A November 1918 edition of The Times printed a report called Behind the Veil . A part of it says, "Alarm gongs had already sent the guns' crews to their invisible guns and immediately after the explosion 'Panic stations' was ordered, followed in due course by 'Abandon ship.'"
The story is about a Q-Ship called the HMS Prize . A Q-ship was a boat made to look like a slow, rusting cargo ship, but in reality was a naval ship that could do battle. They were used during WWI against German U-boats.
From the story, the meaning of the command "panic stations," seems to be that sailors need to be on alert and ready to abandon ship if necessary as it the command was followed by the command "abandon ship."
So, I wonder if this song isn't about being prepared for the inevitable crash of society as we know it. With that said I'll do a line-by-line explanation as i see it.
You won't get much closer
Until you sacrifice it all (all)
We can only achieve so much without stepping out of our comfort zone. The ultimate victory isn't going to be realized until we are willing to give up our life lines (money, fame, habits, whatever they might be) for the greater prize.
You won't get to taste it
With your face against the wall (wall, wall)
Having your face against a wall implies that you are being put there by an authority figure or bully. Like a cop that is apprehending a suspect or someone being fought in a bar/alley fight. You won't get to taste that greater prize if you continue to let others control you.
Get up and commit
Show the power trapped within (in, in)
Commit to taking control of your own life. You have the power to exact the change you want to see even if you have never used it before.
Do just what you want to
And now stand up and begin (uh)
What do you want? What is the change that you want to see? Start on it now. Hurry up.
Ooooo 1, 2, 3, 4 fires in your eyes
You are burning with determination now. Your dreams are fueling the fire that you have lit in your life.
And this chaos, it defies imagination
But all of this change is creating chaos beyond your imagination.
Ooo 5, 6, 7, 8 minus 9 lives
[I'm not sure about this one line.]
You've arrived at Panic Station
The point of no return. You either change or you might as well abandon ship.
Doubts will try to break you
Unleash your heart and soul (soul)
You're going to run ino some problems but if you stop holding yourself back then you will have a fighting chance
Trouble will surround you
Start taking some control-(trol!)
You are not a slave to anyone or anything, especially your own emotions.Control them, don't let them control you.
Stand up and deliver
Your wildest fantasy (sy, sy)
give yourself permission to reach for your dreams.
Do what the fuck you want to
There's no one to appease (ee, ee)
This can be taken 2 ways, either you don't have to please some non-existent God (if you are atheist) or even if there is a God you still don't have to please anyone on Earth but yourself. You are the person that will live with you forever. What are you going to put up with?
And I know that you will fight for the duration
You can do it. I believe in you.
And I know I'm not resisting the temptations
The temptation is to stay away from our comfort zones, enact changes to make the world better. I sure don't want to resist that temptation either.
Well done!!!! Right on the mark!
The minus 9 lives part is tryna say- We're not cats, we don't have 9 lives so make the most of the one your living whilst your living.
Well done!!!! Right on the mark!
The minus 9 lives part is tryna say- We're not cats, we don't have 9 lives so make the most of the one your living whilst your living.
NOW LETS GO TO PANIC STATION AND TAKE SOME CONTROL (TROL!)
NOW LETS GO TO PANIC STATION AND TAKE SOME CONTROL (TROL!)
I agree with Shredd. I was going to say it just a little different, but the same way. Cats have "9 lives". When they hit "minus 9", they're down to zero. So, he's basically saying that when you've run out of options/run out of alternatives...that's when "You've arrived at Panic Station". Time to go get something (whatever it may be) DONE!
I agree with Shredd. I was going to say it just a little different, but the same way. Cats have "9 lives". When they hit "minus 9", they're down to zero. So, he's basically saying that when you've run out of options/run out of alternatives...that's when "You've arrived at Panic Station". Time to go get something (whatever it may be) DONE!
A November 1918 edition of The Times printed a report called Behind the Veil . A part of it says, "Alarm gongs had already sent the guns' crews to their invisible guns and immediately after the explosion 'Panic stations' was ordered, followed in due course by 'Abandon ship.'"
The story is about a Q-Ship called the HMS Prize . A Q-ship was a boat made to look like a slow, rusting cargo ship, but in reality was a naval ship that could do battle. They were used during WWI against German U-boats.
From the story, the meaning of the command "panic stations," seems to be that sailors need to be on alert and ready to abandon ship if necessary as it the command was followed by the command "abandon ship."
So, I wonder if this song isn't about being prepared for the inevitable crash of society as we know it. With that said I'll do a line-by-line explanation as i see it.
We can only achieve so much without stepping out of our comfort zone. The ultimate victory isn't going to be realized until we are willing to give up our life lines (money, fame, habits, whatever they might be) for the greater prize. You won't get to taste it With your face against the wall (wall, wall) Having your face against a wall implies that you are being put there by an authority figure or bully. Like a cop that is apprehending a suspect or someone being fought in a bar/alley fight. You won't get to taste that greater prize if you continue to let others control you. Get up and commit Show the power trapped within (in, in) Commit to taking control of your own life. You have the power to exact the change you want to see even if you have never used it before. Do just what you want to And now stand up and begin (uh) What do you want? What is the change that you want to see? Start on it now. Hurry up.
You are burning with determination now. Your dreams are fueling the fire that you have lit in your life. And this chaos, it defies imagination But all of this change is creating chaos beyond your imagination. Ooo 5, 6, 7, 8 minus 9 lives [I'm not sure about this one line.] You've arrived at Panic Station The point of no return. You either change or you might as well abandon ship.
You're going to run ino some problems but if you stop holding yourself back then you will have a fighting chance Trouble will surround you Start taking some control-(trol!) You are not a slave to anyone or anything, especially your own emotions.Control them, don't let them control you. Stand up and deliver Your wildest fantasy (sy, sy) give yourself permission to reach for your dreams. Do what the fuck you want to There's no one to appease (ee, ee) This can be taken 2 ways, either you don't have to please some non-existent God (if you are atheist) or even if there is a God you still don't have to please anyone on Earth but yourself. You are the person that will live with you forever. What are you going to put up with?
You can do it. I believe in you. And I know I'm not resisting the temptations The temptation is to stay away from our comfort zones, enact changes to make the world better. I sure don't want to resist that temptation either.
Well done!!!! Right on the mark! The minus 9 lives part is tryna say- We're not cats, we don't have 9 lives so make the most of the one your living whilst your living.
Well done!!!! Right on the mark! The minus 9 lives part is tryna say- We're not cats, we don't have 9 lives so make the most of the one your living whilst your living.
NOW LETS GO TO PANIC STATION AND TAKE SOME CONTROL (TROL!)
NOW LETS GO TO PANIC STATION AND TAKE SOME CONTROL (TROL!)
I agree with Shredd. I was going to say it just a little different, but the same way. Cats have "9 lives". When they hit "minus 9", they're down to zero. So, he's basically saying that when you've run out of options/run out of alternatives...that's when "You've arrived at Panic Station". Time to go get something (whatever it may be) DONE!
I agree with Shredd. I was going to say it just a little different, but the same way. Cats have "9 lives". When they hit "minus 9", they're down to zero. So, he's basically saying that when you've run out of options/run out of alternatives...that's when "You've arrived at Panic Station". Time to go get something (whatever it may be) DONE!