Orange Lights, Derek
Style: Clarinet nightlight

[Verse 1]
Orange lamps go blinking softly past the window glass tonight
Your buckle holds you steady while the whole world drifts away
You watch the light slide over, quiet as a slow held breath
I keep you safe inside this hush until the break of day

[Pre-chorus]
Every little light that passes waves and then it's gone
Your eyes are growing heavy though you fight to keep them on
So let the dark come closer, we are drifting into song

[Chorus]
Derek, close your eyes now, let the night wrap round you slow
Nothing in the dark tonight can touch you where you go
Derek, I am near you, closer than the streetlamps glow
Sleep now, little Derek, that's the only thing to know

[Verse 2]
You are wrapped in warmth as softly as a blanket pulled up high
Nothing but the hum of engines singing you a lullaby
Rest your head against the quiet, let your small hands loosen free
Drifting slow past sleepy windows, you are safe as safe can be

[Chorus]
Derek, close your eyes now, let the night wrap round you slow
Nothing in the dark tonight can touch you where you go
Derek, I am near you, closer than the streetlamps glow
Sleep now, little Derek, that's the only thing to know

[Bridge]
Every light that blinks and fades is only saying goodnight
You are held through every mile, however far or slight

[Chorus]
Derek, close your eyes now, let the night wrap round you slow
Nothing in the dark tonight can touch you where you go
Derek, I am near you, closer than the streetlamps glow
Sleep now, little Derek, that's the only thing to know

[Outro]
The lamps still glow but softer now, they're fading out of sight
Sleep on, my Derek, safe and warm, held close through all the night

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