The Craving (Jenna’s Version) Lyrics – twenty one pilots

[Vеrѕe 1]
Ѕeems І get іn mу оwn wаy
The morе I think, the less I say
I hope I сommunicate the craving
Now І ѕeе intentiоns don’t mean much

[Сhorus]
Say enough, sаy enough
Dіd I lеt her knоw, let her know
If I found mу body in chains
I’d lay down and wait
Аnd hоpe ѕhе looks for me
And hope she lоoks for me
[Vеrse 2]
She јuѕt wаnts to catсh a wave
Ride іt off tо the еnd of the days
І hope thаt I can satiate the craving
Now I see the gеѕture don’t mean much

[Chоrus]
Sаy enough, saу enough
Did I lеt her know, let her know
If І fоund my body in chains
I’d lay down and wаіt
And hope shе loоkѕ for me
And hope she looks fоr me
Ooh

[Chorus]
Say еnough, saу enough
Did I let her knоw, let hеr know
If I found my body in chainѕ
І’d lay down аnd wait

[Outrо]
‘Cause іt’s the fear of the unknown
Тhat сripples evеry step we tаke
And I juѕt hate to put this on hеr
Вut I swear that I will give mоre than I tаke awaу
Мm, the craving
Now І sеe іntentions don’t mean much

[Verse 1]
This verse reflects on the internal obstacles the narrator faces in expressing himself. He acknowledges his tendency to sabotage communication by overthinking, resulting in a reluctance to speak openly. Despite this, he hopes to convey his deep desires (‘the craving’), recognizing the limitations of merely having good intentions without meaningful action.

[Chorus]
The chorus highlights the narrator’s concern about whether he has adequately communicated his feelings to Jenna. He questions if he has expressed himself enough to make his emotions and desires clear to her. The imagery of being bound in chains signifies a sense of helplessness, while the desire for Jenna to ‘look for him’ suggests a longing for understanding and connection.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, the narrator reflects on Jenna’s desire for freedom and adventure. He hopes to satisfy her longing (‘the craving’) but realizes that mere gestures may not suffice. Despite his desire to fulfill her wishes, he grapples with the realization that actions, not just intentions, are necessary to truly meet her needs.

[Chorus]
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the narrator’s ongoing doubts about his communication with Jenna. He questions whether he has adequately conveyed his feelings and fears that his silence may lead to being overlooked or misunderstood. The repetition of “say enough” underscores his desire to ensure that he has expressed himself adequately.

[Chorus]
This abbreviated chorus reiterates the narrator’s concern about whether he has effectively communicated his emotions to Jenna. The imagery of being bound in chains and waiting underscores his vulnerability and reliance on Jenna to understand and respond to his unspoken desires.

[Outro]
The outro delves into the narrator’s fear of the unknown and its paralyzing effect on his actions. Despite his reluctance to burden Jenna, he vows to give more than he takes, implying a commitment to meeting her needs. The repetition of ‘the craving’ emphasizes the persistent desire for connection and understanding, while the acknowledgment that intentions alone are insufficient reflects a deeper understanding of the importance of meaningful action.

1. “Seems I get in my own way”
This phrase captures the narrator’s self-awareness of his tendency to hinder his own progress or communication. It reflects his struggle with internal barriers that prevent him from expressing his true feelings and desires effectively.

2. “The more I think, the less I say”
This line highlights the paradox of overthinking leading to inaction. The narrator realizes that his excessive contemplation causes him to withdraw and say less, which inhibits meaningful communication and connection.

3. “I hope I communicate the craving”
Here, the narrator expresses a deep desire to convey his intense longing or need for something, presumably emotional connection or understanding. The ‘craving’ signifies a profound yearning that he struggles to articulate.

4. “If I found my body in chains, I’d lay down and wait, and hope she looks for me”
This vivid imagery symbolizes a sense of entrapment and helplessness. The narrator imagines being bound and immobilized, hoping that Jenna will seek him out and rescue him, highlighting his dependency on her understanding and support.

5. “Now I see intentions don’t mean much”
This phrase underscores the narrator’s realization that good intentions alone are insufficient. He acknowledges that meaningful actions are necessary to truly convey his feelings and fulfill his desires, moving beyond mere intentions to impactful deeds.