Emergency Room
Mario Lyrics


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Yeah, whoa, Mario
Yeah, yeah, Rihanna

Like a dummy threw my jeans in the closet (closet)
When I know you're the only one that's washing (washing)
So you found a piece of paper saying Tasha (Tasha)
She was working at the store, she was helping me with shopping
On the seat, bet you found a broad's stockings
Some red high heels
But that was for my mama
Boy how could you lie to me?
Thought you would die for me
I'm not accepting another apology.

After three years, girl let it go
Accusing me of shit you don't know
I got my bags packed standing by the door
When I leave, I ain't coming back no more

You gone be in the Emergency Room
You standing by my bed
And so-tempted to pull out my IV
You gone be in the Emergency Room
I'm fightin' with myself
I can't hurt you even though you hurt me
You gone be in the Emergency Room
I'm tryin' to call nurse but nobody can help me now
Let me see you try to live without me
Now where's your heartbeat?
Flat line on the E-K-G (uh)

You were home one night watching TV (TV)
Got a call from your girl saying RiRi (RiRi)
Said she just got in the club, bought to buy herself some dub
Looked over to VIP and then she seen me

She's just mad (baby)
She wish she had a playa with some swag
Besides, I was in Chicago
Boy how could you lie to me?
Thought you would die for me
I'm not accepting another apology.

After three years, girl let it go
Accusing me of shit you don't know
I got my bags packed standing by the door
Cause when I leave, I ain't coming back no more

You gone be in the Emergency Room
You standing by my bed
And so-tempted to pull out my IV
You gone be in the Emergency Room
I'm fightin' with myself
I can't hurt you even though you hurt me
You gone be in the Emergency Room
I'm tryin' to call nurse but nobody can help me now
Let me see you try to live without me
Now where's your heartbeat?
Flat line on the E-K-G (uh)

I did you wrong girl (wrong girl)
Had a couple numbers in my phone girl (numbers in my phone girl)
But we been in this relationship too long girl
For you to be listening to your silly home girls
You better gone girl
Now baby think about it
Everything we do they gonna read about it
Put it on the radio and TV outlet
Do you wanna see your picture in that paper?
You know them haters...
You hear that 808
The drum... that's my heartbeat
I'm going numb
I said Rihanna, I'm feelin stressed
I'm goin into cardiac arrest

You gone be in the Emergency Room
You standing by my bed
And so-tempted to pull out my IV
You gone be in the Emergency Room
I'm fightin' with myself
I can't hurt you even though you hurt me
You gone be in the Emergency Room
I'm tryin' to call nurse but nobody can help me now
Let me see you try to live without me




Now where's your heartbeat?
Flat line on the E-K-G (uh)

Overall Meaning

The song "Emergency Room" by Mario featuring Rihanna is a narrative about a romantic relationship that has gone sour due to mistrust and infidelity. The opening lines of the song, "Like a dummy threw my jeans in the closet, when I know you're the only one that's washing," suggest that the female partner has found a piece of evidence (a piece of paper with the name Tasha) that leads her to believe that Mario has been disloyal. The following lines reveal that the evidence was inconsequential, as Tasha was merely someone helping him shop. Nonetheless, the female partner finds another piece of evidence (a pair of stockings and red high heels), which leads her to believe that Mario has been cheating on her.


The lyrics then switch to Rihanna's perspective, who is the other woman in Mario's life. She tells Mario's partner that she has nothing to worry about, as she is just a friend and not a rival. She reminds Mario's partner that they have been in a relationship for too long for it to end due to mere rumors. However, it seems that Mario's partner is unwilling to accept any explanations or apologies, and the chorus repeats the image of her being in the emergency room, standing by Mario's bed.


The song's lyrics are quite straightforward and tell a story about the end of a romantic relationship, spurred by a lack of trust and infidelity. The chorus, with its repetition of the image of Mario's partner being in the emergency room by his bedside, suggests that she is overwhelmed with feelings of betrayal and hurt, and the only way to make it right is for Mario to be physically hurt or for her to see him in pain.


