The Light Settles Down
Style: Cello cradle

[Verse 1]
Little dust motes are turning slow through the pale evening light
Drifting soft over corners where the day starts to fade
You are held in this quiet as the hush gathers tight
I will stay here beside you till the last light has stayed

[Pre-chorus]
The house is breathing gently, every sound turning small
Your eyes are getting heavy, sinking soft as they fall
Let the dark come in kindly, it is answering your call

[Chorus]
Frances, the night is folding round you slow
Nothing can reach you, nothing needs to know
You are the calm that makes the whole house glow
Sleep now, my Frances, let the soft dark grow

[Verse 2]
The ceiling holds its shadows like they're keeping you good company
Every little breath you take is steady as a tide
There is nowhere safer than this small and drowsy sea
I will keep the watch tonight with you curled up at my side

[Chorus]
Frances, the night is folding round you slow
Nothing can reach you, nothing needs to know
You are the calm that makes the whole house glow
Sleep now, my Frances, let the soft dark grow

[Bridge]
Somewhere far off the world keeps turning on without you
But here in this room it is only breath and light
You never have to carry anything tonight

[Chorus]
Frances, the night is folding round you slow
Nothing can reach you, nothing needs to know
You are the calm that makes the whole house glow
Sleep now, my Frances, let the soft dark grow

[Outro]
The light has gone to rest now, soft as breath along the wall
And you are safe inside it, the gentlest thing of all

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