Panic Switch
Silversun Pickups Lyrics
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It's never worth my time
Blue shine
Bleeds into my eyes
I still
Sleep on the right side
Of the white noise
Could I be anything you want me to be
It's always meant to be seen
When you see yourself in a crowded room
Do your fingers itch, are you pistol-whipped?
And will you step in line or release the glitch?
Can you fall asleep with a panic switch?
When you see yourself in a crowded room
Do your fingers itch, are you pistol-whipped?
Will you step in line or release the glitch?
Do you think she'll sleep with the panic?
And I'll try
To hold on tight tonight
Pink slip
Inviting me inside
Wanna burn skin
And brand what once was mine
But the red views
Keep ripping the divide
If I go everywhere you want me to go
How will I know you'll still follow?
When you see yourself in a crowded room
Do your fingers itch, are you pistol-whipped?
Will you step in line or release the glitch?
Can you fall asleep with a panic switch?
When you see yourself in a crowded room
Do your fingers itch, are you pistol-whipped?
Will you step in line or release the glitch?
Do you think she'll sleep with the panic?
I'm waiting and fading and floating away
I'm waiting and fading and floating away
I'm waiting and fading and floating away
Waiting and fading and floating
I'm waiting and fading and floating away
Waiting and fading and floating away
Waiting and fading and floating away
Waiting and fading, waiting and fading
When you see yourself in a crowded room
Do your fingers itch, are you pistol-whipped?
Will you step in line or release the glitch?
Can you fall asleep with a panic switch?
When you see yourself in a crowded room
Do your fingers itch, are you pistol-whipped?
Will you step in line or release the glitch?
Do you think she'll sleep with the panic?
The lyrics to Silversun Pickups' "Panic Switch" explore themes of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. The opening lines "Time/It's never worth my time/ Blue shine/ Bleeds into my eyes" sets the tone for the song: the singer feels overwhelmed and unable to focus. The reference to "white noise" in the second verse suggests that the singer is trying to drown out external stimuli, but is still haunted by the past ("Can't leave the scene behind").
The chorus describes the feeling of being trapped in a crowded room and grappling with the decision to conform or rebel ("Will you step in line or release the glitch?/ Can you fall asleep with a panic switch?"). The repetition of "waiting and fading and floating away" reinforces the sense of powerlessness and uncertainty that permeates the song.
The final verse hints at a desire for control ("Wanna burn skin/ And brand what once was mine"), but the "red views" continue to "rip the divide," leaving the singer feeling lost and disconnected.
Overall, "Panic Switch" is a poignant exploration of anxiety and the struggle to find a sense of agency in an overwhelming world.
Line by Line Meaning
Time
Time is never worth my time.
Blue shine
The blue shine bleeds into my eyes.
I still
I still sleep on the right side of the white noise.
Can't leave the scene behind
I can't move on from what has happened.
Could I be anything you want me to be
Do you want me to become someone else for you?
It's always meant to be seen
It's always meant to be seen how things will turn out.
When you see yourself in a crowded room
When you're in a crowded room, do you feel self-conscious?
Do your fingers itch, are you pistol-whipped?
Are you nervous and anxious in this situation?
And will you step in line or release the glitch?
Will you conform or be true to yourself?
Can you fall asleep with a panic switch?
Do you find it difficult to relax and switch off?
And I'll try
I'll give it my best effort.
To hold on tight tonight
To hold on tightly to what matters tonight.
Pink slip
A termination notice.
Inviting me inside
Despite being let go, they still extend an invitation to come in.
Wanna burn skin
They want to cause harm, most likely metaphorical.
And brand what once was mine
They want to keep possession of what they had before.
But the red views keep ripping the divide
However, the conflicting views keep tearing them apart.
If I go everywhere you want me to go
If I give up my own desires and follow your lead.
How will I know you'll still follow?
How can I trust that you'll be there for me in the end?
I'm waiting and fading and floating away
I'm losing my place and slowly drifting away.
Waiting and fading, waiting and fading
Waiting for something that may not come, slowly losing hope.
Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing
Written by: Christopher Ander Guanlao, Joseph Charles Lester, Nicole Lynn Monninger, Brian Aubert
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Jollywolfe
I've always loved how everyone else is kinda grooving to the music, but in the back the drummer is full on, balls to the wall going for it!
@charmedjoh
he's brilliant!
@charmedjoh
he's like that in most of the songs too
@thisismagacountry1318
Perfect imitation of Animal from The Muppets. 😂
@hotrods340s
YES
@joeblow-nu7mz
Look how high is Crash cymbal is - for effect!!!! love it!
@tehf00n
Haven't heard this in years. Sometimes you forget how awesome a band is.
@2bglee
they are seriously tight
@dundun8323
exactly.. welllllllll said
@wordpad494
I just thought of them outta nowhere lol. Good stuff