Songs for Isabel

Verse 1

Boxes leaning on the greenhouse wall lights are humming overhead somebody strung them up for you just to see your face turn red

Pre-chorus

We piled up whatever we could find lit the yard for one more year now we are ready, here you come

Chorus

Isabel, the lights are all for you every wire humming your name Isabel, however old you turn you still burn brighter than the flame

Verse 2

Nobody planned this old glass room but somehow it turned out right cardboard towers holding up the dark just so we could keep you in the light

Chorus

Isabel, the lights are all for you every wire humming your name Isabel, however old you turn you still burn brighter than the flame

Bridge

Blow out nothing, just stay a while let the bulbs keep buzzing on we are not ready to lose this glow not before the whole song's done

Chorus

Isabel, the lights are all for you every wire humming your name Isabel, however old you turn you still burn brighter than the flame

Outro

The boxes will get put away but you will still be why we sang

Verse 1

Brown flour dusted on the wood Brass scale tipping, sweet and slow You hum away like nothing could Ever dim the warmth you throw

Pre-chorus

We gather round to watch you shine Raise a glass, the hour is near Something in this room says tell

Chorus

Isabel, the room lights up Ring the news on every bell Here's to you, we won't stop now Isabel, we love you well

Verse 2

You measure joy in every cup Give it out and never sell Steady hands that build us up Nobody does it half as well

Chorus

Isabel, the room lights up Ring the news on every bell Here's to you, we won't stop now Isabel, we love you well

Bridge

Another year, another spell Cast by you without a sound Whatever comes, you will excel We're glad you're here, we're glad you're found

Chorus

Isabel, the room lights up Ring the news on every bell Here's to you, we won't stop now Isabel, we love you well

Outro

The flour settles on the spoon We'll toast you well past afternoon

Verse 1

Cardboard box up on the glass shelf Red string knotted, saved for yourself Everybody walking past can tell There's something inside that box that will excel

Chorus

Isabel, you're the treat we save Isabel, worth the fuss we made Cut the string, let the good times swell Happy birthday, our Isabel

Verse 2

Bakery humming, closing up soon But they held one back just for you Wrapped it careful, rang the bell Said save this one for Isabel

Pre-chorus

Candles waiting, matches in hand Whole room hushed like we planned Something sweet's about to swell

Chorus

Isabel, you're the treat we save Isabel, worth the fuss we made Cut the string, let the good times swell Happy birthday, our Isabel

Bridge

Every year we tie the bow again Every year the joy's the same You're the reason we still dwell On birthdays sweeter than farewell

Chorus

Isabel, you're the treat we save Isabel, worth the fuss we made Cut the string, let the good times swell Happy birthday, our Isabel

Outro

Red twine loosens, box comes open Sweetest thing that we could offer

Verse 1

A pale beam glides across the ceiling, soft and slow it circles round the room to let you always know nothing in this house is waiting to be feared you rest inside the warmth that only sleep can grow

Chorus

Isabel, the dark is only resting here with you every corner of this room has learned your name too hush now, Isabel, the whole wide house breathes low Isabel, the quiet holds you safer than you knew

Verse 2

The shadows on the wall are only passing by tonight they lean and stretch and fold themselves back out of sight nothing here will linger once your eyes have closed you drift beneath a calm that settles everything alright

Pre-chorus

Your breathing slows to match the turning of the light the pillow holds the shape of every softer sigh and something warm is gathering to carry you tonight

Chorus

Isabel, the dark is only resting here with you every corner of this room has learned your name too hush now, Isabel, the whole wide house breathes low Isabel, the quiet holds you safer than you knew

Bridge

Sleep can be a small and gentle kind of trust you close your eyes and let the whole night hold you up

Chorus

Isabel, the dark is only resting here with you every corner of this room has learned your name too hush now, Isabel, the whole wide house breathes low Isabel, the quiet holds you safer than you knew

Outro

The beam still turns and finds your face and moves along and you sleep on, wrapped inside its slow and steady song

Verse 1

A soft yellow beam has found its way to where you rest Slipping through the blue of blankets folded warm and slow You are curled up small beneath the gentle weight of it Held so close and safe with nowhere else to go

Pre-chorus

Every worry of the day has quietly grown still Nothing left to chase you now, no reason left to fret Close your eyes and feel the hush begin to spill

Chorus

Isabel, the light is low and softly leans your way Rest inside the calm that gathers all around you now Nothing in this room will ever lead your heart astray Isabel, the night has come to keep its gentle vow

Verse 2

Underneath the cotton warmth your breathing starts to slow Two small knees drawn up like hills beneath the fading gleam Somewhere far beyond these walls the wind has ceased to blow Nothing waits for you tonight but soft and easy dream

Bridge

Let the hush becomes a hand that holds you as you fall Sinking gently, gently, past the reach of any wall

Chorus

Isabel, the light is low and softly leans your way Rest inside the calm that gathers all around you now Nothing in this room will ever lead your heart astray Isabel, the night has come to keep its gentle vow

Outro

That small warm beam will stay and watch you until morning Isabel, sleep on, there is no need for warning

Verse 1

A small flame is melting soft wax down the hall tonight pooling low and golden in a quiet ring of light it asks for nothing, it only glows and stays watching over you in its warm and steady blaze

Pre-chorus

The whole house is settling into hush and into rest and every corner softens into shadow you love best so let your breathing follow how the candlelight will fall

Chorus

Isabel, the night is warm and low and slow to swell hush now, hush now, sleep tight, my Isabel nothing here will wake you, nothing here will tell you are held here safely, you are held so well

Verse 2

The wick burns quietly with a small and faithful light asking only to keep watch across the sleeping night it does not flicker, it does not ever stray it simply stays beside you until the break of day

Pre-chorus

Every sound grows softer as the hours turn to rest and the dark feels gentle when you're held against my chest so let your breathing follow how the candlelight will fall

Chorus

Isabel, the night is warm and low and slow to swell hush now, hush now, sleep tight, my Isabel nothing here will wake you, nothing here will tell you are held here safely, you are held so well

Bridge

Wax will pool and spread but the small flame holds its ground and just like that small light, love keeps you safe and sound

Chorus

Isabel, the night is warm and low and slow to swell hush now, hush now, sleep tight, my Isabel nothing here will wake you, nothing here will tell you are held here safely, you are held so well

Outro

The little flame is dimming now, its work is nearly done sleep on, dear Isabel, until the rising sun