The Slow Swing Home
Style: Gentle acoustic

[Verse 1]
Behind the glass door the long pendulum swings so slow
It hums the same hush it hummed an hour ago
And every soft tick is a promise the dark days keep
That you are so loved as you drift down to sleep

[Pre-chorus]
The hallway light dims to a warm and honeyed glow
The house breathes out gently and settles down low
Close your eyes now, let the quiet come and swell

[Chorus]
Sleep now, sleep now, my darling Bilal
Safe as the moonlight that falls on you all
No storm can reach you, no shadow, no swell
You are my treasure, my calm citadel

[Verse 2]
The clock in the hallway keeps its slow faithful pace
Marking each minute with unhurried grace
Nothing can hurry the love that holds you tonight
It simply keeps swinging until morning light

[Bridge]
Rest your small hands, let your breathing grow deep
Every soft tick is a lullaby you keep
Nothing will wake you, nothing will compel
Only the dark, holding you well

[Chorus]
Sleep now, sleep now, my darling Bilal
Safe as the moonlight that falls on you all
No storm can reach you, no shadow, no swell
You are my treasure, my calm citadel

[Outro]
The pendulum swings behind its glass door still
And you sleep on, safe from any chill

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