Songs for Archie

Verse 1

You pull us out on a Tuesday night Say come walk with me, catch the light We never planned this, you just called We came running, glad you called

Pre-chorus

Someone's lighting up the candles now Someone's counting, we don't care how Feel that build, we can't sit down

Chorus

Archie, Archie, light the flame Whole towpath singing out your name Archie, we came here for you Every year we'd choose you too

Verse 2

You always bring the ones who'd drift Turn a Tuesday into a gift Water's still but we are loud You're the reason we're this proud

Pre-chorus

Someone's lighting up the candles now Someone's counting, we don't care how Feel that build, we can't sit down

Chorus

Archie, Archie, light the flame Whole towpath singing out your name Archie, we came here for you Every year we'd choose you too

Bridge

Blow it out and make it last Here's to you, forget the past Every year gets brighter still Because you're here, and always will

Chorus

Archie, Archie, light the flame Whole towpath singing out your name Archie, we came here for you Every year we'd choose you too

Outro

We'll walk this path again next year Still calling out for you, my dear

Verse 1

We folded down the little table Squeezed four chairs into two Pulled out every candle we're able Because the day belongs to you

Pre-chorus

Kettle's on and someone's clapping Someone's grabbing the guitar Hearts are already unwrapping

Chorus

Archie, budge up, make some room Pass the cake around to you Every voice here sings in tune Archie, nobody loves like we do

Verse 2

Rain outside but we're not minding Tucked in tight and warm as toast Somehow in that tiny binding You're the one we love the most

Bridge

Doesn't matter where we're parked However small the space Every year gets brighter, marked By the shine upon your face

Chorus

Archie, budge up, make some room Pass the cake around to you Every voice here sings in tune Archie, nobody loves like we do

Outro

Fold the table, dim the light We got exactly what we came for tonight

Verse 1

I keep checking the clock on the dash willing the miles to go faster every light seems to turn red just to keep me from you, Archie

Pre-chorus

The gift keeps sliding on the seat I hold the wheel and grin like mad because tonight is going to be

Chorus

Archie, Archie, look who's here we drove for miles to see your face nobody else can fill a room nobody else can take your place

Verse 2

You make the whole car feel too small for everything I want to say so I'll just walk in and shout it happy birthday, Archie, hey

Pre-chorus

The gift keeps sliding on the seat I hold the wheel and grin like mad because tonight is going to be

Chorus

Archie, Archie, look who's here we drove for miles to see your face nobody else can fill a room nobody else can take your place

Bridge

However far this road might run I'd drive it just to see you smile you're worth the traffic, worth the wait worth every single mile

Chorus

Archie, Archie, look who's here we drove for miles to see your face nobody else can fill a room nobody else can take your place

Outro

The gift's still sitting on the seat but Archie, you're the present here

Verse 1

I hung the shirts out to dry Watched them lift and pull and sway One is yours, still on the line You left this morning, you'll be back today

Pre-chorus

Everything moves in this small wind Nothing here stays fixed or still But I keep coming back to you

Chorus

Archie, you're the steady thread Holding all my loose ends tight Archie, when the sky turns grey You're the reason I'm alright

Verse 2

Your sleeves fill up like they're waving Calling me to look outside I do, and there you are Just walking home, an easy stride

Bridge

Some folks need the world to prove it I just need you, coming through that door

Chorus

Archie, you're the steady thread Holding all my loose ends tight Archie, when the sky turns grey You're the reason I'm alright

Outro

I'll bring the washing in tonight Fold you close and hold you right

Verse 1

I saved this chair for you again Same spot where we have always been The tide comes in and pulls back slow But what I feel don't ebb and flow

Chorus

Archie, you're the calm I'm chasing Every wave feels like it's racing Back to you, my steady harbour Archie, you're the one worth honouring

Verse 2

You laugh and the whole dock feels warm Even standing through a storm Your hand in mine says all we need No promises, no grand decree

Pre-chorus

I don't need the view to know That you're the reason I don't go My heart keeps leaning where you sit

Chorus

Archie, you're the calm I'm chasing Every wave feels like it's racing Back to you, my steady harbour Archie, you're the one worth honouring

Bridge

Some folks chase the setting sun I just want to stay till it's done Sitting quiet, saying nothing Still it's you I keep on choosing

Chorus

Archie, you're the calm I'm chasing Every wave feels like it's racing Back to you, my steady harbour Archie, you're the one worth honouring

Outro

One chair empty till you're near I'll keep saving your seat here

Verse 1

I sat with one flower on the bench waiting on news, watching the clock nothing to hold but my own hands till you came and stood like rock

