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.
There's a Good Reason
Panic! at the Disco Lyrics
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And from that moment, you'll be out of place and underdressed
I'm wrecking this evening already and loving every minute of it
Ruining this banquet for the mildly inspiring and?
Please, leave all over coats, canes and top hats with the doorman
And from that moment, you'll be out of place and underdressed
I'm wrecking this evening already and loving every minute of it
When you're in black slacks with accentuating, off-white pin-stripes?
Everything goes according to plan
I am the new cancer, never looked better you can't stand it
Because you say so under your breath
You're reading lips, when did he get all confident?
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer
Never looked better and you can't stand it
Next is a trip to the ladies room in vain
I bet you just can't keep up (keep up) with these fashionistas
And tonight, tonight you are the whispering campaign
I bet to them, your name is cheap and that to them you look like shit
Talk to the mirror, choke back tears, and keep telling yourself,
I'm a diva
Oh, and the smokes in that cigarette box on table,
They just so happen to be laced with nitroglycerin
I am the new cancer, never looked better you can't stand it
Because you say so under your breath
You're reading lips, when did he get all confident?
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer
Never looked better and you can't stand it
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
I've never looked better and you can't stand it
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
I've never looked better and you can't stand it
And I know, and I know it just doesn't feel like a night out
With no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious,
So of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
And I know, and I know it just doesn't feel like a night out
With no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious,
So of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
And I know, and I know it just doesn't feel like a night out
With no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious,
So of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
The lyrics to Panic! at the Disco's song "There's a Good Reason These Tables Are Numbered Honey You Haven't Thought Of It Yet" are full of meaning and depth. The opening lines, "Please, leave all overcoats, canes and top hats with the doorman, and from that moment, you'll be out of place and underdressed," sets the scene for a night of decadence, debauchery, and social hierarchy. The singer revels in his ability to wreck the evening for the mildly inspiring, indicating that he is unfulfilled by the superficial and materialistic nature of high society. The line "When you're in black slacks with accentuating, off-white pin-stripes, everything goes according to plan" highlights the singer's understanding of the importance of appearances in the world he inhabits.
The singer then identifies himself as the "new cancer," an agent of change who is destroying the status quo. He is described as looking better than ever, which suggests that he has transformed himself into someone who is confident and in control. The line "Next is a trip to the ladies' room in vain; I bet you just can't keep up with these fashionistas" underscores the importance of appearance in the social hierarchy the singer inhabits. He then taunts his detractors by reminding them that he is the "new cancer" and that they cannot stand his newfound confidence.
The final lines of the song showcase the singer's surreptitious nature, indicating that he is about to spike the punch. This reinforces the theme of subversion that runs throughout the song, as the singer revels in upsetting the expectations of those around him.
Line by Line Meaning
Please, leave all over coats, canes and top hats with the doorman
Please leave your outerwear and accessories with the doorman.
And from that moment, you'll be out of place and underdressed
Once you give your outerwear away, you'll feel out of place and underdressed.
I'm wrecking this evening already and loving every minute of it
I'm ruining this event and enjoying it.
Ruining this banquet for the mildly inspiring and?
I'm spoiling this gathering for the unremarkable people attending.
When you're in black slacks with accentuating, off-white pin-stripes?
When you're dressed in black pants with white stripes that highlight your legs?
Everything goes according to plan
Things are going as expected.
I am the new cancer, never looked better you can't stand it
I am the new, attractive disease that you can't tolerate.
Because you say so under your breath
You whisper about me disapprovingly.
You're reading lips, when did he get all confident?
You're trying to decipher my newfound confidence.
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer
Didn't you hear that I'm the new, attractive disease?
Next is a trip to the ladies room in vain
The next step is to go to the restroom for no reason.
I bet you just can't keep up (keep up) with these fashionistas
I bet you can't compete with these fashionable people.
And tonight, tonight you are the whispering campaign
Tonight, you are the subject of gossip.
I bet to them, your name is Cheap and that to them you look like shit
I bet they call you Cheap and think you look terrible.
