Yesterday was a party; today it ends

This is a city that breaks but never bends

Crying in the streets--get used to the sound

Not enough of anything to go around

I'm sorry Mama, I'm sorry

We're trying, we're trying

There's someone coming tomorrow

The water's still rising

Though the rain's not coming down

No one's coming for this town

We're in the eye of a storm of apathy

Soon to be replaced by a new tragedy

These old walls dissolve at the slightest touch

Just add water and the houses turn to dust

I'm sorry Mama, I'm sorry

We're trying, we're trying

There's someone coming tomorrow

The water's still rising

Though the rain's not coming down

No one's coming for this town

I'm sorry Mama, I'm sorry

We're trying, we're trying

There's someone coming, I promise

The water's still rising

Though the rain's not coming down

No one's coming for this town