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.
Nine In The Afternoon
Panic! at the Disco Lyrics
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Feeling as good as lovers can, you know
Yeah, we're feeling so good
Picking up things we shouldn't read
Looks like the end of history as we know
It's just the end of the world
Back to the street where we began
Feeling as good as love, you could, you can
Into a place where thoughts can bloom
Into a room where it's nine in the afternoon
And we know that it could be
And we know that it should
And you know that you feel it too
'Cause it's nine in the afternoon
And your eyes are the size of the moon
You could 'cause you can, so you do
We're feeling so good, just the way that we do
When it's nine in the afternoon
Your eyes are the size of the moon
You could 'cause you can, so you do
We're feeling so good
Back to the street, down to our feet
Losing the feeling of feeling unique
Do you know what I mean?
Back to the place where we used to say
"Man it feels good to feel this way"
Now I know what I mean
Back to the street, back to the place
Back to the room where it all began
Back to the room where it all began
'Cause it's nine in the afternoon
And your eyes are the size of the moon
You could 'cause you can, so you do
We're feeling so good, just the way that we do
When it's nine in the afternoon
Your eyes are the size of the moon
You could 'cause you can, so you do
We're feeling so good
Just the way that we do
When it's nine in the afternoon
Your eyes are the size of the moon
You could 'cause you can, so you do
We're feeling so good, just the way that we do
When it's nine in the afternoon
In "Nine in the Afternoon," Panic! at the Disco describes a journey back in time and a return to a certain place that triggers memories of happiness and joy. The opening lines "Back to the street where we began, Feeling as good as lovers can, you know, Yeah, we're feeling so good" highlight the sense of happiness that the singer feels after returning to a particular place. Panic! At the Disco didn't choose to describe their location in great detail, but rather focuses on the emotions that came alive when they were there, suggesting that the place is less important than the way it makes them feel.
The next two lines, "Picking up things we shouldn't read, Looks like the end of history as we know, It's just the end of the world," sound a little foreboding, as though there is something suspicious or sinister lurking around every corner. However, the singer dismisses these concerns by reassuming that it's the end of the world, and just the end of history.
The chorus reinforces that happiness with the line "Cause it's nine in the afternoon, And your eyes are the size of the moon." The singer is experiencing a joyful moment that is so mesmerizing that it feels like it could last forever. The place seems magical because it brings back memories of a bygone period when everything was simple and pure. The final stanza sums up the song's message of nostalgic return, with the singer saying, "Back to the place where we used to say, Man it feels good to feel this way, now I know what I mean."
Line by Line Meaning
Back to the street where we began
Returning to our original starting point
Feeling as good as lovers can, you know
Experiencing the highest level of happiness and contentment
Picking up things we shouldn't read
Curiosity getting the best of us and leading us to investigate forbidden material
Looks like the end of history as we know
Seems like a major turning point or conclusion of an era
It's just the end of the world
A dramatic exaggeration of what is actually happening
Into a place where thoughts can bloom
Entering a mental space conducive to creativity and introspection
Into a room where it's nine in the afternoon
Entering a space where time is arbitrary and irrelevant
And we know that it could be
We are aware that there is potential for something great to happen
And we know that it should
We believe that something great is deserved or warranted
And you know that you feel it too
Acknowledging that others share this feeling of anticipation
Cause it's nine in the afternoon
Emphasizing the arbitrary nature of time and the freedom to feel however we want
And your eyes are the size of the moon
Describing a feeling of heightened excitement or awe
You could 'cause you can so you do
Encouraging listeners to act on their desires and impulses
We're feeling so good, just the way that we do
Celebrating the feeling of freedom and happiness in the moment
Back to the place where we used to say, 'Man, it feels good to feel this way'
Returning to a location where we previously experienced joy and positivity
Now I know what I mean
An understanding of the significance of the previous experience
Just the way that we do when it's nine in the afternoon
Reinforcing the idea that time is arbitrary and that we should enjoy the present moment
Your eyes are the size of the moon
Reinforcing the idea of feeling euphoric and awestruck
You could 'cause you can so you do
Empowering listeners to act on their desires and pursue happiness
We're feeling so good just the way that we do
Reinforcing the idea of enjoying the present moment and embracing positivity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendon Urie, George Ross, Jonathan Walker, Spencer Smith
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