Shadows on the Wall
Style: Accordion cradle

[Verse 1]
A slow shadow swings above the skirting heater's glow
Softly it circles where the old wallpaper curls and fades
You are held here safely while the warmth begins to grow
Nothing in this room will hurry you, nothing invades

[Pre-chorus]
Hear how quiet settles deep into the walls tonight
Feel the heat rise gently underneath the sleepy air
Close your eyes now, Michael, drifting toward the light

[Chorus]
Michael, Michael, rest inside this calm and steady tide
Sleep is only love that's learned to lie down by your side
Michael, you are treasured more than words could ever say
Let the shadows rock you gently till the break of day

[Verse 2]
Down along the corner where the heater hums so low
Small the room, but big enough to hold you safe and warm
You don't need to know which way the pendulum will go
Only that this quiet keeps you far away from harm

[Bridge]
Every sweep and turn is just the night saying goodnight
Nothing here will leave you, nothing pulls away the light

[Chorus]
Michael, Michael, rest inside this calm and steady tide
Sleep is only love that's learned to lie down by your side
Michael, you are treasured more than words could ever say
Let the shadows rock you gently till the break of day

[Outro]
Still the shadow sweeps so softly on the faded wall
Sleep now, Michael, safe and certain, loved through it all

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