The 30th

Sometimes you look the same
Just like you did before the accident
When you’re staring into space
It’s hard to believe you don’t remember it
Woke up in the ambulance
You pieced it all together on the drive

And I know you don’t remember calling me
But I told you even then, “You look so pretty”
In a hospital bed
I remember you said you were scared
And so was I

And I stand still on the five
Thought it was unusual, the early traffic
Usually I don’t panic
I just wanted to be on time
When I saw the ambulances on the shoulder
I didn’t even think of pulling over
I pieced it all together late that night

And I know you don’t remember calling me
But I told you even then, “You look so pretty”
In a hospital bed
I remember you said you were scared
And so was I

What if it happened to you on a different day?
On a bridge where there wasn’t a rail in the way?
Or a neighborhood street where the little kids play?
Where the angels are crusted in the snow or the rain
What if you weren’t alone, there were kids in car
Or if you were a mom, no one knows where you are
If you changed anything, would you not have survived?
You’re alive, you’re alive, you’re alive

And I know you don’t remember calling me
But I told you even then, “You look so pretty”
In your hospital bed
I remember you said you were scared
And so am I