On this Day/Song of the Day

Given that today is the birthday of Panic! at the Disco's guitarist/lyricist Ryan Ross (all of 21 freaking years old! Just barely legal, but already a huge pop star...), I thought featuring one of Panic's songs would be appropriate. Not only do they sport one of the coolest names for a group ever--along with unique song titles to match--their songs boast some of the most hyper-literate lyrics in pop music.


I Write Sins not Tragedies

Oh, well imagine,
as I'm pacing the pews in a church corridor,
and I can't help but to hear,
no I can't help but to hear an exchanging of words:
"What a beautiful wedding! What a beautiful wedding!"
says a bridesmaid to a waiter.
"And yes, but what a shame, what a shame,
the poor groom's bride is a whore."

I chimed in with a "Haven't you people ever heard of
closing a goddamn door?!"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
with a sense of poise and rationality.
I chimed in, "Haven't you people ever heard of
closing a goddamn door?!"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
with a sense of...

Well in fact, well I'll look at it this way,
I mean technically our marriage is saved
Well this calls for a toast, so pour the champagne
Oh! Well in fact, well I'll look at it this way,
I mean technically our marriage is saved
Well this calls for a toast, so pour the champagne,
pour the champagne!

I chimed in with a "Haven't you people ever heard of
closing a goddamn door?!"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
with a sense of poise and rationality.
I chimed in, "Haven't you people ever heard of
closing a goddamn door?!"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
with a sense of poise and rationality.

I chimed in, "Haven't you people ever heard of
closing a goddamn door?!"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
with a sense of poise and rationality.
I chimed in, "Haven't you people ever heard of
closing a goddamn door?!"
No, it's much better to face these kinds of things
with a sense of poise and rationality.