Discover the story of the song > Build God, Then We’ll Talk – Panic! At The Disco

The song describes a rundown motel on the corner of 4th and Fremont Street. Despite the unappealing conditions of the motel, people still stay there. The protagonist describes the scene inside the motel, revealing that a lawyer and woman pretending to be a virgin are having an affair, and the woman is only staying with her cheating partner for his money. The chorus repeats the idea that despite the sordid and unpleasant environment, there is still intimacy happening inside. The bridge then contrasts the idea of idealized romance with the reality of sleeping with roaches and dealing with stained sheets. Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of intimacy and relationships.