Lyric discussion by EternalTearsOfSorrow 

Cover art for City Walls  lyrics by Twenty One Pilots

In “City Walls," the "city" represents an inescapable situation, likely symbolizing depression or a place of emotional confinement, as the lyrics suggest a feeling of being trapped with no clear "entrance" or "retreat" from it. The song's central theme revolves around a person's internal struggle and feeling stuck within a difficult situation, unable to easily leave, even as they long for a way out.

Song Meaning
Negative
Subjective
Sadness
Depression
Emotional Confinement
Entrapment
Internal Struggle
Longing