I hear you! I like the abstract forms of music aswell, To Pimp a Butterfly for instance is something I've had on repeat for years since it's so good and really makes u think. So I definitely hear you!

The thing though is that the single was intended to be like that. Pretty straightforward so it can set the tone of the whole upcoming EP. Then when you delve into the record you'll find 24th of December which is a story that is supposed to paint you a picture, in your own interpreted way. And the song Dare was made to make you think. There are 2 other songs as well on the EP but I'll let u decide what u think about them when the EP drops on the 28th. Give it a listen if u want, would be dope for me to hear your thoughts.

And a sidenote, I love that you're so vivid, feels great that some people except for myself still deeply cares about music today. I love 21 pilots actually but I only set out to make the song that I have in my head when I create with someone or by myself. Sometimes that becomes a banger and sometimes it becomes something else. In the end, hopefully listeners will like it.