(Verse 1)
Another Tuesday morning, the air is crisp and cold
Down the sterile hallway, a story to unfold
Got the non-slip socks on, a gown of faded blue
Got a sign on the door that says, "Watch what you do"
They've got a little bracelet, a symbol you can't miss
The yellow one that tells you, you're a designated fall risk
(Chorus)
'Cause every step's a gamble, every turn's a test
Gotta ring the buzzer if you need to pass this quest
The bed alarm is blaring, a high and lonely hiss
Just one little movement, you're a fall risk
They tell you, "Don't you get up," they say, "Don't you dare,"
Got two hands on the railing, a nervous little prayer
(Verse 2)
Saw old Mr. Henderson, with his IV pole,
Trying to chase a daydream, losing all control
And poor Mrs. Jenkins, she just wants to get a snack
Tries to make a break for it, there's no turning back
The nurses are like shadows, they seem to know your plan
They can spot a lone walker with a glance right from the van
(Chorus)
'Cause every step's a gamble, every turn's a test
Gotta ring the buzzer if you need to pass this quest
The bed alarm is blaring, a high and lonely hiss
Just one little movement, you're a fall risk
They tell you, "Don't you get up," they say, "Don't you dare,"
Got two hands on the railing, a nervous little prayer
(Bridge)
Yeah, the bathroom's just ten feet away, a journey to the unknown
A mountain to be conquered, a field that's been overgrown
The bed rails are a cage, the floor's a distant blur
Got a team of medical professionals, they're watching you for sure
(Guitar Solo)
(Chorus)
'Cause every step's a gamble, every turn's a test
Gotta ring the buzzer if you need to pass this quest
The bed alarm is blaring, a high and lonely hiss
Just one little movement, you're a fall risk
They tell you, "Don't you get up," they say, "Don't you dare,"
Got two hands on the railing, a nervous little prayer
(Outro)
Yeah, a fall risk, that's what I am
A fall risk, a simple plan
Stay in your bed and wait for them
Just another fall risk, yeah, that's what I am.
