The Lace Breathes Slow
Style: Cello cradle

[Verse 1]
Warm air climbs the glass while the white lace leans and settles
Softly it folds back like a hand that will not let go
You are curled beneath it, further in than any petal
Held closer than the curtain holds the winter's breath of snow

[Pre-chorus]
Nothing in this room can reach you, nothing sharp or loud
Only warmth and quiet gathering slowly overhead
Only sleep unfolding gently like a soft grey cloud

[Chorus]
Leilani, the night has wrapped its arms around this house
Sleep now, little one, there is nowhere safer to be
Rest here, Leilani, while the lace breathes calm above you
Nothing in the dark can ever come and trouble thee

[Verse 2]
The pane holds the cold outside and lets the warmth stay in here
Just like this small room keeps all the noise of night at bay
You are the reason every quiet corner feels so dear
You are why the whole wide dark can wait until the day

[Pre-chorus]
Nothing in this room can reach you, nothing sharp or loud
Only warmth and quiet gathering slowly overhead
Only sleep unfolding gently like a soft grey cloud

[Chorus]
Leilani, the night has wrapped its arms around this house
Sleep now, little one, there is nowhere safer to be
Rest here, Leilani, while the lace breathes calm above you
Nothing in the dark can ever come and trouble thee

[Bridge]
Somewhere past the glass the whole world dims its light for you
Every star is turning low to watch you drift and dream

[Chorus]
Leilani, the night has wrapped its arms around this house
Sleep now, little one, there is nowhere safer to be
Rest here, Leilani, while the lace breathes calm above you
Nothing in the dark can ever come and trouble thee

[Outro]
Still the lace lifts softly by the warm and steady glass
Sleep on, dear one, this quiet night will hold you till it's past

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