Line by Line Meaning

Like a dummy threw my jeans in the closet (closet)
I made a stupid mistake by hiding my jeans in the closet, even though you are the one who does my laundry.


When I know you're the only one that's washing (washing)
I am fully aware that you are the only one who washes my clothes.


So you found a piece of paper saying Tasha (Tasha)
You discovered a note with Tasha's name on it.


She was working at the store, she was helping me with shopping
Tasha was an employee at the store who assisted me while I was shopping.


On the seat, bet you found a broad's stockings
I am sure you saw some stockings belonging to a woman on the car seat.


Some red high heels
The aforementioned stockings were most likely accompanied by a pair of red high heels.


But that was for my mama
The stockings and high heels were actually intended for my mother, not another woman.


Boy how could you lie to me?
I am deeply hurt and disappointed that you would lie to me.


Thought you would die for me
I had always believed that you loved me enough to never hurt me.


I'm not accepting another apology.
I am done with accepting apologies for your actions, they do not make it okay.


After three years, girl let it go
It has been three long years, and it is time to move on from this situation.


Accusing me of shit you don't know
You are blaming me for things that I did not do, and it is unfair.


I got my bags packed standing by the door
I am ready to leave this relationship and have my bags packed by the door.


When I leave, I ain't coming back no more
I have made the decision to not return, and I am sticking with it.


You gone be in the Emergency Room
Your actions will cause you to be in the Emergency Room.


You standing by my bed
You will be standing by my hospital bed, feeling guilty and regretful.


And so-tempted to pull out my IV
You will feel the urge to pull out my IV, but you will refrain from doing so.


I'm fightin' with myself
I am struggling internally with wanting to hurt you back and not wanting to cause you any pain.


I can't hurt you even though you hurt me
Even though you have hurt me deeply, I cannot bear to hurt you in return.


I'm tryin' to call nurse but nobody can help me now
I am trying to seek help from a nurse, but it is too late and nothing can be done to fix this situation.


Let me see you try to live without me
I challenge you to see if you can live without me and move on from this relationship.


Now where's your heartbeat?
You will feel the emptiness and pain of losing me, and it will manifest physically.


Flat line on the E-K-G (uh)
Your heart rate will decrease, and it will be evident on an EKG monitor.


Got a call from your girl saying RiRi (RiRi)
One night, you received a call from a friend who mentioned seeing me at a club.


Said she just got in the club, bought to buy herself some dub
Your friend saw me in the club, about to purchase some 'dub' (slang for marijuana).


Looked over to VIP and then she seen me
Your friend looked over to the VIP section of the club and noticed that I was there.


She's just mad (baby)
Your friend is probably just upset and overreacting.


She wish she had a playa with some swag
Your friend may be jealous of my confidence and style.


Besides, I was in Chicago
I was actually in Chicago during that time, and not at the club.


I did you wrong girl (wrong girl)
I acknowledge that I have hurt you deeply and I am sorry (although it is doubtful that I am truly talking to the right person).


Had a couple numbers in my phone girl (numbers in my phone girl)
I had a few numbers in my phone that you may have found suspicious.


But we been in this relationship too long girl
We have been together for a significant amount of time and it would be a shame to throw it away over something like this.


For you to be listening to your silly home girls
You should not be taking advice from your friends, who do not necessarily have your best interest in mind.


You better gone girl
You would be better off if you left this situation and moved on.


Now baby think about it
Please take some time to consider what has happened and the consequences of your actions.


Everything we do they gonna read about it
Our actions will be discussed and scrutinized by the media and others.


Put it on the radio and TV outlet
Our relationship drama may even be broadcast on radio and television networks.


Do you wanna see your picture in that paper?
Do you really want all of this attention and publicity surrounding our relationship troubles?


You know them haters...
There will always be critics and people who wish us harm, and we do not need to give them more ammunition.


You hear that 808
The bass line in the music can be felt in your chest and is symbolic of my heart.


The drum... that's my heartbeat
The drum beat in the music represents the rhythm of my heart.


