Slow the Water Down
Style: Vibraphone drift

[Verse 1]
Soapy water holds the light long after we turn the switch off
Somewhere a tap lets a slow drop fall like a gentle cough
Nothing tonight is asking you to open your tired eyes
Rest now beneath the hush that settles as the small light dies

[Pre-chorus]
Every small sound in this kitchen is learning how to be still
Warmth is folding round you soft as curtains on a windowsill
Close your eyes now, let the quiet carry you where it will

[Chorus]
Reuben, the night has wrapped its arms around your bed
Sleep like a slow warm balloon drifting just above your head
You are the safest thing this whole house holds till noon
Reuben, dream on gently, dream until the spoon

[Verse 2]
A clock glows red and patient, counting hours it will not keep
Somewhere behind the wall a pipe hums low, easing into sleep
You do not need to listen, you can let your breathing slow
Everything that loves you stays here, watching you glow

[Chorus]
Reuben, the night has wrapped its arms around your bed
Sleep like a slow warm balloon drifting just above your head
You are the safest thing this whole house holds till noon
Reuben, dream on gently, dream until the spoon

[Bridge]
Drip by drip the water settles into calm
You are held here, safe within my open palm

[Chorus]
Reuben, the night has wrapped its arms around your bed
Sleep like a slow warm balloon drifting just above your head
You are the safest thing this whole house holds till noon
Reuben, dream on gently, dream until the spoon

[Outro]
The water has gone still now, the small red light burns low
Sleep on, dear Reuben, there is nowhere else to go

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