Nicolas Bourbaki was the collective name of a group of French mathematicians whose goal it was to make a universal mathematics curriculum. Interesting to note that they created the idea of a null set which is represented mathematically by the Ø symbol. Twenty One Pilots use the same symbol in logos and for the acronym of their name TØP. It’s all ones and zeros.
LMAO your face when you heard Nicolas Bourbaki!!! bro the lore they built up for the backstory on this album goes deep. ps - Tyler produced it himself in his basement. you should listen to levitate!
I feel for you man. This song is off their current album Trench which is a concept album and this song is definitely part of the story/lore. The whole concept "started" (one can argue that they've been planning this from the beginning) with their previous album Blurryface which was about a guy named Blurryface (an alter ego of Tyler representing all the things he doesn't like about himself). In this record he expanded that character into an entire world, in which Blurryface is a part of (there's much debate within the fandom of Blurryface's real name being Nico, aka Nicholas Bourbaki). There is a rabbit hole of information and theories all over the internet about this if you so chose. I think you're correct in your analysis of sword to sleeve, btw. What I like is that super fans can enjoy these songs by picking them apart and connecting them with the story and to songs and themes off previous albums, and the new casual listener who knows nothing of the story can still gain meaning and enjoyment. That's hard to pull off in my opinion.
my thirsty ass commenting before the video is even over -- under is sword to sleeve in the sense that suicide subverts the terror of "if" and "when" death will come -- because you're making those choices sleeve as in scabbard tho is a cool way to look at it
While they're famously Christian, they never really openly talk about it. It's always wrapped in metaphor. However, of all their songs dealing with faith, far more are talking about struggling with what they think they're supposed to think or being frustrated not having answers to "big" questions. It's sort of unique. Most religious people are overtly supportive of what they're meant to believe and it just feels fake. They tend to talk about the struggles in belief. It's weird that it works, but I suppose it's probably closer to genuine than typical Christian rock with lyrics that sound like someone clearly brainwashed and doesn't want to even consider any flaws in their institutional faith. :)
okay. ima try this -- so nicolas bourbaki is a historical figure, sort of. it's the made up name of a group of a mathematicians from the 1930s that wrote letters to major math journals arguing for unification of mathematical principles. for reasons known pretty much only to tyler and josh, that's the "real name" given to the character of blurryface, the guy at the center of the last record. blurryface, nico, nicolas bourbaki, the bishop -- they're all one guy. that guy is tyler's alterego, everything about tyler that is pathological or destructive or doubtful, etc etc. you're doing great.
I see people suggesting Levitate but it's apart of a video series so you should do it in this order I believe. heavydirtysoul, jumpsuit, nico and the niners and levitate
Glitchy Witchy thank you. I hate hearing from reactors that they were asked to react to Levitate first. Why would fans tell people to watch these videos out of order?
Olivia Kathryn (UA-cam) has a really entertaining Bourbaki conspiracy theory video. The Pop Song Professor is a great resource for deciphering these lyrics.
Neon Gravestones is one of Twenty One Pilots deepest songs and delves into society's view on celebrity suicides. You should really check that one one out.
I knew that Bourbaki moment was coming, lol! Saying that- Tyler purposefully writes lyrics that are super deep, but they’re layered so they can be interpreted by the individual listener. He likes you to find meaning that makes sense to you- however you find it and whatever it means to you- it’s all correct. Even with all of that- this song (and album) is a lot about questioning his faith. As far as Nico- google the Bourbaki group.
Honestly, I'm trying to decide whether you should finish listening to the album Vessel, move on to Blurryface and then go to Trench. Basically listen to the albums in order. That might be the best way to do it tbh. Unless you want to go ahead and dive into the deep end of the pool right away.
Excellent advise, we could also mention there is a narrative called "Dema for Dummies" (there are 3 parts), that would be helpful in understanding Trench.
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Nicolas Bourbaki was the collective name of a group of French mathematicians whose goal it was to make a universal mathematics curriculum. Interesting to note that they created the idea of a null set which is represented mathematically by the Ø symbol. Twenty One Pilots use the same symbol in logos and for the acronym of their name TØP. It’s all ones and zeros.
I'm glad that I'm not the only one to see that.
