What I write are not sins; I write tragedies."
“I Write Sins Not Tragedies” was the first song Panic! At The Disco selected specifically as a single for the radio. In an interview, lead singer and frontman, Brendon Urie, describes the moment when Panic! almost decided to not play the song on the radio, and his feeling of euphoria when heard Panic! being played on KROQ for the first time:
We got a call from management, this is half-way through our first tour, and they’re like “hey, the radio is playing five different songs from your album. You need to fucking pick a single, so we just circulate one and build from that.” […] So we had to pick a song, and one of us spoke up and was like “fuck that! We’re not going to go on the radio!” And I was like “What?! There’s no way in hell we’re denying a chance to be played on radio. Especially if we get to pick the single.” […] We picked “I Write Sins” […] and the first time I heard it on the radio it was on KROQ. I was in a friend’s car at the time driving on Santa Monica Boulevard […] I didn’t get it at first, because I heard it and I was like “that sounds familiar. Oh, Shit!” I pulled the window down and was like “this is me! This is me, California!
This song paints a wedding scene with an unfaithful bride – and everyone knows it! The bridesmaid strikes up a conversation with a waiter, where even he, an employee, has caught wind of the bride’s infidelity. The speaker is not fond of his lover’s actions, but decides to take the high road and not stir too much trouble. There can a bright side to anything – like not having to deal with a failed marriage!
One of the primary instruments used in this song is the accordion. Guitarist Ryan Ross loves the accordion and is a big fan of movie soundtracks that use it like “Amélie” and “Nightmare Before Christmas”. There’s also a cello, which plays the opening notes.
I Write Sins Not Tragedies
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 shameWhat a shame the poor groom's bride is a whore"
I chime in with a
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the 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 the goddamn door?"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of
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 people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"
With a sense of poise and rationality
I chime in
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the 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 the 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 the goddamn door?"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality
Again
The lyrics to Panic! at the Disco's song "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" paint a vivid picture of a chaotic wedding scene. The singer is pacing in the church corridor and overhears a conversation between a bridesmaid and a waiter. The bridesmaid comments on the beauty of the wedding, but then laments that the groom's bride is a "whore". The singer, feeling frustrated with the lack of privacy and decorum, interjects with "Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"
The chorus of the song repeats this line, emphasizing the importance of boundaries and respect for personal space in the face of scandal and gossip. The singer sees the situation with a sense of poise and rationality, even finding a silver lining in the fact that the marriage is technically saved. The song ends with the singer repeating the chorus, driving home the message that closing the door to unwanted drama and criticism is always the better option.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" speak to the importance of maintaining boundaries and privacy, even in the face of difficult situations. The singer's frustration with the lack of respect for personal space at the wedding highlights the need for discretion and tact in social situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, well imagine
The singer describes a situation he imagines in his mind.
As I'm pacing the pews in a church corridor
The singer is walking nervously in a church hallway.
And I can't help but to hear
The singer is unable to avoid listening to a conversation.
No, I can't help but to hear an exchanging of words
The singer is hearing people talking to each other.
"What a beautiful wedding
What a beautiful wedding", says a bridesmaid to a waiter
A bridesmaid comments to a waiter that the wedding is beautiful.
"And, yes, but what a shame
What a shame the poor groom's bride is a whore"
The person responds, saying that it's unfortunate that the groom's bride is promiscuous.
I chime in with a
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"
The singer interrupts the conversation, asking why they didn't close the door.
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality
The singer suggests handling difficult situations in a calm and logical manner.
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
The singer suggests that despite the negative comment made about the bride, their own marriage is still intact and they want to celebrate with 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
The singer reinforces the idea that they should celebrate with more champagne.
Again
The singer repeats himself, emphasizing his point.
I chime in
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality
The singer repeats his advice to handle situations calmly and questions why people didn't close the door earlier.
I chime in
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the goddamn door?"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality
The singer repeats himself once again, emphasizing the importance of staying calm and handling difficult situations logically.
Again
The singer reinforces his message yet again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: George Ross, Brendon Urie, Spencer Smith
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@sophiebbb9564
Imagine if BRENDON Urie had a son
Brandon enters his sons roomBRENDON:"Hey son, I wanted to wish you goodnight"
Son:"Yeah, goodnight dad"
BRENDON:"Night son"
*BRENDON leaves door half close,
Son:"Uh... Dad-
BRENDON:"DON'T YOU DARE"
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[Lyrics]
Oh, well imagine
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
What a shame the poor groom's bride is a whore"
I chime in with a
"Haven't you people ever heard of closing the 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 the goddamn door?"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of
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 people ever heard of closing the 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 the 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 the 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 the goddamn door?"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
With a sense of poise and rationality
Again
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