Panic! At The Disco - Local God (Official Audio)

"Local God" from the album Viva Las Vengeance, out everywhere now: patd.lnk.to/vivalasvengeance
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LYRICS
In 1998, you bought a BC Rich
You were a master shredder from the jump
Blew them all away with the Ritalin kids
While I was shedding through my sophomore slump
You had so many chances to become a star
But you never really cared about that
Local god
You’ll live forever as a local god
It’s even better than the thing you’re not
Local god
Local god
You’ll live forever as a local god
You’ll be remembered for the thing you’re not
Local god
We signed a record deal at seventeen
Hated by every local band
They said we never paid our dues, but what does that mean
When money never changes hands
It’s 2021 and I’m almost famous
You never really cared about that
Local god
You’ll live forever as a local god
It’s even better than the thing you’re not
Local god
Local god
You’ll live forever as a local god
You’ll be remembered for the thing you’re not
Local god
Are you melting face at the Bellagio
Whoa oh oh
Or are you teaching little kids how to rock ’n’ roll
Whoa oh oh
Did you get weighed-down by your heart of gold
‘Cos you really only cared about that
Wonder if you had a chance to sell your soul
Did you ever get your money back?
Did you ever kiss the devil?
Local god
You’ll live forever as a local god
It’s even better than the thing you’re not
Local god
Local god
You’ll live forever as a local god
You’ll be remembered for the thing you’re not
Local god
#PanicAtTheDisco #VivaLasVengeance #LocalGod

[@psicopatos]

"We signed a record deal at seventeen Hated by every local band They said we never paid our dues, but what does that mean When money never changes hands" It's so personal that i want to know the whole story behind

[@AngelArsenic]

This whole album is based on his growing up in Vegas, so I think we’ll here a lot of it!

[@Nataly080186]

Mmm... Another Las Vegas band named "the K***ers maybe? Read about them and what the singer said about P!ATD and FOB... Maybe I'm wrong... Or not 😏

[@AngelArsenic]

@@Nataly080186 Lol P!ATD came out later than The Killers, but I definitely wouldn’t put it past them. They had beef with The Bravery when they came out at the same time and accused them of stealing their sound 🙄

[@DJHuntryss]

I mean, Panic got signed by Pete Wentz' label before they ever played a show. Like, that's a pretty big deal and I can see how that gave a lot of people in the scene room to be very jealous.

[@AngelArsenic]

@@DJHuntryss Oh I can definitely see it, but rock history is FILLED with stars who hit it big without “paying their dues.”

[@satanrat]

I'm really sure this song is about Ryan Ross and/or the original Panic! 💞

[@chrisbenitez9427]

I 100% agree

[@amelia6557]

I honestly love this better than middle of a break up, but Viva Las vengeance is on my top

[@Skye-be7or]

Agreed

[@SlayTheWay69]

facts

[@thankuslay6766]

we love all the songs, we are devoted fans, no time to say no

[@orf2072]

@@thankuslay6766 you can be a devoted fan and not love all songs lol

[@pewdipie5963]

Yea, middle of a break up is only good after listening to it a couple times

[@fluffyhales]

This song is a banger but it's also really kinda sad? The line "You’ll be remembered for the thing you’re not" really hits hard after the past couple of years.

[@thankuslay6766]

stream it harder than ever

[@thankuslay6766]

watch it again and again

[@thankuslay6766]

this is a bop

[@panicatthemuser705]

Exactly🥲 At least it's good that Brendon chose to make references about it, he could've just put out happy songs and not talk about it at all

[@PizzaReadsPoetry]

that's what Brendon does usually. Happy melody with sad deep lyrics about his life and his career. I can have fun like crazy while crying inside.

[@CardinalPopia]

STAY CALM EVERYONE

[@kloop223]

I CANT

[@nicobandito7823]

LITERALLY HOW

[@icy.avendel]

YOU ASKING TOO MUCH

[@maryarenaayarzavasquez212]

No

[@JJ-ev9mj]

NO WAYYYY

[@crankyhobo]

Been listening to Panic since forever ago and I'm at the point where I find Brendon's voice as one of my happy places. So far the 3 songs of their new album give throwbacks to their early days' music, feels like i'm reunited with an old friend

[@amandapacellisoares]

Same here, dude 😍♥️

[@solaria85]

Some parts of the song give my Pretty. Odd. vibes, but his voice is completely different compared to their beginnings.

[@wrappie]

@@solaria85 somehow it gives me a new perspective vibe SO MUCH

[@thankuslay6766]

stream it harder 24/7

[@thankuslay6766]

watch it again and again

[@darkesthopes4876]

Still waiting for that banger, viva has been the best so far. Started with a bang and im just waiting for that sound again. Cant wait to see him in October for my 2nd time though. Never disappoints with set lists and his live performances.

