Implicit Demand For Proof

Implicit Demand For Proof
Song by Twenty One Pilots from the album Twenty One Pilots
Composer:	Tyler Joseph, Chris Salih, Nick Thomas
Lyricist:	Tyler Joseph
Recorded:	Second half of 2009
Producer:	Tyler Joseph, Chris Salih
Mixed:	Tyler Joseph, Chris Salih
Released:	29 December 2009
Length:	4:52
Time signature:	3/4
Tempo:	160
Key:	C major
Live debut:	30 March, 2014
Last performed:	31 October, 2014
Live count:	7
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Implicit Demand For Proof is the first song on the album Twenty One Pilots by Twenty One Pilots.

Background

Implicit Demand For Proof begins with a melodic piano piece which introduces the listener to the musical virtuosity of twenty one pilots.

The track evolves quickly into an angst-y piece that details Tyler Joseph’s struggle with his religious doubt, a theme the group would continue to explore further throughout their career.

Tyler goes as far as to bait God, or “implicitly demands” proof of His existence. He questions his power and His presence, even if it means God strikes Joseph down in the process for his blasphemy.

Versions

Title	Releas	Length	Recorded	Released	Notes
Implicit Demand For Proof	Twenty One Pilots	4:52	June - November 2009	29 Dec 2009

Lyrics

Album version

[Verse 1] I know You're not a liar and I know You could set fire this day Go ahead and make me look away Strike me down, I am calling Your lightning down from Your dark hiding place Go ahead and show me Your face [Chorus] Reign down and destroy me Reign down and destroy me Reign down (Reign down) [Verse 2] I mean no disrespect I am simply very perplexed by Your ways Why would you let us use your name? [Chorus] Reign down and destroy me Reign down and destroy me Reign down and destroy me Reign down and destroy me [Outro] Reign down (Down!) Reign down (Down!) (Down! Down! Reign!)