Songs for Barrett

Verse 1

Green case rolling, wheels on the tile Whole platform turns, just for a while Nobody taught you how to arrive But you come through here in style

Pre-chorus

Every station knows your sound Every noisy crowd goes quiet We been waiting, gathered round

Chorus

Barrett, you're the one we cheer for Loud and proud, that's what you're here for We been counting down the minutes There's nobody we hold more dear, for

Verse 2

You roll in and we forget the noise Every stranger turns and looks up You could walk through any crowded room And still be the one they talk of

Bridge

We don't need the whole platform singing Just this room, just tonight Every year you keep on bringing That same steady, certain light

Chorus

Barrett, you're the one we cheer for Loud and proud, that's what you're here for We been counting down the minutes There's nobody we hold more dear, for

Outro

Wheels still turning on the tile Home is wherever you smile

Verse 1

Dust hangs gold above the stair catching light that's always there every knob of brass turns bright just like you turn up the light

Pre-chorus

You walk in and rooms feel warmer every year you're worth the wonder so let the whole house lift and sing

Chorus

Barrett, Barrett, raise a glass watch the gold light as you pass nobody carries it like you Barrett, here's to all you do

Verse 2

Every step you've climbed is yours every door you've opened, floors creak beneath the weight of years still you turn up, still you're here

Pre-chorus

You walk in and rooms feel warmer every year you're worth the wonder so let the whole house lift and sing

Chorus

Barrett, Barrett, raise a glass watch the gold light as you pass nobody carries it like you Barrett, here's to all you do

Bridge

We could list the things you've given but the counting's not worth doing you're the warmth we're always seeking simple as the light that's leaking

Chorus

Barrett, Barrett, raise a glass watch the gold light as you pass nobody carries it like you Barrett, here's to all you do

Outro

Dust will settle, light will stay we're glad you're here another day

Verse 1

Rain ran down the window that night Streetlights smeared to gold and blue You laughed like the whole world was bright I sat there just watching you

Chorus

Happy birthday, Barrett, hold your head up high You've got more than you inherit Some kind of spirit, lighting up the sky Barrett, we're glad you're here, it's true

Verse 2

You never needed the whole show Just a window and a quiet song Some folks shine and then they go You've been steady, you've been strong

Pre-chorus

So let the candles catch and burn Let every voice you love get loud Tonight it's finally your turn

Chorus

Happy birthday, Barrett, hold your head up high You've got more than you inherit Some kind of spirit, lighting up the sky Barrett, we're glad you're here, it's true

Bridge

However far the roads have run However long the year has been You're still the warmest light I've seen

Chorus

Happy birthday, Barrett, hold your head up high You've got more than you inherit Some kind of spirit, lighting up the sky Barrett, we're glad you're here, it's true

Outro

Rain still runs on glass tonight But you're the thing that catches light

Verse 1

The tap keeps dripping, slow and small Paper plates stacked by the wall Nobody's rushing, nothing to prove You just stay easy, however I move

Pre-chorus

I've watched you laugh at nothing much Felt something settle at your touch And now the quiet's asking me to stay

Chorus

Barrett, you're the calm I didn't earn Steady as the water's slow return Barrett, easy as the light stays late I'd choose you plain, no need to wait

Verse 2

Water finds the same old groove Nothing here has much to prove You hand me plates, I hold the door Small as that, and nothing more

Chorus

Barrett, you're the calm I didn't earn Steady as the water's slow return Barrett, easy as the light stays late I'd choose you plain, no need to wait

Bridge

No grand thing to prove it true Just how I breathe when I'm with you Some loves shout and some loves stay This one hums in the quietest way

Chorus

Barrett, you're the calm I didn't earn Steady as the water's slow return Barrett, easy as the light stays late I'd choose you plain, no need to wait

Outro

Let the tap keep dripping slow That's how steady loves still grow

Verse 1

Blue sneakers dripping by the door soaking slow into the mat you kick them off without a word and I love you plain as that

Pre-chorus

You never make a show of staying just leave your mark and walk on through and something in me keeps on saying

Chorus

Barrett, you don't have to try so hard I already see your worth you carry more than you will claim and you have from the day of your birth

Verse 2

The hallway smells like rain and you two things I can't keep apart I hear the door before you're through and something lifts up in my heart

Pre-chorus

You never make a show of staying just leave your mark and walk on through and something in me keeps on saying

Chorus

Barrett, you don't have to try so hard I already see your worth you carry more than you will claim and you have from the day of your birth

Bridge

No one else walks in like you do tracking in the whole wide world half of it still stuck to your shoes

Chorus

Barrett, you don't have to try so hard I already see your worth you carry more than you will claim and you have from the day of your birth

