Songs for Fraser

Verse 1

Two mugs gone cold on the desk paperwork stacked, tired and vexed you sigh and lean your head on mine under that lamp we call fine

Chorus

Fraser, the night gets easier here close to you, nothing to fear you steady me, calm as you are Fraser, you're my nearest star

Verse 2

You circle numbers, humming low stealing my mug, letting it go I watch your hand move down the line and think how well this life aligns

Pre-chorus

No candlelight, no big romance just paper, lamp, and this small chance and still my whole heart leans your way

Chorus

Fraser, the night gets easier here close to you, nothing to fear you steady me, calm as you are Fraser, you're my nearest star

Bridge

Some loves need the world to see this one just needs you and me a desk, a lamp, your quiet hum enough to make the whole year come

Chorus

Fraser, the night gets easier here close to you, nothing to fear you steady me, calm as you are Fraser, you're my nearest star

Outro

Two mugs still sit where we left them Fraser, I'd choose this again

Verse 1

Glass is fogging near the door Petrol sign still burning through I trace a line down the pane You're the one I'm watching for

Pre-chorus

Every window needs some light Every quiet needs a voice You keep turning mine to warm

Chorus

Fraser, you're the steady light Colours blur but you stay bright Everybody else just fades Fraser, you're my clear in sight

Verse 2

Streetlight catches on the drops Sliding slow along the glass World keeps moving fast outside But with you the moment stops

Chorus

Fraser, you're the steady light Colours blur but you stay bright Everybody else just fades Fraser, you're my clear in sight

Bridge

No need to say it loud Some love just sits and stays You're the warmth against the cold The one I choose through all my days

Chorus

Fraser, you're the steady light Colours blur but you stay bright Everybody else just fades Fraser, you're my clear in sight

Outro

Sign still glows out past the glass But you're the light that's going to last

Verse 1

Bottles stacked up by the tap Copper pan still holding heat Nobody rushed to clear it away You make the mess feel sweet

Pre-chorus

I could tidy up this room But I like the proof we're here So I'm leaning on the counter

Chorus

Fraser, you're the reason I stay late Washing up and in no rush You and me and all this evidence Fraser, I don't need much

Verse 2

Glass catching what light's left Steam still on the window pane You laugh at something I forgot And it comes back again

Pre-chorus

I could tidy up this room But I like the proof we're here So I'm leaning on the counter

Chorus

Fraser, you're the reason I stay late Washing up and in no rush You and me and all this evidence Fraser, I don't need much

Bridge

Some nights look like nothing much A sink, a pan, a kitchen light But you're the one I keep choosing Every ordinary night

Chorus

Fraser, you're the reason I stay late Washing up and in no rush You and me and all this evidence Fraser, I don't need much

Outro

Leave the bottles where they stand I'd rather stand here holding you

Verse 1

The grate breathes low and lets its last light fold into grey and still I feel it warm the whole room where you lay nothing needs to burn bright to keep somebody safe till day you are held here so gently, nothing asking you to stay awake

Pre-chorus

Your breathing slows to match the hush that settles round the coals and every worry of the day has quietly let go so close your eyes now, Fraser, let the last light lead you home

Chorus

Fraser, Fraser, sleep is calling soft and low nobody will let the fire or the night time hurt you so you are the ember that keeps this whole house glowing rest now, Fraser, there is nowhere else you need to go

Verse 2

The ash slides down so slowly it forgets to make a sound and I would keep you just as quiet, just as safely wound in blankets warm as embers, in the hush of what we found you are the softest kind of light this house has ever found

Pre-chorus

Your breathing slows to match the hush that settles round the coals and every worry of the day has quietly let go so close your eyes now, Fraser, let the last light lead you home

Chorus

Fraser, Fraser, sleep is calling soft and low nobody will let the fire or the night time hurt you so you are the ember that keeps this whole house glowing rest now, Fraser, there is nowhere else you need to go

Bridge

No need to hold the morning back, it always finds its way but for now you are the only warmth this room will keep till day

Chorus

Fraser, Fraser, sleep is calling soft and low nobody will let the fire or the night time hurt you so you are the ember that keeps this whole house glowing rest now, Fraser, there is nowhere else you need to go

Outro

The coals go quiet, and quiet is all that we need tonight sleep now, Fraser, you were always the warmest light

Verse 1

Amber light slides soft across the blanket on your knee Warm as a hand that stays right where it ought to be Nothing out there in the dark can touch you now You are held so gently, love has shown you how

Pre-chorus

Close those heavy eyes and let the hum carry you slow Nothing waits outside that you will ever need to know Just the engine's whisper and the dark closing in kind

Chorus

Fraser, the night is only lights that blink and fade away Sleep now, you are safer than the softest word could say Hush now, Fraser, let the amber wash you clean Nothing in this whole wide world could slip between

Verse 2

Streetlights flicker gold then fall behind us one by one Marking out the miles until this quiet day is done Rest against the window, let your breathing slow right down Somebody is watching over every mile of ground

Bridge

Wrapped up warm while the whole world turns to grey Nothing needs an answer, nothing needs a name today

Chorus

Fraser, the night is only lights that blink and fade away Sleep now, you are safer than the softest word could say Hush now, Fraser, let the amber wash you clean Nothing in this whole wide world could slip between

Outro

Sleep now while the amber keeps its watch upon your face Wrapped in that same blanket, held in that same safe place

Verse 1

Dark water is moving so softly over the stones tonight Every small ripple is folding down to rest at the shore The moon has gone pale and gentle just to lend you its light Nothing is asking for anything more

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes now, the room is warm and the hour is slow Let the hush of the water carry you soft and low There is nowhere to be but here, wrapped up in this glow

Chorus

Fraser, the night is holding you gently in its hand Nothing can reach you, nothing can touch you here Fraser, you're safe as the pebbles smoothed on the sand Sleep is a shore that is always near

Verse 2

The water forgets every edge it has touched by morning Smoothing the stones till they shine soft and round You are held just the same, without any warning Wrapped in a quiet that makes no sound

Chorus

Fraser, the night is holding you gently in its hand Nothing can reach you, nothing can touch you here Fraser, you're safe as the pebbles smoothed on the sand Sleep is a shore that is always near

Bridge

However far the dark water might wander and roam It always comes back to settle you home

Chorus

Fraser, the night is holding you gently in its hand Nothing can reach you, nothing can touch you here Fraser, you're safe as the pebbles smoothed on the sand Sleep is a shore that is always near

Outro

The moon stays pale and low above the water's gentle sound Sleep now, you are loved, and you are found