San Antonio's The Panic Division posses innate pop instincts that are complimented by the presence of electronic loops and keyboard sampling. Their sound has been defined as "Rock music that brings an electronic vibe to dark, pop-sensible songs." They have the ability to bring a human touch to a style that tends to sound decidedly mechanical. Singer/Guitarist Colton Holliday elaborates on their songwriting process, We write whole songs off of one electronic loop that we created ourselves, and one small sample sometimes spawns a whole song for us.
Starting out being mainly as an instrumental band gave The Panic Division the platform to mold their sound into something fresh and different while at the same time, producing a sound that blends different styles from bands who inspire them. Colton adds, We're into all types of music, and some of us listen to more electronic than rock.
I grew up loving artists like Aphex Twin and Dj Shadow, but then I would go right back to Snapcase. I think our influences definitely show in our music. We love electronic and rock, and try to find a way to combine those two worlds in the right way.
The Panic Division are no strangers to the challenges and triumphs of building a musical career. The band had long outgrown their state wide popularity and adoration by the time the ink dried on their contract from The Militia Group. The Panic Division became increasingly more popular after multiple successful tours and being a promotional machine for themselves.
Overcoming the daunting reality that bands in the San Antonio scene just don't survive, The Panic Division turned down the empty allure from major labels to be on an independent label and make strides to success. Colton Holliday comments on the band's growth, "It was very strange to me the day I started noticing that people I had never seen knew me by name and we knew then that it was time for us to take the next step in our career. We realized it's so important to take a closer look at music and The Militia Group understood where we are coming from artistically. We're stoked about being in the Militia family and cant wait to progress in the industry."
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The Panic Division Lyrics
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Now the treasure has a name.
And I was moving forward.
There you go now, talkin all that trash cause you don't know me.
I guess I'm moving backwards.
Do we gotta fight to get all of your attention?
I been thinking about what was said yesterday.
The fear is hanging over me.
It's getting easier to love again.
And I feel so much, the chemicals within your touch.
We were moving forward.
I went outside, opened up your book cause I don't know you.
I wish I really knew you.
Do we gotta fight just to get a little redemption?
I been thinking about what was said yesterday.
The fear is hanging over me.
It's getting easier.
It's getting easier to love again.
The first stanza of the song talks about how something has changed but the singer has identified what it is. There is a treasure that the singer has found that is making them move backwards instead of forwards. The next few lines take aim at someone who talks trash about the singer without really knowing them, but the singer remains poised and is moving forward regardless. The second stanza takes on a different tone as the singer wonders if they need to fight to get attention and feels like they're reliving similar experiences over and over again. The singer tries to make sense of everything they've been through yet can't shake the fear that it's all happened before. However, despite the fear, the singer confesses that it's getting easier to love again.
The song seems to be about a person who is moving on from something in their past but is still struggling with the possibility of repeating the cycle. The treasure mentioned in the lyrics could represent a person or a thing that is causing the singer to move backwards instead of forwards, perhaps due to a negative experience that they've had before. The fear that is looming over them reflects the uncertainty that the singer feels about this newfound treasure, the potential for love versus the potential risk of another heartbreak. However, despite these feelings, the singer is optimistic that they will find love again and that it will get easier as time goes on.
Line by Line Meaning
The feeling aint the same.
The emotions I am experiencing are not what they used to be.
Now the treasure has a name.
I have identified what I treasure in my life.
And I was moving forward.
I was progressing ahead with my life.
There you go now, talkin all that trash cause you don't know me.
You are saying negative things without understanding me.
I guess I'm moving backwards.
I am regressing in life.
Do we gotta fight to get all of your attention?
Is it necessary for us to engage in conflict to get your focus?
I been thinking about what was said yesterday.
I have been reflecting on words that were spoken to me yesterday.
The fear is hanging over me.
I am feeling frightened and overwhelmed.
It's getting easier.
The situation is becoming less difficult to handle.
It's getting easier to love again.
I am finding it less challenging to open up to love again.
And I feel so much, the chemicals within your touch.
I am overwhelmed by the physical sensations I experience when you touch me.
We were moving forward.
We were making progress together in a positive direction.
I went outside, opened up your book cause I don't know you.
I am trying to understand you better by studying your words and actions.
I wish I really knew you.
I desire to have a deeper understanding of who you truly are.
Do we gotta fight just to get a little redemption?
Do we have to engage in conflict to make amends for our past mistakes?
The fear is hanging over me.
I am still struggling with fear and anxiety.
It's getting easier.
Things are starting to become more manageable and less overwhelming.
It's getting easier to love again.
I am gradually becoming more open to the idea of loving and being loved once more.
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