Legend

The song 'Legend' by Twenty One Pilots is a heartfelt tribute to a beloved figure in the life of the lead singer, Tyler Joseph. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and reverence for someone who has passed away, referred to as a 'classic one.' This person has made a significant impact on Joseph's life, so much so that they are considered a legend in his own mind. The repetition of 'You were one of those classic ones' emphasizes the timeless and enduring nature of the individual's influence.

The song also touches on regret and the pain of loss. Joseph expresses sorrow for not visiting the person before their passing, a common feeling of guilt and missed opportunity experienced by those who have lost someone. The lines 'When your eyes did not know me / Like I know you' suggest a heartbreaking moment of recognition, possibly alluding to a decline in the person's health, such as memory loss, where they could no longer recognize their loved ones. The song captures the complexity of mourning, mixing the celebration of the person's life with the personal grief of the singer.

The closing lines of the song, 'Then the day that it happened / I recorded this last bit / I look forward to having / A lunch with you again,' bring a sense of closure and hope. Despite the finality of death, Joseph holds onto the hope of reuniting with the loved one in the future, perhaps in an afterlife or spiritual sense. This poignant ending offers a message of enduring love and the anticipation of a reunion beyond the constraints of the physical world.