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.
I Have Friends in Holy Spaces
Panic! at the Disco Lyrics
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And you carry a little piece with you
We were holding hands walking through the middle of the street
It's fine with me, I'm just taking in the scenery
You remind me of a few of my famous friends
Well, that all depends what you qualify as friends
You remind me of a few of my famous friends
Take a chance, take your shoes off, dance in the rain
Yeah, we're splashing around and the news spread all over town
I'm not complaining that it's raining, I'm just saying that I like it a lot
More than you think, if the sun would come out and sing with me
You remind me of a few of my famous friends
Well, that all depends what you qualify as friends
You remind me of a few of my famous friends
Well, that all depends what you qualify as friends
The lyrics to Panic! at the Disco's "I Have Friends in Holy Spaces" describe a chance encounter with someone who reminds the singer of a former love and some famous friends. The singer seems to be enjoying the moment and taking in the scenery as they hold hands walking in the middle of the street. The chorus repeats the line "You remind me of a few of my famous friends" which seems to indicate a sense of familiarity with the person they are with.
The verse that encourages the listener to "Take a chance, take your shoes off, dance in the rain" further emphasizes the idea of living in the moment and enjoying simple pleasures. The singer mentions that they were "flashing around" and the news of their activity spread all over town, indicating a carefree attitude with a bit of a rebellious streak. The singer is not bothered by the rain, and in fact, seems to enjoy it a lot. They wish the sun would come out and sing with them.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a spontaneous, carefree moment in which the singer is enjoying the company of someone who reminds them of old flames and famous friends. They are taking pleasure in the scenery, dancing in the rain, and living in the moment without worrying about what others might think.
Line by Line Meaning
You remind me of a former love that I once knew
You have the same qualities as someone I used to love in the past.
And you carry a little speech with you
You have a unique way of expressing yourself.
We were holding hands walking through the middle of the street
We were enjoying each other's company and the world around us.
It's fine with me, I'm just taking in the scenery
I'm content with simply observing my surroundings.
Take a chance, take your shoes off, dance in the rain
Embrace spontaneity and enjoy the present moment.
And I was flashing around and the news spread all over town
I was being flamboyant and my actions became the talk of the town.
I'm not complaining that it's raining, I'm just saying that I like it a lot
I don't mind the rain at all, in fact, I think it's quite enjoyable.
More than you think, if the sun would come out and sing with me
I would still prefer the rain, even if the sun were to come out and brighten the day.
You remind me of a few of my famous friends
You have some qualities that are similar to those of my famous friends.
Well, that all depends what you qualify as friends
Whether or not you could be considered a friend depends on your definition of the term.
You remind me of a few of my famous friends
You have some qualities that are similar to those of my famous friends.
Well, that all depends what you qualify as friends
Whether or not you could be considered a friend depends on your definition of the term.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendon Urie, George Ross, Jonathan Walker, Spencer Smith
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