Six o'clock the siren kicks him from a dream
   Tries to shake it off but it just won't stop
   Can't find the strength but he's got promises to keep
   And wood to chop before he sleeps
   I may never get over
   but never's better than now
   I've got bases to cover
  
   He's in the parking lot just sitting in his car
   It's nine o'clock but he can't get out
   He lights a cigarette
   and turns the music down
   but just can't seem to shake that sound
  
   Once I thought I'd get over
   but it's too late for me now
   I've got bases to cover
  
   Melody walks through the door
   and memory flies out the window
   and nobody knows what they want 'til they finally let it all go
  
   The pain inside
   coming outside
  
   So many ways to drown a man
   So many ways to drag him down
   Some are fast and some take years and years
   Can't hear what he's saying when he's talking in his sleep
   Finally found the sound but he's in too deep
   I could never get over
   Is it too late for me now?
   Feel like blowing my cover
  
   Melody walks through the door
   and memory flies out the window
   and nobody knows what they want
   'til they finally let it all go
  
   But don't cut your losses too soon
   'cause you'll only be cutting your throat
   And answer a call while you still hear at all
   'cause nobody will if you won't