Out of the strange swirls and chill of Texas, a scrim of what was to come o… Read Full Bio ↴Out of the strange swirls and chill of Texas, a scrim of what was to come of the next three years for Colton Holliday and his close friends was created. This eventual backdrop of aural textures enhanced by a wall of sound and energy is now named The Panic Division.

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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VERSUS
The Panic Division Lyrics

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These waters bleed of the faith insured, and I'm chasing bottles, stuck on the shore. Reading peoples wishes like they were my own. This catatonic love leaves me breathless sometimes. Girl I wanna Hold On. I never should have Let Go Of You And I say Oh Oh, lets keep this thing alive. Are You Satisfied? As to a question, are we secured? Cause now I'm not so sure we ever were. How could you do what you did? Now don't be shy, choke on every word until we find a reply. And cold, is what you made it. Its what you sold. I bought it last year, its getting old. How could you do all the things you did? I should have told you that Girl I wanna Hold On. I never should have Let Go Of You. And I said Oh Oh, lets keep this thing alive. Are You Satisfied? You make me younger. I swore my days were numbered. Cold, is what you made it. Its what you sold. I bought it last year, its getting old. How could you do all the things you did? I should have told you, I wanna Hold On. You're showing me a New Point Of View. And I said Oh O, lets keep this thing alive. Are you Sati

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Panic Division's song Versus convey a sense of betrayal and disappointment in a past relationship. The singer is lamenting over the fact that he trusted the other person and invested his faith in them, only to be let down in the end. He's stuck in a state of contemplation, trying to figure out where things went wrong and how he can get answers. Despite the pain and breathlessness he feels from the situation, he still wants to salvage the relationship and keep it alive. He questions whether the other person is satisfied and secured in their choices, alluding to the fact that maybe they had a part to play in the downfall of the relationship.

The imagery used in the song is powerful as it creates a sense of being stuck, unable to move forward, and feeling lost. The lyrics "chasing bottles, stuck on the shore" shows how the singer is akin to a shipwrecked sailor, unable to move past the current situation. The use of the word 'catatonic' also highlights how the singer is paralyzed by the experience. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of sadness and regret, but also a desire to keep the relationship alive.

Line by Line Meaning

These waters bleed of the faith insured, and I'm chasing bottles, stuck on the shore.
The situation is hopeless and I feel trapped, trying to escape through temporary fixes.

Reading peoples wishes like they were my own. This catatonic love leaves me breathless sometimes.
I am so invested in this relationship that I neglect my own needs, leaving me feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained.

Girl I wanna Hold On. I never should have Let Go Of You. And I say Oh Oh, lets keep this thing alive.
I still have feelings for you and I want to work on our relationship.

Are You Satisfied? As to a question, are we secured? Cause now I'm not so sure we ever were.
I am uncertain about the status of our relationship and whether it was ever truly stable.

How could you do what you did? Now don't be shy, choke on every word until we find a reply.
I am hurt and seeking an explanation for your actions, even if it is difficult for you to discuss.

And cold, is what you made it. Its what you sold. I bought it last year, its getting old. How could you do all the things you did?
You have caused emotional distance and I am tired of feeling this way. I want to know why you behaved the way you did.

You make me younger. I swore my days were numbered.
You make me feel alive and in love, rejuvenating my spirit.

You're showing me a New Point Of View. And I said Oh O, lets keep this thing alive. Are you Satisfied?
You are helping me see the situation in a different light and I am willing to work on our relationship. But, are you happy with our progress?

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