Heathens – English Lyrics

• By: twenty one pilots
• Album: Suicide Squad: The Album

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the intriguing world of Twenty One Pilots' "Heathens," a song that masterfully blends alternative sounds with deep, introspective lyrics. This track offers a unique opportunity to explore English vocabulary related to emotion, human connection, and societal perception. Its layered meanings, from navigating social groups to broader themes of empathy and hidden struggles, provide rich context for understanding nuanced expressions. The song's evocative language and thought-provoking narrative make it a compelling piece for language learners to uncover deeper meanings and enhance their interpretive skills.

[English]

(plane whirring)

(people shouting)

(sirens whirring)

♪ All my friends are heathens, take it slow ♪

(gentle music)

♪ Wait for them to ask you who you know ♪

♪ Please don't make any sudden moves ♪

♪ You don't know the half of the abuse ♪

♪ All my friends are heathens, take it slow ♪

♪ Wait for them to ask you who you know ♪

♪ Please don't make any sudden moves ♪

♪ You don't know the half of the abuse ♪

♪ Welcome to the room of people ♪

♪ Who have rooms of people that they loved one day ♪

♪ Docked away ♪

♪ Just because we check the guns at the door ♪

♪ Doesn't mean our brains will change from hand grenades ♪

♪ You'll never know the psychopath sitting next to you ♪

♪ You'll never know the murderer sitting next to you ♪

♪ You'll think, how'd I get here, sitting next to you ♪

♪ But after all I've said, please don't forget ♪

♪ All my friends are heathens, take it slow ♪

♪ Wait for them to ask you who you know ♪

♪ Please don't make any sudden moves ♪

♪ You don't know the half of the abuse ♪

♪ We don't deal with outsiders very well ♪

♪ They say newcomers have a certain smell ♪

♪ You have trust issues, not to mention ♪

♪ They say they can smell your intentions ♪

♪ You'll never know the freak show sitting next to you ♪

♪ You'll have some weird people sitting next to you ♪

♪ You'll think How did I get here, sitting next to you ♪

♪ But after all I've said, please don't forget ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ All my friends are heathens, take it slow ♪

♪ Wait for them to ask you who you know ♪

♪ Please don't make any sudden moves ♪

♪ You don't know the half of the abuse ♪

♪ All my friends are heathens, take it slow watch it ♪

♪ Wait for them to ask you who you know watch it ♪

♪ Please all my friends are heathens, take it slow watch it ♪

♪ Wait for them to ask you who you know ♪

♪ Why'd you come You knew you should have stayed ♪

♪ I tried to warn you just to stay away ♪

♪ And now they're outside ready to bust ♪

♪ It looks like you might be one of us ♪

(alarm whirring)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heathen /ˈhiː.θən/ B2	noun - a person who does not belong to a widely held religion
abuse /əˈbjuːz/ B2	noun - the improper use of something verb - to use something to bad effect
trust /trʌst/ B1	noun - firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone or something verb - to believe in the reliability of someone or something
people /ˈpiː.pəl/ A1	noun - human beings in general or considered collectively
sudden /ˈsʌd.ən/ B1	adjective - occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly
murderer /ˈmɜːr.dər.ər/ B2	noun - a person who commits murder
freak /friːk/ B2	noun - a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
intentions /ɪnˈtɛn.ʃənz/ B2	noun - a thing intended; an aim or plan
outsider /ˈaʊtˌsaɪ.dər/ B2	noun - a person who does not belong to a particular group
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make or become different
room /ruːm/ A1	noun - a part of a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
guns /ɡʌnz/ B1	noun - firearms, especially those that are small and can be carried