Discover the story of the song > Time to Dance – Panic! At The Disco

The singer talks about a woman who is not bleeding on the ballroom floor for attention, but is going to face some consequences. He encourages her to have composure and proper posture instead of resorting to violence. The lyrics also mention the pressure of fashion magazines and societal expectations on women. The chorus and post-chorus repeat the idea of wanting attention, envy, and malice, while the bridge and outro mention how societal expectations of masculinity can be harmful.