The Lyndsay Diaries was the moniker of songwriter Scott Windsor. Windsor, a… Read Full Bio ↴The Lyndsay Diaries was the moniker of songwriter Scott Windsor. Windsor, a native of St. Louis, signed to The Militia Group in 2001 and has since put out two solo records, "Remember The Memories" in 2001, "The Tops Of Trees Are On Fire," in 2002, as well as an EP, "Midwestern," in 2004. Shortly after the release of "Midwestern," Windsor decided to form a full-time band, which he named Umbrellas. Umbrellas currently has two releases out on The Militia Group.

Emergency
The Lyndsay Diaries Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

I always tell myself to be patient
But my left hand shakes
Against your new couch
Control of the situation
Fell through my fingers
I heard her say
"You can't keep living
As if you're dying"

Well, I'm dying

And now what an awkward way
to spend the holiday
in such a deviant way to behave
It's amazing how quiet this house is
When the world's outside
celebrating their new years
and their new fears

Your addiction is okay
Cause it's medically approved
And the night is expired
Lay me down
To sleep but one more thing
Can you say "Addiction"?
Well I can admit my guilt emergency, emergency
Let's whisper, "Goodnight"

And now what an awkward way
to spend the holiday
in such a deviant way to behave
It's amazing how quiet this house is
When the world's outside

celebrating their new years
and their new fears

Overall Meaning

The Lyndsay Diaries' song "Emergency" reveals a story of someone struggling with addiction and the aftermath of a destructive relationship. The song opens with the singer's frustration at trying to control the situation, while their hand trembles against their partner's new couch. The situation has spiraled out of their grasp, and they have succumbed to addiction. The chorus delivers poignant sadness, drawing out the lines, "You can't keep living as if you're dying / Well, I'm dying." In the second verse, the singer feels conflicted as they are spending the holiday in a deviant way, contrasting with the celebrations of the outside world. Their partner's addiction is medically approved, which heightens their quandary. The closing of the song features the singer confessing their guilt and whispering "goodnight" before the song fades out.

Line by Line Meaning

I always tell myself to be patient
I try to be patient in difficult situations.

But my left hand shakes
I am anxious and nervous.

Against your new couch
I am fidgety and can't sit still.

Control of the situation
I feel powerless and unable to take charge.

Fell through my fingers
I lost control of the situation.

I heard her say
Someone said something to me.

"You can't keep living As if you're dying"
You need to be more present and not worry about the future.

Well, I'm dying
I am struggling and feel like I am not living to the fullest.

And now what an awkward way to spend the holiday in such a deviant way to behave
I feel uncomfortable and guilty for being in this situation over the holidays.

It's amazing how quiet this house is When the world's outside celebrating their new years and their new fears
I feel disconnected from the world and the celebrations happening around me.

Your addiction is okay Cause it's medically approved
I justify my addiction because it is legally approved and prescribed.

And the night is expired Lay me down To sleep but one more thing Can you say "Addiction"?
Before going to sleep, I ask someone to acknowledge my addiction.

Well I can admit my guilt emergency, emergency
I feel guilty and overwhelmed.

Let's whisper, "Goodnight"
We say goodnight quietly to not disturb anyone.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Keith Rodger Lucas, Guy Martin Days

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS