📀 Full Song Details
| Song Title | The Contract |
|---|---|
| Artist(s) | Twenty One Pilots |
| Album/EP | Clancy |
| Written by | Tyler Joseph |
| Produced by | Paul Meany, Tyler Joseph |
| Release Date | May 24, 2024 |
| Label | Fueled By Ramen |
| Genre | Alternative Rock / Electro Pop |
| Duration | 4:24 |
The Contract Lyrics in English
[Pre-Chorus]
I check the doors, check the windows and pull the blinds
I check the clock, wondering what he’ll pull this time
I have a feeling that necromancer’s outside
And I’m just tryna stay quiet
[Chorus]
I don’t sleep much, that’s crazy, how’d you know that?
Keep myself up, that’s maybe how you know that
Ooh, promises and contracts I used to keep
I don’t sleep much, that’s crazy, how’d you know that?
Keep myself up, that’s maybe how you know that
Ooh, my hallucination I used to see
[Verse]
Wake up and I find out, did a change up
Wait, did it change up?
Is it light out yet? Better find out, bet
I’ma walk around the edge of the room and the bed
Where I hide my face, pace around
Better try to brеathe, pace around, pace around
[Pre-Chorus]
I chеck the doors, check the windows, and pull the blinds
I check the clock, wondering what he’ll pull this time
I have a feeling that necromancer’s outside
And I’m just tryna stay quiet
[Chorus]
I don’t sleep much, that’s crazy, how’d you know that?
Keep myself up, that’s maybe how you know that
Ooh, promises and contracts I used to keep
I don’t sleep much, that’s crazy, how’d you know that?
Keep myself up, that’s maybe how you know that
Ooh, my hallucination I used to see
I used to see
Sleep, I found, ooh
[Bridge]
I wanna get out there (Ooh-ooh)
But I don’t try (Ooh-ooh)
I wanna get out there (Ooh-ooh)
But I don’t try (Ooh-ooh)
[Pre-Chorus]
I check the clock, wondering what he’ll pull this time
I have a feeling that necromancer’s outside
And I’m just tryna stay quiet
[Chorus]
I don’t sleep much, that’s crazy, how’d you know that?
I keep myself up, that’s maybe how you know that
Ooh, promises and contracts I used to keep
I don’t sleep much, that’s crazy, how’d you know that?
Keep myself up, that’s maybe how you know that
Ooh, my hallucination I used to see
I used to see
I used to see
Ooh, my hallucination I used to see
[Outro]
I used to see, it felt so real
But now I plead, just take the deal
I promised you a contract
I promised you a contract
🎬 Official Music Video
Immerse yourself in the moody, sci‑fi visuals from the official “The Contract” music video—Tyler dons eerie robes, Josh drums furiously amid stormy scenes—perfectly setting the tone for the upcoming Breach era.
💡 Meaning & Interpretation
- Lore deepening: The song continues the saga begun in Blurryface, Trench, Scaled and Icy, and Clancy, aiming to bring it to a powerful close in Breach
- Necromancer imagery: Fans and critics interpret it as personifying lingering trauma, anxiety, or death—forces Tyler’s character must resist
- Mental health themes: The insomnia (“I don’t sleep much…”) and hallucinations reflect internal conflict, as media outlets highlight.
One Reddit fan commented:
“This song talks about a contract that Tyler has with Josh… a promise to keep fighting and stay alive” reddit.com
🚨 Tour & Album Context
- The single released June 12, 2025, alongside the announcement of The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025, a North American tour running Sep 18–Oct 25 .
- Breach, the album’s full title, is set for release on September 5, 2025, and completes the multi‑album story en.wikipedia.org+1consequence.net+1.
🎧 About the Song
- Released June 12, 2025, and written by Tyler Joseph with Paul Meany, Dominic Harrison (Yungblud), and Matt Schwartz
- A bold genre fusion—mixing alternative rock, nu‑metal rhythms, autotune effects, rap flows, and haunting falsetto—some critics find it divisive but undeniably striking
- Serves as the lead single for Breach, due September 5, 2025
- Launched alongside the announcement of The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025, hitting major US cities this fall
Who wrote and produced “The Contract”?
Co‑written by Tyler Joseph, Paul Meany, Dominic Harrison (Yungblud), and Matt Schwartz; produced by Joseph and Meany
What does the “necromancer” symbolize?
It’s Clancy’s internal conflict—a pact with a necromancer that’s gone wrong, fueling insomnia and betrayal.
Which album is it from?
It’s the lead single from Breach, their eighth studio album, releasing Sep 5, 2025
When was the single released?
June 12, 2025 .
Is this part of a larger storyline?
Yes, it continues the narrative that began with Blurryface (2015), carried through Trench (2018) and Clancy (2024), and ends with Breach
When does Breach release and when is the tour?
Breach launches September 5, 2025, with The Clancy Tour: Breach starting Sept 18 and wrapping Oct 25 across North America
Trivia & Fun Facts
- “The Contract” debuted with its single and tour announcement reveal, marking Tyler and Josh’s biggest US headline tour kickoff this fall
- Some fans already claim this marks their darkest era yet—one wrote, “I have a feeling this is gonna be the darkest era yet and I am here for it,” reflecting the song’s deep impact people.com.
- Musically, the fusion of rap, nu‑metal riffs, autotune, and chilling vocals sets this apart from typical TOP sound—bold, experimental, and raw .
🙌 Credits
Artist: Twenty One Pilots (Tyler Joseph & Josh Dun)
Writers/Producers: Tyler Joseph, Paul Meany, Dominic Harrison, Matt Schwartz
Label: Fueled by Ramen
Tour: The Clancy Tour: Breach 2025 (Sep 18–Oct 25 across North America)
