No Chances

About this song

The song is thought to be one of the tracks on Scaled And Icy that links to the band's earlier album Trench. Tyler Joseph said the chants were heavily inspired by stadium crowds, and he recruited his brother and a few friends to sing them on the track.

What it's about

The song is seen as a sequel to the Trench music video trilogy, showing how the nine bishops who rule the city of Dema respond to those trying to escape. Its softer chorus is meant to make people considering leaving believe the bishops' motives are pure, while the chant on the bridge reveals their deceptive intentions.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Covered once, including “No... by Big Baller B”.
• Written and produced by Tyler Joseph.