I hear an echo ringing through the corridor   somewhere a fire burns while rain begins to pour   did somebody slip up, did someone hit the floor?   they say it's too late now   I hear them calling out   it's just sirens   you pass yourself as you're walking down the street   it's in all our heads, it's better you than me   so pinch your pennies 'cause life is far from free   they say it's too late now   I hear them calling out   it's just sirens