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Not Today is the thirteenth song on the album Blurryface. It was recorded in Tarzana and is produced by Mike Elizondo.

Official Audio

Lyrics

I don't know why, I just feel I'm better off,
Staying in the same room I was born in.
I look outside, and see a whole world better off
Without me in it trying to transform it.

You are out of my mind, you aren't seeing my side
You waste all this time trying to get to me
But you are out of my mind.

Listen, I know this one's a contradiction because of how happy it sounds
But the lyrics are so down
It's ok though, because it represents, wait better yet, it is
Who I feel I am right now.

You are out of my mind, you aren't seeing my side
You waste all this time trying to get to me
But you are out of my mind.

Heard you say, "not today"
Tore the curtains down, windows open now, make a sound
Heard your voice, "there's no choice"
Tore the curtains down, windows open now, make a noise.

Don't you test me though, just because I play the piano
Doesn't mean I am not willing to take you down, I'm sorry.

I'm out of my mind, I'm not seeing things right
I waste all this time trying to run from you
But I'm out of my mind.

Heard you say, "not today"
Tore the curtains down, windows open now, make a sound
Heard your voice, "there's no choice"
Tore the curtains down, windows open now, make a noise.

You are out of my mind, you aren't seeing my side
You waste all this time trying to get to me
But you are out of my mind.

Heard you say, "not today"
Tore the curtains down, windows open now, make a sound
Heard your voice, "there's no choice"
Tore the curtains down, windows open now, make a noise.

Buh buh bah, buh buh bah
Bah bah bah bah bah, bah bah bah bah bah
Buh buh bah, buh buh bah
Bah bah bah bah bah, bah bah bah bah bah
Buh buh bah, not today
Bah bah bah bah bah, bah bah bah bah bah
Buh buh bah, buh buh bah
Bah bah bah bah bah, bah bah bah bah bah

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Credits

Writers and producers Tyler Joseph and Mike Elizondo
Recorded at Can Am Tarzana, CA Us
Engineered by Adam Hawkins
Assisted by Brent Arrowood
Keyboards Tyler Joseph and Mike Elizondo
Drums Josh Dun
Guitar, bass, programming, keyboards and Hammond B3 Mike Elizondo
Vocals Tyler Joseph, Josh Dun, Mike Elizondo
Trumpet, trombone and euphonium Danny T. Levin
Tenor sax, alto sax, baritone sax and flute David Moyer
Mixed by Neal Avron at The Casita Hollywood, CAUs
Mix engineer assitant Scott Skrzynski
Mastered by Chris Gheringer at Sterling Sound, New York, NYUs
Published by
  • Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp (BMI) / Fueled By Music (BMI) / Stryker Joseph Music (BMI)
  • All rights on behalf of itself and Stryker Joseph Music
  • Administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp
Twenty One Pilots
About Twenty One PilotsTyler JosephJosh Dun
Studio albums Twenty One PilotsRegional at BestVesselBlurryfaceTrenchScaled and IcyClancy
EPs Three SongsMigraine (EP)Holding On to You (EP)Quiet Is ViolentThe LC LPDouble SidedTOPxMMTrench 10" Triplet EPLocation Sessions
Live albums Blurryface LiveScaled and Icy (Livestream Version)MTV Unplugged
Singles Holding On to YouGuns for HandsLovelyHouse of GoldFake You OutCar RadioFairly LocalTear in My HeartStressed OutLane BoyRideHeathensHeavydirtysoulCancerJumpsuitNico and the NinersLevitateMy BloodChlorineThe HypeLevel of ConcernChristmas Saves the YearShy AwayChokerSaturdayThe OutsideOvercompensateNext Semester
Tours Mostly November TourBlurryface World TourEmotional Roadshow World TourTour De ColumbusThe Bandito TourTakeover TourThe Icy TourThe Clancy World Tour
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