Behind the Grate
Style: Kalimba night

[Verse 1]
Soot slides slow behind the grate where the fire keeps its glow
Settling soft like breath does when the whole house starts to still
Cast iron holds the warmth in, so gentle, burning low
Close your eyes now, little Waylon, nothing here can do you ill

[Pre-chorus]
The bricks are dark and dreaming, painted red by fading light
Every ember bends toward you, softly leaning through the night
Hush now, let it carry you where warm and safe unite

[Chorus]
Waylon, Waylon, sleep is calling soft and low
Rest inside the quiet that the coals still know
Nothing needs to hurry, nothing needs to grow
Waylon, you are held here while the embers glow

[Verse 2]
Somewhere past the grate the wind goes wandering through the dark
Never touching where you're lying, never near your small warm heart
Sleep can come as gently as a low and steady spark
Waylon, you're the ember that will never fall apart

[Chorus]
Waylon, Waylon, sleep is calling soft and low
Rest inside the quiet that the coals still know
Nothing needs to hurry, nothing needs to grow
Waylon, you are held here while the embers glow

[Bridge]
Every wall around you leans in close to keep you warm
Sleep is just the ash that settles after love has burned

[Chorus]
Waylon, Waylon, sleep is calling soft and low
Rest inside the quiet that the coals still know
Nothing needs to hurry, nothing needs to grow
Waylon, you are held here while the embers glow

[Outro]
The soot will keep on sliding soft and slow behind the grate
Sleep now, Waylon, you were always safe and warm and late

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