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.
The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide is Press Coverage
Panic! at the Disco Lyrics
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C'mon, just snap, snap, snap your fingers for me
Good, good, now we're making some progress
Come on just tap, tap, tap your toes to the beat
And I believe
This may call for a proper introduction, and well
Don't you see?
Swear to shake it up if you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Swear to shake it up if you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be, your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Applause, applause, no, wait, wait
Dear studio audience, I've an announcement to make
It seems the artists these days are not who you think
So we'll pick back up on that on another page
And I believe
This may call for a proper introduction, and well
Don't you see?
I'm the narrator and this is just the prologue
Swear to shake it up if you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be, your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Swear to shake it up if you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be, your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Swear to shake it up, you swear to listen
Swear to shake it up, you swear to listen
Swear to shake it up, you swear to listen
Swear to shake it up, swear to shake it up
Swear to shake it up if you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be, your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Swear to shake it up if you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be your eyes
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The lyrics of "The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage" by Panic! at the Disco critiques the obsession with fame and publicity in the modern world. The song introduces the singer, who aims to be the eyes of the audience and act as a guide to navigate through the craziness of the entertainment industry. The first two verses are a request for the audience to participate in the song and to follow along with the rhythm. The singer promises to provide excitement and shake things up if the audience agrees to listen and pay attention.
The chorus of the song stresses the idea that everyone is still young and searching for their place in the world, like trophy boys and trophy wives. The bridge is a pause in the song where the singer addresses the audience again and tells them that the artists they see are not who they think they are. This implies the idea of a manufactured image that celebrities put forward, which is different from their true selves. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of listening and paying attention.
Overall, the song offers a commentary on the quest for fame, manipulation of the media, and the industry's impact on artists' identities.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit tight, I'm gonna need you to keep time
Please be patient as I proceed to show you something spectacular and in order to fully appreciate it, keep the tempo with me.
C'mon, just snap, snap, snap your fingers for me
Join in and keep time by snapping your fingers.
Good, good, now we're making some progress
Great! Now we're getting somewhere.
Come on just tap, tap, tap your toes to the beat
If you're not already moving to the rhythm, please do so now.
And I believe
This may call for a proper introduction, and well
Don't you see?
I'm the narrator, and this is just the prologue
Allow me to introduce myself and set the stage for the performance. I'm the voice guiding you through the story, and we're just getting started.
Swear to shake it up if you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Promise to pay attention and keep things interesting, because we're still young and hungry for the spotlight. I want to be your guide, your celebrity idols.
Applause, applause, no, wait, wait
Dear studio audience, I've an announcement to make
It seems the artists these days are not who you think
So we'll pick back up on that on another page
Hold the applause for a moment, because I have some important news to share. What you think you know about performers isn't always true, and I'll revisit this topic later.
Swear to shake it up, you swear to listen
Swear to shake it up, you swear to listen
Swear to shake it up, you swear to listen
Swear to shake it up, swear to shake it up
Promise to be attentive and open to new ideas.
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
We're still young and trying to get noticed, but I'll be your perfect vision of success and bring you into the world of the rich and famous.
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Nonsensical sounds to add a memorable melody to the chorus's repeated message.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brendon Urie, Brent Wilson, George Ross, Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Sit tight, I'm gonna need you to keep time
C'mon, just snap, snap, snap your fingers for me
Good, good, now we're making some progress
Come on just tap, tap, tap your toes to the beat
And I believe
This may call for a proper introduction, and well
Don't you see?
I'm the narrator, and this is just the prologue
Swear to shake it up, and you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Swear to shake it up, and you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be, your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Applause, applause, no, wait, wait
Dear studio audience, I've an announcement to make
It seems the artists these days are not who you think
So we'll pick back up on that on another page
And I believe
This may call for a proper introduction, and well
Don't you see?
I'm the narrator and this is just the prologue
Swear to shake it up, and you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be, your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Swear to shake it up, and you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be, your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Swear to shake it up, you swear to listen
Swear to shake it up, you swear to listen
Swear to shake it up, you swear to listen
Swear to shake it up, swear to shake it up
Swear to shake it up, and you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be, your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Swear to shake it up, and you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be, your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
@sharonrojansky3470
Sit tight, I'm gonna need you to keep time
Come on just snap, snap, snap your fingers for me
Good, good now we're making some progress
Come on just tap, tap, tap your toes to the beat
And I believe this may call for a proper introduction, and well
Don't you see, I'm the narrator, and this is just the prologue?
Swear to shake it up, if you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Swear to shake it up, if you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Applause, applause, no wait wait
Dear studio audience, I've an announcement to make:
It seems the artists these days are not who you think
So we'll pick back up on that on another page
And I believe this may call for a proper introduction, and well
Don't you see, I'm the narrator and this is just the prologue
Swear to shake it up, if you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Swear to shake it up, if you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Swear to shake it up, you swear to listen
Swear to shake it up, you swear to listen
Swear to shake it up, you swear to listen
Swear to shake it up, swear to shake it up
Swear to shake it up, if you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be your eyes, trophy boys, trophy wives
Swear to shake it up, if you swear to listen
Oh, we're still so young, desperate for attention
I aim to be your eyes
@sillybilly1807
THEY SWORE TO SHAKE IT UP NOT BREAK IT UP
@fayemellon569
I love this comment, your name, and your profile pic
@ryanmccandless6564
THEY SWORE TO SHAKE IT UP
NOT HAVE RYAN LEAVE
@charlottewantstodie2308
FUCK YOU
@nicovilla1227
Panic! at the Tesco I'm fucking crying
@LaprasLiv
Mentally married to Billie Joe. I just saw you on an onision video Fuck me
@Amy-mw1zl
"What's your favourite song?"
*sighs*
@marsy9959
sharp breath theonlydifferencebetweenmartyrdomandsuicideispresscoverage
@marsy9959
Jessie Jenkins lmao yes
@thatperson_whoplaysguitar2455
mine-theresagoodreasonthesetablesarenumberedhoneyyoujusthaventthoughtofityet