Songs for Charlotte

Verse 1

You slide into the corner seat Somebody spills a drink again Nobody minds the mess tonight You laugh so loud the whole room turns

Chorus

Charlotte, get another round in This is your night, we're not leaving Candles drowning in a pint glass Charlotte, you're the reason we came

Verse 2

You steal the good seat every time Elbows deep in someone's chips Nobody else could hold this table You make the whole booth feel like home

Pre-chorus

Somebody's climbing on a chair Somebody's found the birthday song We're all leaning in to say

Chorus

Charlotte, get another round in This is your night, we're not leaving Candles drowning in a pint glass Charlotte, you're the reason we came

Bridge

Here's to the years you've dragged us through Every daft toast, every cheer Nobody else could pull this crowd We came because we love you here

Chorus

Charlotte, get another round in This is your night, we're not leaving Candles drowning in a pint glass Charlotte, you're the reason we came

Outro

The green seat's sticky, save your spot We'll toast you here again next year

Verse 1

Keys still sit beneath the glass Waiting where you left them last Every door you've ever passed Opens quicker when you laugh

Pre-chorus

We could stand here half the night Just to watch you catch the light So let's raise it, let's get this right

Chorus

Charlotte, pull the candles near Two more voices, cheer on cheer Nobody lights a room like you, Charlotte That's why we're gathered here

Verse 2

Somebody wound that hallway clock Just to hear your feet, your knock You turn the ordinary bright Simple as a key in lock

Bridge

However far your day has run However many years have spun Tonight belongs to you alone Tonight the whole house is your own

Chorus

Charlotte, pull the candles near Two more voices, cheer on cheer Nobody lights a room like you, Charlotte That's why we're gathered here

Outro

Leave the keys beneath the glass We'll toast until this year has passed

Verse 1

Riding home with the windows down Light comes sweeping through the glass Every beam that finds your face Says we're glad you came to pass

Pre-chorus

We been counting down the miles Waiting on this night to start Something's building up inside

Chorus

Charlotte, light up like a spark Turn this whole road into gold Charlotte, you're the reason here Sweetest story ever told

Verse 2

Dashboard glowing green and warm Somebody's laughing in the back Every year you round this bend We're the ones who're glad of that

Chorus

Charlotte, light up like a spark Turn this whole road into gold Charlotte, you're the reason here Sweetest story ever told

Bridge

Blow the candles, hit the gas Let the whole town hear us sing Nobody rides like you tonight You're the brightest kind of thing

Chorus

Charlotte, light up like a spark Turn this whole road into gold Charlotte, you're the reason here Sweetest story ever told

Outro

Headlights fading down the lane Still we're glad you came our way

Verse 1

The rail's gone rough with rust cold cup pressed in your hand you laugh at nothing much I still don't understand

Chorus

Charlotte, hold on to the rail wind's trying to take us both you keep me steady here Charlotte, that's the honest truth

Verse 2

Boats have crossed this water for years nothing about it feels new but standing this close to you makes the whole thing feel true

Pre-chorus

I've said easier things before words that cost me nothing at all but this one's catching in my throat

Chorus

Charlotte, hold on to the rail wind's trying to take us both you keep me steady here Charlotte, that's the honest truth

Bridge

No view worth naming out here just you, and the spray, and the cold and somehow that's enough more than enough, if I'm told

Chorus

Charlotte, hold on to the rail wind's trying to take us both you keep me steady here Charlotte, that's the honest truth

Outro

The rail will keep on rusting I'll keep choosing your hand

Verse 1

You shake the rain from your sleeve Standing there dripping and grinning I watch the water leave This is where my heart keeps winning

Pre-chorus

No thunder, no big scene Just you home safe and near Something is building here

Chorus

Charlotte, the step is wet with rain You laugh and the whole street glows I've said your name again and again Charlotte, it's you my whole heart chose

Verse 2

The yellow coat drips by the door You kick your boots off, tired I've loved you before And I love you now, unhired

Chorus

Charlotte, the step is wet with rain You laugh and the whole street glows I've said your name again and again Charlotte, it's you my whole heart chose

Bridge

Some nights are just this small A coat, a step, your voice There's nothing dramatic at all And still you're my only choice

Chorus

Charlotte, the step is wet with rain You laugh and the whole street glows I've said your name again and again Charlotte, it's you my whole heart chose

Outro

The rain will dry by morning You'll still be here, still warm

Verse 1

Steam on the window, morning slow Water finds its way to go I watch it slide and think of you Same road my heart keeps travelling to

