Songs for Clarence

Verse 1

Boxes stacked up past the door Peaches spilling, sweet and free Nobody counts them anymore They just remind the room of you, Clarence

Pre-chorus

We could pick the whole crate clean Still not say what you really mean So we're lighting candles, count to three

Chorus

Clarence, light the whole place up Nothing here feels ordinary Pour the noise into one cup We're shouting out for Clarence

Verse 2

Wooden crates against the wall Every peach here worth the fuss You're the reason we throw it all Into one loud night for us

Chorus

Clarence, light the whole place up Nothing here feels ordinary Pour the noise into one cup We're shouting out for Clarence

Bridge

Some years pass without a sound This one's yours, so turn it up However far you've been around We saved a seat, we saved a cup

Chorus

Clarence, light the whole place up Nothing here feels ordinary Pour the noise into one cup We're shouting out for Clarence

Outro

Take a peach up off the crate We're glad you made it, glad you're here

Verse 1

You climb the ladder, dripping light Sun on the water, burning bright Wet towels waiting on the rail Everything about you feels like flight

Pre-chorus

We're counting down before you jump Hearts are already in our throats So here's the moment, here it comes

Chorus

Happy birthday, Clarence, dive on in Nothing here could dim your shine We're glad you're breathing, glad you're near Clarence, you're the reason for this cheer

Verse 2

Another year of making waves You turn the ordinary into brave Ripples spreading out from where you stand Nobody else fills a room the way you fill this space

Pre-chorus

We're counting down before you jump Hearts are already in our throats So here's the moment, here it comes

Chorus

Happy birthday, Clarence, dive on in Nothing here could dim your shine We're glad you're breathing, glad you're near Clarence, you're the reason for this cheer

Bridge

Blue water holding up the light Just like you hold up our lives So blow the candles, make the wish We'll be cheering either way tonight

Chorus

Happy birthday, Clarence, dive on in Nothing here could dim your shine We're glad you're breathing, glad you're near Clarence, you're the reason for this cheer

Outro

Climb down easy, towel's still warm We're glad you made it through the storm

Verse 1

Booth lights flicker, bulbs go wild Somehow you still make us smile Horses spinning gold and bright You're the reason for tonight

Chorus

Clarence, the whole room's calling your name Nobody burns quite like your flame Spin us around, don't let us go Clarence, you're the best show we know

Verse 2

Music pumping through the fair Every face turns, you're right there Painted horses rise and fall You're the brightest thing of all

Pre-chorus

Feel that beat under the ground Hear the crowd without a sound Something's building, get set now

Chorus

Clarence, the whole room's calling your name Nobody burns quite like your flame Spin us around, don't let us go Clarence, you're the best show we know

Bridge

Round and round, we won't slow down You're the reason we came to town Every year you pull us near

Chorus

Clarence, the whole room's calling your name Nobody burns quite like your flame Spin us around, don't let us go Clarence, you're the best show we know

Outro

Bulbs still flash as the ride slows down You're the light that holds this town

Verse 1

Dry needles catch before the log does small sparks first, then a steady flame I built this fire slow on purpose the way you taught me, without a name

Pre-chorus

You never rush what's going to last you let it breathe, you let it grow and I'm learning that from watching you now

Chorus

Clarence, you're the warmth that stays not the flash that burns and goes Clarence, through the smoke and haze you're the steady thing I chose

Verse 2

Grey stones hold the heat till morning long after the last spark has died that's how you hold on to people quiet, and never for your pride

Pre-chorus

You never rush what's going to last you let it breathe, you let it grow and I'm learning that from watching you now

Chorus

Clarence, you're the warmth that stays not the flash that burns and goes Clarence, through the smoke and haze you're the steady thing I chose

Bridge

Some loves crackle loud and fade mine just keeps on burning slow every ember owes its life to you

Chorus

Clarence, you're the warmth that stays not the flash that burns and goes Clarence, through the smoke and haze you're the steady thing I chose

Outro

The stones are cold by morning light but you're still here, and that's enough

Verse 1

I left the receiver lying there Upside down on the wooden chair No, table, and I never moved it Some things you leave for care

Pre-chorus

I keep the small things where they fall Because you taught me to at all And now I'm reaching for the call

Chorus

Clarence, you steady every room However far the day may loom There's a kind of hush that means adherence Clarence, I come home to you

Verse 2

You never asked for fireworks Or promises with all their quirks Just someone who stays for the errand And someone who never shirks

Bridge

Some love comes loud and fast and new Some love just sits and carries through Either way, I choose you

Chorus

Clarence, you steady every room However far the day may loom There's a kind of hush that means adherence Clarence, I come home to you

Outro

The receiver still rests upside down And I still know my way around

Verse 1

Rain slides slow on the glass tonight Nothing outside can touch us here I keep this shed warm just for you You make the cold months disappear

Chorus

Clarence, you steady my whole heart Nothing about this love is rare It's just you and me and the quiet Clarence, I'm glad that you're still here

