release show for Regional At Best at The Venue 42. My friend sent me a link on
Facebook of Car Radio. At the time, I wasn't one who listened to music or
understood lyrics. I listened to the first minute and clicked off. I remember
replying and saying they were dumb. He said there was a concert coming up and he didn't want to go alone. I said I'd go. It was July 19th, 2011 when the concert took place. I kept making up excuses that I couldn't go. I eventually just said forget it and told him I was for sure going. Now I had never really been to a concert before. So I didn't know what to expect. I went and a few bands opened up. There were people slowly getting into the venue. When it was time for twenty one pilots there were about 150 people. Me and my friend were standing on the outside of the crowd. When they came on stage with Guns For Hands and just seeing the crowd and the energy they gave shocked me. I honest to god teared up. About the 3rd song in I couldn't take it. I had to get into that crowd and jump. I did. The energy from the show just left me speechless. It was 100+ degrees in that little barn/venue. I wanted more. Right after I bought a copy of the cd. I had them sign that, and my shirt. They were the coolest people ever. I went home and that night I listened to the album on repeat until I fell asleep.
Over time I started to get the bands meaning, what they stand for and what all the lyrics were about. They kind of let me know that I wasn't alone. I have always had depression and personal problems and issues. twenty | one | pilots gave me something to relate to. To know there's always
someone out there who has the same problems. That everything is going to be ok.
I somewhat feel like I know Tyler like a friend through his lyrics.
Its been over 2 years and I've been to 2 concerts. Attending my 3rd and 4th this fall. I've met Tyler and Josh twice. The last time I explained that they were my heroes, but didn't explain why. And in those 2 years, twenty | one | pilots have saved my life many times. I really want to thank them for that next time. When ever I get into a dark place they're always there. They push me to stay alive and im not alone. that is way better than any therapist and medicines in my opinion.
twenty | one | pilots are my heroes.
Stay alive |-/