Don’t Let The Light Go Out, often written as DLTLGO or ‘Light go Out’, is t… Read Full Bio ↴Don’t Let The Light Go Out, often written as DLTLGO or ‘Light go Out’, is the 3rd track on Panic! At The Disco’s final album, “Viva Las Vengeance.”
An accompanying video was released the same day, on August 16th.

The song interpolates the guitar riff in “At Seventeen” by Janis Ian, who has shared her support for the band following the songs release.

Panic! teased Don’t Let The Light Go Out on 8/11/22 by posting a snippet of the song on the band’s Instagram.

Panic! At The Disco on Instagram: "Okay, okay... ONE more for you before Viva Las Vengeance is out next Friday 😏 "Don't Let The Light Go Out" song + video drops everywhere Tuesday at 9am ET."
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Panic! At The Disco shared a post on Instagram: "Okay, okay... ONE more for you before Viva Las Vengeance is out next Friday 😏 "Don't Let The Light Go Out" song + video drops everywhere Tuesday at 9am ET.". Follow their account to see 1521 posts.
Later in the day on 8/11/22, Brii, the marketing manager for Warner Music, tweeted “Don’t Let The Light Go Out is gonna absolutely ruin y’all because it absolutely ruined me”. Brii’s tweet caused fans to go into a frenzy.

Don’t Let The Light Go Out is gonna absolutely ruin y’all because it absolutely ruined me

— Brii (@BriiMonster) August 11, 2022
On 9-3-22 Brendon described songs from VLV in a series of pop-up ADs on Pandora. For this track he stated its about “…Love and loss, and don’t we all know that all so well.”
Brendon opened up on an interview with Mikey Piff that over the 2020-2021 pandemic he dealt with loss.
Butch Walker has also taken to Instagram to talk about the songwriting process of this song, stating, “Brendon brought [Don’t Let the Light Go Out] in to let us help finish writing with him…”

The song was first performed on August 30th at the 2022 MTV VMA awards. Don’t Let The Light Go Out was also their last televised performance, on the Kelly Show November 9th, 2022.
During a concert in Hamburg, 2-23-23, fans performed a fan-run light project during the song, where they would flash their lights on and off during the songs' chorus by moving their phones up and down. This project warranted a lot of emotional reactions both from fans and the band themselves.

Don't Let the Light Go Out
Panic! at the Disco Lyrics

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Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'til they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery

Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out

A rush of blood floods hot thoughts in my head
Red roses sitting silently beside the bed
I'm saying more right now than I ever said
Don't wanna live if the thought of loving you is dead

Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'til they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery, so
Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'til they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery

Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out

Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'til they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery, so
Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'til they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery

Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out

Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Don't Let The Light Go Out" by Panic! at the Disco suggests a story of love, loss, and the fear of being alone. The first verse seems to capture a moment of agony and despair as the singer stares at a wall, holding a hand that has loved every part of him. Despite the comfort of this love, he is being told he must leave and feels like everyone is an enemy. In the second verse, he watches the person he loves, lying in a room and finds peace in the beating of their heart. The chorus is a plea to not let the light go out; implying the light of love, or hope should be maintained.

The repeated questions of “Who's gonna drive me home tonight? / Who's gonna argue 'til they win the fight?” suggest a sense of insecurity the singer feels. They rely heavily on their partner to operate, “my heavy machinery” and now they fear who will manage everything if they go. The bridge suggests that the singer is finding the strength to declare their love and not let it die: “I’m saying more right now than I ever said / Don’t wanna live if the thought of loving you is dead”.

Overall, the song is a story of fear, insecurity, love, and the fight to maintain hope amidst a crushing loss. It shows how people rely on one another and the vulnerability that comes with that trust. In the end, it is a plea to not give up and lose faith.

Line by Line Meaning

Stare at a wall that's told a thousand tragedies
I'm lost in thought, looking at a wall that has seen many sad stories.

Holding a hand that's loved every part of me
I'm with someone who loves me completely and unconditionally.

A lady comes and tells me that I've got to leave
Someone is forcing me to leave, even though I don't want to.

Right away everybody is the enemy
As soon as I leave, I feel like everyone is against me and I have no allies.

Deep breaths from the room where I watch you lie
I'm trying to calm my nerves as I watch someone I love sleep.

Any beat from your heart gets me through the night
The sound of their heartbeat is comforting and helps me get through the night.

You're my love, you're my death, you're my alibi
The person I love is everything to me - my love, my death, and my excuse for everything.

Say this isn't good bye
I don't want to say goodbye to the person I love.

Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
I need someone to take me home.

Who's gonna argue 'til they win the fight?
I need someone who will argue with me until I am convinced of their point.

You're the only one that knows how to operate my heavy machinery
You're the only person who understands how to handle my emotional needs.

Don't let the light go out
Don't let our love fade away.

A rush of blood floods hot thoughts in my head
The intensity of my feelings is overwhelming.

Red roses sitting silently beside the bed
Even though they don't speak, the roses represent my undying love and devotion.

I'm saying more right now than I ever said
My emotions are so strong that I'm expressing them more than ever before.

Don't wanna live if the thought of loving you is dead
My love for you is so important that I don't want to live without it.

Don't let the light go out
Don't let our love fade away.

Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
I still need someone to take me home.

Who's gonna argue 'til they win the fight?
I still need someone who will argue with me until I am convinced of their point.

You're the only one that knows how to operate my heavy machinery
You're the only person who understands how to handle my emotional needs.