Talk to the mirror, choke back tears, and keep telling yourself, I'm a diva
Talk to yourself in the mirror, hold back tears, and remind yourself that you're a diva.
Oh, and the smokes in that cigarette box on table, They just so happen to be laced with nitroglycerin
By the way, the cigarettes in that box happen to be spiked with explosive nitroglycerin.
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
Didn't you hear that I'm the new, attractive disease?
I've never looked better and you can't stand it
I've never looked better and you can't handle it.
And I know, and I know It just doesn't feel like a night out
I know it doesn't feel like a night out without being judged.
With no one sizing you up
Without anyone judging you.
I've never been so surreptitious
I've never been so sneaky.
So of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
So, naturally, you'll be distracted when I add something to the drink.
And I know, and I know It just doesn't feel like a night out
I know it doesn't feel like a night out without being judged.
With no one sizing you up
Without anyone judging you.
I've never been so surreptitious
I've never been so sneaky.
So of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
So, naturally, you'll be distracted when I add something to the drink.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRENDON URIE, BRENT WILSON, GEORGE ROSS, RYAN ROSS, SPENCER SMITH
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@kiaracorbo7166
Lyrics:
Please, leave all over coats, canes and top hats with the doorman
From that moment, you'll be out of place and underdressed
I'm wrecking this evening already and loving every minute of it
Ruining this banquet for the mildly inspiring and...
Please, leave all over coats, canes and top hats with the doorman
From that moment, you'll be out of place and underdressed
I'm wrecking this evening already and loving every minute of it
Ruining this banquet for the mildly inspiring and...
When you're in black slacks with accentuating, off-white pin-stripes, whoa
Everything goes according to plan
I’m the new cancer, never looked better you can't stand it
Because you say so under your breath
You're reading lips, when did he get all confident?
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
Never looked better and you can't stand it
Next is a trip to the, the ladies room in vain
I bet you just can't keep up (keep up) with these fashionistas
And tonight, tonight you are, you are the whispering campaign
I bet to them, your name is Cheap and that to them you look like sh-
Talk to the mirror, oh, choke back tears, and keep telling yourself that,
I'm a diva
Oh, and the smokes in that cigarette box on the table,
They just so happen to be laced with nitroglycerin
I’m the new cancer, never looked better you can't stand it
Because you say so under your breath
You're reading lips, when did he get all confident?
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer
Never looked better and you can't stand it
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
I've never looked better and you can't stand it
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
I've never looked better and you can't stand it
And I know, and I know it just doesn't feel like a night out
With no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious,
So of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
And I know, and I know it just doesn't feel like a night out
With no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious,
So of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
And I know, and I know it just doesn't feel like a night out
With no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious,
So of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
@Boysenberrychic
Here’s the lyrics in case you want to sing along ;)
Please, leave all overcoats, canes and top hats with the doorman
From that moment you'll be out of place and underdressed
I'm wrecking this evening already and loving every minute of it
Ruining this banquet for the mildly inspiring and...
Please, leave all overcoats, canes and top hats with the doorman
From that moment you'll be out of place and underdressed
I'm wrecking this evening already and loving every minute of it
Ruining this banquet for the mildly inspiring and...
When you're in black slacks with accentuating, off-white, pinstripes
Whoa, everything goes according to plan
I'm the new cancer, never looked better, you can't stand it
Because you say so under your breath
You're reading lips "When did he get all confident?"
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
Never looked better, and you can't stand it
Next is a trip to the, the ladies room in vain, and
I bet you just can't keep up with, (keep up) with these fashionistas, and
Tonight, tonight you are, you are a whispering campaign
I bet to them your name is "Cheap", I bet to them you look like shh...
Talk to the mirror, oh, choke back tears
And keep telling yourself that "I'm a diva!"
Oh and the smokes in that cigarette box on the table?
They just so happen to be laced with nitroglycerin
I'm the new cancer, never looked better, you can't stand it
Because you say so under your breath
You're reading lips "When did he get all confident?"
