E.R. ๐ฅ ( Cobblestone Cut )
By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe ยฉ 2026 Mark Damon Bitkower. Lyrics & written content are original and owned by the author. All rights reserved. No reproduction, redistribution, or use without prior written permission. ๐ฐ๐๐ต๐๐๐๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฐ Verse 1 The lights donโt dim, they just hum low Like theyโre waiting for the next name Coffee tastes like yesterday But I drink it just the same I know the sound of every footstep Before it hits the floor I can tell whoโs bleeding by the way They reach for the door Pre-Chorus Iโve got answers folded in my sleeves Bandages in every word If youโre hurting, youโll find me here Iโve already heard Chorus This is an emergency room that never closes White lights burning through the night I donโt clock out, I donโt turn anyone away If youโre breaking, youโre my priority Iโve learned how to stay upright Yeah, I run an emergency room That never closes Verse 2 I speak fluent panic, quiet dread I can read it in your face I know the difference between a wound that screams And one that just waits Iโve got hands that donโt shake anymore Even when they should I tell myself, This is what Iโm for And that feels almost good Pre-Chorus 2 They say, โYou should get some restโ I say, โJust one more thingโ The waiting room keeps filling up And they all know my name Chorus This is an emergency room that never closes Sirens echo in my chest I donโt ask how it started I just stop the bleeding as best I can I donโt triage, I donโt assess I run an emergency room That never closes Bridge Somewhere thereโs a night shift ending Somewhere lights go out Somewhere people leave their work at work I wouldnโt know how Final Chorus This is an emergency room that never closes No sign on the door that says โenoughโ If youโre hurting, I will stay with you Even when staying gets rough I donโt remember when I learned That leaving wasnโt an option I run an emergency room That never closes Outro The lights are still onโฆ I think they always were.
