Twenty One Pilots: Heathens (from Suicide Squad: The Album) -
"Heathens" is a song by the American duo , released on June 16, 2016, as the lead single for the Suicide Squad motion picture soundtrack . While inspired by the film's themes of villains and outcasts, songwriter Tyler Joseph intended for it to be a "twenty one pilots song first," specifically to resonate with their dedicated fanbase, known as the Skeleton Clique . Core Themes and Meaning
: Joseph wrote the lyrics as a way to explain the band's dynamic to a mainstream audience. The "heathens" represent the core fans—many of whom grapple with deep emotional or mental health struggles—and the song warns newcomers to "take it slow" and not judge what they don't understand. twenty one pilots: Heathens (from Suicide Squad: The Album)
: Tyler Joseph is depicted as an inmate who eventually finds himself performing on a stage for other prisoners with drummer Josh Dun. The video features clips from the Suicide Squad movie and concludes with Joseph sitting alone in the room, suggesting the performance may have been internal. "Heathens" is a song by the American duo
: The video won the award for Best Rock Video at the 2016 MTV VMAs. Commercial and Critical Reception The "heathens" represent the core fans—many of whom
: Following the massive success of their previous album Blurryface , the song addressed "fair-weather" or new fans who might be quick to judge the older, more "intense" fanbase without knowing the "half of the abuse" or personal trials they have faced.
: Directed by Andrew Donoho , the video is set in the fictitious Belle Reve prison from the DC Universe.
: Some interpretations suggest the lyrics address Christian witnessing. In this view, Joseph (who is Christian) may be urging other Christians to build relationships with "heathens" (unbelievers or outsiders) rather than using aggressive, superficial evangelism tactics. Music Video and Visuals