Panic! at the Disco was an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, f… Read Full Bio ↴Panic! at the Disco was an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2004 by childhood friends Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, Brent Wilson, and Brendon Urie. Following several lineup changes, Panic! began operating as the solo project of frontman Urie from 2015 until the project's discontinuation in 2023.

Panic! at the Disco recorded their first demos while they were in high school. Shortly after, the band recorded and released their debut studio album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (2005). Popularized by the second single, "I Write Sins Not Tragedies", the album was certified triple platinum in the US. In 2006, founding bassist Brent Wilson was fired from the band during an extensive world tour and subsequently replaced by Jon Walker. The band's second album, Pretty. Odd. (2008), was preceded by the single "Nine in the Afternoon". That album marked a significant departure from the sound of the band's debut. In 2009, Ross and Walker formed a new band, the Young Veins, leaving Urie and Smith as the sole remaining members of Panic! at the Disco.

Continuing as a duo, Urie and Smith released a new single, "New Perspective", for the movie Jennifer's Body, and recruited bassist Dallon Weekes and guitarist Ian Crawford as touring musicians for live performances. Weekes was later inducted into the band's lineup as a full-time member in 2010. The band's third studio album, Vices & Virtues (2011), was recorded solely by Urie and Smith in 2010, produced by John Feldmann and Butch Walker. Crawford departed once the tour cycle for Vices & Virtues ended in 2012.

As a three-piece, Urie, Smith, and Weekes recorded and released the band's fourth studio album, Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!, in 2013. Prior to the release of the album, Smith unofficially left the band due to health and drug-related issues, leaving Urie and Weekes as the remaining members. The duo recruited guitarist Kenneth Harris and drummer Dan Pawlovich as touring musicians for live performances.

In 2015, Smith officially left the band after not performing live with them since his departure in 2013. Shortly thereafter, Weekes reverted to being a touring member once again, resulting in Panic! becoming Urie's solo project. In April 2015, "Hallelujah" was released as the first single from Panic! at the Disco's fifth studio album, Death of a Bachelor (2016). In December 2017, Weekes officially announced his departure from the band. In March 2018, Panic! at the Disco released "Say Amen (Saturday Night)", the lead single from its sixth studio album, Pray for the Wicked (2018), which was released in June. Panic! at the Disco's seventh studio album, Viva Las Vengeance, was released on August 19, 2022.

On January 24, 2023, Urie officially announced that Panic! at the Disco would be disbanding following the conclusion of the Viva Las Vengeance Tour.

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Panic! at the Disco Lyrics

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Do I look lonely?
I see the shadows on my face
People have told me
I don't look the same
Maybe I lost weight
I'm playing hooky

With the best of the best

Put my heart on my chest

So that you can see it too
I'm walking the long road
Watching the sky fall
The lace in your dress
Tingles my neck
How do I live?
The death of a bachelor
Oh-oh-oh
Letting the water fall
The death of a bachelor
Oh-oh-oh

Seems so fitting for
Happily ever after, Oh
How could I ask for more?
A lifetime of laughter
At the expense

Of the death of a bachelor
I'm cutting my mind off

Feels like my heart is going to burst
Alone at a table for two
And I just wanna be served
And when you think of me
Am I the best you've ever had?
Share one more drink with me
Smile even though you're sad
I'm walking the long road
Watching the sky fall
The lace in your dress
Tingles my neck

How do I live?
The death of a bachelor
Oh-oh-oh
Letting the water fall
The death of a bachelor
Oh-oh-oh
Seems so fitting for
Happily ever after, Oh
How could I ask for more?
A lifetime of laughter
At the expense
Of the death of a bachelor
The death of a bachelor
Oh-oh-oh
Letting the water fall
The death of a bachelor
Oh-oh-oh
Seems so fitting for
Happily ever after, Oh
How could I ask for more?
A lifetime of laughter

At the expense
Of the death of a bachelor

Overall Meaning

In Panic! at the Disco's song "Death of a Bachelor," the lyrics describe a man who feels lonely, disconnected from others, and who has lost weight. He's playing hooky with what he considers to be the best of the best. He also talks about putting his heart on his chest so that others can see it, which could indicate that either he is very vulnerable or that he's showing his true self. The long road symbolizes the journey of life, where he's watching the sky falling, which means that there may be some significant changes happening in his life. Panic! At The Disco's lead vocalist, Brendon Urie, also says that the lace in the love interest's dress tingles his neck, which could signify attraction or longing. The song is titled "Death of a Bachelor," indicating that the singer is leaving his singlehood behind and is ready to embark on a new chapter in life.

The chorus of the song repeats the lines "How do I live? The death of a bachelor. Letting the water fall. The death of a bachelor." This repetition could be interpreted to signify the singer's realization that his single life is coming to an end, and he's going to have to adapt to life with a partner. The song also talks about the singer's quest for happiness and asks if he can ask for more in his life than a lifetime of laughter. The lyrics's irony is that the happiness the singer seeks directly contradicts the song's title, promising the death of the bachelor.

Line by Line Meaning

Do I look lonely?
The singer wonders if they appear isolated.

I see the shadows on my face
The singer recognizes the darkness they feel within themselves.

People have told me I don't look the same
Others have noticed a change in the singer's demeanor or appearance.

Maybe I lost weight I'm playing hooky
The artist may have lost weight due to stress or is taking a break from responsibilities.

With the best of the best Put my heart on my chest So that you can see it too
The artist seeks appreciation for their achievements and makes themselves vulnerable.

I'm walking the long road Watching the sky fall
The singer is experiencing a difficult journey through life.

The lace in your dress Tingles my neck
The singer has a physical response to another person's attire.

How do I live? The death of a bachelor Oh-oh-oh Letting the water fall The death of a bachelor Oh-oh-oh
The artist is struggling with their identity and the changes that come with growing up or getting married.

Seems so fitting for Happily ever after, Oh How could I ask for more? A lifetime of laughter At the expense Of the death of a bachelor
The artist recognizes the tradeoffs that come with relationships, but still wants to find happiness and laughter.

I'm cutting my mind off Feels like my heart is going to burst
The artist is trying to avoid feeling overwhelmed or emotional.

Alone at a table for two And I just wanna be served
The singer experiences loneliness or longing for companionship.

And when you think of me Am I the best you've ever had? Share one more drink with me Smile even though you're sad
The artist desires validation and connection with someone else to ease their emotional pain.

The death of a bachelor Oh-oh-oh Letting the water fall The death of a bachelor Oh-oh-oh
The singer is still struggling with the idea of growing up or settling down.

Seems so fitting for Happily ever after, Oh How could I ask for more? A lifetime of laughter At the expense Of the death of a bachelor
The singer recognizes the potential for joy and fulfillment in a relationship, even though it comes with its own challenges.

The death of a bachelor Oh-oh-oh Letting the water fall The death of a bachelor Oh-oh-oh
The singer is repeating the chorus, which symbolizes their struggle to reconcile their desires for independence and companionship.

Seems so fitting for Happily ever after, Oh How could I ask for more? A lifetime of laughter At the expense Of the death of a bachelor
The artist continues to struggle with finding balance and compromise in their relationships.

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