Don't let the light go out
Don't let our love fade away.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Brendon Urie, Butch Walker, Jake Sinclair, Janis Ian, Mike Viola

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@dippypines5889

2y↑628

Don’t Let The Light Go Out Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Stare at a wall that's told a thousand tragedies
Holding a hand that's loved every part of me
A lady comes and tells me that I've got to leave
Right away everybody is the enemy
Deep breaths from the room where I watch you lie
Any beat from your heart gets me through the night
You're my love, you're my death, you're my alibi
Say this isn't good-bye

[Chorus]
Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'till they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out

[Verse 2]
A rush of blood floods hot thoughts in my head
Red roses sitting silently beside the bed
I'm saying more right now than I ever said
Don't wanna live if the thought of loving you is dead

[Chorus]
Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'till they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery, so
Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'till they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out

[Chorus]
Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'till they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery, so
Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'till they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out

@NoodlesExtraMSG

2y↑67

Stare at a wall that's told a thousand tragedies
Holding a hand that's loved every part of me
A lady comes and tells me that I've got to leave
Right away everybody is the enemy
Deep breaths from the room where I watch you lie
Any beat from your heart gets me through the night
You're my love, you're my death, you're my alibi
Say this isn't good bye

Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'til they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery

Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out

A rush of blood floods hot thoughts in my head
Red roses sitting silently beside the bed
I'm saying more right now than I ever said
Don't wanna live if the thought of loving you is dead

Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'til they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery, so
Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'til they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery

Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out

Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'til they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery, so
Who's gonna drive me home tonight?
Who's gonna argue 'til they win the fight?
You're the only one that knows how to operate
My heavy machinery

Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out
Don't let the light go out

All comments from YouTube:

@Panic-At-The-Breakup

42w↑253

The light sadly went out. But at least this isn’t goodbye. The band and Brendon will forever be in our hearts and memories. All the performances, all the songs, and all the things he did. Will still remain. It’s sad that we won’t see him perform live again. But at least there’s a chance that he will in the future. Let’s remember Brendon. For the thing he is. And give him all the applause he deserves.

God bless to Brendon, Sarah, and to the baby girl. And hope to see you again in the future.

@maddie0807

41w↑3

They have a girl? How do you know?

@Panic-At-The-Breakup

41w↑3

@@maddie0807 Someone said it on Facebook but idk if it’s true or not.

@maddie0807

41w↑1

@@Panic-At-The-Breakup on the Patd account?

@TheJustinTimberlakeExp

17w↑1

Amen

@JVKEs-Golden-Hourr

17w↑1

Amen

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@dippypines5889

2y↑628

@noahmlb

2y↑27

Thanks. This is way better than going to the description and scrolling through the masses of credits. How you feeling the song so far?

@raquelcuriel3945

2y↑8

muchas thankius!!!

@elseptimogamer5392

2y↑6

Gracias bro 👌

@doomdoomdoom023

2y↑18

@@noahmlb the song is literally incredible. it’s so relatable to my situation right now with my ex i really needed this comfort!

@aprendiendoconjm6059

2y↑1

Aprendiendo con JM activa apoyen 😢 por favor te necesito con Dios primero y después ustedes. 😢

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@filipz8234

1y↑353

Follow his advice: Don't Let the Light Go Out. Keep listening to their music, keep sharing it and enjoying yourselves. It's what Brendon would've wanted. Thanks for the good times Panic! You'll truly be missed.

@nightwingmix1

1y↑16

Would’ve wanted? I thought he was still alive

@theonewhooofedyou6320

1y↑15

@@nightwingmix1 Hes alive, the band isnt.

@Alfieroo-xq2rc

29w↑1

He ain’t dead 💀

@thedevilisaloser666

1y↑503

Congratulations on being a father Brendon! I hope you and Sarah are ready for this new venture.
Even if Panic! is coming to an end, the music will still play.
You swore to shake it up, and I'm so glad we swore to listen.

@highoncatnip_

1y↑25

in the end today was a tragedy not a sin, and it was the death of emo, not a bachelor.

@elijaheastman4711

1y↑4

Sad that panic is disspanded but I know me and redd who his my step mom but you know her Brendon will still listen to your breath taking music

@iwonaskiba6689

😊

@F.HeatherJoseph

🎉🎉🎉🎉congratulations

@Silassss.Crumble

13w↑1

@@highoncatnip_he finally closed the god damn door.

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@vickyrutherford3695

2y↑349

Ok I love this. I'm guessing the vibe of this album is old school rock and roll and I'm here for it. P!ATD change thier vibes each album no album will ever sound like the last one and I love that.

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑6

Yes, this album is mostly rock n roll

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑3

VLV is having Elvis Costello vibe

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑8

MOAB is having Billy Joel vibe

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑6

Local God is having Taylor Swift Love Story vibe😭

@RafaelHernandez-bf3of

2y↑2

All By yourself gives me George Harrison Vibes

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@jesshaught692

2y↑3K

This is absolutely amazing, made me cry. My mom passed away in may and this song with the lyrics “ who’s gonna drive me home tonight?” It hit me hard. And just everything makes me sad. Thank you Brendon for helping me through this rough time.

@mimib8032

2y↑54

My sincere condolences. 💔

@lukenaoumovitch4477

2y↑44

May she Rest In Peace ♥️

@SarahStAmant

2y↑20

I’m so sorry 💔

@vampiregirl523

2y↑33

Im so sorry for your loss. My mother passed in may too, day before her birthday and 2 weeks before mine 😞

@bennywilliamsjr.6914

2y↑7

Sorry for your loss.

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@miyauribe1764

1y↑65

Hearing this song after the end of the band is just such a mood, i used to drive home after college while listening to Panic! Now Who's gonna drive me home?

