The Lantern Left Off
Style: Harp lullaby

[Verse 1]
The blanket tent is soft and low above your sleepy head
The lantern's switched off now, tucked in gently by your side
You don't need the light to know that you are safe in bed
Because the dark tonight has nothing in it to hide

[Pre-chorus]
Close your eyes now, let the whole day slowly drift away
Every worry folds up small and rests until the morning
Feel how quiet this small space becomes when you're this loved

[Chorus]
Zayd, the night is holding you the way that I have made
Soft and warm and closer than the softest, warmest shade
Nothing in this room tonight could ever leave you afraid
Sleep now, little Zayd, you're safe, and love is why you stayed

[Verse 2]
The dark outside the blanket doesn't reach you where you lie
You're wrapped in something steadier than any lantern's glow
There's no need to keep a light on just to say goodnight
Because I'm right here with you and I'm not going to go

[Bridge]
Even switched off, the little light still watches over you
It doesn't need to shine to know exactly what to do

[Chorus]
Zayd, the night is holding you the way that I have made
Soft and warm and closer than the softest, warmest shade
Nothing in this room tonight could ever leave you afraid
Sleep now, little Zayd, you're safe, and love is why you stayed

[Outro]
Somewhere in the blanket tent, the lantern rests unlit
Sleep now, little Zayd, and know I'm watching over it

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