i constantly thank god for esteban
Panic! At the Disco Lyrics

Give us this day our daily dose of faux affliction
We want to experience something that feels meaningful, even if it's fake or exaggerated.

Forgive our sins forged at the pulpit
We ask for forgiveness for the wrongs we've done in the name of religion.

With forked tongues selling faux sermons
Religious leaders sometimes use deceitful tactics to sway their followers.

Because I am a new wave gospel sharp
The singer considers himself an innovative and influential figure in the realm of religious music.

And you'll be thy witness
The listener is being called to observe and partake in the upcoming performance of the song.

So gentlemen, if you're gonna preach
Those who spread a message should do so with passion and sincerity.

For God sakes preach with conviction
If one is going to speak on behalf of God, they should do it with strong belief and commitment.

Strike up the band
Start the music and get ready to perform.

Oh, the conductor is beckoning
The person leading the music is calling for the musicians to begin playing.

Come, congregation, and let's sing it like you mean it
Everyone should participate in the performance with genuine enthusiasm.

No, don't you get it, don't you get it, now
A warning to the audience to not miss the significance of what is happening.

Don't you move
Stay in your seat and pay attention to the performance.

Just stay where I can see you
The singer wants to keep an eye on the audience, as if they are part of the performance.

Douse the lights
The lights are being turned off to create a certain atmosphere for the performance.

We sure are in for a show tonight
The audience is about to witness something remarkable and memorable.

In this little number we are graced by two displays of character
The song's lyrics highlight two contrasting personalities that are part of the same performance.

We've got the gunslinger extraordinaire
One of the personalities is skilled and confident, like a cowboy in a Western movie.

Walking contradiction
The other personality is difficult to understand, as they seem to hold opposing ideas and behaviors.

And I for one can see no blood from the hearts
The singer cannot detect genuine emotion or passion from the performers.

And the wrists you allegedly slit
The singer makes a reference to self-harm as a way of expressing emotional pain.

And I for one won't stand for this
The singer is not satisfied with the quality of the performance and feels compelled to speak up about it.

If this scene were a parish you'd all be condemned
The quality of the performance is so poor that it would be deemed unacceptable even in a religious setting.

Don't you, don't you move
The audience is being reminded to stay still and engaged in the performance.