@chaosxv1

1y↑258

When I hear this song, the lyrics make me think of my mom when she was dying in the hospital and my father next to her bed, holding her hand, crying..the lyrics just move me. You could see the sorrow in his eyes….it’s a beautiful but sad song

@joaoprado8298

1y↑9

feel the same way, I lost my mother very early, and this song takes me back to a very difficult time in my life, but it strengthened me a lot

@shihtzu291

1y↑9

I know the feeling my friend as my mum died back in July 2022 and now I haven't got any family at all left now and Christmas was spent on my own so it wasn't easy for me but I'm just hoping and praying 2023 will at least be a bit better for me. Anyway I wish you all the best and hope 2023 is going to be better for you to. 🇬🇧👍

@lydiahernandez4700

1y↑3

Omg that's sad...😞

@user-eh3hq9jx9b

1y↑2

при@@shihtzu291 , примите мои соболезнования.Я желаю вам, чтобы в дальнейшем вы не были одиноки ни в Рождество, ни на Новый Год.Чтобы рядом были верные друзья.🙏❤️

@user-eh3hq9jx9b

1y↑1

🙏😢❤️🇷🇺

@RajeeyahLM

2y↑177

Great song! The best part was Brendon and Mike standing on the car playing guitar together. I hope they do this on stage at the concerts this fall.

@thatlonelymf420

2y↑3

me too!!

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑2

Hi Sultana!! Stream it harder!!!

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑2

Watch it gain and again!!

@DQKK

2y↑85

Vices & Virtues: "Turn Off The Lights"
Viva Las Vengeance: "Don't Let The Light Go Out"

Brendon really had a change of mind over the years.

@RajeeyahLM

1y↑46

Brendon, your music saved me and even now it is my therapy. i will always listen to your music. i love you so much you inspire me to be a better person and to be more understanding. i am so happy for you and Sarah on your new life being parents. i will miss you deeply and the pain i feel right now, i know will subside. you are a part of my life and always will be. thank you for everything. thank you for showing me that people can make mistakes and grow as a person. thank you for being our friend, all of us Sinners we are a family and my love for you will never go away. i am probably going to post this under every panic video.

@fortheloveofmusic860

2y↑108

Why isn't this a worldwide hit? One of the best songs from 2022!♥️it!

@Rivers_Cuomo_From_Weezer

1y↑7

even the worst panic is a infinitly times better then the best of these past 4 years lol

@Bunnysfun

1y↑1

Agreed

@yourtypicalinternetcommenter11

1y↑1

what do you mean,It is a worldwide hit

@fortheloveofmusic860

@@yourtypicalinternetcommenter11 No, it wasn't...

@user-zn1er2fs7t

37w

Yea brilliant !

@masoudpalimi8838

2y↑614

We have Golden Days with this album

@freyaswift18

2y↑4

I agree with you

@jenniferl3079

2y↑3

I agree with you too

@klubena

2y↑3

Absolutely!

@buteratellme7194

2y↑5

I see you calling
I didn't wanna leave you like that

@buteratellme7194

2y↑4

It's five in the morning yeah, yeah

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@emnyz37

2y↑816

Panic has always changed their style from album to album. I dont know why people complaining about their new songs. I loved every song so far.

@joshuafult84

2y↑47

Cuz most are girls who love the iPhone type music like high hopes lol

@georgeknox9042

@@joshuafult84 Maybe people just don't like supporting pedos

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑50

They are emo kids who want pop-punk songs

@georgeknox9042

@@dangerousvillain7278 Maybe cause that's how the band started for several albums before Brendon stole it and was outed as a pedo.

@volixwriting887

2y↑63

Because the lyrical quality has taken a sharp nose dive. Instrumentals are phenomenal as always, but comparing this to even as recent as Death of a Bachelor (the album), you can see the difference. This particular song is the best on this album so far, but it's clearly trying to recreate Golden Days.

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@RajeeyahLM

1y↑24

i am never letting the light go out. i will love you forever Brendon! thank you for being my comfort place and you will remain my favorite

@Rawsilver

2y↑581

There's something old school about this song that makes it feel like an instant classic.

@oldfartinthenight9201

2y↑17

A sort of mid 70's melancholy, those angst ridden teen years 😊

@jamesb4679

2y↑9

Janis Ian

At Seventeen

@GavLever

2y↑6

Feels like they're ripping off post malones circles. This coming from a panic! Fan

@ButterGames6

2y↑13

It sounds a lot like Instant Crush by Daft Punk, thats why maybe

@lucindahale10

2y↑1

You got it❤❤❤.

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@djstudios6354

2y↑1.2K

I gotta say this is very trippy and I’m trying to piece together everything about this album

@buteratellme7194

2y↑13

I see you calling
I didn't wanna leave you like that
It's 5 in the morning yeah, yeah
A hundred on the dash

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑3

I see you calling
I didn't wanna leave you like that
It's 5 in the morning yeah, yeah
A hundred on the dash

@Sunflauraaa

2y↑11

@@buteratellme7194 why the ref to the Jonas Brothers? I get that it sounds similar but otherwise I don’t see through the theory here 😅

@arkayuh41

2y↑24

I've heard that this album is about Brendon's experience growing up in Las Vegas...

@AaronWarhammer76

2y↑15

1950s and 1960s theme the whole album so far thats what I'm getting from it.

