Soot and Ember
Style: Gentle acoustic

[Verse 1]
The fire has gone soft and low behind the black iron screen
And soot slips down so gently, softer than it's ever been
The whole house creaks and settles, breathing slow inside the wall
And nothing in the darkness means you any harm at all

[Chorus]
Vivienne, the night is holding you like warm hands round a flame
Sleep here, Vivienne, safe within the shelter of your name
Vivienne, the embers glow so soft they barely make a sound
Rest now, little Vivienne, till the morning comes around

[Verse 2]
Somewhere up above the roof the cold wind combs the winter sky
But down here in the quiet dark, no cold can reach so high
Every soft grey drift of ash is settling down to rest
And you are held much closer than a feather to a nest

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, let the low fire hum you gently towards your dreams
Nothing needs an answer, nothing's ever as it seems
Close your eyes, my darling, while the warmth wraps round you then

[Chorus]
Vivienne, the night is holding you like warm hands round a flame
Sleep here, Vivienne, safe within the shelter of your name
Vivienne, the embers glow so soft they barely make a sound
Rest now, little Vivienne, till the morning comes around

[Bridge]
Even soot must settle somewhere soft to lay its head
And you are just as gently tucked inside your little bed
Let every worry drift away like smoke into the night

[Chorus]
Vivienne, the night is holding you like warm hands round a flame
Sleep here, Vivienne, safe within the shelter of your name
Vivienne, the embers glow so soft they barely make a sound
Rest now, little Vivienne, till the morning comes around

[Outro]
The fire will keep on glowing while you drift away from here
Sleep on, my Vivienne, there's nothing in the dark to fear

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