Songs for Emmett

Verse 1

Crates are stacked up wobbly and wet You laughed so hard you nearly fell yet Floor's a mess but nobody cares Best night this kitchen has ever met

Pre-chorus

Somebody pour the drinks out now Somebody find that candle somehow We've got a name to shout

Chorus

Emmett, this whole room's glad we met Raise every glass we've got, we're not done yet Cake on the table, crates on the floor You're the best thing this kitchen ever set

Verse 2

Someone's climbing on the crates to reach You're the reason we're all here, no speech Just candles lit and shoes gone soft

Pre-chorus

Somebody pour the drinks out now Somebody find that candle somehow We've got a name to shout

Chorus

Emmett, this whole room's glad we met Raise every glass we've got, we're not done yet Cake on the table, crates on the floor You're the best thing this kitchen ever set

Bridge

Every year we stack another one up Every year you're worth the fuss and the mess Here's to the years we've not hit yet Here's to you, we won't forget

Chorus

Emmett, this whole room's glad we met Raise every glass we've got, we're not done yet Cake on the table, crates on the floor You're the best thing this kitchen ever set

Outro

Crates still stacked up wobbly and wet Happy birthday, glad we met

Verse 1

I wrote your name on foggy glass Traced it slow before it ran The window fogged up fast Still I'd know that name anywhere, I can

Pre-chorus

Something in the steam tonight Says the candles won't stay lit Someone grab the cake and light Because we're calling out for

Chorus

Emmett, we're glad that we met you Emmett, the best one we've got Nobody else could ever fret you Off this table, hot or not

Verse 2

The glass clears up when you walk in Every table leans your way You never had to fight to win Just by showing up, you made our day

Pre-chorus

Something in the steam tonight Says the candles won't stay lit Someone grab the cake and light Because we're calling out for

Chorus

Emmett, we're glad that we met you Emmett, the best one we've got Nobody else could ever fret you Off this table, hot or not

Bridge

Raise your glass and raise it high Another year has come and set Nobody here would let it slide We're glad it's you we get

Chorus

Emmett, we're glad that we met you Emmett, the best one we've got Nobody else could ever fret you Off this table, hot or not

Outro

The window's clear, your name's still there We'll write it every year

Verse 1

Two milk bottles by the door Standing like they've stood before Waiting there since early light Same as you did every night

Chorus

Emmett, raise the roof tonight Emmett, you're our favourite sight Nobody we would rather bet Gets better every year, Emmett

Verse 2

Brick step worn beneath your feet Held the sound of your heartbeat Small things standing in the cold Waiting for the day to unfold

Pre-chorus

Something's coming, feel it grow Horns are warming up, we know Here's the moment, here's the set

Chorus

Emmett, raise the roof tonight Emmett, you're our favourite sight Nobody we would rather bet Gets better every year, Emmett

Bridge

Every year you're worth the wait Never once been second rate We would choose you, no regret Glad we ever even met

Chorus

Emmett, raise the roof tonight Emmett, you're our favourite sight Nobody we would rather bet Gets better every year, Emmett

Outro

Two bottles waiting by the door Still we're glad you're ours to adore

Verse 1

I catch you humming at the sink watching one small spoon go round something in me starts to think this is the best sound in this house

Chorus

Emmett, you're the calm in the room not the flash but the steady light I chose this slow instead of soon Emmett, you make the quiet feel right

Verse 2

You laugh at how the water spins it say it never wants to stop I say some things just keep on spinning long after the tap is shut off

Pre-chorus

I've stopped waiting for the big scene learned to find you in the small this is where the truth has been

Chorus

Emmett, you're the calm in the room not the flash but the steady light I chose this slow instead of soon Emmett, you make the quiet feel right

Bridge

No one's watching, no one needs to just this kitchen, just this you plain as water, true as metal

Chorus

Emmett, you're the calm in the room not the flash but the steady light I chose this slow instead of soon Emmett, you make the quiet feel right

Outro

Long after that spoon lies still I'll still be turning towards you

Verse 1

Paper plates stacked by the fridge Everybody crowding round the door Noise and laughing in every room But my eyes keep finding you

Pre-chorus

Rooms get loud and rooms get small Faces come and faces go Still I only want one thing

Chorus

Emmett, you're the one I chose Steady when the whole house goes Every kind of love I've met None of it comes close, and yet

Verse 2

Someone stacks the plates too high They tumble down and no one cares Laughing till we catch our breath You're the one I catch it with

Chorus

Emmett, you're the one I chose Steady when the whole house goes Every kind of love I've met None of it comes close, and yet

Bridge

Doesn't matter what the years bring in New love, old love, quiet love I'll take whatever shape it's in As long as it is you and me

Chorus

Emmett, you're the one I chose Steady when the whole house goes Every kind of love I've met None of it comes close, and yet

Outro

Kitchen empties, plates put away Still you're the one I'd choose to stay

Verse 1

That corridor stretched on and on Green floor throwing back the light You held my hand the whole way down And made the waiting feel less like night