Verse 2

I don't need the weather to change You're the warmth I already found Every drop that runs down the pane Reminds me why I stay around

Pre-chorus

I've stopped waiting for something louder You were never a passing spark I just want to say it plainly

Chorus

Clarence, you steady my whole heart Nothing about this love is rare It's just you and me and the quiet Clarence, I'm glad that you're still here

Bridge

No need to shout it from a rooftop Some love just hums low and stays You're the reason I still notice Small warm ordinary days

Chorus

Clarence, you steady my whole heart Nothing about this love is rare It's just you and me and the quiet Clarence, I'm glad that you're still here

Outro

The glass still holds its slow warm rain I'm still here, and so are you

Verse 1

A short white wick is glowing low inside its clay saucer bowl Steady and small it holds the dark like something it can tame Nothing tonight will ever touch the warmth that keeps you whole And nothing in this quiet house will ever dim your flame

Chorus

Clarence, the night is soft and low and made to hold you well You are the warmth this house was built around, so calm, so clear Sleep now, Clarence, safe inside the hush of evening's spell Nothing can reach you here, my Clarence, nothing goes near

Verse 2

The little flame won't waver even when the wind creeps by the door Steady as a promise made and kept without a single sound You are held the way that small light's held above the floor Wrapped in something gentle that will never touch the ground

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the day slide off like water from your hands Nothing waits beyond this room but morning soft and slow Rest here now while everything around you understands

Chorus

Clarence, the night is soft and low and made to hold you well You are the warmth this house was built around, so calm, so clear Sleep now, Clarence, safe inside the hush of evening's spell Nothing can reach you here, my Clarence, nothing goes near

Bridge

Even when the little flame has burned down soft and slow You will still be carried gently everywhere you go

Chorus

Clarence, the night is soft and low and made to hold you well You are the warmth this house was built around, so calm, so clear Sleep now, Clarence, safe inside the hush of evening's spell Nothing can reach you here, my Clarence, nothing goes near

Outro

The small white wick will keep its watch till morning finds the door You are the light this whole house waited for

Verse 1

The rain is tapping soft against the window pane tonight Each little drop is falling slow and settling out of sight Nothing in the dark can reach you here You are held so close and wrapped up tight

Pre-chorus

Every drop that falls is singing you to rest Something warm is holding you, so quiet, so unrehearsed Let your breathing slow and follow where it leads you

Chorus

Clarence, close your eyes, the night is soft and kind Nothing here will hurry you, there's all the time you'll find You are loved with such a calm and steady fragrance Clarence, drift along and leave the day behind

Verse 2

The glass is cool and every drop runs slow and clear Nothing in this room but breathing you can hear Sleep is just a river coming gently And you are safe and there is nothing here to fear

Pre-chorus

Every drop that falls is singing you to rest Something warm is holding you, so quiet, so unrehearsed Let your breathing slow and follow where it leads you

Chorus

Clarence, close your eyes, the night is soft and kind Nothing here will hurry you, there's all the time you'll find You are loved with such a calm and steady fragrance Clarence, drift along and leave the day behind

Bridge

Rest now, there is nothing you must carry or explain Only quiet, only you, only the falling rain

Chorus

Clarence, close your eyes, the night is soft and kind Nothing here will hurry you, there's all the time you'll find You are loved with such a calm and steady fragrance Clarence, drift along and leave the day behind

Outro

The rain has slowed to nothing but a whisper on the glass Sleep now, you are held here, and the night will gently pass

Verse 1

Watch the pale light drifting slowly over the wall above your bed It moves so gently, like a hand resting soft against your head Nothing in this room is asking anything of you tonight Only stillness, only breathing, only warmth and dimming light

Chorus

Clarence, close your eyes now, let the evening take its time There is nowhere you should be but here, held safe in this small line Clarence, hear how quiet all the house has grown around your bed Nothing but the light still moving gently over where you rest your head

Verse 2

Every little sound out there has folded up and gone to rest The whole wide dark is settling down like breath inside a chest You don't have to hold on tonight to anything at all Only watch the soft light climbing slowly up the plaster wall

Pre-chorus

The light keeps moving slower now, it barely seems to stir Somewhere between the waking world and sleep, a door left ajar Let your eyes grow heavy now, there's nothing you should fear

Chorus

Clarence, close your eyes now, let the evening take its time There is nowhere you should be but here, held safe in this small line Clarence, hear how quiet all the house has grown around your bed Nothing but the light still moving gently over where you rest your head

Bridge

You are held here, you are wanted, you are warm beneath this glow Whatever came before tonight, you don't need to know Sleep will carry you so lightly, further than the light can reach

Chorus

Clarence, close your eyes now, let the evening take its time There is nowhere you should be but here, held safe in this small line Clarence, hear how quiet all the house has grown around your bed Nothing but the light still moving gently over where you rest your head

Outro

The light has almost reached the corner, softer than before Sleep now, little one, there's nothing waiting at the door