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@tylers9639

2y↑814

His harmonies in all of his songs but specifically in this albums, the way that they're produced with his voice is just magical, nothing like anyone out there

@alexjorga6412

2y↑52

mate have you heard how strained it sounds are we listening to the same song

@tylers9639

2y↑8

@@alexjorga6412 I'm mostly talking about local god, this song just has a little bit at the very end with the layering vocals

@smgtunes

2y↑34

You have to harmonize with yourself when all of your band members quit your band.

@grandebadidea7689

2y↑2

Spill

@grandebadidea7689

2y↑3

Periodt

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@NoodlesExtraMSG

2y↑67

@sailormoonrox1

1y↑46

This is the song that came to mind when they announced their end today
Thank you Brendon for changing my life with your music and I wish you all the love and happiness in this next chapter of your life 💖

@klonewess9736

2y↑803

When I first heard “viva las vengeance” I was like “…this is different, but I don’t hate it” now I’m four songs into this album I already know I’m going to undeniably love the rest of it

@buteratellme7194

2y↑24

-VLV catchy, upbeat, perfect for the opening
-MOAB messy, theatrical, noisy
-LG weird, confusing
-DLTLGO is the best out of all so far

@catcactus1234

@@GlynTaylor Source? The only thing I’ve heard Brendon say about this album is that it was inspired about his experiences in Hollywood. I don’t think he’s said anything about using his strained voice to represent anything.

You can have your theories, but it’s misleading to present them as fact.

@Intamin

2y↑1

Unfortunately the rest of the album is blah and crazy. Super front-loaded by the singles. But Local God, VLV, and Don't Let are awesome!

@60_percent_girlz26

Amen

@IxiaRayne

I’m completely the opposite, unfortunately.
But I’m very happy you love it ♥️

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@justinepaulcordovilla5852

2y↑373

Can't wait for an acoustic version of this. Will sound really really good.

@emma.l

2y↑15

yes like a 'softer' version with some head voice in the chorus would sound so good

@mary-bethsimmonds2307

2y↑2

Ommmggg don’t evennnnn

@nocomment...3143

2y↑3

Omg how did I not imagine this would be at the top of my playlist, can just imagine the way he will sing hitting to the core even more than in this! ❣️

@vlogily8043

2y↑2

Live Version on MTV, from the VMAs is really really good

@emma.l

2y↑1

@@vlogily8043 it's so good I'm a liiiiiittle sus if it's synced

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@emmachandler9924

1y↑31

Now “don’t wanna live if the thought of loving you is dead” hits different 🥺

@deadxpride45

1y↑491

The lights went out, but the legacy that Brendan left behind will never be left out!

@dudeitsgabi

1y↑14

Stop pls I'm still not Okay 😭😭😭

@punkguuurl

1y↑15

Its sad but im happy he is having a baby 💓

@aungkokohtet8380

1y↑1

Who care family X music....Brenden 😢😢😢

@lightningdude4205

1y↑1

@@dudeitsgabi Im still sad, what about you?

@desiraeleo5715

pLllm pp pllQpqp loo p⁰⁰

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@emily_kim

2y↑619

I’ve noticed that the songs being released so far have more simplistic instrumentals compared to previous albums, I’m curious to see where this album goes !!

@josephaseven8461

2y↑25

“Keep your disco gimme T.Rex”

@Chillllllllllllllllllllllll

2y↑16

"Makeup sex in the middle of a breakup"

@MartelAndQueen

2y↑40

The entire album leaked
I thought it would all sound like this, but it doesnt, its so much better and has a very versatile sound

@jamesmclaen

2y↑1

@@MartelAndQueen wait when did the album get leaked?

@Chillllllllllllllllllllllll

@@MartelAndQueen bro what

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@Ash-Nox

2y↑491

For now, I feel confident to say:
1. Viva Las Vengeance
2. Don't Let The Light Go Out
3. Local God
4. Middle Of A Breakup

@R01SE

2y↑6

agreed

@dancemomsdolphin328

2y↑1

agreed

@jessicabathauer2977

2y↑5

1,2,4,3 for me. These songs are mint tho

@deletearious2357

2y↑10

Middle of a breakup might be my fav so far tho 😬

@Ian-jh6mm

2y↑22

@@deletearious2357 but.. it’s so screechy 😬

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@themorganturner7214

2y↑22

Just when I gave up on modern music, I hear THIS!
The retro feel and production is just pure Class.
The lead vocal is incredible, full head voice in that Key is up there with the best.
Bless the youth that still know how to Write,Construct,Arrange and Produce at this Quality ...Makes an Old School artist for many years feel young again.....

@charmainederrr8426

2y↑37

Immediately fell in love with this song the first time I heard it and put it on repeat until now. I absolutely do not get the hate and disappointment over this from P!ATD fans themselves and I am not even a die-hard fan of the band, but I really like this to the point I can tell now that this is my most favorite song of the year 2022.

It’s not a sad song but it makes me feel melancholic, which I cannot explain. And God, Mr. Brendon Urie’s vocals especially on the chorus are so brilliant. I am not annoyed by the “straining in his voice” that people keep pointing out in here. In fact, it more conveys the sadness and longing in this song for me.

Thank you for this wonderful craft, Panic! My wish is to see Brendon in person and hear him belt these freaking high notes live! Crossed fingers for Viva Las Vengeance tour here in Manila, Philippines <3

@lukenaoumovitch4477

2y↑33

I gotta say this has instantly become one of my favorite Panic! songs

@CoffeeQueen03

2y↑280

Right off the bat him in the car listening to his own song made me think of that time Miss Jackson came on the radio and he was so excited lol<3

@Azyreux

2y↑1

My guy was in a car, listening to the song where he was driving a car.

