Discover the story of the song > Panic Switch – Silversun Pickups

The song is about a person (referred to as "he") who feels uncomfortable in large crowds and struggles with anxiety. He wonders if he can be what other people want him to be, and if they will still like him if he changes. The chorus repeats the question of whether he can handle his anxiety or if he will panic, and whether his partner will stay with him despite it. The bridge and guitar solo provide a musical break before returning to the chorus again.