Crazy Horse is best known for its long association with Young, despite having released five albums of its own over a 19-year span. It has been co-credited with Young as Neil Young and Crazy Horse on 15 albums, "Americana" and "Psychedelic Pill" from 2012 being the latest.
The band recorded a concept album entitled "Greendale" (2003) that told the story using metaphors of murder and crime to represent the destruction of a small town community. The final song "Be The Rain" is one of Neil's classic epics, pleading for the world to be like the rain -- recycle and conserve to save our planet.
Discography: the studio albums "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" (1969), "Zuma" (1975), "Rust Never Sleeps" (1979), "Re-ac-tor" (1981), "Life" (1987), "Ragged Glory" (1990), "Sleeps With Angels" (1994), "Broken Arrow" (1996), Greendale (2003), "Americana" (2012), Psychedelic Pill (2012) and live albums "Live Rust" (1979), "Weld" (1991), "Year of the Horse" (1997), "Live at the Fillmore East" (2006)
Safeway Cart
Neil Young & Crazy Horse Lyrics
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Like a sandal mark on the Savior's feet
Just keep rolling on it's a ghetto dawn
Baby looks so bad with her TV eyes
Going, going, gone and the picture cries
It's a ghetto dawn
Going, going, gone and the picture cries
Baby looks so bad with her TV eyes
Like a Safeway cart rolling down the street
Past the Handy mart to the Savior's feet
Going, going, gone and the picture cries
Baby looks so sad
Baby looks so bad
It's a ghetto dawn
Like a Safeway cart rolling down the street
Like a sandal mark on the Savior's feet
Just keep rolling on to a ghetto dawn
At first glance, the lyrics of "Safeway Cart" by Neil Young & Crazy Horse may seem nonsensical, but upon closer inspection, they convey a deep sense of desolation and despair. The comparison of a Safeway cart rolling down the street and a sandal mark on the Savior's feet create powerful imagery, representing the mundane and the divine, ultimately leading to the ghetto dawn. The ghetto dawn is metaphorical, depicting the struggles of the impoverished and their attempt to persevere in the face of adversity. The song paints a picture of a bleak reality, with the baby's TV eyes representing a short-term escape from the harsh realities of the world. The picture cries, echoing the cries of society, as the Safeway cart rolls past the Handy mart and onto the Savior's feet.
The lyrics make social commentary on American capitalism, highlighting the lives of the impoverished, and their struggles to survive in a world that marginalizes them. The Safeway cart serves as an embodiment of American consumerism, which holds power over the lives of the oppressed. The comparison to the Savior's feet creates a poignant visual that touches on themes of redemption and salvation.
Overall, "Safeway Cart" is a poignant song that speaks to the struggles of societal inequality and the false hope that consumerism provides. The powerful imagery and social commentary make it a song that is thought-provoking and impactful.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a Safeway cart rolling down the street
Life can seem mundane and uneventful, like a Safeway cart rolling down the street in a repetitive motion.
Like a sandal mark on the Savior's feet
Life can leave a lasting impression, like a sandal mark on the Savior's feet that is still remembered.
Just keep rolling on it's a ghetto dawn
Despite the difficulties and dangers of living in the ghetto, one should keep moving forward, since dawn will come eventually.
Baby looks so bad with her TV eyes
The impersonal nature of television can make people appear unappealing, like a baby who looks bad with their TV eyes.
Going, going, gone and the picture cries
The fleeting nature of images on a screen can feel heartbreaking, as they disappear before our eyes.
It's a ghetto dawn
The dawn of a new day in the ghetto can signify a chance for change and hope.
Baby looks so sad
The sadness and despair of life in the ghetto can be reflected in the faces of those living there, like a baby who looks sad.
Like a Safeway cart rolling down the street
Repetition and monotony can continue in the ghetto, like a Safeway cart rolling down the same street over and over.
Past the Handy mart to the Savior's feet
Despite the challenges faced in the ghetto, one can find solace and comfort in religion, like walking past a convenience store and towards the Savior's feet.
Going, going, gone and the picture cries
As memories and images fade away, they leave a sense of sadness behind, making the picture cry.
Baby looks so bad with her TV eyes
Television can distort reality and portray people in a negative light, making even a baby appear bad.
Like a Safeway cart rolling down the street
Life can feel stagnant and meaningless, like a Safeway cart that just keeps rolling down the same street over and over.
Like a sandal mark on the Savior's feet
Even in difficult times, one can leave a lasting impact like a sandal mark on the Savior's feet.
Just keep rolling on to a ghetto dawn
Perseverance and hope can lead to a brighter future, even when it seems impossible in the present.
Lyrics © Silver Fiddle, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: NEIL YOUNG
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TheZurul
thanks "Beau travail" for helping rediscovering this gem!
noamorwell
Same here!
Toltec Warrior
Great movie
Ewen Denney
Same here! I’d been trying to remember where I heard this song recently ..,
Michael Thomsen
yeah, watched the film yesterday, masterpiece, when the music started I thought it was Tindersticks, because they've scored some of her other movies, but it turned out to be Neil Young.
J. R.
The same for me. I have just watched the movie and when I listened to the song I thought "what's this marvel? need to know it!"
SalfordBlue
Probably my personal favourite NY song.
That even many diehards don't rate it just adds to the appeal.
Lubomir Štepo
One of my favorite songs. One of Neils best albums. No doubt. 89-94 era was great. Neils second breath.
JimSVoit
One of Neil's best songs....this whole album is one of my favorites!
rustedglory1
Thank you for this! What a tune, great album.