[@elisecode2212]

i agree! looking forward to my third time in september

[@kirstenbalts]

same i’m seeing them in october! hoping to see some better songs from this album that i can belt out at the concert

[@Alex-eo7my]

So far all of the singles for this album have been disappointing, but yeah, he is great live.

[@dangerousvillain7278]

VLV will be the last Panic's album Brendon will announce his farewell in December 2023

[@justwarren65]

@@Alex-eo7my not to me

[@emilym8190]

I really like how personal this album is. Thank you Brendon for sharing all your stories from Las Vegas. I love every single song so far and am super excited for the rest!!

[@thankuslay6766]

yes stream it harder than ever 24/7

[@thankuslay6766]

watch it on youtube every day

[@thankuslay6766]

play it everyday in the morning in the car

[@jjtheperuvian2622]

My ranking of the 3 songs of this album so far : 1. Viva Las Vengeance 2. Local God 3. Middle of a Breakup I still have High Hopes that the album will be amazing (Edit : I WAS NOT EXPECTING THIS MANY LIKES ON A PANIC SONG BUT THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH)

[@darkesthopes4876]

Bro me too im waiting for that banger something that hopefully tops viva, im trying not to judge too harshly since its been a while

[@your_moms_house110]

Same! I'm waiting for a one song on this album to make me jam out to and play on repeat.

[@joshuafult84]

@@darkesthopes4876 The 3 songs so far off this album are better than anything since about 2011/2012 " Death of a bachelor " "Say amen " "high Hopes" "dancings not a crime" era stuff was garbage music made for iphone commercials

[@Thiscat41]

@@joshuafult84 Death of a Bachelor is one of his best songs ever, imo.

[@joshuafult84]

@@Thiscat41 Can't hate on you liking it it's cool. I just can't stand the 2016 and 2018 albums from Panic! Those albums sound over produced and safe. I like that he's experimenting and making it more stripped down from what this album has shown so far.

[@kiera]

my god I can't wait for the album I feel 14 again

[@Brenna-fk8mn]

KIERA HI OMG

[@chonkycat123]

aren't you the morgz girl lmfao

[@soccerrocks1292]

I actually am 14🤣

[@dragontales1999]

They're like the only mainstream band that still seems to make good music these days.

[@conkerlive101]

I forgot to turn off my livestream...😂 What won't these turbo vergins click on. Milk em for every dime.💵

[@Phyisik]

I don't know if anyone else feels like this but the chorus seems like its from a different song (like 'middle of a breakup vibes) compared to the verses and the bridge and takes the whole build up feeling away.

[@vamps_org]

Yep... and I completely despised middle of a breakup lmao

[@drizzy_druid]

i’m noticing he keeps changing the key in the chorus and the verses in the songs he is releasing (like in VLV) and it’s like,,, how many times can you do this before it gets old

[@thankuslay6766]

this song slaps so hard omg

[@thankuslay6766]

i love this song so much

[@thankuslay6766]

a banger

[@Miipmiip]

I seriously love the vibe of this album. The way Brendon just hits all the notes so effortlessly is just >>>

[@levymoment]

effortlessly ..?

[@Miipmiip]

@@levymoment yeah I mean he makes them sound so easy - they’re clean, controlled..

[@lieselottekramer2302]

@@Miipmiip nah man, even though I used to be a really big panic fan, rn he sounds like he’s close to straining his voice. Not so effortlessly…kind of try hard

[@Miipmiip]

@@lieselottekramer2302 I mean obviously he’s belting so you will hear a sort of strain. But it’s still really impressive that he has such a range

[@lieselottekramer2302]

@@Miipmiip yes that’s very true!

[@henrivalencia21]

In 1998 you bought a B.C. Rich You were a master shredder from the jump Blew them all away with the Ritalin kids While I was shedding through my sophomore slump You had so many chances to become a star But you never really cared about them Local God You'll live forever as a local God It's even better than the thing you're not Vocal God Local God You'll live forever as a local God You'll be remembered for the thing you're not Vocal God We signed a record deal at seventeen Hated by every local band They say we never paid our dues But what does that mean when money never changes hands? It's 2021 and I'm Almost Famous You never really cared about them Local God You'll live forever as a local God It's even better than the thing you're not Vocal God Vocal God You'll live forever as a local God You'll be remembered for the thing you're not Vocal God Are you melting face at the Bellagio? Woah oh oh oh Oh you're teaching little kids how to rock 'n roll Woah oh oh oh Did you get all weighed down by your heart of gold? Cause you really only cared about that Wonder if you had a chance to sell your soul Did you ever get your money back? Did you ever kiss the devil? Local God You'll live forever as a local God It's even better than the thing you're not Local God Local God You'll live forever as a local God You'll be remembered for the thing you're not Vocal God Vocal God Its even better than the thing you're not Vocal God

[@berenweil5797]

Thank you for the lyrics!!

