Nico And The Niners – English Lyrics

• By: twenty one pilots
• Album: TRENCH

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a new language can be an adventure, and “Nico And The Niners” by Twenty One Pilots offers a unique and imaginative way to dive into English. The song's lyrics are rich with metaphors and storytelling, providing a great opportunity to explore themes of hope, rebellion, and mental well-being. By delving into the world of Dema and the Banditos, you can learn new vocabulary and understand how language can be used to create entire fictional universes. This song is special because it's more than just music; it's a narrative that invites you to uncover its secrets and connect with its powerful message of perseverance.

[English]

(wind blowing)

(upbeat music)

(person speaking in foreign language)

♪ East is up, I'm fearless when I hear this on the low ♪

♪ East is up, I'm careless when I wear my rebel clothes ♪

♪ East is up, when Bishops come together they will know that ♪

♪ Dema don't control us, Dema don't control ♪

♪ East is up ♪

♪ They wanna make you forget ♪

♪ They wanna make you forget ♪

♪ Save your razorblades now, not yet ♪

♪ Save your razorblades now, not yet ♪

♪ I'm heavy, my jumpsuit is on steady ♪

♪ I'm lighter when I'm lower, I'm higher when I'm heavy, oh ♪

♪ I'm so high, my jumpsuit takes me so high ♪

♪ I'm flying from a fire, from Nico and the Niners ♪

♪ Oh ♪

(upbeat music)

♪ East is up, I'm fearless when I hear this on the low ♪

♪ East is up, I'm careless when I wear my rebel clothes ♪

♪ East is up, when Bishops come together they will know that ♪

♪ Dema don't control us, Dema don't control ♪

♪ I'm heavy, my jumpsuit is on steady ♪

♪ I'm lighter when I'm lower ♪

♪ I'm higher when I'm heavy, oh ♪

♪ I'm so high, my jumpsuit takes me so high ♪

♪ I'm flying from a fire ♪

♪ From Nico and the Niners, oh ♪

♪ I'm heavy, jumpsuit is on steady ♪

♪ Lighter when I'm lower ♪

♪ Higher when I'm heavy, oh, oh ♪

♪ I'm so high, I'm so high ♪

♪ So high, I'm so high ♪

♪ Fire, Nico and the Niners ♪

(flames whooshing)

(singer singing in foreign language)

♪ What I say when I wanna be enough ♪

♪ What a beautiful day for making a break for it ♪

♪ We'll find a way to pay for it ♪

♪ Maybe from all the money we made razorblade stores ♪

♪ Rent a racehorse and force a sponsor ♪

♪ And start a concert, a complete diversion ♪

♪ Start a mob and you can be quite certain ♪

♪ We'll win but not everyone will get out ♪

♪ No, no ♪

♪ We'll win but not everyone will get out ♪

♪ No, no ♪

♪ We'll win but not everyone will get out ♪

♪ East is up, I'm fearless when I hear this on the low ♪

♪ East is up, I'm careless when I wear my rebel clothes ♪

♪ East is up, when Bishops come together they will know that ♪

♪ Dema don't control us, Dema don't control ♪

♪ East is up ♪

♪ I'm so high, so high ♪

♪ Fire, Nico and the Niners ♪

♪ I'm so high, so high ♪

(singer singing in foreign language)

♪ Fire, Nico and the Niners ♪

♪ Fire, Nico and the Niners ♪

(upbeat music)

(wind blowing) (fire crackling)

(tape tearing) (flames whooshing)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
fearless /ˈfɪər.ləs/ B1	adjective - without fear; brave
careless /ˈkeər.ləs/ A2	adjective - not paying enough attention to what you are doing
rebel /ˈreb.əl/ B1	noun - a person who is opposed to a government or authority adjective - opposing a government or authority
control /kənˈtroʊl/ A2	verb - to order, limit, or rule something noun - the power to make decisions or order things
forget /fəˈrɛt/ A1	verb - to be unable to remember something
razorblade /ˈreɪ.zər.bleɪd/ B1	noun - a very thin, sharp blade used for shaving or cutting
steady /ˈstɛd.i/ A2	adjective - firmly fixed or supported
lighter /ˈlaɪ.tər/ A1	adjective - having less weight
higher /ˈhaɪ.ər/ A1	adjective - comparative of high; greater in height
flying /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ A1	verb - to move through the air with wings or in an aircraft
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - the state of burning
beautiful /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/ A1	adjective - very pleasing to the eye or mind
pay /peɪ/ A1	verb - to give money for goods or services
rent /rɛnt/ A2	verb - to pay to use something temporarily
sponsor /ˈspɑːn.sər/ B1	noun - a person or organization that pays for or supports an event or activity
certain /ˈsɜːr.tən/ A2	adjective - definitely true or correct

Key Grammar Structures

• East is up, I'm fearless when I hear this on the low

  ➔ Present Simple with 'be' for state

  ➔ The phrase 'I'm fearless' uses the present simple with 'be' to describe a current state of being fearless.

• Dema don't control us, Dema don't control

  ➔ Present Simple with 'do' for emphasis

  ➔ The phrase 'don't control' uses the present simple with 'do' for emphasis, reinforcing the idea that Dema has no control.

• I'm lighter when I'm lower, I'm higher when I'm heavy

  ➔ Comparative adjectives

  ➔ The phrases 'lighter...lower' and 'higher...heavy' use comparative adjectives to contrast states.

• We'll find a way to pay for it

  ➔ Future with 'will' for prediction

  ➔ The phrase 'We'll find' uses 'will' to express a future prediction or intention.

• Maybe from all the money we made razorblade stores

  ➔ Past Simple with 'made' for completed action

  ➔ The phrase 'we made' uses the past simple with 'made' to indicate a completed action in the past.