The title is a quote from the Chuck Palahniuk novel, Survivor. Ryan Ross criticizes artists who make music that seems to be racy or controversial only to gain fame. Cluing in from the song’s title, these artists are “martyrs” for their art, suffering criticism from perhaps more conservative voices. Yet, Ross calls them out as merely self-absorbed fame-mongers. They swear to “shake it up” (societal norms) as long as the fans “swear to listen.” In Ross' estimation, they are not who you think, merely donning the appearance of art-makers, a practice that requires suffering and crit… read more
The title is a quote from the Chuck Palahniuk novel, Survivor. Ryan Ross criticizes artists who make music that seems to be racy or controversial onl… read more
The title is a quote from the Chuck Palahniuk novel, Survivor. Ryan Ross criticizes artists who make music that seems to be racy or controversial only to gain fame. Cluing in from the so… read more
Panic! at the Disco was an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2004 by childhood friends Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, Brent Wilson, and Brendon Urie. Following several lineup changes, Panic! began operating as the solo project of frontman Urie from 2015 until the project's discontinuation in 2023. Panic! at the Disco recorded their first demos while they were in high school. Shortly after, the band recorded and released their debut studio album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (2005). Popularized by the second single, "I Write Sins Not Tragedies", t… read more
Panic! at the Disco was an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2004 by childhood friends Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, Brent Wilson, and Brendon Urie. Following several lin… read more
Panic! at the Disco was an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2004 by childhood friends Ryan Ross, Spencer Smith, Brent Wilson, and Brendon Urie. Following several lineup changes, Panic! began operating as the sol… read more