Pre-chorus

Nothing fancy in this room Just the kettle and its tune But I can't stand here and not need you

Chorus

Charlotte, you're the warmth I lean on Steady as the light at dawn Charlotte, through the good and lean months You're the one I'm certain of

Verse 2

Some loves shout and some loves hush Yours comes quiet, comes unrushed You don't need the world to see You just keep on choosing me

Bridge

I've known loud love, it don't last Yours is built to hold and last Plain as water, twice as true There's no version without you

Chorus

Charlotte, you're the warmth I lean on Steady as the light at dawn Charlotte, through the good and lean months You're the one I'm certain of

Outro

The glass still holds its morning rain I'd choose this kitchen, choose this, again

Verse 1

Raindrops are falling soft on the grey hood above you and every small sound out there only proves how I love you the world can turn loud but you never once hear it held in so gently, so warm and so near it

Pre-chorus

Nothing can reach you, no cold and no thunder hush now, my love, let the night pull you under and into the quiet where dreams start to grow

Chorus

Charlotte, the rain cannot touch you tonight you are the warmth and you are the light sleep now, my Charlotte, there's nothing to fear every soft raindrop just means I am near

Verse 2

The wheels roll slow over puddles and stone but you're never travelling this world alone I'll keep you from every grey cloud that appears and turn all the falling to lullaby tears

Bridge

Let the sky do what skies always do it can pour itself out, it can't get to you you're wrapped in the warmest and safest of nights

Chorus

Charlotte, the rain cannot touch you tonight you are the warmth and you are the light sleep now, my Charlotte, there's nothing to fear every soft raindrop just means I am near

Outro

The rain will keep falling soft on the hood and you will sleep on, safe and warm as you should

Verse 1

Down by the stairs a small orange light is glowing for you It stays awake so quietly while you drift into sleep Nothing tonight is asking anything of you Every soft shadow in this house is kind and it's true

Chorus

Charlotte, the whole house is holding its breath just for you Sleep is a boat and I promise the water is true Nothing will wake you, nothing will worry your rest Charlotte, you're carried the way that the dark carries you

Verse 2

Your breathing has slowed to the pace of the tide going out Even the walls seem to lean in a little to listen I'll stay right here while the whole world quiets down There's nowhere I'd rather be than watching you glisten

Pre-chorus

The stairs creak once and then settle back into calm Somewhere a clock keeps its promise to carry you gently Close your eyes now, let the last of the day go

Chorus

Charlotte, the whole house is holding its breath just for you Sleep is a boat and I promise the water is true Nothing will wake you, nothing will worry your rest Charlotte, you're carried the way that the dark carries you

Bridge

Every small light in this house is only for keeping you warm No storm can find its way in past this door tonight

Chorus

Charlotte, the whole house is holding its breath just for you Sleep is a boat and I promise the water is true Nothing will wake you, nothing will worry your rest Charlotte, you're carried the way that the dark carries you

Outro

The little light by the stairs will keep its watch till morning So sleep now, Charlotte, and know that you are held

Verse 1

Watch how the soot slides down so slow behind the glass Nothing tonight is asked to hurry or to run Deep in the hearth the small grey flecks have settled fast Charlotte, you're held before the last light's gone

Pre-chorus

Every ember bows its head and dims to rest Quiet is only the day, folding itself away So let your eyes grow heavy, you have passed the test

Chorus

Charlotte, the whole dark house breathes soft for you Nothing can reach you now, nothing at all Close your small hand, Charlotte, the night is true Sleep is a blanket, and you are so small

Verse 2

Somewhere a chimney holds its warmth like folded hands Sleep doesn't ask you to be brave or strong Nothing out there in the dark demands Only that you rest until the dawn comes along

Pre-chorus

Every ember bows its head and dims to rest Quiet is only the day, folding itself away So let your eyes grow heavy, you have passed the test

Chorus

Charlotte, the whole dark house breathes soft for you Nothing can reach you now, nothing at all Close your small hand, Charlotte, the night is true Sleep is a blanket, and you are so small

Bridge

Rest now, the fire has said all it can say Rest now, and let the hours carry you gently away

Chorus

Charlotte, the whole dark house breathes soft for you Nothing can reach you now, nothing at all Close your small hand, Charlotte, the night is true Sleep is a blanket, and you are so small

Outro

Somewhere the soot has settled soft along the stone Sleep now, Charlotte, you were never once alone