Track 1 of the single Orange Vest / Winter Warmth · 2014
Subway Grate Winter Warmth
by Kane Rivers
“Scarf to my chin, nothing to say out loud, so I said it all on the beat.”
boom-bap · boom-bap · winter rap · 3:27
Lyrics
Breath turns to smoke on the corner of Third Scarf to my chin, not a whisper, not a word Steam from the grate like a ghost in the street Warm on my boots, ten toes get a treat Coffee cart man hands a cup with a nod Says first one's on me, bless the weather and God City in grey but the people are gold Small little kindnesses beating the cold Stand on the steam, let it rise Warmth is a thing in disguise Subway grate winter warmth Rising up through the concrete storm Subway grate, hold me tight Little bit of heat on a bitter night Strangers standing in a circle of steam Sharing a moment, living the dream Subway grate winter warmth Hold on, hold on, we'll make it through the storm Old man with a trumpet, notes in the air Hat on the sidewalk, nobody cares Kid in a puffer jacket jumping the cracks Mother pulling mittens, holding the backs Dog in a sweater, proud as a king Everyone's got a little winter thing Share your hat or share your song Winter is easy when we're moving along Stand on the steam, let it rise Warmth is a thing in disguise Subway grate winter warmth Rising up through the concrete storm Subway grate, hold me tight Little bit of heat on a bitter night Strangers standing in a circle of steam Sharing a moment, living the dream Subway grate winter warmth Hold on, hold on, we'll make it through the storm Train rumbles under like a heartbeat low Shaking the sidewalk, letting me know That somebody's moving, somebody's near Every cold morning has a warmer year Snow on my shoulders, a smile on my face Heading to work at a steady pace Rent due Friday, but today I'm free Standing on the steam like a king, that's me Cold can't stay when the city's alive Every little spark helps us survive Light a little fire in the people you meet Winter loses on a warm street Subway grate winter warmth Rising up through the concrete storm Subway grate, hold me tight Little bit of heat on a bitter night Strangers standing in a circle of steam Sharing a moment, living the dream Subway grate winter warmth Hold on, hold on, we'll make it through the storm Steam going up Warm enough