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.
Nails for Breakfast Tacks for Snacks
Panic! at the Disco Lyrics
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Because your speech is slurred enough
That you just might swallow your tongue
I'm sure you would want to give up the ghost
With just a little more poise than that
Or was it God who chokes
In these situations, running late?
Or was it god who chokes
In these situations, running late?
Oh no, he called in
The hospice is a relaxing weekend getaway
Where you're a cut above all the rest
Sick and sad patients
On first name basis with all the top physicians
Prescribed pills to offset the shakes
To offset the pills you know you should
Take it a day at a time
That's when you stu-stu-stutter something profound
To the support on the line
And with the way you've been talking
Every word gets you a step closer to hell
That's when you stu-stu-stutter something profound
To the support on the line
And with the way you've been talking
Every word gets you a step closer to hell
Prescribed pills to offset the shakes
To offset the pills you know you should
Take it a day at a time
Prescribed pills to offset the shakes
To offset the pills you know you should
Take it a day at a time
I am
Alone in this bed, house and head
And she never fixes this
But at least she
I am
Alone in this bed, ooh
She never fixes this
But at least she
Prescribed pills to offset the shakes
To offset the pills you know you should
Take it a day at a time
Prescribed pills to offset the shakes
To offset the pills you know you should
Take it a day at a time
The hospice is a relaxing weekend getaway
Where you're a cut above all the rest
Sick and sad patients
On first name basis with all the top physicians
The lyrics of Panic! at the Disco's song "Nails for Breakfast Tacks for Snacks" are a commentary on the dangerous consequences of drug addiction. The first verse sets the tone by warning someone about their slurred speech and the possibility of swallowing their tongue. The line "I'm sure you'd want to give up the ghost with just a little more poise than that" suggests that the person may be on the brink of death, but they have not yet fully given up.
The second verse brings up the idea of a hospice as a "relaxing weekend getaway," implying that the person is in such a state of despair that they find comfort in being surrounded by other sick and sad patients. The use of the phrase "cut above all the rest" also touches on the idea of feeling superior to others, even when in dire circumstances. The repeated lines about prescribed pills highlight the idea that the person is dependent on medication to counteract the effects of the drugs they are taking.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of taking it "a day at a time," which is a common approach to addiction recovery. The repeated line "Every word gets you a step closer to hell" suggests that the person is aware of the danger they are in but cannot stop themselves from spiraling further into addiction. The final verses return to the theme of being alone in one's struggles, with the line "she never fixes this" suggesting that the person's support system is unable or unwilling to help them.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch your mouth Oh, oh, oh
Be careful with what you say because your speech is already hard to understand and you might accidentally hurt yourself.
Because your speech is slurred enough
Your pronunciations are not clear due to maybe being drunk or on medication.
That you just might swallow your tongue
Your words might get stuck and become unintelligible.
I'm sure you'd want, want to give up the ghost
You might feel like your life is not worth living anymore and you'd rather die.
With just a little more poise than that
But maybe if you just stay calm and composed, you can still save yourself.
Or was it God who chokes
Maybe it's not just you who's struggling but even God as it feels like the situation is quite overwhelming.
In these situations, running late?
Is God running behind schedule and unable to intervene yet?
Oh No, no, he called in
Oh wait, he's here, maybe something good can still happen.
The hospice is
The hospice is a place where you can stay and get some rest.
A relaxing weekend getaway
It's presented as if it's a vacation spot to rest, relax, and recover.
Where you're a cut above all the rest
Where you'll be treated well and special, above everyone else in similar situations.
Sick and sad patients
The customers, so to speak, are unwell and unhappy people.
On first name basis with all the top physicians
The people in charge of the hospice are friendly with the doctors and receive the best treatment.
Prescribed pills
The doctors at the hospice give out medicines that are specifically prescribed for the patients.
To offset the shakes
The pills are meant to balance and prevent physical tremors or convulsions.
To offset the pills
There are other drugs given to prevent side effects of the main medication.
You know you should take
It's necessary to take the prescription drugs as part of your treatment.
It a day at a time
Just take it one day at a time, it will get better eventually.
That's when you stu-stu-stutter something profound
Being unable to speak fluently, you still manage to say something deep or insightful.
