Slow the Little Flame
Style: Cello cradle

[Verse 1]
A thin white candle leans and melts along the brass tonight
Its glow is settling slower than the hush upon this room
You are held here safer than the softest thing in sight
Sleep is coming gentle now, and you can let it bloom

[Pre-chorus]
The wax runs slow and quiet down the metal, taking its time
Nothing in this room is asking you to hurry or to climb
So let the warm light carry you toward sleep and toward

[Chorus]
Reagan, the night is folding soft around you like a wing
Nothing out there in the dark can touch you while I sing
Close your hands, let go the day, there's nothing left to bring
Reagan, you are held so close, you are my quietest thing

[Verse 2]
The flame leans low and steady, never rushing as it burns
Somewhere past the window, one small light for you returns
You don't have to keep it lit, you don't have to keep watch
Rest now, let the whole wide world grow soft and slow and hushed

[Bridge]
Every drop of wax has found its quiet way back home
So will you, so will you, you were never meant to roam

[Chorus]
Reagan, the night is folding soft around you like a wing
Nothing out there in the dark can touch you while I sing
Close your hands, let go the day, there's nothing left to bring
Reagan, you are held so close, you are my quietest thing

[Outro]
The last of the wax has settled, still and warm upon the brass
Sleep now, you are safe here, and the night will gently pass

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