Panic Attack
Rinôçerôse Lyrics

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I know the dark days are back, another panic attack
All my blood runs cold, all my feelings crack
It's my one kiss, it's my one wish.

You know I've never seen the sun, I've never fired a gun,
Now my fingertips are burning as the dealer's done,
Make my palms sweat, keeps my hands wet.

I need you now, without you I just don't know how, I can keep on believing.
I need you now, without you I just don't know why, I should keep on believing.
I need you now, without you I just don't know how, I can keep on believing.
I need you now, without you I just don't know how, I gotta keep on believing.

And as the cold nights return, my fever starting to burn,
Makes my head spin round, dreams starting to turn,
Makes me uptight, shakes me all night.

Why won't save me from this grip, before I started to slip,
Makes me stumbles as I'm running ans my stomach feels sick,
Makes my heart skip, makes the sweat drip.

I need you now, without you I just don't know how, I can keep on believing.
I need you now, without you I just don't know why, I should keep on believing.
I need you now, without you I just don't know how, I can keep on believing.
I need you now, without you I just don't know how

And now the dark days are gone I can look to the sun
And now the dark days are gone I can look to the sun
And now the dark days are gone I can look to the sun,
As the blood dries up and as the memories run,

And my fingertips are stealing all the words you said,
Like a hijack, now make my hands clap.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rinôçérôse's song Panic Attack delve into the struggles of a person who experiences panic attacks. The first verse talks about how the dark days, or the feelings of anxiety, have returned, causing the person to experience panic attacks once again. The imagery used here is powerful, with the person’s blood running cold and feelings cracking. The person’s one kiss and one wish represent a last hope for relief from the panic.

The second verse highlights the person's inexperience and lack of control in the situation. The person has never seen the sun or fired a gun, but now their fingertips are burning as they seek the help of a dealer to cope with their panic. The panic keeps the person's palms sweaty and hands wet, indicating the physical manifestation of their anxiety.

The chorus speaks to the person’s dependence on someone else for support. The repetition of the line “I need you now” reinforces the message, with the person admitting that they do not know how to keep believing without their support. The last verse signals a change, with the dark days gone and the person able to look to the sun. The blood has dried up, and the person is no longer held captive by their memories. The final line, “like a hijack, now make my hands clap,” suggests a sense of relief and release from the panic that had previously held them captive.

Line by Line Meaning

I know the dark days are back, another panic attack
I am familiar with the feeling of being overwhelmed and frightened by the return of difficult times.

All my blood runs cold, all my feelings crack
I feel a physical response to my anxiety that makes me feel cold and causes me to struggle with my emotions.

It's my one kiss, it's my one wish.
The one thing that would make everything better is having a certain person in my life.

You know I've never seen the sun, I've never fired a gun, Now my fingertips are burning as the dealer's done, Make my palms sweat, keeps my hands wet.
I have had a sheltered life and now find myself in unfamiliar territory. The fear of the unknown is taking over and affecting me physically.

I need you now, without you I just don't know how, I can keep on believing.
I am relying on you to provide me with hope and support during challenging times.

And as the cold nights return, my fever starting to burn, Makes my head spin round, dreams starting to turn, Makes me uptight, shakes me all night.
My anxiety is increasing as the familiar circumstances that triggered it in the past return. I feel restless and unable to sleep.

Why won't save me from this grip, before I started to slip, Makes me stumbles as I'm running and my stomach feels sick, Makes my heart skip, makes the sweat drip.
I am asking for help before I reach a breaking point. My physical reactions to anxiety are becoming overwhelming.

And now the dark days are gone I can look to the sun, As the blood dries up and as the memories run, And my fingertips are stealing all the words you said, Like a hijack, now make my hands clap.
With your help, I am able to move beyond my difficult past and find joy in the present. I am filled with gratitude and excitement for the future.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEAN LOUIS PALUMBO, JEAN-PHILIPPE FREU, LUKE PATERSON, PATRICE DANY EDMONDE CARRIE

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