[@Mmaaaccccyyyyy]

Thanks

[@kingdomofstatonia1746]

Thanks, but you didn't need to since the lyrics are in the description

[@riellymorton]

Vocal god would have been an interesting twist but that’s not in there!

[@zmarc-]

yeah it just says ‘local god’ instead of vocal god

[@WonkaSweet]

I was hoping to hear some different sounds from the album. Theses all feel very similar and makes them all feel very mid. I liked Viva las Vengeance when it dropped but these last 2 feel like they were trying to be that song idk, hoping for some dark horses on the album

[@melusine826]

Same

[@falaeviery8610]

I Just cant believe that this was all Brendon was able to deliver.

[@foop2954]

I mean it's just 3 singles - they always sound similar for Panic! albums, so I do expect some more different songs on the record. But honestly I do like this and VLV so I'm not too mad if they're continuing this style for the album.

[@aliciamckenzie7979]

Totally get what you mean might be like TWTLTRTD where four songs sounded similar, hoping for some tracks like DOAB where there was some pop and sadness seems mainly pop atm then again PFTW was like that only one song I believe was sad and that was dying in l.a.

[@bladefearawksttm]

Maybe Urie will use this album to go on a tour where he promotes his new album with live remixes of all these similar music but using his previous hits to get the audience rocking.

[@denleyjoseph]

Verse 1: Brendon Urie] In 1998, You bought a b.c. rich You were a master shredder from the jump Blew them all away with the ritalin kids While i was shedding through my sophomore slump You had so many chances to become a star But you never really cared about that [Chorus: Brendon Urie] Local god You'll live forever as a local god It's even better than the thing you're not Local god Local god You'll live forever as a local god You'll be remembered for the thing you're not Local god [Verse 2: Brendon Urie] We signed a record deal at seventeen Hated by every local band They say we never paid our dues But what does that mean When money never changes hands? It's 2021 and i'm almost famous You never really cared about that Chorus: Brendon Urie] Local god You'll live forever as a local god It's even better than the thing you're not Local god Local god You'll live forever as a local god You'll be remembered for the thing you're not Local god [Bridge: Brendon Urie] Are you melting face at the bellagio? Woah! Oh! Oh! Or are you teaching little kids How to rock 'n' roll Woah! Oh! Oh! Did you get weighed-Down by your heart of gold? 'cos you really only cared about that Wonder if you had a chance to sell your soul Did you ever get your money back? Did you ever kiss the devil? [Chorus: Brendon Urie] Local god You'll live forever as a local god It's even better than the thing you're not Local god Local god You'll live forever as a local god You'll be remembered for the thing you're not Local god Outro: Brendon Urie] Local god Its even better than the thing you're not Local god

[@emmal4577]

anyone else hear the "forever young" melody in the chorus? probably the most genius sample, it makes perfect sense

[@bamb6098]

Yh I hear it too

[@jazza.6550]

it was the first thing i thought of when i heard that little sample

[@darthyoda0662]

I hear Dancing with myself by Billy Joel more throughout the song

[@thankuslay6766]

dancing with myself-billy idol love story-taylor swift hannah montana soundtrack

[@magicalflare9133]

@@darthyoda0662 I thought I was the only one lmao song sounds great tho.

[@Shubb42]

That key change in between the verse and the chorus is a little jarring to me, since it's typical to raise higher rather than dip lower (example: Viva Las Vengeance) but it works surprisingly well!

[@torikrauland1074]

I CANT WAIT FOR THE WHOLE ALBUM

[@misukiylambertson2764]

@Mela (ARYAN AF VIDEOS) Okay wtf lol

[@HH.EW_FAN629]

yes same!

[@patrickbarrera8467]

@Mela (ARYAN AF VIDEOS) hah that's funny

[@SP0NGIE]

@Mela (ARYAN AF VIDEOS) tf

[@mariposa3842]

It’s going to flop

[@localdreamer13]

Okay so I gotta admit something: I love the SOUND of all of these songs, but the lyrics just aren't hitting. The sound is nostalgic and sounds like V&V era as I've said before, but the lyrics feel artificial and too... I don't know, it's hard to describe. It just feels so obsessed with fame that it comes across as conceited, if that makes sense? I'm getting a tad worried here that Brendon is just trying to recreate something that's not meant to be recreated just to have another radio hit, and that's not what music should be about. Sticking it out for the rest of the album, we'll see if my mind changes any.

[@en_lightenment]

This is exactly what I thought. I must agree these sounds are very alike to those old ones, but how it's so unnatural makes it odd. Kinda sounds like Brendon tried to pushed and squeezed himself out just to write the song, but did not feel like it anyway. I'm not giving off hate though, just concerned that I might lose one of my favorite bands.

