Chlorine Numbers Sit Tight

[Intro] [Instrumental: rolling tom pickup, lone low chug, bass slide, organ swell] [Verse 1] The meet starts at nine; the pump quits at eight Red numbers climb on the filter-gauge face Coach at the gate says, “we’re opening doors” I smell the sharp bite by the chemical store [Chorus] Hold the line, keep the water in check One bad reading, one turn from a wreck Bucket by bucket, i measure it right You can call the first heat when the numbers sit tight [Verse 2] The dosing line’s dry and the pressure runs high I shut down the feed while the warning lamps cry Gloves on, lid sealed, i follow the chart The coach keeps his whistle pressed hard to his heart [Chorus] Hold the line, keep the water in check One bad reading, one turn from a wreck Bucket by bucket, i measure it right You can call the first heat when the numbers sit tight [Guitar solo] [Instrumental: tight riff-driven guitar solo over bouncing tom groove] [Bridge] You want a fast start; i want every kid safe No shortcut can clean up a careless mistake I test once again; the pressure comes down The coach lowers his whistle; the room quiets now [Chorus] Hold the line, keep the water in check One bad reading, one turn from a wreck Bucket by bucket, i measure it right Now call the first heat—the water tests right