Silversun Pickups - Panic Switch Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Panic Switch' released?

   'Panic Switch' was released on March 17, 2009. It was the first single from Silversun Pickups' second album, Swoon.

2. Did 'Panic Switch' achieve any notable chart success?

   Yes, 'Panic Switch' reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, making it the first song by an independent artist to do so in 11 years. It also peaked at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100.

3. Was 'Panic Switch' used in any media or campaigns?

   Yes, 'Panic Switch' appeared in the trailer for the film Sucker Punch and the Honda Stage video package during the 2016 NHL Winter Classic. It was also featured in Fortnite's Rock & Royale radio station.

4. How did the band respond to Mitt Romney's use of 'Panic Switch' during his campaign?

   Silversun Pickups issued a cease and desist request to the Romney campaign, claiming illegal use of their song. The band stated that they didn't like people using their music without permission and especially didn't support the Romney campaign.

5. What inspired the song 'Panic Switch'?

   According to frontman Brian Aubert, 'Panic Switch' was inspired by the theme of a nervous breakdown, which is a major theme of their album Swoon.

6. Who wrote the lyrics to 'Panic Switch'?

   The lyrics to 'Panic Switch' were written by band members Christopher Guanlao, Joseph Lester, Nicole Monninger, and Brian Aubert.