Grammy Award-winning American musical duo Twenty One Pilots, who have always been known for their lyrical depth, released their new song, “The Contract” on Thursday, June 12, 2025. If you’ve been following Twenty One Pilots or just stumbled upon this track by chance, trust me, you’re in for a treat. The combination of catchy beats and sharp, unforgettable lyrics makes this song stick in your head long after it ends. Check out the The Contract lyrics by Twenty One Pilots below, and experience the song’s passion.
Lyrics of The Contract by Twenty One Pilots
I Don’t Sleep Much, That’s Crazy, How’d You Know That? (That)
Keep Myself Up, That’s Maybe How You Know That (That, That)
Ooh, Promises And Contracts I Used To Keep
I Don’t Sleep Much, That’s Crazy, How’d You Know That? (That)
Keep Myself Up, That’s Maybe How You Know That (That, That)
Ooh, My Hallucination I Used To See
Wake Up And I Find Out, Did A Change Up
Wait, Did It Change Up?
Is It Light Out Yet? Better Find Out, Bet
I’ma Walk Around The Edge Of The Room And The Bed
Where I Hide My Face, Pace Around
Better Try To Breathe, Pace Around, Pace Around
I Check The Doors, Check The Windows, And Pull The Blinds
I Check The Clock, Wondering What He’ll Pull This Time
I Have A Feeling That Necromancer’s Outside
And I’m Just Tryin’ To Stay Quiet
I Don’t Sleep Much, That’s Crazy, How’d You Know That? (That)
Keep Myself Up, That’s Maybe How You Know That (That, That)
Ooh, Promises And Contracts I Used To Keep
I Don’t Sleep Much, That’s Crazy, How’d You Know That? (That)
Keep Myself Up, That’s Maybe How You Know That (That, That)
Ooh, My Hallucination I Used To See
I Used To See
Sleep I Found
(Oh-ooh) I Wanna Get Out There
(Oh-ooh) But I Don’t Try
(Oh-ooh) I Wanna Get Out There
(Oh-ooh) But I Don’t Try
I Check The Clock, Wondering What He’ll Pull This Time
I Have A Feeling That Necromancer’s Outside
And I’m Just Tryin’ To Stay Quiet
I Don’t Sleep Much, That’s Crazy, How’d You Know That? (That)
I Keep Myself Up, That’s Maybe How You Know That (That, That)
Ooh, Promises And Contracts I Used To Keep
I Don’t Sleep Much, That’s Crazy, How’d You Know That? (That)
Keep Myself Up, That’s Maybe How You Know That (That, That)
Ooh, My Hallucination I Used To See
I Used To See
I Used To See
Ooh, My Hallucination I Used To See
When you listen to Twenty One Pilots’s song for the first time, it seems simple, but when you go deep into the lyrics and meaning, you realize that they are filled with metaphors and mental health representations. “The Contract” is also a song that portrays loneliness and suppressed fear. If you have ever gone through an overthinking phase or fought anxiety, this track will be absolutely relatable.
In the lyrics, Tyler Joseph (the lead vocalist) expresses insomnia, paranoia, and existential dread. Repeated lines like “I don’t sleep much” and “check the doors, check the windows” seem like part of an intense anxiety episode. The mention of the “Necromancer” does not seem to be literal—but rather a symbolic character, perhaps an inner fear or trauma of the artist.
Tyler and Josh (drummer) have both shaped their art in such a way that their fans feel deeply connected to them. They stay away from superficial topics and write more about subjects of emotional pain, confusion, and hope.
