“panic! at the house show” was inspired by two separate anxiety attacks i had at small DIY shows, and the feelings that arise when you realize that the things that used to make you feel whole are now causing you stress.
writing this with ZEE MACHINE was a dream, and his guitar skill & melody cr...
[Verse 1]
Got anxious at the show and I had to leave
Ceiling's too short, I forgot to breathe
How’d I do this all at 17?
I stare at stars in the parking lot
Try to untie on my stomach knot
Oh god I wish I could be 17
[Pre-Chorus]
Woah, my fidgeting hands, the ground that I stand
Could crumble and swallow me whole
And I could just sink
[Chorus]
If I left you here I’m sorry
This was never the impression
I wanted to leave on my own
While I stare at my phone
But you’re saying, "don't panic, don't panic"
[Verse 2]
Drove through the dark in the summertime
Convince my heart that I’m doin fine
Breathe in breathe out, don’t say another line
I heard you whisper to me:
"Oh we can go when they finish up" (No, let me be)
"I’m dancing so you should fill your cup" (No, let me be)
Breathe in breathe out, don’t kill the vibe
Should’ve stayed at home in bed, get me out of my damn mind
I’m singin'
[Chorus]
If I left you here I’m sorry
This was never the impression
I wanted to leave on my own
While I stare at my phone
But you’re saying, "don't panic, don't panic"
I would never leave you lonely
We could blame it on depression
And wanting to be on my own
And they stare at me, no
Oh you’re saying, "don't panic, don't panic"
[Pre-Chorus]
Whoa, my fidgeting hands, the ground that I stand
Could crumble and swallow me whole
And I could just sink
[Chorus]
If I left you here I’m sorry
This was never the impression
I wanted to leave on my own
While I stare at my phone
But you’re saying, "don't panic, don't panic"
I would never leave you lonely
We could blame it on depression
And wanting to be on my own
And they stare at me, no
Oh you’re saying, "don't panic, don't panic"
Don't panic, don't panic
panic! at the house show was written by Joe Bissell & Zach Benson.
panic! at the house show was produced by ZEE MACHINE & Zach Benson.
Zach Benson released panic! at the house show on Fri Dec 03 2021.