I Write Sins Not Tragedies
Panic!; At The Disco 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
I chime in with a
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the 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 the goddamn door?"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of
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 people ever heard of closing the 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 the 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 the 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 the goddamn door?"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality
Again
The lyrics of Panic! At The Disco's song "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" tell the story of a groom's bride who is labeled as a whore by one of the bridesmaids. The singer of the song walks in on the conversation as he paces the pews of a church corridor. He chimes in with the iconic line, "Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door? No, it's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality." He suggests that it's better to deal with such delicate matters with a level head instead of impulsive reactions.
Despite the heavy subject matter, the song is delivered in a humorous and upbeat manner. The singer's tone is sarcastic and condescending, suggesting that he's above the petty drama that's unfolding in front of him. This approach is emphasized as he declares, "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."
Many interpretations of the lyrics suggest that the song is a commentary on the hypocrisy and triviality of traditional weddings. The bride being labeled a whore by the bridesmaid is seen as indicative of the superficial standards placed on women during wedding ceremonies. The singer's suggestion to handle the situation with poise and rationality is seen as a critique of the irrational and histrionic behavior often exhibited during weddings.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, well imagine
Starting with imagination
As I'm pacing the pews in a church corridor
Walking in a church
And I can't help but to hear
Overhearing a conversation
No, I can't help but to hear an exchanging of words
Two people talking
"What a beautiful wedding
What a beautiful wedding", says a bridesmaid to a waiter
"The wedding looks great", complimented by bridesmaid
"And, yes, but what a shame
What a shame the poor groom's bride is a whore"
"But it's a pity the groom's wife is unfaithful"
I chime in with a
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"
Intervention with a question
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality
Responding with wise approach
I chime in
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"
Repeating the intervention
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of
Similar response
Well, in fact
Well, I'll look at it this way
I mean, technically, our marriage is saved
Viewing the situation positively
Well, this calls for a toast
So pour the champagne
Celebration time
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
Repeated celebration
Again
Repeating the intervention
I chime in
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"
Another call to close the door
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality
Repeating the response
I chime in
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"
Intervention again
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality
Repeating the response
Again
Repeating the intervention
I chime in
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"
Intervention again
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality
Repeating the response
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: George Ross, Brendon Urie, Spencer Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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