To the support on the line
You might be talking to someone over a hotline or customer service.
And with the way you've been talking
The way you've been communicating your thoughts might be leading you somewhere negative.
Every word gets you a step closer to hell
Every time you speak, you feel like you're digging yourself deeper into a darker, more miserable place.
I am
I feel like I'm the only one here.
Alone in this bed, house, and head
Not just physically alone but mentally too, as you struggle with negative thoughts by yourself.
And she never fixes this
Maybe there are other people around you, but no one seems to care enough to help you through this.
But at least she
But at least there's someone, even if it's just one person, that you can count on for support.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendon Urie, Brent Wilson, George Ross, Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chronickarma4094
HERES THE LYRICS GUYS!!
Watch your mouth
Oh, oh, oh
Because your speech is slurred enough
That you just might swallow your tongue
I'm sure you'd want, want to give up the ghost
With just a little more poise than that
Or was it God who chokes
In these situations, running late?
Oh, no, he called in
Or was it God who chokes
In these situations, running late?
Oh, no, he called in
The hospice is
A relaxing weekend getaway
Where you're a cut above all the rest
Sick and sad patients
On first name basis with all the top physicians
Prescribed pills
To offset the shakes
To offset the pills
You know you should take
It a day at a time
That's when you stu-stu-stutter something profound
To the support on the line
And with the way you've been talking
Every word gets you a step closer to hell
That's when you stu-stu-stutter something profound
To the support on the line
And with the way you've been talking
Every word gets you a step closer to hell
Prescribed pills
To offset the shakes
To offset the pills
You know you should take
It a day at a time
Prescribed pills
To offset the shakes
To offset the pills
You know you should take
It a day at a time
I am
Alone in this bed, house, and head
And she never fixes this
But at least she...
I am
Alone, in this bedroom
She never fixes this
But at least she...
Prescribed pills
To offset the shakes
To offset the pills
You know you should take
It a day at a time
Prescribed pills
To offset the shakes
To offset the pills
You know you should take
It a day at a time
The hospice is
A relaxing weekend getaway
Where you're a cut above all the rest
Sick and sad patients
On first name basis with all the top physicians
@lilygrace108
Lyrics;
Watch your mouth Oh, oh, oh
Because your speech is slurred enough
That you just might swallow your tongue
I'm sure you'd want, want to give up the ghost
With just a little more poise than that
Or was it God who chokes
In these situations, running late?
Oh No, no, he called in
Or was it God who chokes
In these situations, running late?
No, no, he called in
The hospice is
A relaxing weekend getaway
Where you're a cut above all the rest
Sick and sad patients
On first name basis with all the top physicians
Prescribed pills
To offset the shakes
To offset the pills
You know you should take
It a day at a time
That's when you stu-stu-stutter something profound
To the support on the line
And with the way you've been talking
Every word gets you a step closer to hell
That's when you stu-stu-stutter something profound
To the support on the line
And with the way you've been talking
Every word gets you a step closer to hell
Prescribed pills
To offset the shakes
To offset the pills
You know you should take
It a day at a time
Prescribed pills
To offset the shakes
To offset the pills
You know you should take
It a day at a time
I am
Alone in this bed, house, and head
And she never fixes this
But at least she
I am
Alone, in this bedroom
She never fixes this
But at least she
Prescribed pills
To offset the shakes
To offset the pills
You know you should take
It a day at a time
Prescribed pills
To offset the shakes
To offset the pills
You know you should take
It a day at a time
The hospice is
A relaxing weekend getaway
Where you're a cut above all the rest
Sick and sad patients on first name basis with all the top physicians
(youโre welcome)
@ryanbirke1692
all the songs on this album deserved a music video tbh
@ValiantAtlas
+chris birke YES IT FUKING DOES.
@india4241
ikr
@samanthasessions8395
Well no dur XDD
@uber-cg8vq
ryan birke true
@raskoljnitkov
ALL
@EprilSiDragon
Flashbacks to the time I walked into Hot Topic with on of my friends and this song started playing and we just snapped to look at each other with crazed eyes
@tiana3691
+im a potato who loves toast Same
@basil4750
+im a potato who loves toast my friend tell me I need to do something other than waste my life on panic! And TรP
@basil4750
+BbbunnyGaming tells me*