Track 8 of the album Eastbound · 2013
Corner Pharmacy Lights
by Kane Rivers
“Green cross, quiet nod, a whole neighborhood in a glance.”
boom-bap · tender boom-bap · story rap · 3:04
Lyrics
Green cross glowing at the end of my block Pharmacist knows me, nods, doesn't talk Late shift, my mother needed something for the cough I jog in the rain with my hood pulled off Paper bag crinkle, receipt in my hand Little white bottle and a plan for the man Who raised me up tough, now he needs a hand Now I'm the one who understands Corner pharmacy lights, burning through the night Somebody's getting better, somebody's gonna be all right Green cross glowing, guiding me home Carry the care, I don't carry it alone Lady in front of me counting out her change Pennies on the counter, nothing strange Pharmacist smiles, says we'll work it out That's what the neighborhood's about Kid with a fever and a dad in a daze Gets a sticker and a lollipop to chase the haze Two a.m. angels in a white coat Keeping the whole east side afloat Corner pharmacy lights, burning through the night Somebody's getting better, somebody's gonna be all right Green cross glowing, guiding me home Carry the care, I don't carry it alone Soup on the stove and the blankets pulled tight Tea going cold in the kitchen light Take it slow, take it easy, take your time Healing is a rhythm, not a race, not a crime Walk back home with the bag held close Rain on the pavement, steam from the rows Of rooftops breathing in the winter air Porch light on, somebody's waiting there Mama in the doorway, she says boy you're soaked I say I got what you need, she laughs and she's choked Up with love, up with pride Care is a kind of ride-or-die Corner pharmacy lights, burning through the night Somebody's getting better, somebody's gonna be all right Green cross glowing, guiding me home Carry the care, I don't carry it alone Green cross glowing, guiding me home We don't carry it alone