[@laurenkuroda3088]

Totally agree about the obsession with fame to the point of sounding conceited. The whole LA/Vegas thing is boring and unrelatable and feels really overdone at this point.

[@vamps_org]

I've tried to like the past two songs but I really don't oof. It seems forced and I think his voice is kinda meh during the chorus. I used to really like his music but even everything else is worse than Viva Las vengeance, I'm not gonna be able to listen lmao

[@ivyeorii]

because ryan ross isnt writing the songs for him now lmao

[@imjustu6891]

Oa ra kaymo, maymong ipang pakog lima

[@katiehamilton9218]

There is absolutely nobody that can convince me that at least part of this song isn't about Ryan

[@yesssmaam8034]

So exited for the album!

[@im.not.rei.]

Sameee

[@chronicaxx]

Same!!!

[@dangerousvillain7278]

VLV will be the last Panic's album Brendon Urie will take indefinite hiatus in December 2023

[@grandebadidea7689]

We are so excited

[@roberty.9569]

I have to believe any chances of a reunion are firmly and forever off the books after this one. Certified bop.

[@williancarlos4343]

Better than Middle of a Breakup, but Viva Las Vengeance remains the best single

[@goldenvocalss8214]

THIS IS THE BEST ONE SO FAR, BRENDON YOU DEVOURED

[@Target-Jackaloupe]

Haven’t liked Panic! for a bit and I still want to give this album a chance, but it’s hard to. Not hating, it just feels like something is missing in all these songs. They’re catchy, but it all seems super rushed to get to the chorus, you know?

[@EvanLauOfficial]

I know what you mean. It does seemed rushed to the verse.

[@kchattx]

I feel like he’s a bit lost. I haven’t really liked any of the singles that he’s released so far. They sound off like something’s missing. I don’t know if it’s background vocals or if the production is off. I have no idea what it is, they just sound incomplete to me. He needs to get back to his DOAB/V&V sound. This one is tolerable. I couldn’t stand the last two. This new stuff isn’t doing it for me or his career though. I’m sad for him. I think he either needs a better team or he needs to work with better people 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@foop2954]

@@kchattx I mean, Panic! has never really been the band to repeat a sound. It's more 60s and 70s powerpop/rock inspired, which isn't for everyone, so I'm not surprised it's not as popular as their more pop records. And if this album doesn't work out, well he'll change the genre up entirely next time.

[@skyrim_crossing2839]

@@foop2954 What

[@EvanLauOfficial]

Currently writing an iTunes review on the album. Once the whole thing drops and if it’s better, I’ll jump a better rating. For now, I’ll give it 3/5.

[@vampwillneverhurtyou]

I’m so relieved that I actually think I love this song, middle of a breakup started to make me question the album but I’m really starting ti get excited!

[@ShamelessFNGRL]

Lots of people: This isn't what we're used to. A Fever You Can't Sweat Out: Scene, Pop punk, emo, baroque pop, electronica, dance-punk, alternative rock Pretty. Odd.: Psychedelic pop, psychedelic rock, baroque pop, pop, pop rock, folk rock Vices and Virtues: Pop rock, pop punk, alternative rock, emo-pop, baroque pop, synth-pop Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!: Pop, pop rock, synth-pop, electropop, dance-pop, alternative rock Death of a Bachelor: Pop rock, pop, rock, jazz, alternative rock, power pop, R&B Pray for the Wicked: Pop, electro-pop, alternative rock Viva Las Vengeance: Pop rock, glam rock, power pop, rock and roll Me: What the fuck did you get 'used to'? Legit, every album has been so unique, they're like siblings, they have a lot of things in common, but they are each their own person. Source: the internet

[@jonnyboy2088]

Lots of people: this album sucks* and they're right it does. And don't cite your source as the Internet lol you're the equivalent of "just trust me bro"

[@Andrew_Germain]

@@jonnyboy2088 You’ve commented a LOTTTT, genuinely if you don’t like the song, or the album then simply move on? don’t listen to it? be an adult and go listen to something you enjoy then!

[@kellycraig77]

August 19th cannot get here soon enough! Going to three, maybe four shows! I NEED THIS!

[@fabriciomainenti5040]

I don't understand why Brendon Urie is making this verses that don't match with chorus thing. I mean, they're like pieces in different keys. The transition doesn't sound natural. It's kinda abrupt, I don't know. I feel that vibe in Viva las vengeance and middle of a breakup as well. It's just weird. Still love Urie and p!atd a lot, tho lol

[@hcstubbs3290]

The past couple albums he's started to get pretty experimental with his music. I didn't like many of the songs on pray for the wicked at first but now I adore them because they feel so unique and interseting. I think a couple of listens makes these songs work - though I'm still not fussed about middle of a breakup. With this one the sudden key change seperates the reminiscing about the past that happens in the verses to the chorus which sings about the future - there's a huge time jump so the key change is sudden and surprising. The chorus is also so bright and joyful because whoever he's singing about has made it, they're a hero in the eyes of the people that matter, and they've not sold their soul to the devil to get there. That's better than fame and fortune. I think this song is quite bittersweet. He's saying 'here's all the things you did that stopped you from being famous.' Key change, trying to cheer himself up. 'But that's good, I'm not dissing you, in the end you won, you became a local god.' It's word painting through the chord progression which is rather clever, I think. It shouldn't work, but it does, imo.

