A Car, A Torch, A Death
A Car, A Torch, A Death

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In this poignant track, twenty one pilots explore themes of sacrifice, protection, and existential reflection. The narrative unfolds through a journey where the protagonist grapples with internal turmoil and external threats. The repeated imagery of driving,… Read more

Dec 29, 2009
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A Car, A Torch, A Death Lyrics

The air begins to feel a little thin
As I start the car, and then I begin
To add the miles piled up behind me
I barely feel a smile deep inside me

And I begin to envy the headlights driving south
I want to crack the door so I can just fall out
But then I remember when you packed my car
You reached in the back and buckled up your heart
For me to drive away with
I began to understand why God died

The demons sat there waiting on her porch
It was a little dark so we held a makeshift torch
And when my car was far out of sight
He crept in her room and stayed there for the night

And then I felt chills in my bones
The breath I saw was not my own
I knew my skin that wrapped my frame
Wasn't made to play this game
And then I saw him, torch in hand
He laid it out, what he had planned
And then I said I'll take the grave
Please just send them all my way

And then I felt chills in my bones
The breath I saw was not my own
I knew my skin that wrapped my frame
Wasn't made to play this game
And then I saw him, torch in hand
He laid it out, what he had planned
And then I said I'll take the grave
Please just send them all my way
I began to understand why God died

The air begins to feel a little thin
As we're waiting for the morning to begin
But for now you told me to hold this jar
And when I looked inside I saw it held your heart
For me to walk away with
I began to understand why God died

Writer(s): Tyler Joseph
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of A Car, A Torch, A Death?

In this poignant track, twenty one pilots explore themes of sacrifice, protection, and existential reflection. The narrative unfolds through a journey where the protagonist grapples with internal turmoil and external threats. The repeated imagery of driving, coupled with references to a torch and death, symbolizes a journey through life's darker moments and the struggles against personal demons. The act of buckling up a heart suggests safeguarding something precious amidst life's trials. Ultimately, the song delves into the concept of self-sacrifice for loved ones, paralleling it with divine sacrifice, thereby underscoring the profound depths of love and commitment. This introspective piece invites listeners to consider their own protective instincts and moral choices in the face of adversity.

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