Songs for Callum

Verse 1

Boxes stacked up on the bench Ribbons catching every gust Nobody planned it quite like this But somehow it's you we trust

Pre-chorus

We didn't wrap this one up neat We just wanted you standing here So let the candles catch the breeze

Chorus

Callum, the whole park's singing now Somebody find that runaway bow Happiest noise we've made all year Callum, we're glad you showed us how

Verse 2

Paper's gone and chasing dogs Nobody's chasing it back You just laugh and let it go That's the thing that we love, Cal

Chorus

Callum, the whole park's singing now Somebody find that runaway bow Happiest noise we've made all year Callum, we're glad you showed us how

Bridge

Blow every ribbon off the grass Nothing here we need to keep You're the gift that stuck around That's the only thing worth this much

Chorus

Callum, the whole park's singing now Somebody find that runaway bow Happiest noise we've made all year Callum, we're glad you showed us how

Outro

The boxes empty, bench still warm Glad you're the one we gathered round

Verse 1

You stood there dripping, laughing loud Water shining like a crowd Sun was catching every drop Nobody wanted you to stop

Pre-chorus

Feel that clapping start to rise Look at joy in all these eyes Something big is drawing near

Chorus

Callum, Callum, stand up tall This whole room is glad you're here at all We are singing loud for you Callum, tell us what we're gonna do

Verse 2

Towels folded, neat and gold Waiting there for you to hold But you're not done, you want one more Diving off that concrete floor

Chorus

Callum, Callum, stand up tall This whole room is glad you're here at all We are singing loud for you Callum, tell us what we're gonna do

Bridge

However far the water runs However many candles, many years, many suns We will still be shouting out your name Nothing here will ever feel the same

Chorus

Callum, Callum, stand up tall This whole room is glad you're here at all We are singing loud for you Callum, tell us what we're gonna do

Outro

Wrap you up in yellow light Callum, this is yours tonight

Verse 1

Silver balloons caught in the grass Snapping loud against the blue Every knot they pull and twist Just won't let go of you

Pre-chorus

Something's rising, can you feel it Whole beach humming your name Here it comes now, don't you hide it

Chorus

Callum, light the whole sky up Salt wind singing, here you come We been holding this all day Waiting on our small drum

Verse 2

You walk in and the room tilts Every eye turns to the door Ribbons snapping in the gusts Never held a heart before

Chorus

Callum, light the whole sky up Salt wind singing, here you come We been holding this all day Waiting on our small drum

Bridge

Another year got wrapped around you Tangled tight but never torn However far the tide pulls at you We'll be here when you're reborn

Chorus

Callum, light the whole sky up Salt wind singing, here you come We been holding this all day Waiting on our small drum

Outro

Balloons will fade before the morning You'll still be the brightest one

Verse 1

I spread the blanket on the heather glad to have you here again the bells are far across the valley and I forget where they began

Pre-chorus

You go quiet when you're happy that's how I always know something in me starts to

Chorus

Callum, lay your head down easy nothing here can pull us apart the hills keep time like a small drum and Callum, you keep time with my heart

Verse 2

You point out where the sheep are moving tiny shapes on the far side I'm not looking where you're pointing I'm just glad that you're beside

Pre-chorus

You go quiet when you're happy that's how I always know something in me starts to

Chorus

Callum, lay your head down easy nothing here can pull us apart the hills keep time like a small drum and Callum, you keep time with my heart

Bridge

Let the light go if it's leaving we don't need it to stay I have kept worse things than daylight just by wanting them to stay

Chorus

Callum, lay your head down easy nothing here can pull us apart the hills keep time like a small drum and Callum, you keep time with my heart

Outro

Fold the blanket, keep the heather I'll carry this home in my chest

Verse 1

I set the receiver down soft and still I can hear your voice moths keep tapping the lampshade like they want in on this too

Chorus

Callum, you settle every room the second you walk into it nobody else does that hush Callum, it's you I come home to

Verse 2

You talk and the whole night slows your words land soft as they go I trace the grain of the wood just to have somewhere to look

Pre-chorus

I don't need the lights left on I don't need the perfect words just your voice till I fall asleep

Chorus

Callum, you settle every room the second you walk into it nobody else does that hush Callum, it's you I come home to

Bridge

However long we've got this however new or worn it is I'd choose this quiet every time I'd choose you every time

Chorus

Callum, you settle every room the second you walk into it nobody else does that hush Callum, it's you I come home to