[@lunchboii_125]

tbh all the songs from this album sound unfinished and like they were written in 10 minutes

[@doomdoomdoom023]

my thoughts exactly. the verses also feel like they have so much potential then the chorus falls flat

[@ramenlover1696]

Why be all technical about it? All I think is cool sounds make my brain feel nice

[@foop2954]

I think it's just the genre he's trying to pull off. Key changes are really common so I guess that'll be a very consistent part of the album. Honestly, I think we'll all appreciate VLV more when he performs them live - because Panic!'s live performances are consistent bangers

[@foxyb0nes]

The only thing that I’m noticing so far with this album that’s really bumming me out is the audio quality. I’m not sure if anyone else is paying attention to the levels of the instrumentals drowning out the artist’s capabilities-but that’s where my head space is. Brendon’s voice shouldn’t be drowned out by instrumentals-it should be a mix where one doesn’t overpower the other.

[@TheVictorCo]

Thus far… it’s his best sounding record in a decade plus. Glad they are leaving the volume wars behind. Boring.

[@travisfletcher6342]

Disagree

[@X100PRE]

It actually sounds opposite. Almost sounds like the vocals area laying on top of the instrumental mix. All tracks so far definitely need some proper mastering.

[@joshuafult84]

@@TheVictorCo It's crazy to me people are hating on this album so far it's better than the last 2 church sounding albums " High Hopes " "Dancings not a crime " sounding stuff lmao

[@TabzyTabz]

@@joshuafult84 But this comment its not hating on the album, its stating a fact, the intruments are louder than the voice and it gives a weird effect, that some people will like and some others, myself included, will not.

[@sammyuel7329]

I’m loving this song! I will say, it’s hard to hear the vocals over the instruments at certain points in the song (mainly the bridge) but personally I can get over that, looking forward to August 19

[@EvanLauOfficial]

Seeing hate comments everywhere makes me wanna go back to Death of a Bachelor and Pray for the Wicked Days.

[@tsuki5993]

fr, lowkey discouraging to relisten

[@danlovesrock]

Ptm 14 días para que salga el álbum completo, aiuda no puedo con tanto 🙀🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@Susana249]

Tranquila 😅😅😅 ya casi

[@mateconazucar4136]

true estoy muy emocionado por el album :D

[@raquelcuriel3945]

ya meroooooooo!!! y x primera vez iré a verlo!!! woaaaa oct 19 :D!!!

[@r_a9066]

@@raquelcuriel3945 oye, yo también voy el 19😳👀. Que coincidencia 🫣!!!

[@dangerousvillain7278]

Brendon Urie will announce his farewell with Panic! At The Disco in December 2023

[@zweety4287]

Loving this, so excited for the album!

[@mysticalcatlord]

A little late listening to this for the first time, but I like it. I think I might like this the best out of the three songs they’ve dropped so far. It’s a nice tone down, it sounds similar to the other songs, yet it stands out. I really like how personal this song sounds for the band. It also hits a personal note with me for a lot of reasons with the line and being remembered for something you’re not. I’m so excited for the next thing that will come out for the album and will be awaiting October to see them in Raleigh! 🖤 :)

[@marissamonayy]

OMG SAMEEE!!!

[@tiasmith3499]

This song is my least favourite in my opinion, it just sounds weird and the lyrics don't work, but I'm glad others enjoy it :)

[@heightmare5771]

Same I just have to convince my parents first

[@lilymoon4]

Every song releases has been so amazing. I'm so excited for the full album!!!

[@ahcwolves4305]

Panic songs always hit deep, thank you for sharing this Brendon and I hope you’re doing well. We love you💖🫶

[@PerlaNera729]

I can't say I am super excited for this album. I still preordered it twice (digital and cd). The songs are missing something like the heart isn't there. Still supporting, but like...meh.

[@dwaekkitatata9974]

Same ☹️

[@doom3798]

when artists get successful they tend to get comfortable… imo bren has got too comfortable. everything he puts out just sounds the same now

[@boriszhang3081]

@Mela (ARYAN AF VIDEOS) don't overestimate urself plz

[@deletearious2357]

Pains me to agree with this but I do 😭💯

[@punkkurt5]

Why would you buy it twice when you're already not impressed by the singles promoting???