Pre-chorus

I counted tiles just to breathe Counted minutes just to cope But every time I looked at you Something in my chest found hope

Chorus

Emmett, you never once looked away Steady when I couldn't stand You're the calm I lean my whole weight on Emmett, still the safest hand

Verse 2

Strip lights humming overhead Nobody spoke above a whisper You just stayed there next to me Closer than I'd ever missed you

Pre-chorus

I counted tiles just to breathe Counted minutes just to cope But every time I looked at you Something in my chest found hope

Chorus

Emmett, you never once looked away Steady when I couldn't stand You're the calm I lean my whole weight on Emmett, still the safest hand

Bridge

No grand words, no promises made loud Just your shoulder, just your arm You don't have to try to save me You just have to stay this calm

Chorus

Emmett, you never once looked away Steady when I couldn't stand You're the calm I lean my whole weight on Emmett, still the safest hand

Outro

Some floors shine because they're frightened I still see that green in you

Verse 1

Frost is creeping soft across the leaves out in the garden Every little edge is turning silver while you're dreaming Nothing in the dark tonight will ever reach you here You are held so close, my love, and I will not forget you

Pre-chorus

The whole wide night is settling down to rest around you Quiet falls on every leaf and every sleepy shadow And all that hush is leaning in to carry you along

Chorus

Emmett, sleep and let the night be gentle Close your eyes, there's nothing here to fret Warm and safe as frost upon the garden I am here, and I will not forget

Verse 2

Somewhere out beyond the glass the cold is turning gentle Wrapping up the fallen leaves like blankets laid so careful You are wrapped up warmer still inside this quiet room I will watch you breathing slow until the morning finds you

Pre-chorus

The whole wide night is settling down to rest around you Quiet falls on every leaf and every sleepy shadow And all that hush is leaning in to carry you along

Chorus

Emmett, sleep and let the night be gentle Close your eyes, there's nothing here to fret Warm and safe as frost upon the garden I am here, and I will not forget

Bridge

Let the dark be soft, let the hours be slow Rest is all that matters now, and rest is all you need

Chorus

Emmett, sleep and let the night be gentle Close your eyes, there's nothing here to fret Warm and safe as frost upon the garden I am here, and I will not forget

Outro

Somewhere the frost is holding every leaf till morning I'll hold you just the same until the light comes home

Verse 1

The blue light hums so softly on the dial by your bed It paints a gentle colour on the pillow near your head Nothing in this quiet room will ever cause you harm You're wrapped in something steady, you're held inside its calm

Pre-chorus

The static hums a tune too soft for any words Sleep is drifting closer, quiet as the birds Let it carry gently, let it pull you down

Chorus

Emmett, the night is turning slow and kind for you Rest now, the dark won't ask you to be anything but you Emmett, the hum will keep you safe till morning's light Close your eyes, my darling, sleep is holding you tonight

Verse 2

Somewhere a small light glows behind the softened glass Every worry from the day has quietly let you pass You don't have to hold on, you don't have to try Just breathe here in the warmth until the hours drift by

Chorus

Emmett, the night is turning slow and kind for you Rest now, the dark won't ask you to be anything but you Emmett, the hum will keep you safe till morning's light Close your eyes, my darling, sleep is holding you tonight

Bridge

Nothing needs an answer, nothing needs a sound Let the hush surround you, let the dark stay round You are always wanted, you are always known

Chorus

Emmett, the night is turning slow and kind for you Rest now, the dark won't ask you to be anything but you Emmett, the hum will keep you safe till morning's light Close your eyes, my darling, sleep is holding you tonight

Outro

The blue light dims now, soft and low upon the dial Sleep well, my Emmett, rest a while, rest a while

Verse 1

An owl kept watch while the whole wide world grew still tonight A feather drifted down and landed soft and slow It settled under the oak where shadows learn to rest Just like you settle now, with nowhere left to go

Pre-chorus

The dark is only a blanket that the night has spread with care Every small sound outside is only the wind saying goodnight So close your eyes and let the quiet carry you somewhere

Chorus

Emmett, the owl is watching over you while you dream Nothing can touch you here beneath this heavy, gentle sky You are the softest thing this whole night ever met Sleep now, Emmett, and let the whole world drift on by

Verse 2

The oak tree holds its branches like arms around the dark Nothing moves too fast when the moon is hanging low You are held the same way, safe within this quiet hour Wrapped up warm in all the love that watches as you go

Bridge

That feather never asked to be so brown or bold or bright It only had to fall and land exactly where it should You never have to try to be the centre of the night You already are the reason it feels so good

Chorus

Emmett, the owl is watching over you while you dream Nothing can touch you here beneath this heavy, gentle sky You are the softest thing this whole night ever met Sleep now, Emmett, and let the whole world drift on by

Outro

Somewhere an owl folds its wings beneath the old oak tree Sleep now, small one, and let the whole night carry you and me