Lyrics
Verse 1
Rolled in on a Tuesday Gown tied in a crooked bow Cheeks red as the exit sign Eyes glued to the floor, real low Nurse asks, so what happened He clears his throat, looks straight ahead Yeah, I, uh… slipped in the shower Landed right there instead” (oh man)
Chorus
I swear I just slipped and fell That’s the story he keeps tellin’ Every eyebrow starts to climb But we write it down in line I swear I just slipped and fell Echoes down the hallway bell Everyone knows, but we all pretend Play along right to the end
Verse 2
X-ray tech bites her tongue Sees the outline, turns away Doctor taps on the lightbox Says, well that’s creative today He laughs a little too loudly Says, tiles were slick as ice We trade a look over his shoulder Compassion mixed with spice (okay)
Chorus 2
I swear I just slipped and fell That’s the story he keeps tellin’ Every eyebrow starts to climb But we write it down in line I swear I just slipped and fell Echoes down the hallway bell Everyone knows, but we all pretend Play along right to the end
Bridge
We’ve heard it all before The legends of the waiting room But shame is just a heavy coat We don’t need to shake his truth So we joke about the weather Ask if he’s in pain at all Let his pride stay mostly intact As we answer that awkward call (yeah)
Chorus 3
I swear I just slipped and fell That’s the story he keeps tellin’ Every eyebrow starts to climb But we write it down in line I swear I just slipped and fell Echoes down the hallway bell We patch him up, send him home again Same old tale, different end