Track 1 of the EP Small Hours, Small Mercies · 2014
Learner Plates, Steady Hands
by Elijah Stone & the Zion Gate
“Red L in the window and my hands shaking on the wheel. Steady hands, steady heart, that is the whole lesson.”
roots reggae · one drop · warm roots · 2:48
Lyrics
Red L on the window Nervous in the seat Check the mirror, check the mirror Gentle on the feet Old man at the corner Waves me on my way Everybody started somewhere Learn a little each day Learner plates, steady hands Learn the road, learn the land Slow and sure, I understand Learner plates, steady hands Roundabout is turning Breathe and take my turn Patience is a lesson Every driver learn Learner plates, steady hands Learn the road, learn the land Slow and sure, I understand Learner plates, steady hands Fear will pass like rain Wheel is in my hand Little by little, mile by mile Walk before you stand Learner plates, steady hands Learn the road, learn the land Slow and sure, I understand Learner plates, steady hands Steady hands Steady hands