Songs for Caitlin

Verse 1

Plates are stuck to the table Nobody cares, we're all packed in Sweetest chaos I am able To call a party because of Caitlin

Pre-chorus

Pass the cake round, turn the light down Somebody's hand is reaching for the switch We're all leaning toward the same sound

Chorus

Caitlin, Caitlin, light the room up Every year you make it worth the wait Caitlin, Caitlin, don't let the tune stop Dance like tonight could seal your fate

Verse 2

Candles won't stay lit in this wind We keep laughing, we light them again You're the one this whole thing's pinned On, and we wouldn't have it any other when

Chorus

Caitlin, Caitlin, light the room up Every year you make it worth the wait Caitlin, Caitlin, don't let the tune stop Dance like tonight could seal your fate

Bridge

Squeeze in closer, there's room for one more We've been waiting all year for this part Nobody counted the years anymore We just wanted you here from the start

Chorus

Caitlin, Caitlin, light the room up Every year you make it worth the wait Caitlin, Caitlin, don't let the tune stop Dance like tonight could seal your fate

Outro

Plates still stuck to that table We'll peel them up when you say so

Verse 1

The box gave way and split its seam Yellow dust across the tiles gleam You laughed before you grabbed the broom That laugh could light a whole dark room

Pre-chorus

Every mess you turn to gold Every year you just grow bold Something's building, can't be told

Chorus

Happy birthday to you, Caitlin We're all shouting, so is Caitlin Trumpets blaring, hands are clapping Nobody like you, that's a fact, Caitlin

Verse 2

You knelt down there and swept it slow Turned a spill into a show Dust like sunshine on the floor We all cheered you, wanted more

Pre-chorus

Every mess you turn to gold Every year you just grow bold Something's building, can't be told

Chorus

Happy birthday to you, Caitlin We're all shouting, so is Caitlin Trumpets blaring, hands are clapping Nobody like you, that's a fact, Caitlin

Bridge

Little sparks fall where you stand Turning chaos into grand We don't need the room to shine You're the brightest, every time

Chorus

Happy birthday to you, Caitlin We're all shouting, so is Caitlin Trumpets blaring, hands are clapping Nobody like you, that's a fact, Caitlin

Outro

Sweep the gold across the floor We'll love you louder than before

Verse 1

Snow comes down so slow tonight Catching on the orange light Falling soft against the wall Caitlin, you make it feel right

Pre-chorus

Something in the air tonight Says the whole room feels it too We've been waiting all year long

Chorus

Caitlin, tonight we sing your name Nothing here will feel the same You light rooms up like the glow through snow Caitlin, blow out the flame

Verse 2

Every year the cold comes back Every year you shine through that Some folks fade into the grey You're the warmth we won't forget

Bridge

However far the winters take you However long the dark nights run We'll find you like a light through snowfall Bright against the wall, the one

Chorus

Caitlin, tonight we sing your name Nothing here will feel the same You light rooms up like the glow through snow Caitlin, blow out the flame

Outro

Let the snow keep falling soft You're the light we won't let go

Verse 1

Green light on the linoleum floor Nobody's called our number yet, four You're tracing shapes on the plastic seat And I'm content just watching your feet

Pre-chorus

Some nights the waiting is all we do But I've never once minded, next to you So let the hour lean, let it stall

Chorus

Caitlin, this room could be anywhere I'd sit through it all if you're there Caitlin, you make the dull hours shine There's no one I'd rather have waiting in line

Verse 2

The exit sign hums a tired green Quietest colour that I've ever seen But you laugh low at something small And that's the whole reason, the reason for all

Chorus

Caitlin, this room could be anywhere I'd sit through it all if you're there Caitlin, you make the dull hours shine There's no one I'd rather have waiting in line

Bridge

I've loved you in better places than this In brighter rooms, with an easier kiss But nowhere has felt as certain, as true As sitting on plastic chairs next to you

Chorus

Caitlin, this room could be anywhere I'd sit through it all if you're there Caitlin, you make the dull hours shine There's no one I'd rather have waiting in line

Outro

The green light still hums over yellow chairs But I only ever really saw you there

Verse 1

Boots planted side by side Both of us still and slow You lean your weight to mine Steady in all this cold

Pre-chorus

I didn't come here to talk Just to breathe next to you Something is building now

Chorus

Caitlin, you keep me warm No fire could ever compete There's a calm when you're near Caitlin, ground beneath my feet

Verse 2

You laugh and your breath shows white I watch it fade into grey There's nothing I'd rather see No better way to spend a day

Bridge

Some folks chase the summer light I'll take you in the frost Nothing here feels wasted Nothing here feels lost

Chorus

Caitlin, you keep me warm No fire could ever compete There's a calm when you're near Caitlin, ground beneath my feet

