Don't Force the Rail

[Intro] [Distorted bass slide, cut to silence] [Two palm-muted chugs with kick] [Double-kick and staccato riff lock in] [Verse 1] Rush-hour bodies, steel steps freeze Halfway up, no room to breathe I hear the chain whip, then the grind Lock out the drive—clear the line [Chorus] Hold where you are! don’t force the rail! I’m turning the release; we’ll bring it down safe! Hold where you are! keep the landing clear! One hand on the crank, one eye on the gear! [Verse 2] Machine-room heat, the wrench bites deep Manual brake won’t turn in a sweep Upstairs, the manager wants a lane I shout, “move them back—this load can strain!” [Chorus] Hold where you are! don’t force the rail! I’m turning the release; we’ll bring it down safe! Hold where you are! keep the landing clear! One hand on the crank, one eye on the gear! [Guitar solo] [Snarling lead guitar solo over tight chugs and double-kick] [Verse 3] Quarter turn—then the chain takes weight Another slow pull, don’t rush the gate The steps ease down; the last feet clear I count each head as the stairs come near [Chorus] Hold where you are! don’t force the rail! I’m turning the release; we’ll bring it down safe! Hold where you are! keep the landing clear! One hand on the crank, one eye on the gear! [Outro] Chain unbound. landing clear. Kill the drive. [Hard stop]