Panic! At The Disco – High Hopes
In 2018, Panic! At The Disco released “High Hopes,” a single that became one of the defining anthems of their career. With its bold brass riff, uplifting melody, and lyrics about never giving up on your dreams, the track resonated deeply with listeners and propelled the band’s popularity to new heights.
Song Overview
“High Hopes” is a song about believing in yourself and holding on to hope in the face of challenges. The song opens with striking brass instrumentation that drives the energy forward, while Brendon Urie’s powerful vocals deliver the motivational message with conviction. The combination of symphonic grandeur and pop-rock intensity makes it one of the band’s most inspiring and accessible songs.
Songwriting and Production
The song was written by Brendon Urie and Jake Sinclair, with production handled by Jake Sinclair. His work brought together sleek pop production and rock power, blending uplifting brass arrangements with crisp, modern beats. The result is a polished, stadium-ready anthem that perfectly captures the spirit of resilience.
Charts
“High Hopes” became a massive commercial success, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it the band’s biggest hit. It also topped the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart, where it remained for an extended run, and entered the top 10 in multiple countries worldwide. Its success cemented the song as one of the most recognizable rock-pop crossovers of the decade.
Music Video
The music video features Brendon Urie walking through the streets of Los Angeles before scaling the side of a skyscraper. The visual serves as a metaphor for ambition, perseverance, and fearlessness, perfectly complementing the song’s theme of chasing dreams against all odds. The imagery of Urie literally climbing toward the sky makes the video as memorable as the track itself.
More than 100 million songs in CD quality. 7 million in better-than-CD sound.
🎧 Start your free trial with Amazon Music Unlimited now!