Outro

Two boots still standing there Long after the ground gave way

Verse 1

Cold knife scraping over the bread Nothing fancy, just butter spread I do it slow so it don't tear That's how I keep you fed

Pre-chorus

It's not the toast, it's not the plate It's how I show up, never late Something in me starts to rise

Chorus

Caitlin, I mean it plain and true Ain't got fancy words for you Just this steady, simple heart Caitlin, held here safe with you

Verse 2

You laugh when I miss the corner edge Crumbs fall soft on the windowsill ledge I'd do this every day for life No grand speech, no fancy pledge

Pre-chorus

It's not the toast, it's not the plate It's how I show up, never late Something in me starts to rise

Chorus

Caitlin, I mean it plain and true Ain't got fancy words for you Just this steady, simple heart Caitlin, held here safe with you

Bridge

No candlelight, no big to do Just a kitchen, me and you This is the love that stays

Chorus

Caitlin, I mean it plain and true Ain't got fancy words for you Just this steady, simple heart Caitlin, held here safe with you

Outro

Still that same knife, same white bread Still you, still me, still fed

Verse 1

The grate breathes low while the fire settles into rest Soot slides so slow down the brick like a sigh let go You are the warmth that this whole house holds gentlest Caitlin, my love, there is nowhere safer to grow

Pre-chorus

Outside the dark is only dark, it cannot come in here Every small sound turns to hush when it finds your bed Close your eyes now, there is nothing left to fear

Chorus

Caitlin, Caitlin, sleep is soft and it is yours tonight Rest inside the quiet that has been kept for you Nothing in this house will dim your gentle light Caitlin, drift away now, let the whole night through

Verse 2

The embers glow so dim behind the little metal bars Watching over you the way that soft light always can You are held here closer than the closest of the stars Small and warm and certain as this quiet, steady plan

Bridge

Let the grey smoke curl and rise and fade to nothing much Let it carry off the day and leave you only touch

Chorus

Caitlin, Caitlin, sleep is soft and it is yours tonight Rest inside the quiet that has been kept for you Nothing in this house will dim your gentle light Caitlin, drift away now, let the whole night through

Outro

The bricks stay warm long after the fire has burned down low Sleep now, Caitlin, you are safe, and safe you'll always go

Verse 1

Steam is rising thick and white above the warm water tonight Soft and slow it climbs the air and fades from sight Everything is gentle now, everything is right You are wrapped in warmth and love, held close and tight

Pre-chorus

The water cools, the candle dims, the day is letting go Every worry drifts away like ripples soft and slow Close your eyes, my darling one, and feel the quiet grow

Chorus

Caitlin, hush now, let the night come in There is nothing here to fear, nothing to win You are steady, you are safe, you always win Caitlin, rest your head, let the dreams begin

Verse 2

The towel is warm, the room is dim, the hour is turning late Somewhere far away the stars are starting to wait You are more than anyone could ever calculate A quiet kind of wonder that the whole world should celebrate

Chorus

Caitlin, hush now, let the night come in There is nothing here to fear, nothing to win You are steady, you are safe, you always win Caitlin, rest your head, let the dreams begin

Bridge

Sleep will hold you gently as the hours slip on by No need to chase the daylight, no need to wonder why You are loved beyond the counting, loved beneath this quiet sky

Chorus

Caitlin, hush now, let the night come in There is nothing here to fear, nothing to win You are steady, you are safe, you always win Caitlin, rest your head, let the dreams begin

Outro

The steam has settled soft and low, the water still and clear Sleep now, little one, for love is always here

Verse 1

Watch how the grey shadows drift so slow across the plaster brushing the ceiling like they know just where to fall branches outside sway and hush against the window and you are held safe through it all

Pre-chorus

Nothing out there means you any harm tonight every small sound is just the wind saying goodnight and I am staying close till you drift past it all

Chorus

Caitlin, the dark is only resting now soft as a blanket pulled up round your brow nothing will wake you, nothing will call Caitlin, I'm here and I love you through it all

Verse 2

The branches keep on swaying but they never reach you only paint the wall with shapes that slowly turn and every shadow passing is just night moving gently while you rest in the warmth you've earned

Pre-chorus

Nothing out there means you any harm tonight every small sound is just the wind saying goodnight and I am staying close till you drift past it all

Chorus

Caitlin, the dark is only resting now soft as a blanket pulled up round your brow nothing will wake you, nothing will call Caitlin, I'm here and I love you through it all

Bridge

Sleep now, there is nowhere safer than this room nowhere your small heart could ever fall I will be here long after the shadows have gone quiet holding the hush around you like a shawl

Chorus

Caitlin, the dark is only resting now soft as a blanket pulled up round your brow nothing will wake you, nothing will call Caitlin, I'm here and I love you through it all

Outro

The branches will still be swaying when you wake up warm and I will still be loving you, the same as always