Soft as Ash
Style: Kalimba night

[Verse 1]
The fire is folding down to a whisper in the grate
There's nothing left to burn that needs your worry now
Every spark has said its piece and settled soft and slow
Saoirse, you can let the day go, easy, anyhow

[Pre-chorus]
Somewhere warm the last light bends and gives its heat away
Nothing in this house is asking you to hold your breath
So close your eyes and let the quiet carry what you weigh

[Chorus]
Saoirse, hush now, let the small flame lower
There's no fiercer thing than how you're loved tonight
Saoirse, sleep is only warmth grown slower
You are held here, safe until the light

[Verse 2]
The tray beneath the grate will catch what softly falls
Grey and light, it settles without a single sound
You don't have to hold yourself together anymore
Let the day dissolve and lay its edges down

[Chorus]
Saoirse, hush now, let the small flame lower
There's no fiercer thing than how you're loved tonight
Saoirse, sleep is only warmth grown slower
You are held here, safe until the light

[Bridge]
Nothing needs to keep on burning bright to still be dear
Even resting, you are certain, you are known

[Chorus]
Saoirse, hush now, let the small flame lower
There's no fiercer thing than how you're loved tonight
Saoirse, sleep is only warmth grown slower
You are held here, safe until the light

[Outro]
The ash lies soft and quiet where the fire used to be
Sleep just as gently, Saoirse, safe and warm with me

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