Outro

The moths will find some other light I'm keeping this one, keeping you

Verse 1

Wet leaves cling to the rake tonight You work the yard till the light is gone Nothing about this hour is bright But I'd rather stand here than move on

Pre-chorus

You never rush to say it plain You just keep showing up instead And I'm done waiting for the same

Chorus

Callum, you're steady where I break You fill the wheelbarrow, load by load I love the quiet choices you make Callum, you turned this into home

Verse 2

The rust comes off onto your hands You wipe it on your jeans and grin I never asked for grand plans Just this, and you, and letting me in

Chorus

Callum, you're steady where I break You fill the wheelbarrow, load by load I love the quiet choices you make Callum, you turned this into home

Bridge

No one's watching, no one's keeping score You just keep coming back for more

Chorus

Callum, you're steady where I break You fill the wheelbarrow, load by load I love the quiet choices you make Callum, you turned this into home

Outro

The rake leans up against the wall And I love you through it all

Verse 1

Rest the oar across the boat and let it lie so still Water only whispers now against the wooden sill Nothing pulls you, nothing calls you, nowhere left to row Close your eyes and let the dark be gentle as it goes

Chorus

Callum, Callum, drift and settle deep Ripples humming softly while you sleep Callum, safe as anything can be Held here quiet, just like a small drum, just you and me

Verse 2

Metal rings that held the oar are resting now like you Every little creak has said the work it had to do Nothing needs your hands tonight, no distance left to keep Sink into the hull of dark and let it rock you deep

Pre-chorus

Hear how the water settles into hush upon the side Feel how the whole night leans in close to keep you safe inside Nothing in the dark tonight has any need to hide

Chorus

Callum, Callum, drift and settle deep Ripples humming softly while you sleep Callum, safe as anything can be Held here quiet, just like a small drum, just you and me

Bridge

You are not adrift, you're anchored fast and warm Nothing on this water means to bring you harm

Chorus

Callum, Callum, drift and settle deep Ripples humming softly while you sleep Callum, safe as anything can be Held here quiet, just like a small drum, just you and me

Outro

Let the oar lie easy now, its journey through for tonight Sleep will carry you as gently till the morning light

Verse 1

Thin white curtains lift and settle like they're breathing with the dark Out beyond the glass the lamps are waking one by one You are curled up warm and certain, safe inside this quiet spark Nothing in the whole wide night can catch you now or come undone

Pre-chorus

Hush now, let the evening close its hand around this room Every worry of the daylight folds itself away Close your eyes, the dark is gentle, gentle as it comes

Chorus

Callum, Callum, hear the quiet calling soft and low Nothing waits outside these curtains but a peaceful glow Sleep is coming closer, slower than a small drum's beat Callum, you are held here, warm from head to feet

Verse 2

The light outside goes amber, then it settles into blue Somewhere far a window closes, somewhere near you sigh You don't need to know the answers, only that I'm here with you Only that the night was always softer than the sky

Chorus

Callum, Callum, hear the quiet calling soft and low Nothing waits outside these curtains but a peaceful glow Sleep is coming closer, slower than a small drum's beat Callum, you are held here, warm from head to feet

Bridge

No need to watch the lamplight or the shapes it makes and leaves Rest is only love that's learned to breathe

Chorus

Callum, Callum, hear the quiet calling soft and low Nothing waits outside these curtains but a peaceful glow Sleep is coming closer, slower than a small drum's beat Callum, you are held here, warm from head to feet

Outro

The curtains settle still now, and the lamps burn soft and low Sleep well, you are so loved, and it will still be so

Verse 1

Somewhere a train is rolling off through the dark Its light growing small as the field turns to grey You are so loved that even the falling dark Cannot touch where you rest at the end of the day

Pre-chorus

Hear how the wheels go soft as a small drum Slower and slower until they are barely there Close your eyes now, the quiet is nearly come

Chorus

Callum, the night is holding you gentle and slow Nothing can follow you into this warm little room Callum, wherever the lights of the evening go You are the reason the dark doesn't feel like the gloom

Verse 2

The field outside is damp and hushed under grey Every small sound is fading further from view Nothing tonight has to trouble or lead you astray Because all of my quiet is wrapped around you

Bridge

Let the far off rumble carry you under Let your breathing slow to match the rain

Chorus

Callum, the night is holding you gentle and slow Nothing can follow you into this warm little room Callum, wherever the lights of the evening go You are the reason the dark doesn't feel like the gloom

Outro

Far off now, the train has gone quiet and small Sleep now, my Callum, held safer than all