Fairly Local
Twenty One Pilots
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I’m fairly local, I’ve been around I’ve seen the streets you're walking down I’m fairly local, good people now Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I’m evil to the core What I shouldn't do I will They say I’m emotional What I wanna save I’ll kill Is that who I truly am? I truly don’t have a chance Tomorrow I’ll keep a beat And repeat yesterday’s dance Yo, this song will never be on the radio Even if my clique were to pick and the people were to vote It’s the few, the proud, and the emotional Yo, you, bulletproof in black like a funeral The world around us is burning but we’re so cold It’s the few, the proud, and the emotional I’m fairly local, I’ve been around I’ve seen the streets you're walking down I’m fairly local, good people now Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I’m not evil to the core What I shouldn't do I will fight I know I’m emotional What I wanna save I will try I know who I truly am I truly do have a chance Tomorrow I’ll switch the beat To avoid yesterday’s dance Yo, this song will never be on the radio Even if my clique were to pick and the people were to vote It’s the few, the proud, and the emotional Yo, you, bulletproof in black like a funeral The world around us is burning but we’re so cold It’s the few, the proud, and the emotional I’m fairly local, I’ve been around I’ve seen the streets you're walking down I’m fairly local, good people now Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh I’m fairly local, I’ve been around I’ve seen the streets you're walking down I’m fairly local, good people now Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Yeah I'm fairly local, good people now Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Good people now Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Good people now Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
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Written by: TYLER JOSEPH
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Fairly Local" was released on March 17, 2015, as the lead single from their fourth studio album "Blurryface".
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Album DebutThe song was the first song to be released from "Blurryface" and it helped to build anticipation for the full album.
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Song's MeaningThe song is said to deal with issues of identity, self-worth, and the internal battle within oneself.
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Pop ChartsDespite its dark themes, the song performed well on the charts – it reached number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 in the Billboard Top Rock Songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fairly Local" was released on YouTube the same day as the song and has since garnered over 100 million views.
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Live PerformancesIt has been performed live many times, often as part of Twenty One Pilots' setlist for their "Emotional Roadshow World Tour".
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Songwriters"Fairly Local" was written by band members Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, along with producers Ricky Reed and Mike Elizondo.
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Unique SoundThe song is known for its unique blend of electronic music, rap, and rock – a combination that has become characteristic of Twenty One Pilots' sound.
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Lyrics & Fan TheorySome fans theorize that the lyrics deal with Tyler Joseph's fears about fame and the music industry changing him, hence why they are "Fairly Local".
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Song ReceptionWhile some critics found the song's sound to be too different from their previous work, many others praised its boldness and innovative style.
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Certified GoldIn August 2017, "Fairly Local" was certified Gold by the RIAA, meaning it has sold over 500,000 copies in the US.
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