Evoking the spirit of disillusionment felt in the mid-1980s, this song captures societal unrest and cultural dissatisfaction. The repeated imagery of panic in various UK cities underscores the pervasive anxiety and sense of instability. Morrissey's vocal lament, "Could life ever be sane again?" questions the return to normalcy amidst chaos. The condemnation of the DJ represents a broader critique of mainstream media's failure to resonate with the realities of everyday life. The chorus, "Hang the DJ," calls for the rejection of superficial distractions and suggests a need for more substantive, meaningful engagement with the public. "Panic" serves as both an indictment of cultural emptiness and a cry for authenticity in a tumultuous era.
