Emergency Exit
Alex Wilson
Description
"Emergency Exit" is a raw and relatable alt-pop anthem about setting boundaries in a toxic relationship. The song captures the frustration of being someone's convenient escape route, someone they turn to only in moments of crisis. With biting lyrics and a driving beat, Alex Wilson delivers a powerful message of self-respect and resilience, declaring independence from parasitic connections. The track blends a modern pop sensibility with gritty alt-rock undertones, creating a sound that is both catchy and emotionally charged.
Lyrics
Verse 1 You only ring when the sirens start, When the party burns and you lose your spark. Lipstick smudged on a plastic cup, You say, “Can I crash?” like that’s love. Coat on a chair you never wear, Breadcrumb plans to prove you care. I keep a blanket by the couch like fate, You keep a speech that’s always late. Pre-Chorus There’s a red lever under my name, You pull it when you’re bored or brave. I’m done being safety glass— Break me, and I won’t come back. Chorus I’m not your emergency exit, Don’t pull me when it gets hectic. If I’m the door you run through then forget, I’ll lock it from the outside—no regrets. You light the match then text “you up?” I’ve had enough of being your luck. I’m not your emergency exit— Find another way out. Post-Chorus Find another—find another—way out. (Oh-oh) Way out. Verse 2 We only talk when the lights go wrong, You hum apologies like half a song. You say, “It’s not a lie, just complicated,” But truth shouldn’t need to be translated. I learned your routes, your favorite alibis, Watched your promises vaporize. I kept the door propped just in case— Now I’m closing up the space. Pre-Chorus There’s a red lever under my name, You pull it when you want to change. I’m not a drill at 3 A.M.— Practice over. This is the end. Chorus I’m not your emergency exit, Don’t pull me when it gets hectic. If I’m the door you run through then forget, I’ll lock it from the outside—no regrets. You light the match then text “you up?” I’m hanging up on all that luck. I’m not your emergency exit— Find another way out. Bridge If breaking glass is how you breathe, Then breathe without the cut of me. If panic is your favorite trick, Try calm. See if it sticks. And if you're looking for a villain in this mess, Then darling, look in the mirror, I confess. Down-Chorus I’m not your emergency exit— Say my name without the sirens next. Final Chorus I’m not your emergency exit, Don’t pull me when it gets hectic. If I’m the door you run through then forget, I’ll lock it from the outside—no regrets. You light the match then text “you up?” I’m hanging up on all that luck. I’m not your emergency exit— Find another way out. Tag Handle off. Fire out.