Discover the story of the song > The Judge – Twenty One Pilots

The song is about the protagonist who is pleading to someone referred to as "the judge" to set him free. He talks about hearing the music of someone who is in pain and seems to be going crazy. The protagonist also talks about feeling lost and unsure of his direction in life. He doesn't know if the song is about surrendering or rebelling and he feels like his soul is freezing. Overall, he is asking the judge to release him from his troubles.