Panic

LØREN's song 'Panic' delves deep into the emotional and psychological struggles of the protagonist, painting a vivid picture of inner turmoil and existential dread. The opening lines set the stage with a sense of confinement and helplessness, as the protagonist rides in the backseat of a car, pretending to be asleep while being driven into a metaphorical 'basement.' This basement can be interpreted as a symbol of the subconscious mind, a place where hidden fears and anxieties reside.

The recurring plea for 'panic' to help the protagonist around suggests a paradoxical relationship with anxiety. Instead of seeking to eliminate panic, the protagonist seems to rely on it as a coping mechanism, allowing them to remain 'pathetic and indifferent to time.' This indifference to time hints at a deeper sense of disconnection from reality and the passage of life, a common theme in existential literature and art. The desire to be 'shattered enough for this town' reflects a need to break free from societal expectations and norms, even if it means embracing a fragmented sense of self.

The lyrics also touch on themes of pretense and societal pressure, as seen in lines like 'Hate pretend behave' and 'Find comfort in these walls.' The protagonist finds solace in the familiar, even if it means accepting heartache and forgetting their true self. The references to 'studded belts on old TVs' and 'suicides and love machines' evoke a sense of nostalgia and a longing for a time when life seemed simpler, yet equally chaotic. The song concludes with a resigned acceptance of this chaotic existence, encapsulated in the final lines, 'That's that, Sleep tight,' suggesting a weary surrender to the inevitability of their emotional state.