When I think about insecurities and my insecurities are getting the best of me, the things that I think of are kind of a feeling of suffocation and then also the things that I create with my hands. In an interview with MTV News, Joseph elaborated, "It's a guy that kind of represents all the things that I as an individual - but also everyone around me - am insecure about. An emphasis is placed on the concept of the character, who manifests within "Stressed Out" as well as throughout their studio album and appeared in its promotional campaign. Their loose concept album had been about Joseph attempting to defeat the alter ego of the titular monster-image representing his insecurities and self-hatreds. The thematic elements of the duo's second major-label studio album and identity of Blurryface and come into focus on "Stressed Out". His identity rises to surface during the song's nursery-rhyme pre-chorus refrain, where he sings, "My name's 'Blurryface' and I care what you think." "Stressed Out" musically acts as an introduction to the alter ego of "Blurryface" with its haunting refrain. Both the lyrics of "Stressed Out" as well as the paint reference the name and titular character of their album, Blurryface (2015). Mike Elizondo discussing the song's concept with Billboardĭuring the promotion of their forthcoming studio album, Joseph began wearing black paint in every video and live performance. "At the time I heard the song, I had no idea what Blurryface was, and I was kind of scratching my head going, 'Dude, uh, what's Blurryface?'" At the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, "Stressed Out" was nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, winning the latter. In the music video, black paint can be seen on the neck and hands of Joseph, referencing the character Blurryface. It features a mixture of surreal visuals and existential scenes while portraying the duo riding tricycles for a playdate and attempting to relive their childhood. The song reached the top five of record charts in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, and Switzerland.Īn accompanying music video was directed by Eshleman and primarily filmed at drummer Josh Dun's home in Columbus, Ohio. "Stressed Out" was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over ten million copies. It also peaked at number one on the Billboard Adult Top 40, Rock Airplay, and Mainstream Top 40. The song topped the US Billboard Hot Rock Songs for a record 23 weeks. The song was a sleeper hit, peaking at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, giving the duo their first top ten hit in the US. Upon its release, it received favorable reviews from contemporary music critics. "Stressed Out" led Twenty One Pilots to become the first rock act to have a single song reach a billion streams on Spotify. Throughout the song, Joseph personifies the album's titular character, Blurryface, whose self-deprecating lyrics express self-doubt and anxiety, stressing over personal issues ranging from his music to the idea of becoming an adult. Lyrically, it addresses the end of adolescence, touching on insecurities and address millennial angst while also discussing life challenges. The track is built from synths and a Caribbean-style keyboard line alongside rapping vocals by Joseph. "Stressed Out" is a midtempo alternative hip hop, alternative rock and rap rock song with elements of psychedelic music. Elizondo initially took issue with the nature of the song's lyrical content, but relaxed after lead vocalist and songwriter Tyler Joseph explained the larger album concept. The song later impacted contemporary hit radio stations as the album's fourth official single on November 10. Produced by Mike Elizondo and recorded at studios in Los Angeles and London, it was released as a promotional single via Fueled by Ramen on April 28, 2015. It was released as a promotional single from their fourth studio album, Blurryface (2015). " Stressed Out" is a song written and recorded by American musical duo Twenty One Pilots. For other uses, see Stressed Out (disambiguation). For the psychological condition, see Psychological stress.
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