@Lebeauski

Whoooo😂

@jackpleasance9659

😊😊
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😊
😊😊😊😊😊

😊
😊

😊

😊😊😊

😊😊

😊😊
😊😊

😊

😊

😊😊

😊

😊

😊😊

😊

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@kelia.geancamp9775

Um... He is not who js acting like.

@kelia.geancamp9775

Take me on... Not hard to realize

@missylavery

2y↑59

Been having some health issues this year and my depression has been intense and this song has been so healing

@Mimi-wg8fw

1y↑3

I feel it same way ❤️‍🩹

@rimix739

2y↑214

Finally, a song that hits like the 70s, 80s and 90s

@pe012c

2y↑8

I was thinking the same thing. Cheers

@littlejezzey2515

2y↑7

U just describe 85% of panics song catalog lollll

@jdnolin4852

2y↑3

@@littlejezzey2515 It's a cut above, so much better than High Hopes.

@Blinkers_Only_

2y↑1

Another song is until i found you ~stephen sanchez

@HaoNguyen-nl3fz

2y↑2

For me it's the late 90s and early 00s

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@lannaahh

2y↑1.2K

people saying they miss the old music i feel aren’t really analyzing this for what it is, these songs that have come out so far have so many little hints to them that you would find on albums as early as pretty odd. i love the feel of this album so far and i love every single song that’s come out so far. i think it’s incredible and really reps a new era while nudging back to the old stuff at the same tjme

@jakessjxnret

2y↑64

thank you for saying this. I totally agree. Also, as time goes on a band is going to change the sound of their music. Panic is notorious for swapping it up each album. Very well said :)

@raquelcuriel3945

2y↑13

you said it 👌 exactly and perfect. Theres hints of the old stuff. And i realmente dislike those kind of comments I love Brendon Urie more thsn anything he is PATD! so everything that hemakes/sings will have my 100% support. Peoplevnot liking are really fans

@allex_

2y↑44

@@raquelcuriel3945 ppl not liking this music aren’t really fans? weird take. there’s plenty of times i don’t like certain songs my favorite bands/artists make, doesn’t make me any less of a fan lol like at all

@raquelcuriel3945

2y↑19

@@allex_ im talking about those who are constantly comparing and critizing Bren Urie has changed with every álbum the times, the members but is still him, his lyrics his voice. He deserve way more credit and instead he geys hate duh

@fernandoandrecardonalopez6540

2y↑2

Agree

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@Charlie-Vibes

2y↑32

Im so glad hes back, and this song has to be one of my favorites off this album, its just so pure from the heart and emotional, it reminds me alot of Far to young to die or this is gospel, i love it

@JamesKramer1684

1y↑34

This song brings me back to the side of my moms hospital bed holding her hand and watching her taking her last breathe. My sister, brother in law, and I got a call from the nurse saying we needed to rush to the hospital to be by our moms side. I swear she knew we were coming and waited for us to get there and be with her and say our goodbyes. I love and miss you mom everyday. Seriously! Screw cancer and all the pain that it brings.

@Wuhangangg

1y↑1

much love brother <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

@adrianpachecoperez5101

43w

I'm sorry to hear man. The big C sucks.... Death in general sucks... No matter how prepared we are to lose someone we're NEVER prepared

@sophicutler1528

28w

I’m sorry to hear that too. Cancer took my mother and I really hope one day it’s cured. Cancer sucks and can F off straight to hell.

@j1149

1y↑29

Sitting here with my mom in hospice and this song is hitting hard. Just hanging on to every moment before the light goes out.

@sophicutler1528

28w

I’m sorry you have to go through this but it’s as you said, enjoy every moment and do your best to make them happy moments. Glad you are there for her.

@MikkoologyMikko

2y↑60

I swear to God Brendon Urie and Panic At The Disco is always releasing masterpiece after masterpiece. You will gonna fall in love with all of their songs. Especially their newly released album or maybe I just relate too much with the songs.

@samkefauver4723

2y↑2

Just Urie. Panic dissolved a long while ago. He still has the band name but it’s very different than what it use to be

@corsiii

@@samkefauver4723 mike naran, nicole row, and dan pawlovich died then

@dangerousvillain7278

Putri cahaya putri cahaya kaulah penyelamat dunia

@eyepupil

2y↑142

This is one heck of an emotional song littered with symbolism and swinging back and forth between past,future and present!!!.I love it.This era is Brendon's Magnum Opus! and the best in my honest opinion!

@alxra

2y↑78

Man! Has hints of early 60's pop with a very distinct chorus, and some 80's nostalgia in there too with the electric guitar solo, the layered back up singers, the horns are very subtle but they're there. This is the best song I've heard in a LONG time.

@lovepanic2738

2y↑4

Look up a couple live versions from tour and their performances on the Kelly Clarkson Show and the Billboard Music Awards. Also, please check out the rest of the album. They played the full album live on tour so you can hear every song live.

@alxra

2y↑1

@@lovepanic2738 Thank you for the recommendations!

@F.HeatherJoseph

1y↑1

❤🦅

@F.HeatherJoseph

1y↑1

❤

@rositachadronet6187

1y↑2

@@F.HeatherJoseph Love them! My son worked the show in Seattle and got me the fabulous t shirt of their farewell tour and a daisy 🌼 pin with PANIC on it! I love how Brendan is a huge fan of my favorite musician, Freddie Mercury 💕 🌹 rosita

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@Liam-Silver

29w↑8

Brendon has inspired many people including me.
Brendon will always be in our hearts. And all the memories will never fade.
Brendon has some amazing talent and creativity in his body, and those two things won’t fade in him, as long as we Don’t Let The Light Go Out by continuing to listen to his music and never stop.

