The Police and the Private
Metric Lyrics

Get straight, wait here while I try to find the exit sign
Stay focused and patient while I search for a way out of this situation.

When we stop asking strangers, no one wants what we want
We should stop relying on others to understand our desires since they will never truly share them.

Keep one eye on the door, keep one eye on the bag
Be alert and vigilant at all times to avoid potential danger or loss.

Never expect to be sure
Nothing in life is certain, and we must be prepared for uncertainty and ambiguity.

You're working for the police and the private
Everyone is ultimately subject to authority, whether it be from law enforcement or private corporations.

The pirates and the pilots
These forces represent both lawless and lawful power structures that can either serve or exploit us.

Fingerprinted waiting for the train
The mundane experience of public transportation serves as a metaphor for the loss of privacy and individuality in society.

The doctor, the writer, the hairdresser
These are examples of professions that we might not readily associate with fingerprinting or loss of personal freedom.

Felt up and fingerprinted waiting for the train
Even seemingly innocent activities can lead to infringement on our rights and personal space.

Lord, lord mother we are all losing love
A feeling of disconnection and isolation plagues us all.

Lord, listen lover we are all missing mama
We long for a sense of comfort and security that we may never fully regain.

There's a place that ends here, I know
Everything is impermanent, and we cannot cling to any particular place or moment in time.

When they close the gates I'll cry
The finality and harshness of closure can evoke powerful emotions.

I'm so tired of never sleeping
The stress of constantly being on alert can wear a person down to exhaustion.

The whole world wants what we're on
Our unique perspective and resources make us vulnerable to the desires and demands of others.

Didn't make this up I learned, I learned it from a friend
Our knowledge and beliefs are often informed by the experiences and teachings of those around us.

My friend is coming clean, she told me
The truth can be difficult to reveal, but it is essential for healing and growth.

Keep one eye on the door, keep one eye on the bed
We must balance the pursuit of personal safety and satisfaction with our need for rest and relaxation.

Never expect to be sure who you're working for
Even ostensible allies or employers may have their own agenda and motives.

The doctor, the writer, the garbage collector
These diverse professionals represent the universality of fingerprints and the absence of true individuality in the eyes of larger social systems.

Got to get out
We must take action to get ourselves out of difficult or dangerous situations.

Got to get to you, the orphanage is closing in an hour
We must prioritize and act quickly before we lose opportunities or endanger ourselves or others.