Save The Beat
from The Tipping Point by The OM Sound
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lyrics
Save The Beat
Yo, this is a true story…
Listen.
I often wonder why common sense is so uncommon
As I sit here on the broken down metro line yawning.
They say there’s been an accident, of what I don’t know,
But they say it’s serious, sirens wail, pray for someone’s soul.
Time stops and with announcements comes agitation,
Spittin’ into cell phones tryin’ to get to their station.
Speakers crackle once again, say there’s a body on the tracks,
Silence hushes passengers as they absorb the morbid facts.
Helicopter floats overhead, Channel 7 News,
Murmurs echo in the room like whispers in church pews.
Nervous conversation slowly comes back into fashion,
But the undertone of violence puts a damper on the action.
The driver’s had to deal with three jumpers in this month,
With every one he prays, “God, please let this be the last one.”
The one before leapt and midair looked him in the eyes,
He slammed on the brakes but you can’t stop that much weight in time.
Every ten minutes, another ten is added,
This time for photos and measurements, and then “that’s it.”
Police step inside and give us all some needed details,
“A woman’s been wounded but she’s alive on the rail.”
On the way to hospital at this very moment,
A breath of relief fills the cabin with emotion.
Some laugh, some sigh, and a girl’s sobs’ floodgates open,
With the A/C off we’re all sweating in this furnace.
Smells of fear, annoyance, and anxiety make me turn in,
“Just another ten,” and we pull into West Richmond.
Cops, cameras everywhere and no sign of the injured.
Another few express minutes to our destination,
Now to hit the streets, and thank you for your patience.
Can you save, save the beat,
Save the beat, can you save,
Can you save, save the beat,
Save the beat, can you save…
An hour later, she died in the hospital.
Life happens, death happens, it’s hard to cope.
Moments like these, put you on the podium,
Put things in perspective, challenge everything you think you know.
What it comes down to’s what you choose to put your focus on,
After the fact, turn your back, and think of when you’ve won.
Do what you love and love what you do,
Because you never know when you might jump the queue.
Save the beat.
© Orion Miller 2014
Yo, this is a true story…
Listen.
I often wonder why common sense is so uncommon
As I sit here on the broken down metro line yawning.
They say there’s been an accident, of what I don’t know,
But they say it’s serious, sirens wail, pray for someone’s soul.
Time stops and with announcements comes agitation,
Spittin’ into cell phones tryin’ to get to their station.
Speakers crackle once again, say there’s a body on the tracks,
Silence hushes passengers as they absorb the morbid facts.
Helicopter floats overhead, Channel 7 News,
Murmurs echo in the room like whispers in church pews.
Nervous conversation slowly comes back into fashion,
But the undertone of violence puts a damper on the action.
The driver’s had to deal with three jumpers in this month,
With every one he prays, “God, please let this be the last one.”
The one before leapt and midair looked him in the eyes,
He slammed on the brakes but you can’t stop that much weight in time.
Every ten minutes, another ten is added,
This time for photos and measurements, and then “that’s it.”
Police step inside and give us all some needed details,
“A woman’s been wounded but she’s alive on the rail.”
On the way to hospital at this very moment,
A breath of relief fills the cabin with emotion.
Some laugh, some sigh, and a girl’s sobs’ floodgates open,
With the A/C off we’re all sweating in this furnace.
Smells of fear, annoyance, and anxiety make me turn in,
“Just another ten,” and we pull into West Richmond.
Cops, cameras everywhere and no sign of the injured.
Another few express minutes to our destination,
Now to hit the streets, and thank you for your patience.
Can you save, save the beat,
Save the beat, can you save,
Can you save, save the beat,
Save the beat, can you save…
An hour later, she died in the hospital.
Life happens, death happens, it’s hard to cope.
Moments like these, put you on the podium,
Put things in perspective, challenge everything you think you know.
What it comes down to’s what you choose to put your focus on,
After the fact, turn your back, and think of when you’ve won.
Do what you love and love what you do,
Because you never know when you might jump the queue.
Save the beat.
© Orion Miller 2014
credits
from The Tipping Point,
released February 2, 2016
Music: Orion Miller and Marina Durham
Production: Steve Winton
Lyrics: Orion Miller
Music: Orion Miller and Marina Durham
Production: Steve Winton
Lyrics: Orion Miller
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Redefining the term “power trio,” The OM Sound sounds more like a hip-hop orchestra than a three piece band. Empowering vocals meet complex grooves, from neo-soul to jazz-funk, all inspired by their conscious message. The OM Sound: relentlessly awakening. ... more
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