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
Never looked better, and you can't stand it
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
I've never looked better, and you can't stand it
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
I've never looked better, and you can't stand it
And I know, and I know, it just doesn't feel like a night out with no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious, so of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
And I know, and I know, it just doesn't feel like a night out with no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious, so of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
And I know, and I know, it just doesn't feel like a night out with no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious, so of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
@Azyz-jt8rt
Please, leave all overcoats, canes and top hats with the doorman
From that moment you'll be out of place and underdressed
I'm wrecking this evening already and loving every minute of it
Ruining this banquet for the mildly inspiring and...
Please, leave all overcoats, canes and top hats with the doorman
From that moment you'll be out of place and underdressed
I'm wrecking this evening already and loving every minute of it
Ruining this banquet for the mildly inspiring and...
When you're in black slacks with accentuating, off-white, pinstripes
Whoa, everything goes according to plan
I'm the new cancer, never looked better, you can't stand it
Because you say so under your breath
You're reading lips "When did he get all confident?"
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
Never looked better, and you can't stand it
Next is a trip to the, the ladies room in vain, and
I bet you just can't keep up with, (keep up) with these fashionistas, and
Tonight, tonight you are, you are a whispering campaign
I bet to them your name is "Cheap", I bet to them you look like shh...
Talk to the mirror, oh, choke back tears
And keep telling yourself that "I'm a diva!"
Oh and the smokes in that cigarette box on the table
they just so happen to be laced with nitroglycerin
I'm the new cancer, never looked better, you can't stand it
Because you say so under your breath
You're reading lips "When did he get all confident?"
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
Never looked better, and you can't stand it
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
I've never looked better, and you can't stand it
And I know, and I know, it just doesn't feel like a night out with no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious, so of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
And I know, and I know, it just doesn't feel like a night out with no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious, so of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
And I know, and I know, it just doesn't feel like a night out with no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious, so of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
@gabbert19
Lyrics anyone?
Please, leave all overcoats, canes and top hats with the doorman
From that moment you'll be out of place and underdressed
I'm wrecking this evening already and loving every minute of it
Ruining this banquet for the mildly inspiring and...
Please, leave all overcoats, canes and top hats with the doorman
From that moment you'll be out of place and underdressed
I'm wrecking this evening already and loving every minute of it
Ruining this banquet for the mildly inspiring and...
When you're in black slacks with accentuating, off-white, pinstripes
Whoa, everything goes according to plan
I'm the new cancer, never looked better, you can't stand it
Because you say so under your breath
You're reading lips "When did he get all confident?"
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
Never looked better, and you can't stand it
Next is a trip to the, the ladies room in vain, and
I bet you just can't keep up with, (keep up) with these fashionistas, and
Tonight, tonight you are, you are a whispering campaign
I bet to them your name is "Cheap", I bet to them you look like shh...
Talk to the mirror, oh, choke back tears
And keep telling yourself that "I'm a diva!"
Oh and the smokes in that cigarette box on the table
they just so happen to be laced with nitroglycerin
I'm the new cancer, never looked better, you can't stand it
Because you say so under your breath
You're reading lips "When did he get all confident?"
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
Never looked better, and you can't stand it
Haven't you heard that I'm the new cancer?
I've never looked better, and you can't stand it
And I know, and I know, it just doesn't feel like a night out with no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious, so of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
And I know, and I know, it just doesn't feel like a night out with no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious, so of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
And I know, and I know, it just doesn't feel like a night out with no one sizing you up
I've never been so surreptitious, so of course you'll be distracted when I spike the punch
@pensluo747
There's a Good Reason These Titles are so Long Honey, You Just Haven't Thought of it Yet
@haggusswartsburg5366
+penelope (yay) by fall out boy
@daronwebb8675
here take my w
@arden9248
basically fob
@phoebelongleythememe9239
+penelope (yay) you are the best
@drewmaster2002
Ok seriously, Panic! needs to bring these back!
@xxMaskedMannequinxx
when you're inblackslackswithaccentuatingoffwhitepinstripes woah
@taylorbritt499
same 😂
@kertchoo6831
same
@gren5466
me