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.
White Christmas
Panic! at the Disco Lyrics
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Just like the ones I used to know,
Where the treetops glisten,
And children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow, the snow
For I-I-I I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
With every Christmas card I write,
May your days be merry and bright and may all you Christmases be white.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
Panic! at the Disco’s cover of “White Christmas” is a nostalgic and dreamy take on the classic holiday song about longing for a snowy Christmas. The first verse sets up the imagery of a winter wonderland, with treetops glistening and children listening for the sound of sleigh bells in the snow. The singer then expresses his desire for a white Christmas, which is a common sentiment for those who don’t live in snowy climates. The reference to Christmas cards also adds to the idea of nostalgia and tradition surrounding the holiday season.
The chorus’s joyful jingle of “jingle bells” adds to the festive mood of the song. The singer then repeats the desire for a white Christmas while also hoping for the listener’s holiday season to be merry and bright. The repetition of the phrase “white Christmas” in both the verses and chorus emphasizes the longing and the beauty of the winter landscape.
Overall, Panic! at the Disco’s rendition of “White Christmas” perfectly captures the wistful yet celebratory atmosphere of the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
I wish to experience a snowy Christmas filled with serenity and joy.
Just like the ones I used to know,
Similar to the Christmas memories of my past, I desire a traditional, snowy holiday experience.
Where the treetops glisten,
I long for a sight of the snow-covered trees in the sunlight, providing a picturesque view.
And children listen to hear sleigh bells in the snow, the snow
The pleasure of children listening to the sound of sleigh bells while enjoying the snow triggers my nostalgia and makes my desire for a white Christmas even stronger.
For I-I-I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,
The repetition of 'I' emphasizes the deep desire I have for an ideal, snowy Christmas.
With every Christmas card I write,
As I write my Christmas cards, I express my wish for recipients to have a merry and white Christmas, just like the one I envision.
May your days be merry and bright and may all your Christmases be white.
I hope that your holiday season is filled with happiness and light, and that every Christmas you experience is snowy and magical.
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
The sound of jingle bells fills me with joy and excitement for the holiday season.
Contributed by Evelyn M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AGcrafterlmt
In my house it's acceptable to play Christmas music during LATE November. Sooooo, this happens with me
me: plays Oh Mrs Believer because CHRISTMAS!!!
Family: OH MRS BELIEVER IS NOT A CHRISTMAS SONG!
Me: Okay okay fine plays all I want for Christmas is You MCR Cover
Family: Come on, can't you play a Christian Christmas song? (I have a Christian family, and I myself am Christian)
Me: I'd thought you never ask! plays Oh come Emanuel Bad Religion Cover
Family: OKAY OKAY, something that is NOT 'rock' or whatever!
me: OKAY plays this
Family: .....We can't win
Jane Doe
Brendon's deep voice in this sounds like delicious melted chocolate
Unicorns Arethebest
We always find each other lol. 😄
Jane Doe
Unicorns Arethebest Yup haha. There is someone else I always run into also; it's quite funny
Maya Combs
TRUU
Jess Pratt
yaaaaaaaaaaas
MiniMimi
I need a full fucking album of Panic! Christmas songs IMMEDIATELY
Alex Kore
We all do
Pointless Doggo
Sæm
trash
AGREED
frick frack
SAME