The song "Emergency Cases" by The Undertones is a punk rock anthem that expresses frustration and disdain towards emergency situations and the people involved in them. The lyrics convey a sense of annoyance and rejection towards those who constantly create or exaggerate emergencies for attention or sympathy. The repetition of the phrase "Everybody hates an emergency case" emphasizes the universality of this sentiment. It suggests that nobody appreciates individuals who constantly put themselves in emergency situations or make them seem more serious than they actually are. The line "Cos who disgraces - emergency cases" implies that these people bring shame or disgrace upon themselves by their actions. They are seen as attention-seeking or manipulative. The lyrics also highlight the skepticism towards genuine emergencies. The lines "When you say we're gone we still hang on" and "Cos 9 9 9's a waste of time" suggest a lack of trust or belief in the severity of these situations when they are reported. Overall, the song seems to criticize the idea of using emergencies as a means of garnering sympathy or attention, implying that it is an undesirable and disrespected behavior.