And because of him I am now an official artist, and I couldn’t be more happy.

@andrewstjean9362

2y↑814

I like this song more than the others that’s currently released. It hits the heart strings.

@cherrytomato2505

2y↑1

True..

@casanova8879

2y↑8

Fr bro at first i prefer VLV but now this song really sets me off. It has a Nicotine vibes in it

@Andie01010

2y↑1

Oml yeah

@jimbo4719

I feel the same

@herbertlongfellow7702

2y↑1

It feels like a classic pop song. Pulls at the heart strings. Great pop voice

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@runningthrusincity8642

2y↑27

This has become my favorite song from the moment it dropped. The snare is reminiscent of a heartbeat and the pauses are moments were you’re not sure if that is the final goodbye. The horns are the longing for that final held hand.

@clarissaharjo5347

1y↑38

This song is beautiful! Don't let the light go out🥺

@Bunnysfun

1y↑47

Freaking love this song. Sounds old school then bam Panic does their thing. Awesome guys

@shihtzu291

Yeah that's why I like it as you say it has an old school sort of quality and I love that.

@KTze

2y↑36

My favorite song of the entire album. Thanks a lot, Panic!

@frankygaulden1443

2y↑22

Panic is incredible. Love the different styles for each album, this one included!

@megandrummond869

2y↑179

The first time I heard this song, I fell in love. It’s one that feels with me so many emotions, about both loss I’ve experienced and loss I never want to experience. Keep doing what you do Brendon, no matter what anyone says. You have an amazing talent.

@thankuslay6766

oh no

@JosephFur

2y↑4

@@thankuslay6766 Regardless if you like him or not, he is undeniably talented in his own way.

@F.HeatherJoseph

❤🦅

@F.HeatherJoseph

Same❤

@brynnpreston1118

2y↑77

I'm almost 4 weeks post partum after delivering my angel babies. I'm struggling so bad and was having heavy thoughts of ending everything. Then I heard this song and it stopped me in my tracks because it made me think of my husband and how he would feel if I did let the light go out, almost as if he's singing this song to me. He's already lost his unborn sons, I can't make him go through losing his wife too. Something about Brendons voice is very comforting and I can't pin point what it is, but thank God he came out with this song because I literally can't go through with it now.

@billbill6576

1y↑9

Thank god for your change of heart.

@brynnpreston1118

1y↑5

@@billbill6576 I don't know what would've happened if that song hadn't come on. Or worse, if Brendon had never wrote this song.

@deckn7358

1y↑4

keep pushing forward!!

@ashketchup7354

1y↑7

Can't imagine how uniquely difficult this is for you. Thank you for sharing your trauma with us.

I think sometimes we have to fight to live for the sake of others until we can figure out how to live for ourselves again.

@brynnpreston1118

@@ashketchup7354 thank you so much 💜

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@danyhage763

2y↑80

This is hands down the best song released from this album yet!!! Really really good!

@samjuiced

2y↑2

and that’s saying something lmao

@lindseyjunee1825

@@samjuiced wdym? it’s a good song lmfao. he won’t always be punk.

@alysebell1

I agree, it’s freakin amazing

@EMYITSOFFICIAL

2y↑306

This song is so raw and emotional...it can make you: wanna slow dance, cry in a ball on your bed, look at a loved one's photo after they're gone, and make you think about those moments when you're alone (driving back home at night).

@blickblick-ew7or

2y↑2

I feel that so much this song is soooo raw

@patmash

2y↑2

Spot on.

@rlt50

2y↑3

Yes love it!

@Seanysaurus

2y↑2

makes me think of my mom and how much i miss her.

@canadianturtle7240

1y↑15

Heard this song at the Goodlife Gym. Couldn't find the song anywhere online until I heard it again at the gym. I see why now. It's not popular, it's a hidden gem. A diamond in the rough. It deserves to be heard on the radio!

@Dipp0x

1y↑23

We'll never forget you guys. Don't let the light go out, y'all.

@JohnnyMontilla

2y↑28

This is amazing! I love the dreamy feel! The black and white really brings that out more. Keep it up Panic!

@pew9646

2y↑36

love the style of this music video!! the instrumental reminds me of vices & virtues, love it 🤍

@jimmyneutron5755

1y↑31

I'll miss you Brendon. You've helped me through a lot.

@highoncatnip_

1y↑3

dude even jimmy neutron listens to panic, today is so sad even in all the different universes

@yaross1

1y↑2

Dw, he will be back. 💜

@maddie0807

41w↑10

1 year today😢 miss you Brendon😭💔

@jjtheperuvian2622

2y↑529

Wow what a song! I actually am a fan of this so here’s my new ranking of the 4 songs we have been given :
1. Viva Las Vengeance
2. Don’t Let the Light Go Out
3. Local God
4. Middle of a Breakup
2 and 3 can easily be swapped imo but Viva Las Vengeance personally is still great. Middle of a Breakup is alright but it’s growing on me. Can’t wait to mark an x on The Calendar when it’s August 19th!

@tsuki5993

2y↑33

The Calendar pun is heavenly

@buteratellme7194

2y↑7

I see you calling
I didn't wanna leave you like that
It's 5 in the morning yeah, yeah
A hundted on the dash

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑5

I see you calling
I didn't wanna leave you like that

@panicgirl

2y↑8

If I had to rank them, for me it would be:

1: Middle of a Breakup
2:Don’t Let The Light Go Out
3: Viva Las Vengeance
4: Local God

But I still like your ranking 👍

@DemetriPanici

2y↑3

That is a solid reference there.