[@JasperCasper24]

I think this is my fave of the three! Breakup was a little too pop for me, viva was a banger but this is more mellow which is very much my vibe :D so wish I could see the tour again, 2019 was amazing

[@jaybohn8504]

I went to see them in 2019 too, best concert I've ever been to!

[@nonbinaryperson1422]

Absolutely loving the vibe of this album so far😍❤️❤️

[@luiztadeudeoliveira5300]

Que venha o álbum completo logo!!! Mais uma obra prima

[@TheQueenBSav]

So happy Brendon's back! 😭😭

[@RajeeyahLM]

Brendon wrote this song about him growing up in Vegas, he mentions this at the concerts.

[@ayrtonsennadobrasil6281]

She wrote for Ryan Ross, this is the true history about him

[@xsophielp]

hes a little fibber but thats okay

[@-poolverine-2924]

idk why it feels like he singing about ryan and jon, because in the end they just not success and not becoming a star like brendon. like in chorus part, we remember(ryan and jon) them as panic's member or a rockstar but now they are not. "You had so many chances to become a star" feels like if they stay with em they gonna success together. In the end they just gonna be remembered as local star or you can say a local god. idk just my thoughts

[@bean2570]

Well the thing about it is Ryan and Jon wanted tyv to go big but because it didn’t they felt content in their musical career with a group label on it and both went solo, Ryan started ghostwriting for people and producing and jon went on to release his own music and make it good, honestly I think Brendon was upset because he never allowed himself to be his own person, he made himself be panic at the disco, zero individuality and constantly searching for the pre-split charm and all life was broadcasted mainstream while Ryan and Jon kept a steady income and didn’t have their lives swallowed whole by hollywood

[@jorger.7667]

✨Letra en español ✨ En 1998, compraste un BC Rich Eras un maestro triturador desde el salto Los volaste a todos con los niños Ritalin Mientras yo estaba perdiendo mi depresión de segundo año Tuviste tantas oportunidades de convertirte en una estrella Pero realmente nunca te importó Dios local Vivirás para siempre como un dios local Es incluso mejor que lo que no eres Dios local Dios local Vivirás para siempre como un dios local Serás recordado por lo que no eres Dios local Firmamos un contrato discográfico a los diecisiete Odiado por todas las bandas locales Dijeron que nunca pagamos nuestras cuotas, pero ¿qué significa eso cuando el dinero nunca cambia de manos? Es 2021 y soy casi famoso Nunca te importó eso Dios local Vivirás para siempre como un dios local Es incluso mejor que lo que no eres Dios local Dios local Vivirás para siempre como un dios local Serás recordado por lo que no eres Dios local ¿Te estás derritiendo en el Bellagio? Whoa oh oh Oh, eres tú enseñando a los niños pequeños rock 'n' roll Whoa oh oh Te agobiaste con tu corazón de oro Porque realmente solo te importaba eso Me pregunto si tuvieras la oportunidad de vender tu alma ¿Alguna vez recuperaste tu dinero? ¿Alguna vez besaste al diablo? Dios local Vivirás para siempre como un dios local Es incluso mejor que lo que no eres Dios local Dios local Vivirás para siempre como un dios local Serás recordado por lo que no eres Dios local Dios local Es incluso mejor que lo que no eres Dios local

[@veronikacoelhomartin4113]

Gracias!

[@thematac4076]

gracias. local god tu también

[@adrianabalestrini6021]

Entre está y viva las vengence, Brendon se desahoga

[@MayDIY]

De quién habla?

[@camistathakis4053]

Es un desahogo 🤣

[@blueversal]

this is definitly a song

[@grandebadidea7689]

This is banger, slaps so hard

[@grandebadidea7689]

Already on my playlist

[@leojesus4912]

Definitely one of the songs ever made

[@blueversal]

@@leojesus4912 the song to ever

[@dangerousvillain7278]

•Viva Las Vengeance will be the last Panic! At The Disco's album before Brendon's departure in 2023

[@jaykaptain6602]

Love it. Cant wait for the rest of the album. If im being honest listening to Panic when im depressed is kind of a ritual at this point

[@WillemDafoeOfficial]

I really enjoyed this one, keep it up Brendon and crew 👏

[@alexbull814]

Ok so I need you to imagine he sang this in the same register and intensity as Trade Mistakes/any Vices song, or even Dying In LA, and tell me that this wouldn't be one hell of an amazing song. The instrumentation is there. The production is there. The lyrics are there. The vocal delivery is not, and is the same excuse to needlessly belt falsettos that every song in this album seems like its going to have. Its far too evident from past tour performances where he would find any opportunity to do needless vocal cord shredding, that he is writing these songs around being able to do that 24/7. No longer having to force high register ad libs because they are literally entire songs now.

[@juliajeffries2994]

This is exactly my thoughts. The potential for the song is there for me, I just don't understand why he's maxing out his range on every single track. I feel like the way he sang for majority of his career was so much more enjoyable. And probably more sustainable, I don't know how he's gonna do this on tour night after night with an album like this.

