Under the Swinging Branches
Style: Rain and piano

[Verse 1]
Branches are swinging so slow above where you lie
cradled and closer than any star in the sky
Nothing can reach you, no shadow, no chill
the hood keeps you hidden and the garden stays still

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, the wind has gone soft as a sigh
holding its breath as the dark settles by
waiting to carry you deeper tonight

[Chorus]
Raya, my Raya, the branches sway low
rocking you gently the way rivers flow
Nobody's dearer, no love is your equal
Raya, sweet Raya, this quiet's your sequel

[Verse 2]
Your breathing has slowed to the pace of the leaves
and safety wraps round you the way that it weaves
Every small sound in the garden grows kind
turning to lullabies just for your mind

[Bridge]
Someone is loved beyond measure tonight
folded in darkness and kept out of sight
held by the branches that never let go

[Chorus]
Raya, my Raya, the branches sway low
rocking you gently the way rivers flow
Nobody's dearer, no love is your equal
Raya, sweet Raya, this quiet's your sequel

[Outro]
Sleep now, the branches keep swinging so slow
and you are the dearest thing this garden will know

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