Taxi Cab

Twenty One Pilots' song 'Taxi Cab' delves into themes of existential introspection, the afterlife, and redemption. The lyrics suggest a metaphorical journey where the protagonist seeks to understand and fill the voids within themselves, represented by the 'ghost' and 'holes' in their mind. The repeated line 'I am half a soul divided' indicates a feeling of incompleteness or a search for a missing part of oneself.

The chorus reflects on the inevitability of death ('Sometimes we will die') and the hope for transcendence ('sometimes we will fly away'), with the assurance that companionship will persist until the end ('by my side until my dying days'). This companionship could be interpreted as a loved one, a spiritual entity, or even the band's connection with their fans. The phrase 'We're going home' could symbolize a return to a place of comfort and belonging, possibly the afterlife or a state of inner peace.

The latter part of the song introduces a narrative twist with the hearse running out of gas, leading to a journey in a 'beautifully planned taxi cab.' This section could represent a departure from a predestined path ('to save the past') and a rebirth ('we had to steal him from his fate'). The imagery of breaking out of a box and finding breath suggests liberation and a newfound sense of life. The final lines, speaking of driving toward the morning sun where past deeds are undone, evoke themes of forgiveness and starting anew.