I Write Sins Not Tragedies
Fame On Fire Lyrics
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As I′m pacing the pews in a church corridor
And I can't help but to hear
No, I can′t help but to hear an exchanging of words
What a beautiful wedding
What a beautiful wedding, says a bridesmaid to a waiter
And, yes, but what a shame
What a shame the poor groom's bride is a whore
Haven't you ever heard of closing a goddamn door?
No, it′s much better to face these kinds of
Things with a sense of poise and rationality
I chime in
Haven′t you ever heard of closing a goddamn door?
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of
Oh, well in fact
Well I′ll look at it this way
I mean, technically, our marriage is saved
Well this calls for a toast
So pour the champagne
Oh, well in fact
Well I'll look at it this way
I mean, technically, our marriage is saved
Well this calls for a toast
So pour the champagne, pour the champagne
I chime in with a
Haven′t you ever heard of closing a goddamn door?
No, it's much better to face these kinds of
Things with a sense of poise and rationality
I chime in
Haven′t you people ever heard of closing a goddamn door?
No, it's much better to face these kinds of
Things with a sense of poise and rationality
Again
I chime in
Haven't you people ever heard of closing a goddamn door?
No, it′s much better to face these kinds of
Things with a sense of poise and rationality
I chime in
Haven′t you people ever heard of closing a goddamn door?
No, it's much better to face these kinds of
Things with a sense of poise and rationality
Again
The lyrics to "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" by Fame On Fire tell a story of a wedding gone wrong. The singer is a guest who is overhearing a conversation between a bridesmaid and a waiter. The bridesmaid comments on how beautiful the wedding is, to which the waiter responds that it is a shame that the groom's bride is a "whore". The singer chimes in with a sarcastic remark, asking if they have ever heard of closing a door. The rest of the song repeats this phrase, emphasizing the singer's frustration with the situation and the need for people to handle difficult situations with poise and rationality.
The song reflects on the conflict between outward appearances and hidden secrets. The wedding appears beautiful on the surface, but underneath there are issues that threaten to ruin the entire affair. The singer's comment about closing the door suggests that the guests should not be privy to these hidden struggles. The repeated phrase emphasizes the need for people to be discreet and mature in handling difficult situations, rather than adding unnecessary drama.
Overall, "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" is a commentary on the performative nature of society and the importance of handling conflict with grace. The song's sarcastic lyrics and catchy melody have made it a popular tune and a staple of the emo-pop genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, well imagine
Starting with an exclamation expressing disbelief at something
As I′m pacing the pews in a church corridor
Narrating the scene where the singer is walking down the church hallway
And I can't help but to hear
Admitting that the singer couldn't avoid listening to something
No, I can′t help but to hear an exchanging of words
Clarifying that the artist is eavesdropping on a conversation
What a beautiful wedding
Commenting on the beauty of the wedding
What a beautiful wedding, says a bridesmaid to a waiter
Reporting a conversation that the singer overheard
And, yes, but what a shame
Acknowledging a negative aspect of the situation
What a shame the poor groom's bride is a whore
Revealing a shocking fact that the artist overheard
I chime in with a
Introducing the artist's contribution to the conversation
Haven't you ever heard of closing a goddamn door?
Critiquing the lack of privacy due to the open door
No, it′s much better to face these kinds of
Explaining why the singer gives this advice
Things with a sense of poise and rationality
Suggesting a calm and measured approach to dealing with problems
I chime in
Reiterating the singer's participation in the conversation
Well this calls for a toast
Announcing the need for a celebration
So pour the champagne
Instructing someone to serve the celebratory drink
Oh, well in fact
Restarting the artist's point due to interruptions
Well I′ll look at it this way
Offering a new perspective on the situation
I mean, technically, our marriage is saved
Making light of the situation by joking that their own marriage is saved instead
Well this calls for a toast
Repeating the need for a celebration due to the new perspective
So pour the champagne, pour the champagne
Enthusiastically restating the call for champagne
Haven′t you people ever heard of closing a goddamn door?
Broadening the critique to include more people
Again
Marking the repetition of the artist's advice
Writer(s): Urie Brendon Boyd, Ross George Ryan, Smith Spencer James
Contributed by Jack P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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