[Intro] [vocal scat] dedodededebabadoo datititidap bapapbodidiboo zebosobop mordedeedemo dibebeedibebiddydibbitibopo [Verse 1] The red phone rings in the velvet room A little too late, a little too soon Your face is going pale And then you say, “I’m fine,” like a fire alarm bell [Pre-Chorus] One hand on the latch, one hand on your chest You call it control; I call it a test [Chorus] Emergency - come closer, don’t look away Emergency - there’s no safe word left to say The curtains catch, the clock runs wild You’re still the one who called me, child Emergency - stay till the room turns still Emergency - say you will, this is not a drill [vocal scat] zepideedlayo, pededeplintolopendoareredabahawhuuhuwaooh badoobooklu badadabetobolooobadoo badolloaborotu [Verse 2] A silver tray and a porcelain grin The house band plays while the walls cave in The saxophone catches on fire the situation is getting dire You count your breath once more, I count to four Then both of us forget what numbers are for [Pre-Chorus] One hand on the latch, one hand on your chest You call it control; I call it a test [Chorus] Emergency - come closer, don’t look away Emergency - there’s no safe word left to say The curtains catch, the clock runs wild You’re still the one who called me, child Emergency - stay till the room turns still Emergency - say you will, this is no drill [Instrumental Break: baritone sax solo and vocal scat call and release] [Bridge] No siren can explain this ache This burning house can't hold its shape If you can hear me through the din Unlock the door and let me in [vocal scat] ghadunipopidzedibopdedebidliobobliipitynahgarumbedofevu dipededeepopityzippidy zappidy rommploofirettooboohudu [Final Chorus] Emergency - come closer, don’t look away Emergency - there’s no safe word left to say The curtains catch, the clock runs wild You’re still the one who called me, child The saxophone sets the alarm Aint nobody safe from harm Emergency - stay till the room turns still Emergency - say you will, this is not a drill. [extended baritone and alto sax duet played faster than most could ever play a sax] [Outro] The red phone rings The red phone rings Emergency [vocal scat] zebadidibo, debo, doobedy die, ziddyzaforeezebadybab si babsidepobiddypilbi diideebozupideeboobapitylo [final drum roll - big drum roll. really big and fast and ending on a cymbal crash] [silence]
