Folkin' Around
Panic! at the Disco Lyrics
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Where summer's lasted longer than, longer than we do
When nothing really mattered
Except for me to be with you
But in time we all forgot and we all grew
Your melody sounds as sweet
As the first time it was sung
And by the time your father's heard
Of all the wrong you've done
Then I'm putting out the lantern
Find your own way back home
If I'd forgotten how to sing
Before I'd sung this song
I'll write it all across this wall
Before my job is done
And I'll even have the courtesy of admitting I was wrong
As the final words before I'm dead and gone
You've never been so divine
In accepting your defeat
And I've never been more scared to be alone
If love is not enough to put my enemies to sleep
Then I'm putting out the lantern
Find your own way back home
The song "Folkin' Around" by Panic! at the Disco delves into the ups and downs of a relationship that has ended. The opening lines "Allow me to exaggerate a memory or two, where summer's lasted longer than, well longer than we do" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer misses the days when things were simpler and he was happy just being with his lover, but they have now grown apart. The lyrics "But in time we all forgotten, we all grew" show that time has taken a toll on their relationship, and they have both changed.
The chorus sees the singer talking about the sweet melody that his lover used to sing, but with more depth and complexity now. He also mentions the consequences of their actions, further cementing that they have grown up and moved on. The bridge highlights the change in the singer’s mood, as he proclaims that he has forgotten how to sing, but will still write across the wall. He also admits that he was wrong, preparing to leave the final words behind before his death.
In the final verse, the singer addresses his lover, telling her that she has never been so divine while accepting her defeat, which only adds to his loneliness. The song concludes with the line "If love is not enough to put my enemies to sleep, then I'm putting out the lantern, find your own way back home." It marks the end of his journey, and he is now willing to let go and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Allow me to exaggerate a memory or two
Let me recount a time in our past that may be slightly embellished
Where summer's lasted longer than
A time when our seasons were seemingly endless
Well longer than we do
Lasting longer than we expected, but eventually coming to an end
When nothing really mattered
A simpler time where only being together was important
Except for me to be with you
The sole focus being to spend time with the other person
But in time we all forgotten
As time passed, those moments may have faded from memory
We all grew
We all had to move on and grow up eventually
Your melody sounds as sweet
Your song still resonates with me after all these years
As the first time it was sung
It's like I'm hearing it for the first time
With a little bit more character for show
The added flair and personality you've added to the song
And by the time your father's heard
By the time your father found out
Of all the wrong you've done
Of any mistakes or misdeeds you may have committed
And I'm putting out the lantern
I'm ready to give up on this relationship
Find your own way back home
You'll have to find your own way without me
I've forgotten how to sing
I've lost my ability to express myself musically
Before I sung this song
Before I wrote this song, I had trouble finding my voice
I'll write it all across this wall
I'll make sure my message is heard loud and clear
Before my job is done
Before I'm finished with this life
And I'll even have the courtesy
I'll do the honorable thing
Of admitting I was wrong
By taking responsibility for my mistakes
As the final words before I'm dead and gone
I'll make sure to make things right before I pass away
You've never been so divine
You've never seemed more perfect and unattainable
In accepting your defeat
By surrendering, you seem more human and approachable
And I've never been more scared to be alone
Losing you means facing my fears of being alone
If love is not enough to put my enemies to sleep
If love can't conquer all, or defeating those who are against me
Then I'm putting out the lantern
I'm giving up on the fight
Find your own way back home
I can't lead you anymore
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendon Urie, George Ross, Jonathan Walker, Spencer Smith
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