Panic Like Tom
Riscas Lyrics


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See everyday I'm waking up with you just by my side
And this love is really bad babe now you've got to realise
I said oh no you got to go home people got beef with the telephone
I said oh no you got to go home people got beef with the telephone
Cause I said

She panic like Tom
She panic like Tom
She panic like Tom

So stop complaining stop complaining when you come to mind
See why you gotta hurt me I saw you with that other guy
'Cause you said I said people getting upset
'Cause you said I said people getting upset
Cause I said

She panic like Tom
She panic like Tom
She panic like Tom

I said hey calm down
I said hey calm down
I said hey calm down
I said hey calm down

Cause you said I said people getting upset
Cause you said I said people getting upset, alright
Cause you said I said people getting upset
Cause you said I said people getting upset
Cause I said

She panic like tom
She panic like Tom
She panic like Tom

Cause you said I said people getting upset




Cause yous aid I said people getting upset
Cause I said

Overall Meaning

The song "Panic Like Tom" by Riscas is a tune about a relationship that's gone sour due to a lack of trust and miscommunication. The singer wakes up every day with their significant other by their side, but the love is "really bad" and the other person needs to realize that. The singer tells their partner they need to go home because people are upset with them being on the phone, but the partner panics and doesn't want to leave. The singer tries to calm the situation down by repeating the phrase "She panic like Tom" throughout the song.


The song seems to be referencing the character Tom from the popular children's book series, "Tom and Jerry." Tom would often panic and become frenzied when faced with Jerry's clever and mischievous antics. In the same way, the singer's partner panics and becomes anxious over the smallest things. The repeated phrase "She panic like Tom" highlights this attitude and also adds a catchy and rhythmic element to the song.


The overall message of the song seems to be a warning to the partner that they need to start trusting the singer and communicating better or the relationship will not last. The singer is tired of being hurt and wants the partner to calm down and work things out. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus create a bouncy and energetic vibe that contrasts with the underlying themes of distrust and disillusionment.


Line by Line Meaning

See everyday I'm waking up with you just by my side
I start every day with you next to me


And this love is really bad babe now you've got to realise
Our relationship is destructive, and you need to acknowledge it


I said oh no you got to go home people got beef with the telephone
I told you to leave because someone is angry with you on the phone


Cause I said She panic like Tom She panic like Tom She panic like Tom
I compare your panicking to that of Tom's


So stop complaining stop complaining when you come to mind
Quit whining every time you think of me


See why you gotta hurt me I saw you with that other guy
I saw you with another man and it hurt me


'Cause you said I said people getting upset 'Cause you said I said people getting upset
You accuse me of causing others to be upset


Cause I said She panic like Tom She panic like Tom She panic like Tom
I reiterate that you panic like Tom


I said hey calm down I said hey calm down I said hey calm down I said hey calm down
I tell you to calm down multiple times


'Cause you said I said people getting upset Cause yous aid I said people getting upset Cause I said
You accuse me of upsetting others, and I remind you that I've already said you panic like Tom




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