I left my wallet in the hotel room They barely let me on the plane I didn't get a chance to check the news Somebody shot up a classroom again And when you said the cops just let 'em die I heard the shaking in your voice And for a moment you began to cry Then I heard you make a choice We can find a time to fall apart Say the names of all the dead I'm still dreaming in my heart of hearts But something's changing in my head Swear you'll save the world when I lose my grip Tell me you're in control Swear you'll say the word when I start to slip 'Cause you'll be the first to know Balloon popping at the grocery store My heart jumping in my chest I look around to find the exit door Which way out of here's the best The kid's looking through the candy aisle School's starting in a week A lady says, "You have a lovely child" And I'm too terrified to speak Can we keep her here at home instead And can we teach her how to fight? Something's changing inside my head Something's drowning out the light Swear you'll save the world when I lose my grip Tell me you're in control Swear you'll say the word when I start to slip You'll be the first to know Swear you'll save the world when I lose my grip Tell me you're in control Swear you'll say the word when I start to slip 'Cause you'll be the first to know Swear you'll save the world when I lose my grip Tell me you're in control Swear you'll say the word when I start to slip 'Cause you'll be the first to know