Silver Latch
Style: Celesta and strings

[Verse 1]
Grey stripes on the floor hold their shape while you rest
Softly the room folds its shadows around you
A narrow latch waits by the door, silver dressed
Nothing tonight has the strength to astound you

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, the dark is a friend and not a stranger
Every small breath draws you deeper from danger
Sleep is so close, it is leaning to find you

[Chorus]
Nicholas, rest where the quiet is deep
Nobody's calling, there's nowhere to be
Nicholas, drift where the warm shadows keep
Nothing can reach you, not tonight, not near me

[Verse 2]
Somewhere beyond it the wide night is turning
Here in this room only stillness is real
You are the warmth that this whole house is learning
Curled in a hush that no clock can repeal

[Chorus]
Nicholas, rest where the quiet is deep
Nobody's calling, there's nowhere to be
Nicholas, drift where the warm shadows keep
Nothing can reach you, not tonight, not near me

[Bridge]
Every soft floorboard has learned how to hold you
However far dreaming will carry you on
Love keeps the latch closed, gentle and slow

[Chorus]
Nicholas, rest where the quiet is deep
Nobody's calling, there's nowhere to be
Nicholas, drift where the warm shadows keep
Nothing can reach you, not tonight, not near me

[Outro]
The grey stripes still lie where the quiet begins
Sleep now, you're held here, however night spins

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