Emperor's New Clothes
Panic! at the Disco Lyrics
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Welcome to the end of eras
Ice has melted back to life
Done my time and served my sentence
Dress me up and watch me die
If it feels good, tastes good
It must be mine
Dynasty decapitated
You just might see a ghost tonight
And if you don't know now you know
I'm taking back the crown
I'm all dressed up and naked
I see what's mine and take it (finders keepers, losers weepers)
Oh yeah
The crown
So close I can taste it
I see what's mine and take it (finders keepers, losers weepers)
Oh yeah
Sycophants on velvet sofas
Lavish mansions, vintage wine
I am so much more than royal
Snatch your chain and mace your eyes
If it feels good, tastes good
It must be mine
Heroes always get remembered
But you know legends never die
And if you don't know now you know
I'm taking back the crown
I'm all dressed up and naked
I see what's mine and take it (finders keepers, losers weepers)
Oh yeah
The crown
So close I can taste it
I see what's mine and take it (finders keepers, losers weepers)
Oh yeah
Mortal kings are ruling castles
Welcome to my world of fun
Liars settle into sockets
Flip the switch and watch them run
Oh yeah
(Finders keepers, losers weepers)
I'm taking back, back, taking back, back the crown
I'm all dressed up and naked
I see what's mine and take it (finders keepers, losers weepers)
Oh yeah
The crown
So close I can taste it
I see what's mine and take it (finders keepers, losers weepers)
Oh yeah
(Finders keepers, losers weepers)
(Finders keepers, losers weepers)
The song "Emperor's New Clothes" by Panic! at the Disco describes the transformation and empowerment of the singer. The opening line, "Welcome to the end of eras," indicates that he has undergone a significant change in his life. He compares himself to ice that has melted back to life, indicating a rebirth or resurrection. The lines "Done my time and served my sentence/Dress me up and watch me die" suggest that he has experienced a period of confinement or punishment, but now he is ready to step out into the world again as a new person.
The singer declares his ownership: "If it feels good, tastes good/It must be mine." This line conveys an attitude of entitlement and possession, suggesting that he will take what he wants without question. He also implies that he has overthrown a ruling dynasty: "Dynasty decapitated/You just might see a ghost tonight." The use of the word "ghost" suggests that the overthrown dynasty will not be coming back, indicating that he is now in power.
In the chorus, he repeatedly proclaims "I'm taking back the crown," indicating his newfound power and control. He also declares that he is "all dressed up and naked," which suggests a vulnerability: he is baring himself to the world but also displaying his new strength. The phrase "finders keepers, losers weepers" reinforces the idea that he is willing to take what he wants and that those who lose out will be left to suffer the consequences. Overall, the song captures a sense of transformation and empowerment, as the singer takes control and declares himself the new ruler.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the end of eras
This is a new beginning after the end of something old.
Ice has melted back to life
Something that had been dormant is now active again.
Done my time and served my sentence
The singer has faced challenges and overcome them.
Dress me up and watch me die
The singer is ready to take on anything, even if it means certain failure.
If it feels good, tastes good / It must be mine
The singer is all about indulging in pleasures without worrying about the consequences.
Dynasty decapitated / You just might see a ghost tonight
The singer has taken down the powerful and now haunts them.
And if you don't know now you know
The singer wants people to recognize their power.
I'm taking back the crown / I'm all dressed up and naked / I see what's mine and take it (Finders keepers, losers weepers) / Oh yeah / The crown / So close I can taste it
The singer is determined to take control and achieve their goals, no matter what stands in their way.
Sycophants on velvet sofas / Lavish mansions, vintage wine / I am so much more than royal / Snatch your chain and mace your eyes
The singer is not impressed by the trappings of wealth and power, and is willing to take what they want by force if necessary.
Heroes always get remembered / But you know legends never die
The singer is determined to achieve greatness that will be remembered long after they are gone.
Mortal kings are ruling castles / Welcome to my world of fun / Liars settle into sockets / Flip the switch and watch them run
The singer is ready to take on anyone who stands in their way, and will not hesitate to expose those who are dishonest.
(Finders keepers, losers weepers)
The singer believes that they will be victorious in the end, leaving their defeated opponents to suffer the consequences of their loss.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Dodd Wilson, Jacob S. Sinclair, Brendon Boyd Urie, Lauren Pritchard, Samuel Hollander
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@keis93
[Intro]
(Double-double-double down, pushing it all in)
Finders keepers, losers weepers
(Double-double-double down, pushing it all in)
[Verse 1]
Welcome to the end of eras, ice has melted back to life
Done my time and served my sentence
Dress me up and watch me die
If it feels good, tastes good, it must be mine
Dynasty decapitated, you just might see a ghost tonight
[Pre-Chorus]
(Double-double-double down, pushing it all in)
And if you don't know, now you know
[Chorus]
I'm taking back the crown
I'm all dressed up and naked
I see what's mine and take it
(Finders keepers, losers weepers), oh yeah
The crown, so close, I can taste it
I see what's mine and take it
(Finders keepers, losers weepers), oh yeah
(Double-double-double down, pushing it all in)
[Verse 2]
Sycophants on velvet sofas, lavish mansions, vintage wine
I am so much more than royal
Snatch your chain and mace your eyes
If it feels good, tastes good, it must be mine
Heroes always get remembered, but you know legends never die
[Pre-Chorus]
(Double-double-double down, pushing it all in)
And if you don't know, now you know
[Chorus]
I'm taking back the crown
I'm all dressed up and naked
I see what's mine and take it
(Finders keepers, losers weepers), oh, yeah
The crown, so close, I can taste it
I see what's mine and take it
(Finders keepers, losers weepers), oh, yeah
[Bridge]
Mortal kings are ruling castles
Welcome to my world of fun
Liars settle into sockets
Flip the switch and watch them run
Oh, yeah, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
(Finders keepers, losers weepers)
[Chorus]
I'm taking back, back, taking back, back the crown
I'm all dressed up and naked
I see what's mine and take it
(Finders keepers, losers weepers), oh, yeah
The crown, so close, I can taste it
I see what's mine and take it
(Finders keepers, losers weepers), oh, yeah
[Outro]
Finders keepers, losers weepers
(Double-double-double down, pushing it all in)
Finders keepers, losers weepers
(Double-double-double down, pushing it all in)
@ihavenolife1555
Disney: Sees this
Disney: yes you will sing for a children’s movie
@airnexjp2852
Wait what movie was it again
@ihavenolife1555
Frozen 2 hahah
@l.a.wlostsoul339
@@ihavenolife1555 WHAT THE FUCK
REALLY?
@tumadre7809
@@l.a.wlostsoul339 Yeah he sung Into the Unknown for the end credits lol
@l.a.wlostsoul339
@@tumadre7809 Motherfucker...you never think any of this shit would happen till it actually happens
@urnan1492
Disney: yep, we want this guy to sing into the unknown
@roz3980
Kayleigh Ridley and he did it so fucking good too
@icantthinkofagoodname7992
They probably wanted “ME!” Brendon.
@nobodycaresaboutthis9736
Such a shame. It doesn't take away from his singing skills, but when your in a song where an official line is "Spelling is fun!", that is when you know your falling off a bit.