Discover the story of the song > Nails for Breakfast, Tacks for Snacks – Panic! At The Disco

The song is about the protagonist struggling with addiction and potentially overdosing. He is urged to be careful with his words and actions because they may lead him closer to death. He takes prescribed pills to deal with his addiction, but his partner doesn't help fix his problems. The mention of a hospice suggests that the protagonist may be seriously ill or dying.