Songs for Adrian

Verse 1

Steam is climbing up the glass now hiding half the street from view plates keep stacking by the counter all of it was made for you

Chorus

Adrian, the kettle's calling light a candle, pull a chair Adrian, we're only smiling because we're glad that you are here

Verse 2

Somebody drew a heart in fog there then a crown to make you laugh nobody wants to wipe it clean yet we'd rather keep the photograph

Pre-chorus

Every year the window fogs up every year we crowd back in so let the noise get louder

Chorus

Adrian, the kettle's calling light a candle, pull a chair Adrian, we're only smiling because we're glad that you are here

Bridge

However far the year has pulled you however loud the world can get this table's kept your seat still warm we haven't once forgot you yet

Chorus

Adrian, the kettle's calling light a candle, pull a chair Adrian, we're only smiling because we're glad that you are here

Outro

The glass has cleared, the street's still there but you're the one we're watching now

Verse 1

Neon ticket booths are flashing Something bright is finally happening Every light tonight is turning Straight to where you stand, unasking

Pre-chorus

Hear that gate begin to turn Feel the night start catching fire We've been waiting our whole turn

Chorus

Adrian, the gate spins open wide Nobody else could shine like you inside Every ticket booth was lit for this Adrian, we're so glad you're on our side

Verse 2

You walk through like you own it Heavy metal swinging, we can't stop it Every year you get here brighter Like the night was built around it

Chorus

Adrian, the gate spins open wide Nobody else could shine like you inside Every ticket booth was lit for this Adrian, we're so glad you're on our side

Bridge

We'd wait in line for you again Through any weather, any bend You make the ordinary spin Into a night worth being in

Chorus

Adrian, the gate spins open wide Nobody else could shine like you inside Every ticket booth was lit for this Adrian, we're so glad you're on our side

Outro

The lights are still flashing your name We'll turn this gate around again

Verse 1

Fluorescent lights are buzzing loud You're grabbing soup at half past nine And somehow you still make me proud Wrapping paper crinkling, birthday sign

Pre-chorus

Nobody else lights up a room Like you do on a random Tuesday We're counting down, we're calling soon Get ready, here it comes

Chorus

Adrian, Adrian, light the candle now Nothing about you feels median We're singing loud, we don't care how Happy birthday, Adrian

Verse 2

You laugh too loud in aisle five Knock over cans, don't even care We're so glad that you're alive Balloons are tangled in your hair

Pre-chorus

Nobody else lights up a room Like you do on a random Tuesday We're counting down, we're calling soon Get ready, here it comes

Chorus

Adrian, Adrian, light the candle now Nothing about you feels median We're singing loud, we don't care how Happy birthday, Adrian

Bridge

Every year that passes by We're glad it's landed here with you No obsidian could shine that bright This is your night, this one's true

Chorus

Adrian, Adrian, light the candle now Nothing about you feels median We're singing loud, we don't care how Happy birthday, Adrian

Outro

Under buzzing lights we grin Glad another year begins

Verse 1

Moss has taken the old boards Steam is rising off two cups You hand me mine without a word Some mornings say enough

Pre-chorus

I've counted all the ways you stay Quiet, steady, never far I keep finding more to say

Chorus

Adrian, you make the plain things gold Nothing loud, nothing rehearsed Adrian, this is all I hold Simple, sure, and first

Verse 2

Tomato leaves lean toward the light You lean the same way, towards me I never thought to name it right Until I learned to see

Chorus

Adrian, you make the plain things gold Nothing loud, nothing rehearsed Adrian, this is all I hold Simple, sure, and first

Bridge

No grand words, no big design Just this staging, damp and mine You, still here, still kind

Chorus

Adrian, you make the plain things gold Nothing loud, nothing rehearsed Adrian, this is all I hold Simple, sure, and first

Outro

The mugs have both gone cold now But you're still here, somehow

Verse 1

I left the envelopes unsent I like knowing where you went One pen rolling, slow and small Still I hear you through the wall

Pre-chorus

I don't need a reason why Just your name, I don't ask why Something in me starts to climb

Chorus

Adrian, you steady every room Every ordinary afternoon Adrian, I count on you to stay You turn plain time into a day

Verse 2

The blotter holds the pen's slow track I keep meaning to write you back Every letter waits its turn But it's you I always learn

Pre-chorus

I don't need a reason why Just your name, I don't ask why Something in me starts to climb

Chorus

Adrian, you steady every room Every ordinary afternoon Adrian, I count on you to stay You turn plain time into a day

Bridge

Not one grand thing you ever said Just steady hands and a warm bed You made the quiet feel like home

Chorus

Adrian, you steady every room Every ordinary afternoon Adrian, I count on you to stay You turn plain time into a day

Outro

The pen still rolls across the blotter I'm glad I found you, glad I sought you

Verse 1

Leaves keep drifting on the slab Taking their time, never in a rush You've got that same kind of patience Slow to move, but never far

Pre-chorus

I've watched the way you wait for things Never forcing, never loud Something in me leans in closer

Chorus

Adrian, you steady me like nothing else can Quiet in the way that only you understand Some folks rush, but you just settle Adrian, I'm still here, still holding your hand

