I Can't Turn It Off

The water flows on and on Down to the end of the street AI try and try to turn the valve I guess I'm too damn weak Though the dam has held for years The equipment is rusted and old They say it's scheduled to be replaced At least that's what I'm told And the water starts to pour The walls can't take it anymore And I can't turn it off I feel the stress under the weight The moorings groan, the waters rage And I can't turn it off Thousands of people in their homes Don't know what to expect I pull the cord, sound the alarm But they think it's just a test The dam was built in '69 For years it has kept us all safe But soon there will be nothing left As the dam continues to break And the water starts to pour The walls can't take it anymore And I can't turn it off I feel the stress under the weight The moorings groan, the waters rage And I can't turn it off I can't turn it off I can't turn it off