Panic! at the Disco - Nine in the Afternoon Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Nine in the Afternoon' by Panic! at the Disco?

   The song 'Nine in the Afternoon' was written by Brendon Urie, Ryan Ross, Jon Walker, and Spencer Smith. These members were part of the band during the creation of their second album, Pretty. Odd., from which this song is a leading single.

2. What inspired the title 'Nine in the Afternoon'?

   The title 'Nine in the Afternoon' originated during a band practice session when they lost track of time. Initially suggested as 'seven in the afternoon' by drummer Spencer Smith, it was later adjusted to 'nine in the afternoon' to better fit with other lyrics in the song.

3. Why did Panic! at the Disco drop the exclamation point from their name during this period?

   Panic! at the Disco decided to remove the exclamation point from their name with their second album release, Pretty. Odd., to signify a change in their musical direction and style. The band found that writing it every time became annoying and it was not originally intended to be part of their name.

4. How was 'Nine in the Afternoon' received commercially and critically?

   'Nine in the Afternoon' received moderate radio airplay and debuted on several international charts including number 13 on UK Singles Chart based on downloads alone. It also marked a stylistic shift that was well-received for its more organic sound compared to their debut album.

5. In what video games and TV shows has 'Nine in the Afternoon' been featured?

   'Nine in the Afternoon' has been included in several media formats outside traditional music platforms. It is playable in Rock Band 2, featured on NHL 09's soundtrack, available as downloadable content for Just Dance 2 and Lips, and appeared on an episode of NBC's television series Heroes.