Small Flame, Steady
Style: Clarinet nightlight

[Verse 1]
A small flame is glowing behind the ribbed old glass
It leans and it settles, it never runs away
Its warmth is a promise that quietly will last
And I will stay beside you until the break of day

[Chorus]
Kelly, close your eyes now, let the whole house go still
The light on the dresser will watch you as you dream
Nothing in this darkness can ever mean you ill
Kelly, you are gentle as the softest thing I've seen

[Verse 2]
The wick burns low and steady, it never asks for more
It only wants to warm this small and quiet room
Outside the wind may wander past the sleeping door
But nothing touches you beneath this gentle bloom

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, let your breathing slow to meet the flame
Let every worry drift away and lose its name
There's nothing left to carry, nothing left to claim

[Chorus]
Kelly, close your eyes now, let the whole house go still
The light on the dresser will watch you as you dream
Nothing in this darkness can ever mean you ill
Kelly, you are gentle as the softest thing I've seen

[Bridge]
You are held in something warmer than any glass could hold
You were loved before the candle ever learned to glow

[Chorus]
Kelly, close your eyes now, let the whole house go still
The light on the dresser will watch you as you dream
Nothing in this darkness can ever mean you ill
Kelly, you are gentle as the softest thing I've seen

[Outro]
The small flame keeps its watch behind the ribbed old glass
Sleep now, Kelly, safe until the morning comes to pass

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