Four-piece indie rock band from Nottingham, UK consisting of lead vocalist … Read Full Bio ↴Four-piece indie rock band from Nottingham, UK consisting of lead vocalist and guitarist Owain Davies, guitarist and keyboardist Andrew "Andy" Wright, bassist Shaun Ferreday, and a drummer named John. Panchiko's members were childhood friends with cheap equipment, who founded the band in 1997 as teenagers. On 21 July 2016, a 4chan user reported that they had found a copy of D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L in an Oxfam charity store in Sherwood, Nottingham. The songs, affected with disc rot, were shared via Mega and Zippyshare download links. The record became a cult classic through circulation on the Internet such as through the YouTube channel dismiss yourself, until Owain and the other members of Panchiko were contacted by their fans through Facebook.
The band released their "D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L" EP in 2000, which was recorded in their room, as well as another EP titled "Kicking Cars". On February 16, 2020, D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L was remastered and re-released online along with three tracks from Kicking Cars by the band, exactly 20 years after its official release.

On May 5th, 2023, Panchiko released Failed at Math(s), their debut album with new and old material included.

Formula
Panchiko Lyrics

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It ends the same way
Doesn′t take any way
We've come some long ways
Just to come and pay

Then you come here
There′s no one in here, so
You're searching the wrong place

And especially

You're breaking it down, down, down
You′re coming around, ′round, 'round

You′re breaking it down, down, down (formula, oh)
You're counting around, ′round, 'round (I′ve seen so much)

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics from Panchiko's song "Formula," the singer seems to be reflecting on their journey and how it has led them to a certain place. They note that the end of the journey "ends the same way," suggesting perhaps that despite all they have done, they have not achieved their desired outcome. The lines "Doesn't take any way / We've come some long ways" suggest that they have tried many paths, but ultimately they have not succeeded. This feeling is further emphasized in the line "Just to come and pay," which seems to suggest that they have put in a great deal of effort, but still must pay some kind of price for their failure.

Line by Line Meaning

It ends the same way
No matter what we do, the result is always the same.

Doesn't take any way
There is no clear solution or path to take.

We've come some long ways
We have gone through significant experiences and challenges.

Just to come and pay
Despite our efforts, we still have to face the consequences of our actions.

Then you come here
An introduction to a new situation or experience.

There's no one in here, so
The environment is empty and devoid of people or support.

You're searching the wrong place
The efforts to find a solution or support are misguided.

And especially
Emphasis on the following statement or situation.

You're breaking it down, down, down
The situation is becoming worse and more chaotic.

You're coming around, 'round, 'round
Despite the chaos, there is still hope for a resolution.

You're breaking it down, down, down (formula, oh)
The chaos and conflict is a repeating pattern or formula in this experience.

You're counting around, 'round, 'round (I've seen so much)
Reflecting on past experiences and recognizing the patterns and cycles that continue to occur.

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