP and depressing hard rock song!
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I loved this DEEP and depressing hard rock song!
"Bounce Man" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
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"Bounce Man" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
"Redecorate" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
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"Redecorate" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
"No Chances" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
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"No Chances" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
"Mulberry Street" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
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"Mulberry Street" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
"The Outside" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
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"The Outside" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
Is "Formidable" by Twenty One Pilots about Josh Dun?! | Song Meaning
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Is "Formidable" by Twenty One Pilots about Josh Dun?! | Song Meaning
"Never Take It" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
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"Never Take It" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
"Saturday" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
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"Saturday" by Twenty One Pilots Lyrics Explained | Song Meaning
"Good Day" by Twenty One Pilots Explained! | Lyrics Song meaning
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"Good Day" by Twenty One Pilots Explained! | Lyrics Song meaning
Who is "Your Power" about? | Billie Eilish Lyrics Meaning Explained
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Who is "Your Power" about? | Billie Eilish Lyrics Meaning Explained

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  • @lidelbeer
    @lidelbeer 10 годин тому

    He wrote it under the influence of an occult spell

  • @melindaaimeeroth5580
    @melindaaimeeroth5580 11 годин тому

    Why do you need that casual green cap for such an important song? Why not dress up?

  • @benjaminyoder3463
    @benjaminyoder3463 11 годин тому

    I’m glad you mentioned the theme of addiction, I was noticing that all over the album. I felt the Paladin Strait video kind of addressed this as well, with Tyler going from overlooking the sea to back to Trench, representing needing to face the addiction head on instead of running away and trying to escape it.

  • @ZaydBlakers
    @ZaydBlakers 13 годин тому

    Hey man! Love your videos and have always loved your breakdowns, keep doing what you're doing my man it is awesome. I would say though as a christian listening and loving twenty one pilots who are also christian i think (and look i don't 100% know) a lot of the lyrics are actually directly addressing his relationship with the Lord. 'This haze (sin) around my face makes me feel all alone' 'When our finders touch (Gods metaphorical fingers) i feel my way back home' Also all of snapback and backslide about him running from sin and his repentance towards it 'black listed from forgivness fool you once it's been 25 times' 'is it even right for my head to keep track' - This lyric is SOOOOOO relatable as a christian in fact all of them are and i know Tyler has been pretty open about his faith in God

  • @Monkie_vr-xt9oq
    @Monkie_vr-xt9oq 13 годин тому

    In my opinion she is the best most talented person in the world and I love her and I went to the concert for my bday that was yesterday

  • @Redrose51704
    @Redrose51704 14 годин тому

    Tyler joseph himself confirmed that midwest indigo is about the weather in ohio😂 he said it in the livestream the night the album released

  • @akariyamaguchi7306
    @akariyamaguchi7306 14 годин тому

    I'm so happy, I missed you!

  • @fearful1139
    @fearful1139 15 годин тому

    I WAS WONDERING ABOUT YOUUU!! YESSS!

  • @WrinkCrinkBingus
    @WrinkCrinkBingus 17 годин тому

    So I will say I got a bit defensive when he was being more negative about some of the newer albums. I had a really bad year and dealt with a lot of bullying and listening to TØP was the only way I made it through the day at school. But I did agree with a lot of the stuff you’ve said after I set aside my biases 😅 I missed your videos and I’m so glad to have you back. Please be kinder to yourself your content is amazing and I can’t wait to see what you say about the other songs on Clancy.

  • @laurahaynes1773
    @laurahaynes1773 22 години тому

    I feel it is truly a song about a guy having an identity crisis who experiences relationships in an unhealthy codependent manner

  • @Angel_ling
    @Angel_ling 22 години тому

    none of these reasons are good, melanie helps so many people, and her musics good, also she worked so hard on the k-12 movie. Also she's released a new album called portals and her fan base is still going strong and she's become even more popular, so no, her fans are not giving up on her music

  • @naomipineda1611
    @naomipineda1611 День тому

    Lol idk what public schools you went to but i lived in a chill neighborhood but there was still drugs at school, kids doing bad things, and every school has that person grooming girls/boys, and her music is all about the dark things that happen behind the scenes that everyone is afraid to speak up about. Thats what her music is about, she uses her music to step up and speak for those who are too afraid. Its notmelanie definitely talks about the reality but also sings about how you shouldn’t fall into that negativity because you shouldn’t let it influence who you are. Its not all dark either shes got some romance in there too. And its funny how he says she wont be taken seriously but its 2024 and she is blowing up!

  • @lilJess0831
    @lilJess0831 День тому

    I've been wondering about your thoughts on this album! My interest in the Trench lore has definitely taken a backseat to other things in life, so I kinda just skimmed over Scaled and Icy as well. The Clancy album has piqued my interest though, I've really enjoyed listening to it. Also, going back to school has been on my mind recently, so I will *definitely* be checking out College Hacked!

