Goner Lyrics
I'm a goner, somebody catch my breath
I'm a goner, somebody catch my breath
I wanna be known by you
I wanna be known by you
I'm a goner, somebody catch my breath
I'm a goner, somebody catch my breath
I wanna be known by you
I wanna be known by you
[Chorus]
Though I'm weak and beaten down
I'll slip away into this sound
The ghost of you is close to me
I'm inside out, you're underneath
[Verse 2]
I've got two faces, Blurry's the one I'm not
I've got two faces, Blurry's the one I'm not
I need your help to take him out
I need your help to take him out
[Chorus]
Though I'm weak and beaten down
I'll slip away into this sound
The ghost of you is close to me
I'm inside out, you're underneath
Though I'm weak and beaten down
I'll slip away into this sound
The ghost of you is close to me
I'm inside out, you're underneath
About
“Goner” takes the album full circle and represent frontman Tyler Joseph defeating Blurryface once and for all. In “Not Today” it appears that Tyler had achieved a small victory over Blurryface and comes to terms, but in this song Blurryface has come back. Tyler pleads for someone to help rid himself of this darkness inside him, most likely God.
twenty one pilots first developed the idea behind “Goner” back in 2012. That version was more simplistic, being played on an accordion and repeated Verse 1 of the song several times. The accordion’s creaking noise was meant to represent a noose and someone hanging from it.
The 2015 version brings back the accordion, but now it blares out in full force with the rest of the vocals and instruments in the Outro. In contrast to the 2012 version where “Goner” has a more somber and eerie tone, the climax of the 2015 version indicates that Tyler is not going to give up; he is going to keep fighting against Blurryface.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
“Goner” was certified gold by the RIAA on January 26, 2018.
He is referring to those who are close to him. This could either be God, Josh, his wife Jenna, or even his fans. Tyler wants people to know the real him so he can defeat Blurryface, the physical embodiment of his depression.
- 2.Stressed Out
- 4.Migraine
- 5.Polarize
- 7.The Judge
- 8.Lane Boy
- 10.Doubt
- 11.Message Man
- 13.Ride
- 14.The Run and Go
- 15.Tear in My Heart
- 16.Car Radio
- 17.Goner
- 18.Trees