Choker

A "choker" is someone who folds under pressure in an important competition or event. Here, Tyler Joseph is down on himself because he can't cope with his circumstances. He feels nothing can save him. I know it's over I was born a choker Nobody's comin' for me Comin' for me In the second verse, Joseph further beats himself up for his shyness, while acknowledging his negativity is addictive. I don't bother anyone Never make demands Chokin' on the circumstance Self-sabotage is a sweet romance By the end of the song, Joseph has resolved to move on rather than dwelling on his past mistakes. Like a silhouette that you can barely see As a shadow cast upon the ground where you'll eventually Lay forever, but the day goes on, the sun moves behind you You get taller, bolder, stronger and the rearview only blinds you

Twenty One Pilots released this song as their second single from Scaled and Icy. Joseph's struggles with depression and anxiety are a common theme in the rockers' music, and the album finds the singer processing his prevailing emotions during the COVID pandemic: "anxiety, loneliness, boredom, and doubt," according to a statement.

Twenty One Pilots' frequent collaborator Mark C. Eshleman directed the video, filming it in the duo's hometown of Columbus, Ohio. The clip sees Joseph taking a trip to a toy store where goes to battle with bandmate/shopkeeper Tyler Joseph in a surreal feud.