  • @cody_t
    @cody_t День тому

    I think that the “you on the other shoreline” is God. If you see it that way the whole song makes so much sense. That’s at least one of the meanings.

  • @makeitwithalex4483
    @makeitwithalex4483 День тому

    Welcome back to Trrrr… I mean, The Pop Song Professor

  • @Taishawn24.7
    @Taishawn24.7 День тому

    i think the thing he kicked in 17 was dema. that was the year josh said "tyler wishes he could be here but he is off severing ties with dema. i think the struggle he dealt with was losing loved ones to death which is expressed in oldies station and navigating. i believe josh helped him through that and tahts expressed in at the risk of feeling dumb and navigating. i think snap back is literally about relapsing into self harm

  • @sentinelalerttowncrier7019
    @sentinelalerttowncrier7019 День тому

    Interesting. Delila did not cut Sampson's hair. read it again.

  • @calmcomb7603
    @calmcomb7603 День тому

    I love these videos!! ❤

  • @skipcadorette5077
    @skipcadorette5077 День тому

    Oldies Station doesn't read to me as dark as you're seeing it. I think it's about "adulting," being a father [in her first dance recital] growing older, realizing that family you love will die and dealing with that. How do you do that? Make an oath then make mistakes Start a streak you're bound to break When darkness rolls on you Push on through Push on through You make promises, promises of faithfulness to wife and children and parents - knowing you WILL make mistakes. Despite knowing you will make mistakes you "start a streak," you set out to be as good as you can be [still knowing you'll mess up.] You "add some years and build some trust" -gain maturity- and "your eyes adjust" to the difficulty around you and you just keep on going- you "push on through." It's just normal day to day living.

  • @ab1305
    @ab1305 День тому

    I think that the chorus does not literally refer to the fact that bad days have their value in appearing to be cooler to others, but rather, I believe that what they are referring to is the capacity of resilience, which allows us to overcome difficulties with courage and optimism even when everything seems to be against us. I think it gives a very positive message that encourages us not to stay and drown in self-pity, but to make the most of every experience that life gives us.

  • @rpointer07
    @rpointer07 День тому

    Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is neither strictly a sincere praise to God nor outright blasphemy. It is a richly layered song that reflects a wide range of human emotions and experiences, blending the sacred and the profane. Its sincerity lies in its honest portrayal of the complexities of life, love, and faith. The interpretation ultimately depends on the listener's perspective, as the song can evoke different meanings for different people.

  • @skipcadorette5077
    @skipcadorette5077 День тому

    "kicked" is repeated in Snap Back. In the second verse ['thought I'd kicked it"] which is all about "pleasing" the crowd. So my take is that in 2017 Tyler got to a point where he was comfortable not worrying about pleasing people- he could freely pursue his own creativity. He does Trench and folks love it. Then he does SAI and folks don't love it. Suddenly he's "kinda wishing he'd never done Saturday." Oh, it's you Well, welcome back to the show (Been a minute) Guess I better move to a fresher approach (Thought I kicked it) It's a new adaptation It's a backslide The second verse of Snap Back is all about Tyler adapting his approach to please folks. He "thought he'd kicked it" but no, he's back to worrying over their approval. He tells himself "it's a new adaptation" but in his mind he knows: "It's a backslide." So he's praying his ability to "not care what others think" - his elasticity, his ability to snap back- will return.

  • @TheGreatShortdini
    @TheGreatShortdini День тому

    My favorite albums in order Blurryface Vessel Trench Clancy Scaled and icy Dont get me wrong I LOVED SAI because of the lore and the music was really good but the top 4 have the tøp sound that I love more. And yes Vessel has very little lore in it (we know because they put the red tape over the album cover which means its connected in some way)

  • @rebekahnerad4900
    @rebekahnerad4900 День тому

    The struggle i think is depression and anxiety....not necessarily an addiction even though tyler said vignette was about addiction (on the Clancy music video livestream)

  • @user-uw9fs7fp1v
    @user-uw9fs7fp1v День тому

    She is not painting the world darker she is saying things that highlight dark parks that other people have done or experienced. Like one of her song called teachers pet around pedop$ph!les and the other song and lunch box friends for being lonely and show and tell is trying to be normal as an artists and even though bullying happens bullying happens all the time pedophiles cruel parents rarely happen and because of that they are never highlighted witch means they never get known or seen witch is horrible and she talkes about things that rarely happen or are seen witch is good.

  • @RAAHthelight
    @RAAHthelight 2 дні тому

    This is my favorite song 😭

  • @ncrider2000
    @ncrider2000 2 дні тому

    I think we’re seeing him coming to terms with the end of Lore. He doesn’t need to tell that story anymore. He’s comfortable the music can stand on its own, and he’s coming to terms with his adulthood. Oldies Station is one of my favorite songs of all time. It’s just such a positive message about persistence.

