In Case of Emergency
Navigating Heartbreak: A Tale of Betrayal and Self-Discovery
Lyrics
Why do I let myself get upset
The singer questions their emotional reactions to a situation.
You've pulled shit like this before
Recalling past behavior, the singer acknowledges a history of problematic actions from the other person.
Why am I always sweepin' up your mess
Expressing frustration at repeatedly cleaning up after the other person's mistakes or problems.
I can't do it anymore
The singer feels incapable of continuing to deal with the situation.
You'd hand it all over for pocket change
Highlighting the other person's willingness to give up important things for minimal gain.
If you thought you'd win big on the lottery
Suggesting the other person's tendency to hope for big rewards despite small chances, possibly indicating unrealistic expectations.
Well, your trouble is my trouble and I take the blame
Assuming responsibility for the other person's troubles and feeling guilty for being too trusting.
For being so damn naive
Expressing self-criticism for being overly trusting or naive in the situation.
Who you gonna dial in case of emergency
Prompting the other person to consider who they would turn to in an emergency, hinting at the singer's past role in providing support.
I was the only one who cared
The singer emphasizes being the sole person who cared about the other's well-being.
I was the only one lookin' out for you
Reiterating the singer's role as the only one who looked out for the other person.
I was the only one who dared
Asserting courage in taking risks for the other person's sake.
I was the only one who dared
Repetition emphasizing the singer's daring actions for the other person.
I got so scared, you know, I called the police
Out of fear, the singer resorted to involving authorities due to the severity of the situation.
I just didn't know what else to do
The singer felt helpless and didn't know how else to handle the situation.
But the only crime was in your mind
Implies that the real wrongdoing was in the other person's thoughts or intentions.
So now I guess it's up to you
The responsibility to resolve the situation is now shifted to the other person.
Sometimes I feel like I'm the mother and you're the child
Comparing their relationship dynamic to that of a parent and child, highlighting the imbalance in responsibility.
So easy for you to run away
Expressing how easy it is for the other person to escape problems.
And there's nobody lookin' out for me
The singer feels abandoned without anyone caring for their well-being.
What the hell else can I say
Expressing frustration at the lack of words or actions to convey the depth of their emotions.
Who you gonna dial in case of emergency
Repeating the question of who the other person would rely on in an emergency, highlighting their past role.
I was the only one who cared
Reiterating being the only caring individual in the other person's life.
I was the only one lookin' out for you
Emphasizing the singer's role as the sole protector for the other person.
I was the only one who dared
Restating the singer's bravery in taking risks for the other's sake.
I was the only one who dared
Repetition for emphasis on the singer's daring actions.
Who you gonna dial in case of emergency
Reiterating the question of who the other person would seek help from in an emergency.
I was the only one who cared
Emphasizing the singer's care and concern for the other person.
I was the only one lookin' out for you
Reiterating the singer's role as the sole guardian of the other person.
I was the only one who dared
Highlighting the singer's courage in taking risks for the other's sake.
I was the only one who dared
Reiterating the singer's daring actions for the other person's benefit.
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