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 Write Sins Not Tradgedies
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 ever heard of closing a 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 ever heard of closing a goddamn door?
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of
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
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 ever heard of closing a 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 a 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 a 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 a goddamn door?
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality
Again
The lyrics in Panic! at the Disco's song "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" tell the story of a wedding attended by the singer. The singer is pacing in the church corridor and overhears two individuals exchanging words about how beautiful the wedding is. However, they also mention that the groom's bride is a whore, which the singer finds shameful. The singer chimes in and asks why they haven't closed the door to keep the exchange private. The singer then goes on to say that it's better to face situations like these with poise and rationality.
The rest of the song is the singer reflecting on the situation and how they can look at it in a positive light. They mention that technically the marriage is saved, which calls for a toast and champagne. However, the singer still believes that closing doors to private conversations is important.
The song illustrates the importance of privacy and how negative comments can affect people. It also shows the power of perspective and how one can view a situation in a positive light.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, well imagine
Let's imagine a situation
As I'm pacing the pews in a church corridor
I am walking back and forth in the corridor of a church
And I can't help but to hear
I'm unable to avoid hearing
No, I can't help but to hear an exchanging of words
People are talking and exchanging words
What a beautiful wedding
This is a beautiful wedding
What a beautiful wedding, says a bridesmaid to a waiter
A bridesmaid is telling a waiter how beautiful the wedding is
And, yes, but what a shame
However, it's a shame
What a shame the poor groom's bride is a whore
It's a pity that the groom's bride is a prostitute
I chime in with a
I add my voice to the conversation
Haven't you ever heard of closing a goddamn door?
Why don't you close the door?
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality
It's better to deal with situations calmly and rationally
Haven't you people ever heard of closing a goddamn door?
Why doesn't anyone close the door?
Oh, well in fact
Actually
Well I'll look at it this way
Let me think about it this way
I mean, technically, our marriage is saved
Technically, our relationship is saved
Well this calls for a toast
Let's celebrate with a drink
So pour the champagne
Bring out the champagne
So pour the champagne, pour the champagne
Pour more champagne
Again
Repeat
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE ROSS, BRENDON URIE, SPENCER SMITH
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