Headline: we are Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun of twenty one pilots, a band from Columbus, OH. ask us anything!

  1. I haven't heard any musicians similar to the music and lyrics you guys put out. What's your inspiration?

  2. I notice some of your songs revolve around themes of salvation/redemption. Seeing as you guys are getting more popular, how, if at all, do you think this will affect your writing and your growing fan base?

[Insert cliché story about how this band saved my life]. But in all seriousness, you guys did. I was in a bit of a rut around this time two years ago. I became depressed and decided to seek help at my school. At the time I was a freshman in college. I was under a lot of unnecessary pressure and stress from my parents, I lost a lot of my friends, struggled with my faith, I stayed in my dorm room for days on end, I wouldn't eat at times, I would go days without getting a proper night's rest, I had thoughts about suicide. It was torture.

You two came to my school on May 4th. I had only heard of you guys, but never listened to your music prior to that. I left my dorm room, lightsaber in hand (Star Wars day), and headed to the music fest. I am forever grateful I decided to leave my room that day.

Feeling the beat of Josh's drums and Tyler's rhythmic words was the therapy I longed for. After Third Eye Blind's set, I headed back to my room, bought Vessel, and listened to it for hours on repeat. I cried so much I didn't even remember why I was crying. I crumbled, but I could finally breathe again. I instantly forgot about the things that were happening in my life and the weight of the world on my shoulders was suddenly lifted. At the moment, all was right in the world once again. And I was finally able to sleep. OHHH how amazing that felt.

I ended up praying most of that night. All I ever did after that for about eight months straight was listen to your albums. Each listening session was like hearing you guys again for that first time, and I will never forget that. And I wanted to thank you both, Tyler and Josh, for helping me out. I honestly don't know what I would have done or where I would be without your music.

I make it a point to see you both every time you're in New York now. Except for December 2013. Funnily enough, I was suffering from a migraine at that show and had to leave before you guys came out. But I'll for buy tickets to see you two again in September.

Once again, thank you.

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