Songs for Edwin

Verse 1

Window's fogged from all the warmth inside Streamers swaying, catching all the light Somebody ordered one more round for you This whole table's glowing, cosy, bright

Chorus

Happy birthday, Edwin, here's to you Every year you're better than the last Edwin, we still can't believe our luck Glad we found you, glad the years went fast

Verse 2

Rain runs down the glass in crooked lines Streamers dance like they're in on the joke You're the reason this whole room is warm You're the reason all these toasts got spoke

Pre-chorus

Somebody's lighting candles now Somebody's counting under breath We're not ready for this song to end

Chorus

Happy birthday, Edwin, here's to you Every year you're better than the last Edwin, we still can't believe our luck Glad we found you, glad the years went fast

Bridge

However far you travel, come back here Sit down where the window's warm and clear However many candles that we light You're still the brightest thing all year

Chorus

Happy birthday, Edwin, here's to you Every year you're better than the last Edwin, we still can't believe our luck Glad we found you, glad the years went fast

Outro

Streamers still against the misted glass Here's to you, and here's to years to come

Verse 1

You stomp in trailing half the yard Boots left tipped beside the shed Nobody minds the mess you leave We're just glad you're the one who's fed

Pre-chorus

The shed door's rattling shut Wrapped up parcels stacked inside We've been counting down all day

Chorus

Edwin, come and get your presents Edwin, blow the candles out We've been waiting since this morning Shouting loud without a doubt

Verse 2

You always find the biggest box Shake it hard before it's opened We laugh because you never wait Patience isn't what you've chosen

Pre-chorus

The shed door's rattling shut Wrapped up parcels stacked inside We've been counting down all day

Chorus

Edwin, come and get your presents Edwin, blow the candles out We've been waiting since this morning Shouting loud without a doubt

Bridge

Every year we line them up Boots and bows and all the noise You're the reason we still do this You're the loudest of our joys

Chorus

Edwin, come and get your presents Edwin, blow the candles out We've been waiting since this morning Shouting loud without a doubt

Outro

Kick your boots off, come inside This is your day, start the ride

Verse 1

Lanterns swinging on the wire water splashing bright and higher kick your boots off by the tiles tonight we light the fire for you

Pre-chorus

Somebody tune that old guitar the night's still young, we won't go far so raise your glass and lean on in

Chorus

Edwin, Edwin, own this night the water's blue, the lanterns bright we all showed up to see you grin happy birthday, Edwin

Verse 2

Grab a partner, spin around let the fiddle be the sound every splash out by the pool is just for you, so don't sit down

Pre-chorus

Somebody tune that old guitar the night's still young, we won't go far so raise your glass and lean on in

Chorus

Edwin, Edwin, own this night the water's blue, the lanterns bright we all showed up to see you grin happy birthday, Edwin

Bridge

Every year we gather here and every year you make it clear why this whole loud room adores you glad you're the reason we appear

Chorus

Edwin, Edwin, own this night the water's blue, the lanterns bright we all showed up to see you grin happy birthday, Edwin

Outro

Lanterns swaying, water still you're the light we came here for

Verse 1

Rain keeps time on the windscreen glass Miles go by and the hours pass You rest your head against the door Something in me finally moves slow and calm

Chorus

Edwin, hold on to my hand Nothing out there we can't withstand Storms don't scare me anymore Edwin, I'm right where I planned

Verse 2

That green light hums on the dash Steady while the wipers thrash You hum something soft and low Whatever comes, we won't crash

Pre-chorus

Every mile feels like proof somehow Love isn't loud, it's just now Get me through this dark and I'll show you how

Chorus

Edwin, hold on to my hand Nothing out there we can't withstand Storms don't scare me anymore Edwin, I'm right where I planned

Bridge

Let the rain fall, we're not lost Wherever you are, that's the cost Worth paying twice, worth paying whole Nothing about you I'd trade or exhaust

Chorus

Edwin, hold on to my hand Nothing out there we can't withstand Storms don't scare me anymore Edwin, I'm right where I planned

Outro

That green light still glows soft and true Long as it's burning, I'm here with you

Verse 1

Steam is rising off the counter Dust is turning in the sun Nothing here is asking for me Still I count you as the one

Pre-chorus

I never needed the big gesture Never needed noise or proof Just this kettle and your voice

Chorus

Edwin, the tea's gone cold again We talked till the morning thinned Nobody else has ever held me Steady as the way you've held Edwin

Verse 2

Some days we barely say a word Some days we talk till noon You pass the mug without a look Still I feel the whole room

Chorus

Edwin, the tea's gone cold again We talked till the morning thinned Nobody else has ever held me Steady as the way you've held Edwin

Bridge

Take the years, take the quiet hours Take the mornings we don't name I'll still choose this same table I'll still choose you the same