Outro

Leave your shoes right there by the door I'll love the mess you're dripping for

Verse 1

Steam rising slow over the rim Morning light is soft and dim I stir the cup and watch it spin You're still asleep, and I love you, Barrett

Pre-chorus

Nothing here is rushing me This is all the peace I need And it's leading straight to you

Chorus

Barrett, you're the calm I found Steady as a spinning round No need to chase, no need to search Barrett, you're the one I'm bound to

Verse 2

The spoon slows down, the swirl goes still Just like you do, against my will You quiet every worried thing You settle me like nothing else can bring

Pre-chorus

Nothing here is rushing me This is all the peace I need And it's leading straight to you

Chorus

Barrett, you're the calm I found Steady as a spinning round No need to chase, no need to search Barrett, you're the one I'm bound to

Bridge

I've had loud love before It never felt like this You don't have to prove a thing You're already what I miss

Chorus

Barrett, you're the calm I found Steady as a spinning round No need to chase, no need to search Barrett, you're the one I'm bound to

Outro

The spoon has stopped, the cup runs cold Barrett, you're the warmth I hold

Verse 1

You breathe so soft the whole room seems to listen One small light stays lit to watch you through the night I keep it burning low so nothing feels forgotten And you drift off safe inside its gentle light

Chorus

Barrett, Barrett, close your eyes and rest here Nothing in this house will ever cause you harm You are held as close as anything I hold dear Barrett, sleep now, wrapped up soft and warm

Verse 2

The kettle waits in silence on the darkened stove While you curl up beneath your blanket, warm and deep Somewhere far off a quiet ember glows Watching over you the whole night while you sleep

Pre-chorus

Let the hush of evening settle round your shoulders Let the last light dim to nothing but a spark Rest now, love is here to hold you closer

Chorus

Barrett, Barrett, close your eyes and rest here Nothing in this house will ever cause you harm You are held as close as anything I hold dear Barrett, sleep now, wrapped up soft and warm

Bridge

Every small light in this house is lit for you Burning steady while the whole wide world turns slow

Chorus

Barrett, Barrett, close your eyes and rest here Nothing in this house will ever cause you harm You are held as close as anything I hold dear Barrett, sleep now, wrapped up soft and warm

Outro

The small warm light will still be glowing come the morning And you'll wake safe, still loved, still cradled in this home

Verse 1

The black water laps soft against the side of the canoe Every ripple is a hand that rocks this boat for you Nothing out here means you harm tonight Drifting slow is all we mean to do

Chorus

Barrett, close your eyes and let the current take you home Nobody carries you as gently as this quiet water does You are held closer than you ever know, Barrett Sleep is just another shore you're floating to

Verse 2

Somewhere past the dark the morning's waiting patiently for you There's nothing on this water that would ever wish you ill Rest your head against the wooden side The night is calm and means to keep you still

Pre-chorus

The paddle rests, the ripples settle low and wide Nothing needs to move now, nothing needs to hurry through So let your breathing find the water's side

Chorus

Barrett, close your eyes and let the current take you home Nobody carries you as gently as this quiet water does You are held closer than you ever know, Barrett Sleep is just another shore you're floating to

Bridge

You are the reason this whole night stays soft and slow Every small wave out there is only here to keep you warm

Chorus

Barrett, close your eyes and let the current take you home Nobody carries you as gently as this quiet water does You are held closer than you ever know, Barrett Sleep is just another shore you're floating to

Outro

The black water settles, and so do you, at last Sleep now, Barrett, the whole night is holding fast

Verse 1

The fire is breathing softer now, its work for the day near done Grey ash goes sliding gently down behind the iron bars You are the warmth that stays behind when every flame is gone Sleeping safe beneath a slow and quiet scatter of stars

Chorus

Barrett, the whole house settles down around you now Nothing can reach you here, no worry and no harm Rest easy, Barrett, let the last light show you how Sleep folds around you like an ember's calm, quiet warm

Verse 2

Watch how the embers dim to orange, then to something less There is no need to chase the light, it always comes again You do not have to hold on to a single thing tonight Only let your breathing slow like rain fading into rain

Pre-chorus

Somewhere the grate is cooling, hushed and easy, letting go Somewhere your small hand loosens from the blanket's fold And somewhere soft inside you, something settles, sure and slow

Chorus

Barrett, the whole house settles down around you now Nothing can reach you here, no worry and no harm Rest easy, Barrett, let the last light show you how Sleep folds around you like an ember's calm, quiet warm

Bridge

Even ash was warmth once, held and carried, never wasted However far the fire fades, you are still the thing it meant

Chorus

Barrett, the whole house settles down around you now Nothing can reach you here, no worry and no harm Rest easy, Barrett, let the last light show you how Sleep folds around you like an ember's calm, quiet warm

Outro

The grate is dark and quiet now, its long day laid to rest Sleep, and know you were the warmest thing this house possessed