Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] Static cracks Then a shaken voice “Officer down” through the midnight noise Coffee’s spilling in the cup holder Gear rattles as I hit the gas Red and blue in the rearview glass Heart rate louder than the engine on gas Another name on the peace officer memorial? Not tonight Not on my shift [Chorus] You scream “Officer down!” (over the radio, hold that line) I’m burnin’ this unit down (till I’m at your side in time) From the backroads From the avenues Hear that roar like thunder through the streets You ain’t alone in that fight, My brother ’Cause help’s comin’ with me [Verse 2] Dispatch shakes Tries to sound so calm “Officer down, all units please respond” Street signs rattle as units pass I know that corner I know that fear But I’m closer than it sounds I’m near Sea of blue in the mirror grows Unit after unit Everybody knows Could be me Could be any one So we drive like the devil just grabbed our gun [Chorus] You scream “Officer down!” (over the radio, hold that line) I’m burnin’ this unit down (till I’m at your side in time) From the backroads From the avenues Hear that roar like thunder through the streets You ain’t alone in that fight, My sister ’Cause help’s comin’ with me [Bridge] I’ve heard that call at 3 AM I’ve whispered prayers I’ve buried friends But long as I got breath to breathe I’m comin’ Do you hear me? (yeah) [Chorus] You scream “Officer down!” (over the radio, don’t you fade) We’re a rolling wall of red and blue Cutting through the dark like a blade From the suburbs to the old streets Hear that rumble shake the concrete You ain’t dying in that dirt alone ’Cause help’s comin’ with me [Outro] Sea of red and blue on a lonely street Boots hit gravel Hearts all beat Hand on your vest “I got you Breathe” You called for help And help’s here with me.
Tags
Mimic Shinedown 45: rock ballad, acoustic to full band with guitars/drums. Emotional gritty vocals. 152 BPM E min 4/4
Duration
3:57
Instrumental
No
Created
3/8/2026