The band was fronted by bilingual lead singer María del Pilar aka Pilar Díaz (or Lady P), who is of Chilean heritage. During one point in their career they were signed by Maverick Records, but were eventually dropped from the label and picked up by Vapor. Their biggest hits include Panic-oh, Van Nuys Es Very Nice, and Stalk U. Before splitting, the band successfully released two EPs and one LP.
During their relatively short career, Los Abandoned performed with legendary musicians such as Café Tacuba, The Breeders, Caléxico, Julieta Venegas, Molotov and Aterciopelados. The band participated in both the 2004 and 2006 South By Southwest festivals in Austin, Texas. Another highlight was playing the Latin Alternative Music Conferance on the Santa Monica Pier in 2005, alongside Mexican singer-songwriter Ely Guerra and Columbian pop singer Andrea Echeverri. The band's philanthropic contributions include opening the Bridge School Benefit for Paul McCartney, Neil Young, and the legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers.
They announced their split during summer 2007. Pilar Diaz continues to record as a solo artist.
Panic-Oh!
Los Abandoned Lyrics
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Tú sabes que me das Panic-Oh
Palpita el corazón muy rápido
Ya no respiro me das Panic-Oh
Heart attack
You know you're giving me a heart attack
You push me one way then you pull me back
Beats out of sequence sudden heart attack
Disorder
Panic-Oh
Veo el mundo y me da Panic-Oh
La gente falsa y el supermercado
Ya no respiro me da Panic-Oh
Heart attack, you know they're giving me a heart attack
This world's a train we're running of the track
Beats out of sequence sudden heart attack
Disorder
Overload
Heart attack
No control!
I don't know what it means,
Pero siento that I don't need to eat
I've lost several pounds of nerve
Quiero que me lo digas cantando
Suéltate las trenzas and back flip Like a Jedi
Pero como Gloria Trevi desapareciste sin trace
The phone doesn't wanna marcar
Mientras tengo el corazon en la mano
Y el globo con seis motos
Panic-Oh
Veo el mundo y me da Panic-Oh
Temor intenso, Panic-Oh No eres fanatico? Panic-Oh Estoy muy comoda, Panic-Oh Tomando sopa me da, Panic-Oh Comprando ropa me da, Panic-Oh
Cuando manejo siento Panic-Oh
Jose Canseco me da Panic-Oh
The song "Panic-Oh!" by Los Abandoned voices distress, confusion, and frustration with the world and relationships. The song focuses on the feeling of panic experienced by the singer. The opening lines "Tú sabes que me das Panic-Oh / palpita el corazón muy rápido / Ya no respiro me das Panic-Oh" reveal the feelings the singer is experiencing along with the reason for their panic, which is not being able to breathe correctly. The lines "Heart attack / You know you're giving me a heart attack / You push me one way then you pull me back" suggest the singer is struggling with a relationship that creates tension, discomfort, and inconsistency. It leaves them feeling anxious, and their heart rate spikes up in panic as a result.
Further, the song highlights the general state of disorder and chaos in the world. The lines, "This world's a train we're running off the track / Beats out of sequence sudden heart attack" convey a sense of unpredictability and instability in the world. The singer is frustrated by the false people and chaos they experience. The lyrics show that the singer is losing weight, rendering him or her nerveless, and asking for an explanation in song form.
Line by Line Meaning
Panic-Oh
Intense fear and anxiety
Tú sabes que me das Panic-Oh
You know you're causing me intense fear and anxiety
Palpita el corazón muy rápido
My heart beats very fast
Ya no respiro me das Panic-Oh
I can't breathe, you're causing me intense fear and anxiety
Heart attack
A sudden and serious medical condition caused by the heart not getting enough blood
You know you're giving me a heart attack
You're causing me so much stress that you might actually cause a heart attack
You push me one way then you pull me back
You're sending me mixed signals and confusing me
Beats out of sequence sudden heart attack
I'm experiencing an irregular heartbeat that could lead to a heart attack
Veo el mundo y me da Panic-Oh
I see the world and it causes me intense fear and anxiety
La gente falsa y el supermercado
Fake people and the supermarket cause me anxiety
This world's a train we're running of the track
The world is chaotic and we're headed towards disaster
Overload
Too much to handle
No control!
Feeling helpless and out of control
I don't know what it means,
I don't understand what's happening
Pero siento that I don't need to eat
I'm too anxious to eat
Quiero que me lo digas cantando
I want you to sing it to me
Suéltate las trenzas and back flip Like a Jedi
Let loose and be free like a Jedi
Pero como Gloria Trevi desapareciste sin trace
You disappeared like Gloria Trevi without a trace
The phone doesn't wanna marcar
The phone doesn't want to dial
Mientras tengo el corazon en la mano
While my heart is in my hand
Y el globo con seis motos
And the balloon with six motorcycles
Temor intenso, Panic-Oh
Intense fear and anxiety
No eres fanatico? Panic-Oh
Don't you feel anxious? Panic-Oh
Estoy muy comoda, Panic-Oh
I'm very uncomfortable, Panic-Oh
Tomando sopa me da, Panic-Oh
Even eating soup gives me intense fear and anxiety, Panic-Oh
Comprando ropa me da, Panic-Oh
Even buying clothes gives me intense fear and anxiety, Panic-Oh
Cuando manejo siento Panic-Oh
I feel intense fear and anxiety when I drive
Jose Canseco me da Panic-Oh
Even thinking about Jose Canseco gives me intense fear and anxiety
Contributed by Adeline S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.