Pre-chorus

I wasn't brave, I was just still waiting for something to give then I thought of you and

Chorus

Archie, you steady every storm calm comes easy when you're near Archie, whatever this night brings I'm not afraid with you here

Verse 2

Corridors all look the same but you make any room feel right you didn't need the perfect words you just stayed with me all night

Pre-chorus

I wasn't brave, I was just still waiting for something to give then I thought of you and

Chorus

Archie, you steady every storm calm comes easy when you're near Archie, whatever this night brings I'm not afraid with you here

Bridge

No grand words, no promises made just your hand that never left and that was enough for me

Chorus

Archie, you steady every storm calm comes easy when you're near Archie, whatever this night brings I'm not afraid with you here

Outro

That flower's long gone from the bench but you're still the calm I keep

Verse 1

A blanket lies warm and heavy over my lap tonight Your breathing has slowed to something soft and slight Somewhere the stars are settling into their place And you are the whole of my heart, held gentle and right

Pre-chorus

The candle has dimmed to a low and golden glow Every worry of the day has nowhere left to go So let your small hand rest and let the quiet grow

Chorus

Sleep now, Archie, the night is soft and slow There is nowhere safer than the arms that hold you so Every star above is watching, keeping careful eye Rest here, Archie, there is nowhere else to go

Verse 2

The wind outside has settled down to barely a hush No sound left in the whole wide world but your breath You are held closer than anything I have ever held And nothing in this quiet room could ever wish you less

Chorus

Sleep now, Archie, the night is soft and slow There is nowhere safer than the arms that hold you so Every star above is watching, keeping careful eye Rest here, Archie, there is nowhere else to go

Bridge

Whatever comes tomorrow, it can wait outside this door You are loved beyond the counting, loved down to the core

Chorus

Sleep now, Archie, the night is soft and slow There is nowhere safer than the arms that hold you so Every star above is watching, keeping careful eye Rest here, Archie, there is nowhere else to go

Outro

The blanket still lies warm across this quiet lap Sleep well, little one, safe within this last long wrap

Verse 1

Somebody left the door open just a crack for you tonight So the hallway glow could find you softly where you lay Nothing in this house would ever dim your little light Rest now, love is standing watch until the break of day

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes, the whole wide house is breathing slow with you Every shadow in this room has turned to friend Sleep is coming gentle now, it's nearly leaning through

Chorus

Archie, Archie, drift away on quiet, easy tides Nobody could love you more than you are loved right here You are held so closely, Archie, whatever the night hides Sleep and know that morning always finds you, always near

Verse 2

Watch the little sliver of the light along the floor It will still be waiting gently when you wake and stir You don't need to keep one eye upon that open door Someone's always near enough to hear you if you were

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes, the whole wide house is breathing slow with you Every shadow in this room has turned to friend Sleep is coming gentle now, it's nearly leaning through

Chorus

Archie, Archie, drift away on quiet, easy tides Nobody could love you more than you are loved right here You are held so closely, Archie, whatever the night hides Sleep and know that morning always finds you, always near

Bridge

However far your dreaming takes you out across the dark You are never further than a single call away

Chorus

Archie, Archie, drift away on quiet, easy tides Nobody could love you more than you are loved right here You are held so closely, Archie, whatever the night hides Sleep and know that morning always finds you, always near

Outro

Sleep now, and the door stays open, just the way you like Somebody is watching over you until the light

Verse 1

Far off on the water a lighthouse turns slow tonight Sweeping the dark with its patient and steady light Somewhere out there the waves are rolling and wide But you are held close and warm here at my side

Pre-chorus

Let the wind settle down and the sky turn to rest Every worry can wait, you have nothing to prove or contest Close your eyes now, I'm holding the warmest of light

Chorus

Archie, the beam finds its way to you through the night Turning and turning to keep you safe and held tight Nothing can shake how completely you're loved, Archie dear Sleep now, my darling, there's nothing at all left to fear

Verse 2

The beam sweeps the harbour then comes back around again Steady and sure like a hand that will never let go Somewhere the tide is rolling in soft and low You are the reason this whole quiet night feels so calm

Bridge

Even when morning is far and the stars are still bright You are the warmest and safest thing in my sight No wave, no shadow could ever pull you from here

Chorus

Archie, the beam finds its way to you through the night Turning and turning to keep you safe and held tight Nothing can shake how completely you're loved, Archie dear Sleep now, my darling, there's nothing at all left to fear

Outro

Far off the lighthouse keeps turning its slow, steady beam Watching you softly and gently on into your dream