Panic in Detroit

I screamed and ran to smash my favorite slot machine
A trickle of strangers were all that were left alive
Panic in Detroit, I asked for an autograph
He laughed at accidental sirens that broke the evening gloom
The police had warned of repercussions, they followed none too soon
Panic in Detroit, he'd left me an autograph
Panic in Detroit

And I found my teacher crouching in his overalls
He wanted to stay home, I wish someone would phone
Panic in Detroit
The only survivor of the national people's gang
And jumped the silent cars that slept at traffic lights
Putting on some clothes I made my way to school
Panic in Detroit, I asked for an autograph
I ran to the window, looked for a plane or two
Let me collect dust, I wish someone would phone

Having scored a trillion dollars, made a run back home

Found him slumped across the table, a gun and me alone
He wanted to stay home, I wish someone would phone