Chorus

Edwin, the tea's gone cold again We talked till the morning thinned Nobody else has ever held me Steady as the way you've held Edwin

Outro

The dust still drifts across the counter Two mugs, and I'm still here with you

Verse 1

Concrete wall, one sweep of light Nobody down here but the two of us Engine ticking in the quiet You look over, no big fuss

Pre-chorus

I wasn't chasing anything tonight You just turned and caught my eye Now the whole floor feels different

Chorus

Edwin, you make the empty full Every corner, every dead end space Say your name and the room goes warm Edwin, you're the safest place

Verse 2

We could park here every evening Just to watch the beams go by Nothing needs to be decided You're enough to satisfy

Bridge

No one's watching, no one's waiting Just this pillar, just this hush You reach over, take my hand

Chorus

Edwin, you make the empty full Every corner, every dead end space Say your name and the room goes warm Edwin, you're the safest place

Outro

Lights sweep on across the wall You're still here, that's all

Verse 1

The fire is folding down to embers now, soft and low Grey ash is drifting slowly through the wire like falling snow Everything wild in the room has finally let go Close your eyes, my darling, let the quiet warmth grow

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the sparks are turning gentle, turning small The whole wide house is settling in to hold you close and warm So let your breathing follow mine and answer to the call

Chorus

Edwin, the embers are glowing soft just for you Nothing can reach you, nothing can touch you, it's true Sleep now, my Edwin, the night is holding you too Rest in the warmth that the last of the fire made new

Verse 2

The basket holds the ashes like a cupped and steady hand Nothing is lost here, only settling soft as sand Every small ember still remembers where it began Sleep now and trust me, you are safe as safe can stand

Chorus

Edwin, the embers are glowing soft just for you Nothing can reach you, nothing can touch you, it's true Sleep now, my Edwin, the night is holding you too Rest in the warmth that the last of the fire made new

Bridge

No need to hold on to the light, it will keep without trying Let the last little glow do the work of the watching I will stay here beside you as the fire keeps sighing

Chorus

Edwin, the embers are glowing soft just for you Nothing can reach you, nothing can touch you, it's true Sleep now, my Edwin, the night is holding you too Rest in the warmth that the last of the fire made new

Outro

The ash settles soft now, and so may you settle too Sleep, little Edwin, the warm and the dark are with you

Verse 1

A pale linen curtain is lifting soft and slow tonight Carried by a breeze that means no harm and holds no fright Close your little eyes now, let your busy day go dim Nothing in this quiet room could ever trouble him or him

Pre-chorus

Hush now, every shadow here is gentle, every corner kind Breathe in slow and let the hush wrap warm around your mind There is nowhere safer that this heart could ever find

Chorus

Edwin, Edwin, drift away and rest your head in Sleep is calling soft and low, a song that we believe in Close the day and let it fold like curtains in the breeze Edwin, sleep is only love, so let it bring you ease

Verse 2

Somewhere out beyond that window night is folding soft and wide Wrapping up the trees and rooftops gently side by side You are held here, warm and steady, nothing left to chase Sleep is only kindness settling slowly on your face

Chorus

Edwin, Edwin, drift away and rest your head in Sleep is calling soft and low, a song that we believe in Close the day and let it fold like curtains in the breeze Edwin, sleep is only love, so let it bring you ease

Bridge

Every breath you take tonight is small and safe and slow Wrapped in all the love that watches over where you go

Chorus

Edwin, Edwin, drift away and rest your head in Sleep is calling soft and low, a song that we believe in Close the day and let it fold like curtains in the breeze Edwin, sleep is only love, so let it bring you ease

Outro

Somewhere still that pale curtain lifts and settles, calm and slow Sleep now, Edwin, you are held wherever dreams may go

Verse 1

A small circle of gold climbs up your heavy duvet Softly it settles right there where your two hands stayed Nothing tonight can come and trouble your rest You are the reason this whole room feels so found

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes now, let the last light go quiet Breathe out slowly, let your shoulders sink deep There is nowhere safer than this warm little bed

Chorus

Edwin, the dark has gone soft and it holds you Sleep can come easy now, nothing will wake you Every soft shadow is only just resting Nobody's loved more tonight than you, Edwin

Verse 2

Somewhere the wind moves but never comes near you Under the covers your breathing has slowed to a hush Hold onto nothing, just let your whole body sink down You are so wanted, asleep or awake, it is true

Bridge

Let the glow above you keep its quiet watch tonight Nothing will ask you for anything more than this rest

Chorus

Edwin, the dark has gone soft and it holds you Sleep can come easy now, nothing will wake you Every soft shadow is only just resting Nobody's loved more tonight than you, Edwin

Outro

That circle of gold will still glow when you're dreaming Sleep now, my Edwin, you are already safe