Twenty One Pilots continue to deepen their storytelling with “Drum Show,” one of the much-anticipated tracks from their 2025 album Breach. Premiering officially on August 18, 2025, the song blends the duo’s signature experimental alt-pop sound with a dramatic and emotional narrative. With vivid lyrics and dramatic production, the song explores themes of being trapped between difficult choices—the struggle between seeking safety and facing the challenges of life. Tyler Joseph’s vocals paint a picture of someone caught between two unwanted places, trying to find their path.
The chorus conveys a feeling of isolation and inner conflict, as the character drives fast to feel something alive but also slows down when overwhelmed. The repeated phrase “He’s puttin’ on a drum show” symbolizes masking pain by keeping up appearances. The bridge’s plea for change reveals a deep desire for growth despite the difficulty of change. “Drum Show” fits perfectly into Twenty One Pilots’ narrative universe, highlighting themes of mental health, self-discovery, and perseverance. Fans appreciate the song’s mix of hope and struggle, wrapped in the band’s distinctive alternative sound. Read the Drum Show lyrics by Twenty One Pilots below, and experience their passion for music.
| Lead Vocals | Tyler Joseph & Josh Dun |
| Songwriter | twenty one pilots |
| Music Producer | [TBA] |
| Video Director | Mark C. Eshleman |
| DOP | Alexander Elkins |
| Video Producer | Nathan Bielski |
| Art Direction | Lindsay Fishman |
| Photography | Alexander Elkins |
| Production Coordinator | Dave Deibi Lawrence |
| Colorist | Bryan Smaller for Company 3 |
| Label | Fueled By Ramen |
| Release Date | August 18, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Fueled By Ramen |
Lyrics of Drum Show by twenty one pilots
[Intro: Tyler Joseph]
Puttin’ On A Drum Show
Ooh-ooh
[Verse 1: Tyler Joseph]
Completed Checklist For Today
Now They Have To Let You Out Of Your Cage
Feelin’ Stuck Between A Rut And A Home
Two Places He Does Not Wanna Go
So, So
[Chorus: Tyler Joseph]
He’s Puttin’ On A Drum Show
Even Now, Even Now, Even Now
He’ll Take The Longer Way Home
Even Now, Even Now, Even Now
He’ll Never Ever Say So
He Drives Fast Just To Feel It, Feel It (Feel It)
He Drives Slow If The Song’s Not Over (Feel It)
Drown It Out, Drown It Out
[Post-Chorus: Tyler Joseph]
Show
Ooh, Ooh
[Verse 2: Tyler Joseph]
Rather Feel Something Than Nothing At All
So He Swerves All Around As The Heads Start To Fall, Turn It Up
Stuck Between A Rock And A Home
Two Places He Does Not Wanna Go
So, So
[Chorus: Tyler Joseph]
He’s Puttin’ On A Drum Show
Even Now, Even Now, Even Now
He’ll Take The Longer Way Home
Even Now, Even Now, Even Now
He’ll Never Ever Say So
He Drives Fast Just To Feel It, Feel It (Feel It)
He Drives Slow If The Song’s Not Over (Feel It)
Drown It Out, Drown It Out
[Bridge: Josh Dun With Tyler Joseph]
I’ve Been This Way
I Want To Change
I’ve Been This Way
I Want To Change
[Chorus: Tyler Joseph]
He’s Puttin’ On A Drum Show
Even Now, Even Now, Even Now
He’ll Take The Longer Way Home
Even Now, Even Now, Even Now
He’ll Never Ever Say So
He Drives Fast Just To Feel It, Feel It (Feel It)
He Drives Slow If The Song’s Not Over (Feel It)
Drown It Out, Drown It Out
[Outro: Josh Dun]
I’ve Been This Way
I Want To Change (Feel It)
I’ve Been This Way
I Want To—
