The Calendar
Panic! at the Disco Lyrics

(But only for you)
This song is dedicated to a specific person, and the singer is emphasizing that their efforts are solely for that person's benefit.

(Only for you)
The repetition of this line at the beginning and end of the song further emphasizes the singer's dedication to this one person.

You said if you don't let it out
The person the song is dedicated to advised the singer to express their emotions instead of bottling them up.

You're gonna let it eat you away
Holding in emotions can be harmful to a person's mental and emotional health.

I'd rather be a cannibal, baby
The singer would rather let their emotional turmoil consume them whole than keep it inside and suffer indefinitely.

Animals like me don't talk anyway
The singer sees themselves as an animal, implying that they are primal or instinctual and cannot communicate their feelings in a way that is easily understandable.

Feel like an ambulance
The singer feels like they are constantly rushing to fix the problems in the relationship.

Chase her away
The artist wants to distance themselves from the person they are speaking to, possibly because they are the source of their emotional turmoil.

Pray I could replace her
Despite wanting to distance themselves from this person, the artist still cares for them and hopes that they can find someone else to take their place.

Forget the way her tears taste
The artist wants to forget how much the other person's emotions have affected them in the past.

Put another 'x' on the calendar
The song refers to the passage of time, with each 'x' marking the end of a day or event.

Summer's on it's deathbed
Summer is coming to an end, and the artist is comparing this to the end of a relationship or a personal struggle.

There is simply nothing worse than knowing how it ends
The singer is acknowledging the pain that comes with knowing the inevitable outcome of a situation and being unable to change it.

And I meant everything I said that night
The singer is reaffirming the importance of what they said in a past conversation.

I will come back to life
The singer has experienced a low point and is now focusing on the prospect of healing and coming back stronger.

But only for you
Once again, the singer is emphasizing that their motivation to heal and improve is tied to the one person the song is dedicated to.

Don't wanna call it a second chance
The artist is wary of describing their current situation as a second chance, perhaps because they don't want to put too much pressure on themselves or the other person.

But when I came back, it was more of a relapse
The singer returned to a situation that caused them pain, knowing it wasn't good for them - similar to falling back into old habits.

Anticipation's on the other line
The singer is anticipating something, though what exactly is unclear.

An obsession called while you were out
The artist is obsessed with something or someone, and this obsession persisted even when the other person they're speaking to was absent.

I'll sleep in the hive
The artist will remain in a group or with people who share their burden or strife, like bees in a hive.

I guess all the buzzing got to me
The constant noise, activity, or negative situations have taken a toll on the artist's mental health.

While I'm still alive
Despite everything, the singer is still alive and fighting to overcome their struggles.

At night your body is a symphony
The other person's body and presence bring the artist comfort at night.

And I'm conducting you
The singer is in control of their perceptions of the other person and their actions toward them.