Analysis Of 'Tear In My Heart: Twenty One Pilots'

1. “Tear In My Heart” - Twenty One Pilots
Molly Peskin-Suso has had almost thirty crushes throughout her life; however, she is very awkward nothing ever happens with any of them. Meanwhile, her sister Cassie is very social and outgoing—she has never been in a genuine relationship either. The Upside of Unrequited states, “There’s a reason I’ve had twenty-six crushes and no boyfriends. I don’t entirely understand how anyone gets a boyfriend” (Albertalli 15). Molly is seventeen years old and has been very disappointed that she has not had her first kiss. Despite this, she still get to have fun with her sister and friends—even when they all end up in a relationship. “Tear in My Heart says, “Sometimes you gotta bleed to know; That you’re alive and have a soul” (Twenty One Pilots 1-2). In the song, line “Sometimes you gotta bleed to know” relates to Molly because she often feels left out or depressed because she wants a relationship and none of her crushes ever notice her. The next line “That you’re alive and have a soul” relates to her
Her grandmother is always putting her down in someway—whether it be her weight or personal life. The reason her grandmother does this, is because she was just like Molly when she was a teenager with the same weight problems. The Upside of Unrequited states, “She looks just like me, except old timey and beautiful. And she’s fat. When I look up, she’s gazing at me with an expression I can’t quite read. ‘I’m hard on you, aren’t I’” (Albertalli 333)? Molly’s grandmother showed her a picture of herself when she was younger and out of shape. This reminded me of the song “Immortals” when it says, “I’m still comparing your past to my future, I might be your wound…” (Fall Out Boy 19-20). Molly’s grandmother was very unhappy with herself when she was overweight; however, Molly does not want to compare her grandmother’s life a long time ago with her own. She wants to live her live the way she wants