Twenty One Pilots: Heathens (from Suicide Squad: The Album) -

: Joseph wrote the lyrics as a way to explain the band's dynamic to a mainstream audience. The "heathens" represent the core fans—many of whom grapple with deep emotional or mental health struggles—and the song warns newcomers to "take it slow" and not judge what they don't understand.

: Tyler Joseph is depicted as an inmate who eventually finds himself performing on a stage for other prisoners with drummer Josh Dun. The video features clips from the Suicide Squad movie and concludes with Joseph sitting alone in the room, suggesting the performance may have been internal. twenty one pilots: Heathens (from Suicide Squad: The Album)

: Some interpretations suggest the lyrics address Christian witnessing. In this view, Joseph (who is Christian) may be urging other Christians to build relationships with "heathens" (unbelievers or outsiders) rather than using aggressive, superficial evangelism tactics. Music Video and Visuals : Joseph wrote the lyrics as a way

: Following the massive success of their previous album Blurryface , the song addressed "fair-weather" or new fans who might be quick to judge the older, more "intense" fanbase without knowing the "half of the abuse" or personal trials they have faced. The video features clips from the Suicide Squad

: The video won the award for Best Rock Video at the 2016 MTV VMAs. Commercial and Critical Reception