Soot and Embers
Style: Ambient wash

[Verse 1]
Grey soot slides slowly down the old red bricks tonight
Above the hearth where every ember settles low and slow
You are wrapped up warm and heavy with the day behind you
There is nothing here but quiet, and the fire's gentle glow

[Chorus]
Riley, Riley, close your eyes and rest a while
The dark is soft and kind and holds you gently now
Nothing in this house can touch you, Riley
Sleep is close and safe and waiting, take a bow

[Verse 2]
Somewhere past the window frost is drawing quiet patterns
And the last small flame is bowing down to sleep as well
You are held here, closer than the warmth against the chimney
Safer than the softest story anyone could tell

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, let the ashes settle where they always do
Feel how still the whole wide world has gone for you
Let your breathing slow to match the fire's gentle sighing

[Chorus]
Riley, Riley, close your eyes and rest a while
The dark is soft and kind and holds you gently now
Nothing in this house can touch you, Riley
Sleep is close and safe and waiting, take a bow

[Bridge]
Every spark that climbed tonight has found its quiet ending
And you are loved beyond the reach of anything that burns

[Chorus]
Riley, Riley, close your eyes and rest a while
The dark is soft and kind and holds you gently now
Nothing in this house can touch you, Riley
Sleep is close and safe and waiting, take a bow

[Outro]
Grey soot still rests along the bricks above the hearth
You are held there too, and warm, and safe, and loved

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