Intro) [Sound of a heart monitor beeping steadily] [Heavy breathing] [Deep War Drums start beating slowly... Boom... Boom...] Sleep, my love. Close your eyes. The world is dangerous. But I am the danger tonight. (Verse 1: The Perimeter) The sun goes down and the shadows get long, The birds stop singing their daylight song. The hospital hallway is quiet and cold, But I’m walking the line like a soldier of old. I checked the door, I checked the lock, I’m watching the hands spinning round on the clock. Nothing gets in here, nothing gets past, I’m the first line of defense and I’m the last. (Pre-Chorus) I don't blink. I don't sleep. I have a promise. That I have to keep. (Chorus) I AM THE WATCHMAN ON THE WALL! I CATCH THE TEARS BEFORE THEY FALL! WHILE YOU’RE DREAMING, I’M AT WAR! STANDING GUARD AT THE HOLY DOOR! LET THE DEMONS COME, LET THEM TRY! NOT ON MY WATCH, NOBODY DIES! (Verse 2: The Enemy Approaches) I see the fear trying to creep in your head, Trying to whisper lies while you lay in the bed. I see the pain trying to steal your breath, I see the silhouette of the angel of death. But I pull out the sword of the spirit and swing, I command the darkness to bow to the King. "Get back!" I whisper, "You have no place," "Get out of this room and get out of her face!" (Verse 3: The Weapon) [Music builds intensity - Orchestral Swell] I ain't got a gun, but I got a prayer, That cuts through the smoke and cuts through the air. I’m pacing the floorboards, speaking the Word, The most violent prayer that the devil has heard. I’m pleading the Blood over every cell, Sending the sickness back down to hell. My eyes are heavy, my body is weak, But the spirit is strong and the spirit will speak. (Chorus) I AM THE WATCHMAN ON THE WALL! I CATCH THE TEARS BEFORE THEY FALL! WHILE YOU’RE DREAMING, I’M AT WAR! STANDING GUARD AT THE HOLY DOOR! LET THE DEMONS COME, LET THEM TRY! NOT ON MY WATCH, NOBODY DIES! (Verse 4: The Physical Vigil) I watch your chest rise, I watch it fall, I’m listening for the nurse to answer the call. I fix the pillow, I adjust the sheet, I rub the cold away from your feet. You don't see the worry, you don't see the stress, You only see the love and the tenderness. I carry the burden so you can float, I’m the anchor and I’m the boat. (Bridge) [Drum beat stops. Eerie silence.] They say the night is darkest just before the dawn. Well, let it be dark. My eyes are adjusted to the dark. I was born in the dark. And I know how to hunt in it. (Screamed) I AM THE HUNTER NOW! (Verse 5: The Morning Victory) [Triumphant sunrise melody mixes with the war drums] The sky turns purple, the sun starts to crest, The Watchman has passed the ultimate test. You open your eyes and you look at me, "Did you sleep?" you ask, quietly. I smile and I lie, "Yeah, I caught a few winks," While I pour you a water and mix up the drinks. We made it through the valley, we made it through the night, Bathed in the glory of the morning light. (Outro) [Sound of the heart monitor beeping... then fading out] [Whisper] Shift change. But I’m never off duty. Rest well, Queen. 1919. Clear.