Welcome to Trench
LMAO your face when you heard Nicolas Bourbaki!!!
bro the lore they built up for the backstory on this album goes deep.
ps - Tyler produced it himself in his basement. you should listen to levitate!
I feel for you man. This song is off their current album Trench which is a concept album and this song is definitely part of the story/lore. The whole concept "started" (one can argue that they've been planning this from the beginning) with their previous album Blurryface which was about a guy named Blurryface (an alter ego of Tyler representing all the things he doesn't like about himself). In this record he expanded that character into an entire world, in which Blurryface is a part of (there's much debate within the fandom of Blurryface's real name being Nico, aka Nicholas Bourbaki). There is a rabbit hole of information and theories all over the internet about this if you so chose. I think you're correct in your analysis of sword to sleeve, btw. What I like is that super fans can enjoy these songs by picking them apart and connecting them with the story and to songs and themes off previous albums, and the new casual listener who knows nothing of the story can still gain meaning and enjoyment. That's hard to pull off in my opinion.
Trench album is a master piece love every track same with blurry and vessel
my thirsty ass commenting before the video is even over -- under is sword to sleeve in the sense that suicide subverts the terror of "if" and "when" death will come -- because you're making those choices
sleeve as in scabbard tho is a cool way to look at it
I like ur interpretation of sword to sleeve. Never thought of it like that
While they're famously Christian, they never really openly talk about it. It's always wrapped in metaphor. However, of all their songs dealing with faith, far more are talking about struggling with what they think they're supposed to think or being frustrated not having answers to "big" questions. It's sort of unique. Most religious people are overtly supportive of what they're meant to believe and it just feels fake. They tend to talk about the struggles in belief. It's weird that it works, but I suppose it's probably closer to genuine than typical Christian rock with lyrics that sound like someone clearly brainwashed and doesn't want to even consider any flaws in their institutional faith. :)
okay. ima try this -- so nicolas bourbaki is a historical figure, sort of. it's the made up name of a group of a mathematicians from the 1930s that wrote letters to major math journals arguing for unification of mathematical principles. for reasons known pretty much only to tyler and josh, that's the "real name" given to the character of blurryface, the guy at the center of the last record. blurryface, nico, nicolas bourbaki, the bishop -- they're all one guy. that guy is tyler's alterego, everything about tyler that is pathological or destructive or doubtful, etc etc.
you're doing great.
I see people suggesting Levitate but it's apart of a video series so you should do it in this order I believe. heavydirtysoul, jumpsuit, nico and the niners and levitate
Glitchy Witchy thank you. I hate hearing from reactors that they were asked to react to Levitate first. Why would fans tell people to watch these videos out of order?
Olivia Kathryn (UA-cam) has a really entertaining Bourbaki conspiracy theory video. The Pop Song Professor is a great resource for deciphering these lyrics.
The song is about immortality
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Neon Gravestones is one of Twenty One Pilots deepest songs and delves into society's view on celebrity suicides. You should really check that one one out.
Kevin Cole he already react to neon gravestones 😊
@@silvanabecerra9261thanks for letting me know. I called myself going through but must have missed it.
I knew that Bourbaki moment was coming, lol! Saying that- Tyler purposefully writes lyrics that are super deep, but they’re layered so they can be interpreted by the individual listener. He likes you to find meaning that makes sense to you- however you find it and whatever it means to you- it’s all correct.
Even with all of that- this song (and album) is a lot about questioning his faith. As far as Nico- google the Bourbaki group.
LEVITATE please
Dude please listen to LEVITATE your gonna need the lyrics for this one lmao
Honestly, I'm trying to decide whether you should finish listening to the album Vessel, move on to Blurryface and then go to Trench. Basically listen to the albums in order. That might be the best way to do it tbh. Unless you want to go ahead and dive into the deep end of the pool right away.
Excellent advise, we could also mention there is a narrative called "Dema for Dummies" (there are 3 parts), that would be helpful in understanding Trench.
React to air catcher by Twenty One Pilots PLS I BEG YOU
React to levitate by top!
Hey you have to react to My Blood
I always thought sword to sleeve meant cutting yourself..?
you should watch heavydirtysoul live and the official video
id id advise you. listen