Backyard Riddim

[Verse 1] Morning on the stoop, mango in my hand Kettle on the flame, I’m moving with the band Mama say “slow down,” I say “I’m alright” Shoes on the step, dust in the sunlight Corner shop run, two bread and a lime Old man nod once, says “keep your mind” Kids on the fence line, drumming on tin Everybody grin when the day begin [Pre-Chorus] We don’t rush, we don’t fold Heart beat steady, soul stay bold When the pressure come near I keep it cool right here [Chorus] One love, one step, one drum We rise when the hard times come Hold tight, don’t let go now Feel that yard move slow now One love, one step, one drum We rise, we don’t run (One love) (one step) (One drum) (one drum) [Verse 2] Late bus rolling, radio low Guy in the back got a story to throw Talk about rain on a zinc roof wide Talk about pain, then he laughs inside I got a scratch on the rim of my cup But I still pour hope when the sun come up Ain’t looking for fame, ain’t chasing no throne Just a little peace and a place called home [Pre-Chorus] We don’t rush, we don’t fold Heart beat steady, soul stay bold When the pressure come near I keep it cool right here [Chorus] One love, one step, one drum We rise when the hard times come Hold tight, don’t let go now Feel that yard move slow now One love, one step, one drum We rise, we don’t run (One love) (one step) (One drum) (one drum) [Bridge] When the road get steep And the night feel long I hear that old porch call Saying “carry on” Hands up, heads high We still belong [Final Chorus] One love, one step, one drum We rise when the hard times come Hold tight, don’t let go now Feel that yard move slow now One love, one step, one drum We rise, we don’t run (One love) (one step) (One drum) (one drum)