Anathema

The song 'Anathema' by Twenty One Pilots delves into the internal struggles and the hidden parts of oneself that others cannot see or understand. The repeated lines asking for a 'goodnight' so that the speaker can say 'goodbye' suggest a desire to end a part of themselves or a phase in their life that is causing them pain. The lyrics express a yearning for closure and the need to let go of something that is deeply personal and possibly destructive.

The chorus, with its plea for the problems to go to 'someone else's dreams' and to stop 'torturing someone else's sleep,' indicates a sense of being overwhelmed and exhausted by one's own thoughts and emotions. The song conveys a feeling of being consumed by one's inner demons or struggles to the point where it feels like they are being taken advantage of or that their peace is being stolen. This is a common theme in Twenty One Pilots' music, which often explores mental health and the complexities of the human psyche.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics become more introspective, revealing the battle between two halves of the heart and the difficulty in finding direction. The imagery of being underwater and falling further suggests a loss of control and a deepening crisis. The mention of calling out to a father and screaming to an empty sky reflects a search for guidance or help from a higher power or parental figure. The song ends with a poignant contrast between freedom and dormancy, symbolizing the duality of the struggle and the ongoing battle within the self.