Convenience Store Zen

[Intro] 3 AM, another night shift Scanner beeps like mantras in this neon shrine Pills in my pocket keep me right [Verse 1] Trapped between these aisles, mind in outer space Energy drinks got me wired, but my soul's erased Grandma's old trot songs play through broken speakers While I'm countin' change, poppin' Xans like they're candy, f*ck a dealer Father worked these hours 'til his back gave out Now I'm here living out his ghost, no way out CCTV watching like the eyes of God But I found peace in this fluorescent fog [Chorus] Convenience store Buddha, midnight prayer Stack them shelves like building stairs to heaven Minimum wage monk, I don't even care Living in between the now and never Beep, scan, bow, repeat This is my temple on this empty street [Verse 2] Red Bull wings won't lift me from this place But these quiet hours got me floating in space Watch the screens flicker like stars above While my generation's burning up Mixed my meds with coffee, feeling holy now Digital prayers in this sacred crowd Of instant noodles and broken dreams Nothing's what it fucking seems [Bridge] Late night customers like passing spirits Each transaction's like a blessing, can you feel it? Between these aisles I found my truth In this corporate tomb, I'm breaking through [Chorus] Convenience store Buddha, midnight prayer Stack them shelves like building stairs to heaven Minimum wage monk, I don't even care Living in between the now and never Beep, scan, bow, repeat This is my temple on this empty street [Outro] 3 AM, eternal night shift Scanner beeps fade to silence This is my salvation