Accidents
░Alexisonfire░ Lyrics
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The waiting or the waiting room
"You're next sir" becomes cruel taunt to you
Recycled air, the smell of sleep and disinfectant
Your god is a two door elevator
Do they even cure you?
(Cut me open drug me) or it is just to humor us
If only we could heal ourselves
We wouldn't need to be hooked up to these machines
Let's redefine
(what it means to heal)
Let's redefine
(what it means to heal)
Let's redefine
(what it means to heal)
Let's redefine
(what it means to heal)
Let's redefine
(what it means to heal)
Let's redefine
(what it means to heal)
Whoa whoa whoa
Do they even cure you?
(Cut me open drug me)or it is just to humor us
(Repair all my defects)before we die
If only we could heal ourselves
We wouldn't need to be hooked up to these machines
Whao whoa whoa
The ░Alexisonfire░ song "Accidents" is a commentary on the modern healthcare system and the vulnerability of human life. The song begins with the singer expressing uncertainty about whether the waiting or the waiting room is worse, highlighting the anxiety and stress that comes with the anticipation of receiving medical treatment. The line "Your god is a two door elevator" further emphasizes the dehumanization that occurs in hospitals as patients are treated as numbers and medical procedures are performed almost mechanically. The lyrics also question the efficacy of medical treatments and whether they are being performed to actually cure patients or just to humor them before they inevitably pass away.
The repeated phrase "Let's redefine what it means to heal" suggests a desire for a change in the way healthcare is approached, perhaps a shift towards a more holistic and preventative approach rather than just treating symptoms. The song ends with the same question posed again, "Do they even cure you? Or is it just to humor us?" leaving the listener to ponder the state of our healthcare system.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not sure what's worse
The uncertainty of waiting for medical attention or being in a waiting room with other sick people.
The waiting or the waiting room
Questioning which is more dreadful: waiting for medical attention or being confined to a small space with others who are suffering.
"You're next sir" becomes cruel taunt to you
Being told you are next in line for medical attention is frustrating when the wait seems interminable.
Recycled air, the smell of sleep and disinfectant
The unpleasant and artificial atmosphere of a hospital waiting room.
Your god is a two door elevator
The idea that medical attention is controlled by an impersonal force beyond one's control.
Do they even cure you?
Questioning the effectiveness of modern medicine to really cure people.
(Cut me open drug me) or it is just to humor us
Wondering if medical treatments are for legitimate curing purposes or only to keep patients placated.
(Repair all my defects) before we die
The desire to be fixed before it is too late and death becomes inevitable.
If only we could heal ourselves
The hope that people could possess the power to self-heal and not depend on medical technology.
We wouldn't need to be hooked up to these machines
Belief that the body could supersede the need for external medical intervention.
Let's redefine (what it means to heal)
A call to reconsider what truly constitutes healing and wellness.
Whoa whoa whoa
A musical interlude, perhaps indicating contemplation or intensity of thought.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS STEELE, DALLAS GREEN, GEORGE PETTIT, JESSE INGELEVICS, WADE MACNEIL
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Patricia Morrell
First time I have seen the Jaws of Life....Cutting metal away by the firefighter. Accident every 5 to 10 minutes on freeway....horrible.
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jbass69goat
As a retired fire chief that has worked at many scenes similar to this I must say that the fire department on the first call is a well trained department. The officer in charge is all business and knows exactly what to do. The other firefighters are all performing their assigned duties with no confusion or lack of organization. This clip could be a perfect part of a training video. Major Props to this fire department. 👍👍💯
Berm_Blaster
Thank you for service sir. You guys are the true heros and surely don't get enough appreciation and recognition.
Janice Farmer
I'm the wife a retired fire chief and I'm a paramedic. You are so right, they did their job calmly and very effectively. They did an excellent job.
Floyd Johnson
I was so impressed how the leader was delegating
Cymru Emergency Responder
@jbass69goat by glass management, I mean making sure it doesn’t fall into the first place. In the UK, we wrap the windscreen in a special adhesive type of cling film (seran wrap to you) so that it doesn’t fall into the vehicle in the first place. That white sheet doesn’t stop glass going into wounds to the lower limbs.