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@julietross

2y↑211

Excited to see P!ATD back! ❤️

@yaninaescobar

2y↑7

Esta buenaardaaa 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@grandebadidea7689

2y↑2

I see you calling

@grandebadidea7689

2y↑2

It's 5 in the morning yea yeah

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑1

I see you calling
I didn't wanna leave you like that

@aprendiendoconjm6059

Aprendiendo con JM activa apoyen 😢 por favor te necesito con Dios primero y después ustedes. 😢

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@travelwithmerl

1y↑7

I got a lot of stuff lately and was not able to process the news when it came out. I grew up with their songs and their music helped me get through my ups, downs and in-betweens. It's sad to think that there would be no more new panic songs, albums and concerts to anticipate. But that's life and we they all got to move on with their lives as we should with ours.

It is an honor to have known their music - and I'll always be thankful to the band for putting all those masterpiece out. You have inspired many in many ways and to extend you would not have imagined. Panic! At The Disco's music will definitely live on and outlive us all.

@georgiesimmons5924

1y↑80

This group is amazing you can tell he's singing from past pain we need more songs like this that are just so memorizing you can't stop listening

@mosesthomas3976

1y↑1

it stuck for 3 weeks. i was trying to find the song

@justineharper3346

1y↑5

I mean, the group is just Brendan now. Lol

@White_Ivy_

what group its just brendon

@lyn2871

Well all the other members left, it's just him now lol

@freyasage8981

2y↑146

This is my favourite from the new album so far!!! And that’s saying something because I’ve listened to VLV probably about 1000 times lol

@ainadiana_

2y↑3

SAME

@theschoolmate

2y↑1

Same

@Amber-zo2ki

SAME LOL

@oneofusisboard

2y↑27

The vocals on this are so insanely good

@aaronluis11

2y↑54

what makes this song so amazing is that the first time I heard it I felt like I already knew it. it sounded so familiar.

@ethanpayero

2y↑15

I luv Brendon Urie's performance of don't let the light go out from the VMAs ☺️👍🏽

@SymphanyinSorrow

2y↑24

I enjoy how every song is more or less a direct homage to one or several classic songs.

@quinromero7340

2y↑195

This song is…. One hell of a masterpiece! I’ve listened to songs shedding light on vulnerability before and I have shed a few tears to them but this is the first song to actually make me full on cry.

The lyrics, the tune, Brendon’s voice, it’s just…. perfect.

Great work P!ATD and co.

@Matthew9818

2y↑2

It rips off last Christmas . Not exactly a masterpiece . Good plagiarism though .

@quinromero7340

@@Matthew9818 I can hear it. Doesn’t mean you have to discredit it

@yournemesis

2y↑1

@@Matthew9818 Making a similar note progression isn't plagiarism. That's literally the only thing remotely similar in both songs. It's something pretty common in music, two people can create similar sounding music without one ever taking inspiration from the other. This however, isn't that. I've listened to both, back to back, and the note progression use is there. But the thing is, he uses different notes. Using a note progression that was used in an older song doesn't make it plagiarism, it just means the progression is common.

@waterscod259

@@Matthew9818 chord progression isnt plagiarism though?

@informatikos-pamokos

32w↑10

I hope that Brendon knows that there are people who are only there for the music. They are not here for the dramas, for the ridicules and other bad stuff. They are just here for his music. Never stop singing, if it is what you love to do. Even if it's in your own personal room for nobody to hear it. Your music and your voice is beautiful.

@Alfieroo-xq2rc

29w

My voice is not beautiful, actually

@nouranahmedmadymady4912

24w↑1

EXACTLY , even thoo i havent been a panic fan for long but i just loved all ther songs starting from fever till this one maybe the love for them differs but i still love them all smm and i love brendon and how he carried panic unlike the others saying he ruined it, no he actually made amazing panic songs that made the name even more popular and i dont get the hate he gets

@hashbrown814

2y↑17

Ive been going through some rough times and i feel like this is the song i needed to hear, i miss everyone i need.

@sophicutler1528

28w

Can’t you reach out to them? It’s ok to try.

@tristanlincolndavis

2y↑20

Love everything you do B. Your music has been one of my greatest joys since 2005 so on behalf of all those who feel like me, please never let the light go out.

@kellycraig77

2y↑106

Holy shit, this man. Those vocals, every time. He just nails it. Cannot wait for the album drop!

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑1

Yes, we are so excited for the album

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑1

So stoked for the live performance

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑1

Don't let the light go out

@thankuslay6766

2y↑1

Yes the vocal✔️

@thankuslay6766

2y↑1

The instrumental✔️

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@ddrissel

1y↑143

I’m 65 years old and I love this song!

@peerapolchokkumnoed8598

1y↑4

I'm 44 love too!

@cjsimione5274

1y↑5

me as well….55

@domb944

1y↑1

I agree big Dave!

@terrygower4487

1y↑2

Age just a number..you got this ❤❤❤❤

@martharagas2747

1y↑3

I’m 69 and I love this song too.

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@clydestory6919

1y↑25

90’s vibes for real.

@twocityfoodies8476

2y↑11

Loving the sound of this entire album. Definitely a throwback to the 50s and 60s American Bandstand era.

@EMYITSOFFICIAL

2y↑40

This album was soooo worth the wait!! I'm thrilled I'm going to get to see it performed live!!!

@wigfrombrazil1206

1y↑14

You were the first band I have ever became a fan. Thank you for everything. ❤

@Psy-Fly

2y↑19

My mom is dying of brain cancer and wow this song hit my heart so hard. Endless sympathy for these lyrics.