[@marshm3llow467]

Exactly! The music itself isn't terrible, but the vocal performance instantly grates on me. You're right that now he can belt like this he feels the need to show off and do it all the time, when before he trained his voice so much in his earlier albums the vocals were lovely. Really disappointing.

[@emotionalrelation997]

Not trying to mischaracterize your point or say your opinion is invalid, but here's the feeling it gives me: Wow, I never thought it was possible to be criticized for being TOO good. That's pretty much all I have to say. But if you want to read more about my thoughts, then read on. I mean, the guy is a great singer. He can sing high or low or in between and has a beautiful timbre to his voice which has remained strong and healthy since 2005, which is really saying something for someone who must sing as much as he does. It's like you finally achieve the thing you've always wanted to do... Sing incredibly high for a guy, and now instead of people being like "yes, you did it!" people are like "okay, you don't have to do it all the time. Now I'm annoyed". Doesn't matter that his intonation and vocal quality is practically perfect, here. Just matters that he's singing high a lot and for some reason, you don't like that. I get it, music is opinions, but you know, sometimes it just hurts to hear a guy get slagged for being essentially too good at what he wants to do. All love and respect, just think if the guy wants to sing high and has a GREAT voice to do so, then give him a break, let him sing high. It's like telling Da Vinci not every painting has to be so ornate, or telling Picasso not every painting has to be so abstract; it's just like missing the whole point of them doing what they are good at and/or have practiced so long and hard to be good at. It's disrespecting the whole achievement in my opinion and instead stripping it all back to your opinion and for some reason demeaning someone for being TOO good at their art - Anyway, that's my take, doesn't have to be yours, but I say if the guy has got a great voice, let him use it in peace. No need to be annoyed with someone using their great voice. Just enjoy the music. Don't you wish you could sing like that? :) I know I sure do. All the best.

[@alexbull814]

​@@emotionalrelation997 I feel the need to touch on all of the instances where you said something in the ballpark of "being criticized for being too good". I genuinely wish he was. I for one, personally, would prefer Brendon to be doing his thing for the next many decades. And I still hold on to the hope that the last half of this album will blow me away, having grown up listening to every album the moment it was released. However, the reality of the situation is that if he keeps up what he is doing now, he won't have a voice by the end of this current one. He does not have the control of his voice required to do this safely, he is straining constantly. He could get away with what he is currently doing with decent breaks, maybe, but he will eventually tour this album and he won't get that chance. Past tours also are indicative that he simply does not care. This "voice which has remained strong and healthy since 2005" is currently being put through a woodchipper and only remained that strong because he wasn't doing this until 5 years back. I truly believe with some coaching he would have zero issues, the guy is talented, but if the last 9 or so years have shown us anything its that Brandon has a pretty strong pride streak in him, which makes me doubtful that it is even remotely in the cards. As for the rest of your reply, in short, yes, my preference is for an album to have literally any variance between tracks and vocal performance. It is not interesting to listen to the same thing rehashed for 10 tracks. This band had its roots in the genre that was supposed to be the antithesis of mass produced same-y sounding music, yet here we are. And yes I also prefer pre-existing music to not be butchered for self gratification at the expense of the song.

[@michaelzweifel1207]

woah

[@ineedtherapy1906]

wonderful as always, great work brendon✨❤️

[@punkguuurl]

Brendon's voice is the best is so lovely 🖤

[@lentilneeds]

SUUUUCH A GOOD RECORD. IM LITERALLY TEARING UP. THE V & V + PO vibes are strong with this.

[@josemanuelgarciadiaz9688]

Amazing Brendon, this is just BEATIFUL. We love you so much and you will always be our god

[@darklox2319]

this song feels so nostalgic and i dont know why, i love you p!atd.

[@otterbacons]

THIS IS SO GOOD AAAAA

[@bengrosso627]

Honest opinion on the song, the verses are good, but Viva Las Vengeance has better ones. However Local God has the best chorus, it’s just amazing. This song is tied with Viva for which one is better in my opinion

[@dangerousvillain7278]

Stream it harder!!! Watch watch watch

[@LilSk1tty]

Excited to hear this!! God bless

[@tcswed]

God ain't real bro

[@xsophielp]

im not

[@jellystrawz2]

WHY DO YOU HAVE TO KEEP TEASING US LIKE THIS? I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE ALBUM ANY LONGER 😭

[@Skye-be7or]

I know right

[@thankuslay6766]

watch it again and again

[@thankuslay6766]

pre-order/pre-save the album

[@siwarbc136]

I loved this song !! Can't wait for the album

[@grandebadidea7689]

Dallon Weekes begs for food on the street

[@itsallpanicnodisco]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

[@luciatrianaperez3226]

I'm tired of hate

[@atticursed3575]

take a nap

[@vessy]

This is sooo good, I can't wait to hear the whole album. And February can't come fast enough, I wanna see this show. 🤩 🥰

[@sharonadijkstra9101]

B your Voice is amazing 😍 cant wait for the rest of the album ♥️

[@RajeeyahLM]

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.