Verse 2

Wind comes through and scatters some But most of them just stay in place You hold steady when things shift There's a calm in your face

Pre-chorus

I've watched the way you wait for things Never forcing, never loud Something in me leans in closer

Chorus

Adrian, you steady me like nothing else can Quiet in the way that only you understand Some folks rush, but you just settle Adrian, I'm still here, still holding your hand

Bridge

No need to hurry this, no need at all Some things grow just by staying put You never asked me to be certain Just asked me to stay near you

Chorus

Adrian, you steady me like nothing else can Quiet in the way that only you understand Some folks rush, but you just settle Adrian, I'm still here, still holding your hand

Outro

Leaves will keep on gathering slow Just like this, I'm not letting go

Verse 1

Brown feathers rest so quiet against the old chimney stone Softly they hold their warmth while the whole house breathes and sighs Nothing tonight can reach you, you are not out there alone Sleep pulls a gentle blanket low across the darkened skies

Pre-chorus

Somewhere a small wing settles, folding the night in tight Hush now, the hour is gentle, nothing will ask you to wake Let your small breaths grow slower, matching the calm of the night

Chorus

Adrian, the dark is only feathers laid soft on stone Quiet as a wing that's found its warm and steady place Nobody will wake you, Adrian, you're never alone Sleep now in the hush that gathers gently round your face

Verse 2

Feathers brush the window glass so lightly you'd barely hear Some small thing outside is settling too, just like you should Nothing in this house tonight will bring you cause to fear Rest inside the calm that's held here since the day you could

Pre-chorus

Somewhere a small wing settles, folding the night in tight Hush now, the hour is gentle, nothing will ask you to wake Let your small breaths grow slower, matching the calm of the night

Chorus

Adrian, the dark is only feathers laid soft on stone Quiet as a wing that's found its warm and steady place Nobody will wake you, Adrian, you're never alone Sleep now in the hush that gathers gently round your face

Bridge

You are held the way the chimney holds the warm feathers still Loved as steady as the roof stands quiet against the chill

Chorus

Adrian, the dark is only feathers laid soft on stone Quiet as a wing that's found its warm and steady place Nobody will wake you, Adrian, you're never alone Sleep now in the hush that gathers gently round your face

Outro

Somewhere the brown feathers rest, so still against the chimney stone Sleep now, small one, you were never once left out here alone

Verse 1

Beyond the cracked pane the dark sand is holding its breath and far white foam spreads soft as a promise of rest Nothing tonight can come looking for you here for every small sound is dissolving, and sleep is near

Pre-chorus

Let the tide pull the noise of the day out to sea let your shoulders forget every place they should be close your eyes now, and drift where I'm leading you to

Chorus

Adrian, the night is a hand laid so light on your chest and Adrian, you're carried while the whole world goes to rest Nothing out there in the dark means you any harm you are held, you are warm, you are safe in my arm

Verse 2

The window keeps watch so your eyes never have to the foam keeps on turning so nothing stays new Whatever the day asked of you, it is finished now and sleep is the softest of all the things I know how

Pre-chorus

Let the tide pull the noise of the day out to sea let your shoulders forget every place they should be close your eyes now, and drift where I'm leading you to

Chorus

Adrian, the night is a hand laid so light on your chest and Adrian, you're carried while the whole world goes to rest Nothing out there in the dark means you any harm you are held, you are warm, you are safe in my arm

Bridge

Somewhere the foam is still finding the shore quiet and steady, the same as before You don't have to watch it, you don't have to see only to rest here, exactly as sleepy as you need to be

Chorus

Adrian, the night is a hand laid so light on your chest and Adrian, you're carried while the whole world goes to rest Nothing out there in the dark means you any harm you are held, you are warm, you are safe in my arm

Outro

The foam keeps its slow watch on the far dark shore and I will keep mine till you're sleeping once more

Verse 1

Somewhere the wheels have gone quiet on the damp mulch tonight Tucked where the low branches lean down soft and slow Everything outside has settled into shadow and low light And you are the warmest thing that I know

Chorus

Adrian, Adrian, close your eyes now The dark is only a blanket pulled thin Nothing tonight can touch you, I won't allow Adrian, you are safe, you are held, you are kin

Verse 2

The branches keep their small quiet watch above the ground Holding the night the way I'm holding you Not one leaf stirs, not one small worried sound Only the hush that carries the whole night through

Pre-chorus

Rest your small head, let the evening grow still Let the wheels stay parked and the garden stay dim There's nothing to chase and nowhere you need to be until

Chorus

Adrian, Adrian, close your eyes now The dark is only a blanket pulled thin Nothing tonight can touch you, I won't allow Adrian, you are safe, you are held, you are kin

Bridge

Sleep is a soft road with no end in sight I will be here when the morning begins

Chorus

Adrian, Adrian, close your eyes now The dark is only a blanket pulled thin Nothing tonight can touch you, I won't allow Adrian, you are safe, you are held, you are kin

Outro

The wheels will still be waiting under the low, damp trees Sleep now, you are loved beyond any of these