@galaxyvr-

hope your mom recovers

@e.manalo83

I was gonna like your comment but man that is depressing. I’m so sorry. 🥺

@MarkCalloway

2y↑353

Definitely one of the better songs from the album 🔥

@grimespink1682

2y↑7

Sad clown is waaay better

@joshuafult84

2y↑1

nahhh it's a solid song but it's 1 of the weaker songs on the album

@dangrdays

2y↑9

Viva is still on top

@svg8891

2y↑3

@@grimespink1682 you heard it?

@prachurgupta9719

2y↑1

@@svg8891 I heard the whole album. There are some even better!

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@panicgirl

2y↑17

I love it! I love all the little visuals as if Brendon’s in a trance. I also love the little animations and graphics. And love how at the end, it was “little Brendon” and “little Maggie”. Some parts of the video gives me “Nicotine” vibes. But great song and great video over all!

@marthastewart2848

1y↑5

He has a beautiful soul.

@shineKNEE

2y↑12

Very 50s sounding love it. Braking the mold and bringing some good music in a creative drought.

@aubsurd

2y↑52

The imagery on 3:54 where everyone leaves indicates that brendon is the only one left in the band to not let the light out. Similarly in the vices and virtues overture video, while the two members left only spencer stayed, but now in the don’t let the light out, everyone left, leaving brendon in the band all alone.

@loydyolanda

35w

He's just a kid

@emilyselgelid5760

7w↑1

This part also reminded me of the That Green Gentleman video with the kid versions of the band 😭

@greyworm1790

2y↑321

great to see positivity from people on a new album , so many times you get a old band with new music and people complain... great music once again Panic

@alyshamccay6332

2y↑28

I love panic but I do not like this new music 😩 each song sounds the same and as if it was released in the 60s😩 I hated the last album as it was so mainstream but this album is not what I expected for a come back☹️

@iamtheoneandonly3523

2y↑16

@@alyshamccay6332 see I think I liked more of their songs on the last album but apart from viva las vengeance I'm not really feeling it 🙃 defo agree that they all sound very similar... maybe when the album is released I'll have a different opinion 🤷🏾‍♀️

@hellostina

2y↑19

So much for all that positivity. 😂🤷‍♀️

@alyshamccay6332

2y↑7

@@iamtheoneandonly3523 oh I deffos liked more songs from the last album, but overall it was just so mainstream that it put me off panic ☹️ I’m hoping that when the full album is dropped I’ll change my mind, otherwise I’ve wasted so much money on tickets/ hotel to a band I don’t like anymore ☹️

@alyshamccay6332

2y↑2

@@hellostina can’t help my opinion🙈🤣

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@BlairrrrrAislinnnn

2y↑12

The new album that all us 30+ gals and guys need. Thank you 😊 we appreciate the love you put into the music xx

@FireMaskII

2y↑54

Amazing performance on the VMAs, absolutely KILLER vocals!

@juliablagova7817

2y↑28

Video is amazing. Brendon's voice sounds so good especially in a lower notes,very soothing. ❤️

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑2

Yes, we need his ballad, low register.

@dangerousvillain7278

2y↑1

This song is such a bop

@dangerousvillain7278

Slaps so hard

@NinToby

2y↑123

I’ve been loving these music videos, this one obviously took inspiration from take on me and it’s awesome!

@airy_fairy

2y↑5

Take on me was a bit more romantic! Lol great vids both of them through

@peturie1418

1y↑8

I will miss the panic! at the disco.. You have made a huge contribution to my personality, thank you..

@elaineb4490

2y↑23

Never heard of this group in the UK until BBC Radio 2 kept playing it and I thought “what a great song”, so had to look them up. This could well turn into a classic like the good old days of the 1980s. Finally a tune worth listening to with interesting lyrics. Love it.

@Jusell

2y↑17

This one should be the first single 😍 what a golden hit 💐

@sophielouxx525

2y↑26

CANT WAIT TO SEE IT LIVE!!

@mrnobody4534

1y↑8

The light went out...
RIP PANIC AT THE DISCO
!

@highoncatnip_

1y↑5

you guys have legit been around my whole entire life, you have no idea how close i was to crying today. i just wanted to say
thank you brendan
i hope you keep making music
above all
don’t let the light go out, brendan.

@chelscara

2y↑21

The story telling is so rad in this album, can’t wait for the rest of it to come out!

@Rocket68

2y↑58

The songs I have listened to so far from the album have been amazing so I’m excited to listen to this one and watch the music video!

@11TruthAssassin

1y↑8

Hands down one of the best 👌 songs you have written 🙌 🔥 sounds like a 90s song ! It has that nostalgic feeling we all love ❤️

@marjoriebaello5791

1y↑10

had to listen to this as soon as brendon announced the end of P!ATD

@anu5788

same. this is the first song i'm listening to after the announcement. I'm numb

@sowa707

2y↑26

I was avoiding this mv cause I knew it was gonna be heavy and now when I finally watched it, it made me cry. It's been so long since I watched a mv that made me cry. Brendon you're always gonna be a magician.

@thankuslay6766

I rarely watch Panic! MV, mostly just play the audio

@thankuslay6766

Yes this MV makes me sob a little bit

@thankuslay6766

And yes the song has nice vibe as well, a perfect song for driving

@joelaurino1448

2y↑63

I am over 60 years old, I can relate to the 🎵 music! His music shows a maturity and talent you rarely see these days and I see them whenever they come to Boston! Greatest live band since Queen, I think anyway, check them out!