I'm going numb
All of the stress and conflict of our relationship is making me emotionally numb.


I said Rihanna, I'm feelin stressed
I confide in Rihanna that I am feeling incredibly stressed and overwhelmed.


I'm goin into cardiac arrest
Metaphorically speaking, the emotional distress of our relationship is causing my heart to fail.




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Intro
(What would the music be without Soundz)...
Yeah, whoa, Mario
yeah,yeah, Rihanna
Verse 1
Like a dummy threw my jeans in the closet (closet)
When I know you're the only one that wash it(wash it)
So you found a piece of paper saying Tasha (Tasha)
She was working at the store, she was helping me with shopping
On the receipt that you found, I bought stockings
Some red high heels
But that was for my mama

Boy how could you lie to me?
Thought you would die for me
I'm not accepting another apology.
Bridge
After three years, girl let it go
Accusing me of shit you don't know
I got my bags packed standing by the door
When I leave, I aint coming back no more
Chorus
You gone be in the Emergency Room
You standing by my bed
And so-tempted to pull out my IV
You gone be in the Emergency Room
I'm fightin' with myself
I can't hurt you even though you hurt me
You gone be in the Emergency Room
I'm tryin' to call nurse but nobody can help me now
Let me see you try to live without me
Now where's your heartbeat?
Flat line on the E-K-G (uh)
Verse 2
You were home one night watching TV (TV)
Got a call from your girl saying RiRi (RiRi)
Said she just got in the club, bought to buy herself some dub
Looked over to VIP and then she seen me
She's just mad (baby)
She wish she had a playa with some swag
Besides, I was in Chicago
Boy how could you lie to me?
Thought you would die for me
I'm not accepting another apology.
Bridge
After three years, girl let it go
Accusing me of shit you don't know
I got my bags packed standing by the door
Cuz when I leave, I aint coming back no more
Chorus
You gone be in the Emergency Room
You standing by my bed
And so-tempted to pull out my IV
You gone be in the Emergency Room
I'm fightin' with myself
I can't hurt you even though you hurt me
You gone be in the Emergency Room
I'm tryin' to call nurse but nobody can help me now
Let me see you try to live without me
Now where's your heartbeat?
Flat line on the E-K-G (uh)
Verse 3
I did you wrong girl (wrong girl)
Had a couple numbers in my phone girl (numbers in my phone girl)
But we been in this relationship too long girl
For you to be listening to your silly home girls
You better gone girl
Now baby think about it
Everything we do they gonna read about it
Put it on the radio and TV outlet
Do you wanna see your picture in that paper?
You know them haters...
You hear that 808
The drum... that's my heartbeat
I'm going numb
I said Rihanna, I'm feelin stressed
I'm goin into cardiac arrest
Chorus
You gone be in the Emergency Room
You standing by my bed
And so-tempted to pull out my IV
You gone be in the Emergency Room
I'm fightin' with myself
I can't hurt you even though you hurt me
You gone be in the Emergency Room
I'm tryin' to call nurse but nobody can help me now
Let me see you try to live without me
Now where's your heartbeat?
Flat line on the E-K-G (uh)



All comments from YouTube:

@EtreBritta93

WHY IS THIS NOT ON SPOTIFY. This randomly crossed my mind today. What a blast from the past. Hands down so good 😭

@mariamyupperz7614

Cuz this isnt an official release, it's a leaked demo. It isnt even Rihanna. Sigh

@hayleyserna2922

Best version of this song, hands down. Been trying to find it 😭

@charltontaniseb6621

Agreed...

@Jojo-fh2yr

Same!!! Cant believe this song is like 13 years old 😭🔥

@aaronnichols2510

right ! thought i was the only one lol this belongs on Apple Music idc

@Jojo-fh2yr

Aaron Nichols same! Need this on Spotify too‼️

@jessicacathey4679

Agreed 👍

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@cypriantsabedze4868

It has been a rough 10yrs looking for this song...😫😫😫😫😫

Finally💝

@caleb4459

Thank you for uploading this version I’ve been looking for years for this version 💜

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