  • @robertstolzenberger6670
    @robertstolzenberger6670 2 дні тому

    God this is moronic comprehension of this beautiful and nuanced song.

  • @Sarillajoy
    @Sarillajoy 2 дні тому

    To me it is totally related to his fame. He is getting older and after 13 years reaching the heights of money and fame, he is finally able to reflect and see how empty all of it is. It is a very sad song, he seems lost.

  • @arwa7680
    @arwa7680 2 дні тому

    U r back I'm so happy 💃💃💃💃

  • @robbiepapadimitriou3501
    @robbiepapadimitriou3501 2 дні тому

    From a Christian perspective, I believe the theme of "friendship" is actually depicting a relationship with Jesus. If you know what I mean, it honestly makes perfect sense and it really shows the relationship between God and man.

    • @cody_t
      @cody_t День тому

      Yes, I already commented this. But Paladin Strait is such a great song when viewed this way, and makes it my favorite song on the record because of my relationship with God. The beauty of knowing Jesus is there in the midst of your struggles and whatever you’re going through, expecting that you’re gonna make it. Just amazing.

    • @robbiepapadimitriou3501
      @robbiepapadimitriou3501 День тому

      @@cody_t I know right. I see it as your journey through life and that Jesus is there on the other side (heaven) with His arms open ,and He is guiding you through the storms in your life because he wants to spend eternity with you. While Nico is like Satan, the accuser, and he wants you to doubt you'll make it to the other side. It really feels to me like this is the best way to interpret this song.

  • @Abriil137
    @Abriil137 2 дні тому

    RETURN OF THE KING!!!!! HIIIIII!!!!! HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOO HIIIIIIIIIIIII

  • @cries_of_joy
    @cries_of_joy 2 дні тому

    Hi :) lately I‘m doing really great. Always good to hear your thoughts. I loved the themes of this album they gave me a new perspective into Tylers personality and thoughts. Musically this album seems very balanced. Some of their earlier songs had that naivety throughout that I very much love and miss in this one. Clancy feels very confident and grown up which makes sense. My favourite is probably Vignette.

  • @Gnomageddon
    @Gnomageddon 3 дні тому

    You are the epitome of "just when I think im done, they pull me back in" love your videos either way WB

  • @marilyngaeta1668
    @marilyngaeta1668 3 дні тому

    What do you think about the idea of “progress lost” and time passing which Tyler refers to in “Snap Back,” “Navigating,” and “Oldies Station”?

  • @cyberwolf5787
    @cyberwolf5787 3 дні тому

    if i had to rank the albums (not counting RAB since its not on spotify/music services) from favorite to least favorite: Vessel Clancy Trench Blurryface Twenty One Pilots Scaled and Icy (my apologies for adding to the SAI "hate" i dont hate it one bit but one had to go last🤷🏻‍♂️)

  • @groguwelding
    @groguwelding 3 дні тому

    The clique loves you! I wish you were my English teacher

  • @hostofsoulslol
    @hostofsoulslol 3 дні тому

    I had an idea for an album breakdown: The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails if you would consider something a little different before you retire

  • @justinhanneken5316
    @justinhanneken5316 3 дні тому

    Brilliant breakdown. Thank you.

  • @hostofsoulslol
    @hostofsoulslol 3 дні тому

    What if you DIDN'T retire?

  • @alycat10
    @alycat10 3 дні тому

    Been waiting for your input on Clancy! 🎉

  • @sarahryan9579
    @sarahryan9579 3 дні тому

    3 more vids yess

  • @sarahryan9579
    @sarahryan9579 3 дні тому

    Yass no more making fun of Melanie Martinez 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @sarahryan9579
    @sarahryan9579 3 дні тому

    It doesn’t matter what you think about her she can do what she wants she’s amazing

  • @sarahryan9579
    @sarahryan9579 3 дні тому

    Bro Melanie is amazing she trying to make it better by putting life reasons in her songs and she tries really hard

  • @jeromedavis8575
    @jeromedavis8575 3 дні тому

    You will never hear Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, Chris Tomlin and others confront racial issues like racial injustice or reparations for the people who built the nation. Why don't they go there and confront these issues?

  • @jeromedavis8575
    @jeromedavis8575 3 дні тому

    I noticed that contemporary Christian music and worship music have the same if not similar cookie cutter rhythms. I just wish it got more groovy like its gospel counterparts.

  • @TheTrueDragonSlayer
    @TheTrueDragonSlayer 3 дні тому

    The face in the thumbnail doesn't match the "fascinating" above it

  • @Stolen.Potential
    @Stolen.Potential 3 дні тому

    What’s up Cliff! Love hearing your thoughts!🖤

  • @macacasylvanus2
    @macacasylvanus2 3 дні тому

    Nice videoooo, THE PALADIN STRAIT MV came out we need you hereeee aaaaaa