Heathens was released in 2016 by Twenty One Pilots as the lead single from the Suicide Squad soundtrack, and it quickly became one of the duo's biggest hits, reaching audiences far beyond the film itself. Its dark tone and instantly recognisable chorus made it a natural fit for online video, where creators began using it for villain edits, character introductions and moody montages. The track's association with outsiders and anti-heroes helped it endure on TikTok and YouTube, where short clips of the chorus still signal tension, confidence and rebellion years after its release.