Au/ra & Camelphat - Panic Room -

Au/Ra wrote "Panic Room" when she was just 14 years old to articulate her personal struggles with anxiety. The lyrics utilize the metaphor of a "panic room"—traditionally a place of safety—to describe a claustrophobic mental state where fear becomes inescapable.

Released in early 2018, serves as a haunting exploration of mental health, specifically the overwhelming experience of anxiety. Originally a dark pop track by German singer-songwriter Au/Ra , the song reached a global audience through a tech-house remix by the British production duo CamelPhat . The Inspiration: A Mind as a Fortress Au/Ra & CamelPhat - Panic Room

The collaboration became a massive hit, particularly in the UK and US dance scenes: Au/Ra wrote "Panic Room" when she was just

: Au/Ra has noted that while a real panic room is meant for protection, the mental "panic room" is a space of "fake security" where one avoids problems rather than facing them. Originally a dark pop track by German singer-songwriter

: The song describes physical sensations of panic, such as "hands shaking," "hair raising," and the "silence so loud".