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THE TIMERS Lyrics

The Timers' "Helicopter" begins with a plea for the eponymous flying machine to shower water from the sky to extinguish a raging inferno. Amidst the chaos, the only helicopters visible are those carrying media personnel, highlighting the spectacle of the disaster rather than the urgency of the rescue. The song then warns that the fire will continue to burn for days, leaving nothing but bones in its wake. The band calls on the helicopters to focus on saving lives instead of being an accessory to the media circus. The chorus repeats the call for helicopters to fly before the fire spreads and to lift the singer instead of reporters. The last verse features helicopters owned by the military, firefighters, police and government officials, all paid for by taxpayer money, but helicopters that can only fly in fair weather and can do little in a crisis. The song ends with one more request for helicopters to fly before it is too late.

"Helicopter" addresses the role of mass media in disasters and emergencies, highlighting the need for the helicopter's primary function: rescue. It also raises the issue of the government's responsibility in maintaining emergency response capabilities. The song is a commentary on the all-too-familiar phenomenon of sensationalized reporting on disasters that prioritize viewership and ratings over actual aid and assistance to those in need.