Riding the Mando Train

We clock in, boots hit the ground Another shift, we're runnin' down The radio crackles, engines scream But the brass keeps chasin' a broken dream They say Do more with less, it's how we thrive But the station's a ghost, we're barely alive Promotions stack, but no one's trained We're just ridin' the mando train Ridin' the mando train, can't slow it down Burnin' out while the city burns to the ground Morale's in the gutter, and we're feelin' the strain But hey, new hoodies—let's ride the mando train Another box alarm, we roll again Short-staffed, but who's countin' the men Mutual aid? Yeah, send what you got While the chief's in a meeting about parkin' lot spots They smile in the office, We're doin' great But no relief crews, and it's gettin' late Cities burn, we shoulder the blame Keep on ridin' the mando train Ridin' the mando train, can't slow it down Burnin' out while the city burns to the ground Morale's in the gutter, and we're feelin' the strain But hey, new hoodies—let's ride the mando train The trucks are old, the gear's worn thin We patch it up and start again Sleepless nights, we give our all But the brass don't answer when we call Promotions posted, who's qualified We're too busy fightin' flames outside We laugh, we cry, we curse the game Still ridin' that mando train Ridin' the mando train, can't slow it down Burnin' out while the city burns to the ground Morale's in the gutter, and we're feelin' the strain But hey, new hoodies—let's ride the mando train So here's to the crews who hold the line Who dig deep when it's overtime They won't fix the system, it's all in vain But we'll keep ridin' the mando train