[Verse 1: John Darnielle]
They wanted me to be a lawyer
They wanted me to work in a machine shop
They wanted me to be a designer
But I came out on top

[Chorus] [x2]
I'm a fireman

[Verse 2]
Stand and watch the smoke
See the flames rise to the sky
Stand and watch the flames climb higher
Feel the smoke get in my eyes

[Chorus] [x2]