False Alarms

"False Alarms" is a song from "Fires and Liars". Sully sings the entire song, or rather, he speaks it in rhythm, for the most part. It about false alarms

Sully: May I please have your attention? 'Cause there's something I should mention, And it has to do with calling 911. When you report a fire, They assume you're not a liar, And that's why before the call is even done,

They're sending firemen in trucks, And they're spending lots of bucks, But the most important thing that you should know Is while they're busy helping you, Someone else could need them too, But now they're tied up somewhere else, and they can't go.

So what's the deal? Make sure it's real!

When you're calling 911, the situation should be dire! 'Cause if they send the firemen, and it turns out you're a liar, It just might be that somewhere else, there really is a fire Where there are people, Left high and dry, And that, my friend, is why...

Never call a false alarm. You could really cause some harm. 911 is not for play. False alarms keep help away. False alarms are not okay!

You see, when someone's having fun And they call up 911 So they can play a prank so they can laugh and say, "Ha-ha!" They're not only causing trouble Sending people on the double, But to call a false alarm's against the law!

The police will come and get you, And that really will upset you, So don't fool around with any silly prank!

When you call up 911, don't be playing any jokes, 'Cause when you tire firemen from nothing but a hoax, You've distracted them, and now they can't be there for other folks, So remember. Keep it cool. And obey that cardinal rule.

Never call a false alarm. You could really cause some harm. 911 is not for play. False alarms keep help away. False alarms are not okay!