[Verse 1] Two-seventeen on a Tuesday With the rain against the glass He was shaking in the kitchen Saying, "Please ... just get here fast." Last week he said that every badge Was something we'd outgrown Now he's giving his address twice ... And he doesn't want to be alone [Verse 2] I pulled up to his driveway Saw his sign still on the lawn He looked glad to see the uniform He'd been asking to be gone First I asked about his children, Made sure everyone was clear He said, "Thanks for coming, officer." I said, "That's why we're here." [Chorus] Defund till you need one Till the knocking turns to fear Till a slogan can't protect you ... And you need somebody here It's an easy line to holler When the danger ain't with you But a sign can't answer nine-one-one ... Somebody has to [Verse 3] A badge ain't a halo, And the law ain't mine to bend If I use it to hurt someone, I should answer in the end Hold the crooked ones accountable Let the honest do their part You can fix what needs the fixing ... Without pulling out the heart [Chorus] Defund till you need one Till the knocking turns to fear Till a slogan can't protect you ... And you need somebody here It's an easy line to holler When the danger ain't with you But a sign can't answer nine-one-one ... Somebody has to [Verse 4] Before I leave my driveway, There's a prayer beside the keys Lord, keep my hands from anger When there's fear in front of me Give me courage for the danger Give me wisdom for the call Let me bring somebody safely home ... You're the Father of us all [Bridge] Make the standard worth the badge Make the badge deserve the trust But when a neighbor calls for help ... Showing up is still a must [Final Chorus] Defund till you need one Till the knocking turns to fear Till a slogan can't protect you ... And you need somebody here It's an easy line to holler When the danger ain't with you But a sign can't answer nine-one-one ... Somebody has to [Outro] He said, "I'll take that sign down. It was blocking my view." I said, "Funny ... looked pretty clear When the lights were flashing blue."
