Discover the story of the song > Tear in My Heart – Twenty One Pilots

The song is about how the protagonist loves his partner so much that she makes him feel alive and pushes him to be better. He compares her impact on him to a tear in his heart, which is both painful and necessary for him to truly experience life. He also talks about a time when his partner fell asleep in his car, and he drove carefully to make sure she slept well, but he was frustrated with the government for not fixing potholes in the road. Overall, the song is a declaration of love and appreciation for his partner.