[@wavenp]

There is a nice song somewhere here. But it's really one tone and doesn't flow well from the verses to the chorus, there's no buildup it's super sudden. This sounds more like a demo, a nice idea.

[@dudavieira2639]

Thiis is art, this is amazing. I have been in love with Panic since forever, but this is my new favorite álbum. It's really giving me Pretty Odd vibes and i love it.

[@ce6210]

omgg man itss beautiful

[@susu0301]

God I'm crying. I'm CRYING this song is SO GOOD. I was worried I wouldn't love the other songs after Middle of a Breakup but man. Man this is wonderful

[@nickjprice3869]

I am loving this era❤️💛🧡

[@teomatic_]

This is amazing! I can't wait for te album!

[@zamira5392]

Dude. You're releasing banger after banger

[@emilynam6084]

This song feels like hanging out with your old friends from high school that you haven’t seen since graduation. So far this one is my favorite .

[@binchansub]

Mi noche se alegro cuando me llegó la notificación de que habían subido una canción ^•^

[@francobriga4752]

Lo mismo acá, me gustó bastante:')

[@mateconazucar4136]

me paso lo mismo ^^

[@Jakinthedisco]

tambien ❤

[@ronalddejesusurtechomena8210]

Afirmooo, llego al noti y griteeee

[@thankuslay6766]

hidup ini adalah sebuah kemenangan

[@Nyiilicious]

THIS IS SO FREAKING EPIC!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍 cannot wait until the whole album will be released 🥹😍

[@madibuehlie6144]

I'm loving the shade. I can't wait to hear this album

[@spouq023]

It is my fav so far, can't wait for the whole album ❤️💪🏻✌🏻

[@natasha6341]

Love the 3 that have come out so far everyone is saying viva is their fave but I like middle of a breakup best so far!!

[@restrock5169]

I love this

[@ZackZwb]

This saved the album, I was scared after middle of a breakup... good recovery!

[@tylerl4768]

I can’t wait for the tour!!!!! I might have spent more money than I make in a month on my ticket😳

[@cacekayse]

i think you meant "official audio"

[@lilitryon136]

I love it! Great job Brendon

[@grandebadidea7689]

Dallon Weekes sweeps Target floor every Monday morning

[@Nightmare_Deuz]

La voz de este hombre calma a mi corazón 💞💞

[@MariaGonzales-wq8rk]

Que me bese el vocalista

[@lydianelson7737]

This is giving me a very similar energy to the Vices and Virtues bonus tracks and you know what, I’m panicking! at the disco about it

[@tachibananin]

kaleidoscope eyes?

[@imaseacow8812]

Mood

[@jimenaaguilar7915]

haha, no.

[@isaiahminott]

Yeah definitely vv era sound but with pftw vocal mixing

[@Shubb42]

@@tachibananin I was thinking Bittersweet but that works, too.

[@courtneyj44]

Omg I love it so much!! The best surprise when getting off work 💙💙💙

[@impazeldalinkin]

The local god: "Omg why u so obsessed with me"

[@nouranahmedmadymady4912]

yk he was talking abt himslef right?

[@yahooanswers4843]

man the dude this song is about sounds cool. i bet he could write real music

[@NoCanDu]

🤣

[@samreenali2992]

ded

[@bean2570]

LMAOO

[@gothiccfilms6628]

New album gives me good memories 🖤

[@Myrtus123]

I can't wait for this album!!

[@carolynguillen9333]

These songs have me teleporting back to the good ol'days of my middle school years ! What a great way to start the weekend 🤪

[@cierragaines9498]

IM SO EXCITED FOR THE ALBUM!!!!!!!

[@JediThroughTheAges]

I've had this song on repeat literally all day long. Local God is hands down the strongest of the three songs released thus far from the new album! Cant wait for the rest!

[@cartercharlieforever1283]

You are my favorite singer, I subscribed to your channel and hit the bell ❤️❤️

[@theanubisfan10]

Oooooh that BRIDGE!!! That glammy guitar, the whole song makes me want to dance!!! God these two weeks better pass quick!!!

[@Elite_Eric]

Absolutely amazing

[@thankuslay6766]

this is actually fire

[@thankuslay6766]

this is a bop fr

[@thankuslay6766]

this is my jam, play it everyday

[@nesie.noodles6541]

now THIS is what I'm talking about! I like this song much more than middle of a breakup

[@annaong4920]

CAN'T WAIT FOR THE ALBUM TO BE RELEASED!!!!!

[@Ang-nh1ee]

This is so personal and beautiful!!!