“The Judge” by Twenty One Pilots is a catchy, light-hearted, and ukulele-driven song on the Blurryface album, which contains a hidden meaning within the lyrics. The album was first released on May 17, 2015 and falls in the alternative rock category of music. The band consists of two men, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, who are both from Ohio. The song was written and sung by Tyler Joseph, who is also the voices his insecurities throughout the song. “The Judge,” and all other songs on the album, Joseph voices his self-doubts through his alter-ego, Blurryface. At first glance, “The Judge” seems to depict a man facing justice in a courtroom, but on a deeper level it represents Joseph standing in front of God. Joseph uses metaphors, biblical allusions,
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In the first verse, “the leader of the bad guys” is referring to the devil and his effects on Joseph’s mind and music. (Line 4) The devil and the sins he brings upon Joseph are subtly referenced several times in “The Judge”. The next example can be seen is in the first line of the second verse, “Three lights are lit/ But the fourth one’s out.” (Line 20) This metaphor could be an example of Joseph’s mental state. He feels that there is darkness inside him, which are his sins, and he wants to find the light, which is God. Another explanation to this metaphor uses the holy trinity and Joseph himself. The three lights represent the father, son, and Holy Spirit, while the fourth one characterizes Joseph; he is in darkness because of his sins. A final recurring metaphor in “The Judge” is the reference about God in the chorus. “You’re the judge, Oh no/ Set me free.” (Lines 13-14) Joseph is standing before him begging for forgiveness and mercy. The metaphors that are present throughout “The Judge” highlight the underlying religious …show more content…
In the pre-chorus, “I found my way/ Right time wrong place/ As I pled my case,” describes Joseph standing in front of God after he dies. (Lines 10-12) He is pleading for God’s forgiveness because he knows he is a sinner and cannot enter Heaven without his sins being forgiven. Later in the chorus Joseph sings, “I know my soul’s freezing/ Hell’s hot for good reason, So please, take me.” (Line 16) These lines relate to the Biblical judgment day because Joseph is confessing to God. He is pleading to the judge, God, to take him to Heaven even though he knows he does not deserve it. The final biblical allusion comes at the end of the second verse, “I’m a pro at imperfections And I’m best friends with my doubt.” (Line 25) These lines talk about Joseph’s confession to God showing that he is not perfect and has doubts about his religion. Confessing sins is a requirement of being saved in the Bible. Although his allusions carry a personal and profound message, Joseph keeps this song light and
In the first verse, “the leader of the bad guys” is referring to the devil and his effects on Joseph’s mind and music. (Line 4) The devil and the sins he brings upon Joseph are subtly referenced several times in “The Judge”. The next example can be seen is in the first line of the second verse, “Three lights are lit/ But the fourth one’s out.” (Line 20) This metaphor could be an example of Joseph’s mental state. He feels that there is darkness inside him, which are his sins, and he wants to find the light, which is God. Another explanation to this metaphor uses the holy trinity and Joseph himself. The three lights represent the father, son, and Holy Spirit, while the fourth one characterizes Joseph; he is in darkness because of his sins. A final recurring metaphor in “The Judge” is the reference about God in the chorus. “You’re the judge, Oh no/ Set me free.” (Lines 13-14) Joseph is standing before him begging for forgiveness and mercy. The metaphors that are present throughout “The Judge” highlight the underlying religious …show more content…
In the pre-chorus, “I found my way/ Right time wrong place/ As I pled my case,” describes Joseph standing in front of God after he dies. (Lines 10-12) He is pleading for God’s forgiveness because he knows he is a sinner and cannot enter Heaven without his sins being forgiven. Later in the chorus Joseph sings, “I know my soul’s freezing/ Hell’s hot for good reason, So please, take me.” (Line 16) These lines relate to the Biblical judgment day because Joseph is confessing to God. He is pleading to the judge, God, to take him to Heaven even though he knows he does not deserve it. The final biblical allusion comes at the end of the second verse, “I’m a pro at imperfections And I’m best friends with my doubt.” (Line 25) These lines talk about Joseph’s confession to God showing that he is not perfect and has doubts about his religion. Confessing sins is a requirement of being saved in the Bible. Although his allusions carry a personal and profound message, Joseph keeps this song light and