Verse 1 The lights don’t dim, they just hum low Like they’re 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 who’s bleeding by the way They reach for the door Pre-Chorus I’ve got answers folded in my sleeves Bandages in every word If you’re hurting, you’ll find me here I’ve already heard Chorus This is an emergency room that never closes White lights burning through the night I don’t clock out, I don’t turn anyone away If you’re breaking, you’re my priority I’ve 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 I’ve got hands that don’t shake anymore Even when they should I tell myself, This is what I’m for And that feels almost good Pre-Chorus 2 They say, “You should get some rest” I say, “Just one more thing” 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 don’t ask how it started I just stop the bleeding as best I can I don’t triage, I don’t assess I run an emergency room That never closes Bridge Somewhere there’s a night shift ending Somewhere lights go out Somewhere people leave their work at work I wouldn’t know how Final Chorus This is an emergency room that never closes No sign on the door that says “enough” If you’re hurting, I will stay with you Even when staying gets rough I don’t remember when I learned That leaving wasn’t an option I run an emergency room That never closes Outro The lights are still on… I think they always were.
