[Verse 1] Hairline crack in the kitchen wall Coffee cup rattles on the table Radio saying “it’s under control” But the back door latch feels unstable Sandbags stacked like crooked teeth Kids in the truck with the engine running You light one smoke Then light another Say “we’ve seen this coming” [Chorus] When the levee breaks again Who you gonna call a friend? Water don’t care what you meant to do Takes your house Leaves the truth When the levee breaks again You find out what you’re standing in [Verse 2] Sirens howl by the rusted bridge Porch swing bangs like a warning bell Your mama’s Bible in a plastic bag Phone in your hand Can’t call yourself [low vocal register] You’ve been patching up the same old leak In the roof In the job In your chest Now the river’s at the window glass And it’s rising past your breath [Chorus] [Bridge] [whispered vocals] It don’t burst in one big moment It’s a drip Then a crack Then a roar Every promise you postponed Comes floating through your door [guitar solo] [Chorus]
