[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.
