Songs for Jon

Verse 1

Moss grows slow between the planks holding on when the grey wave thanks nothing, just keeps coming in and still you're here when the light is gone

Pre-chorus

I've watched the water change its mind I've watched the weather lose its shine but you don't move, you just stay on

Chorus

Jon, you're the one thing standing still the calm I trust, the steady will something in you I lean upon Jon, my feet are planted where you are

Verse 2

The dock creaks but it holds its ground you speak soft but the words stay sound nothing fancy, nothing drawn just true, the way good wood is true

Chorus

Jon, you're the one thing standing still the calm I trust, the steady will something in you I lean upon Jon, my feet are planted where you are

Bridge

Let the waves keep taking their turn I'm not moved by what they churn you're the ground I keep coming back to every single time, no question drawn

Chorus

Jon, you're the one thing standing still the calm I trust, the steady will something in you I lean upon Jon, my feet are planted where you are

Outro

The moss still holds between the planks and I still hold you, no question asked

Verse 1

Wet leaves stuck to the red stone path Under trees with nothing left to give I watched you step around the mess And thought, that's how you always live

Pre-chorus

You never ask the world for much Just steady ground and time to walk So let me give you both of those

Chorus

Jon, you're the calm I didn't plan for Something sure in all this weather Jon, I'd walk this path forever If it meant we stayed together

Verse 2

The branches empty out each autumn Then fill up green again each spring You've seen me through my own bare seasons Stayed close through everything

Chorus

Jon, you're the calm I didn't plan for Something sure in all this weather Jon, I'd walk this path forever If it meant we stayed together

Bridge

No grand words, no perfect timing Just your hand and mine that fit This isn't loud, but it is lasting And I am grateful for all of it

Chorus

Jon, you're the calm I didn't plan for Something sure in all this weather Jon, I'd walk this path forever If it meant we stayed together

Outro

The leaves will turn again next autumn And I'll still want you on this path

Verse 1

Boxes stacked along the floor Names on labels, nothing more Then I found one worn and true Every crate led back to you

Chorus

Jon, you're the song I chose Jon, the one that always grows Play me slow or play me on I'll still want you, only Jon

Verse 2

Dust on sleeves and faded ink Old aisles narrow as I think Still I'd search through every one Just to land on you again, Jon

Pre-chorus

Every cover starts to blur All these names I don't prefer Then the needle finds the one

Chorus

Jon, you're the song I chose Jon, the one that always grows Play me slow or play me on I'll still want you, only Jon

Bridge

No lucky find, no chance at all I knew your name before I'd call Some things you don't just stumble on

Chorus

Jon, you're the song I chose Jon, the one that always grows Play me slow or play me on I'll still want you, only Jon

Outro

Boxes packed, the search is done You're the one I kept, Jon

Verse 1

There's a small brass handle catching light beneath the stairs tonight holding just a little glow to keep the hallway bright the whole house is settling now, quiet in every room and you are the warmest part of it, Jon, held so tight

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the day go drifting out to sea let the shadows soften round you, gentle as can be the dark is only resting now, waiting just for you

Chorus

Jon, my love, the night has come to carry you along Jon, the stars are humming low a quiet little song sleep is near and drawing you in slow and warm and long nothing here can touch you now, nothing could go wrong

Verse 2

Somewhere down beneath the stairs the brass is turning gold it keeps a little warmth for you when all the house grows cold you don't need to hold it, love, the glow is already yours it's a small and steady comfort that will never grow old

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the day go drifting out to sea let the shadows soften round you, gentle as can be the dark is only resting now, waiting just for you

Chorus

Jon, my love, the night has come to carry you along Jon, the stars are humming low a quiet little song sleep is near and drawing you in slow and warm and long nothing here can touch you now, nothing could go wrong

Bridge

Every door in this house is closed and locked up tight you are wrapped inside the safest hour of the night rest now, love, there's nothing you need carry until dawn

Chorus

Jon, my love, the night has come to carry you along Jon, the stars are humming low a quiet little song sleep is near and drawing you in slow and warm and long nothing here can touch you now, nothing could go wrong

Outro

The brass beneath the stairs will still be glowing when you wake sleep now, Jon, there's nothing in this quiet house to shake

Verse 1

Yellow light is spilling soft across the woven rug tonight Pooling low and gentle underneath the bedside light You are folded into blankets, safe and warm and slow Nothing in this room can touch you, nothing here will go

Pre-chorus

Every little sound is fading far beyond the door Your breathing finds the rhythm that the whole house waits for Close your eyes now, let the quiet carry what comes on

Chorus

Jon, the light is low and you are held so close Sleep is coming gentle like a warm and settling dose Rest here, Jon, there's nothing you need hold onto or fear Every hour till morning I am staying right here

Verse 2

Underneath the table shadows curl up soft and small Nothing in the dark tonight can frighten you at all You are wrapped in something steadier than any storm Held inside a stillness that is endlessly warm

Bridge

Let the whole wide night grow quiet, let your small hands finally rest You are the softest, safest thing that this house ever blessed Nothing you must carry now, no reaching and no fuss

Chorus

Jon, the light is low and you are held so close Sleep is coming gentle like a warm and settling dose Rest here, Jon, there's nothing you need hold onto or fear Every hour till morning I am staying right here

Outro

The yellow light will still be low and burning when you wake Sleep now, Jon, there's nothing in this night for you to take

Verse 1

Behind the glass a small brass pendulum is swinging low and slow It counts the hush of every hour while you drift where dreams begin The tall old case stands quiet guard beside the fading fire's glow And you are held here safe and warm, however dark has been

Chorus

Jon, the night is soft and it is leaning close to you Sleep now, little one, there is nothing you must do Jon, the whole wide dark is gentle, watching over you Rest inside this quiet, love will see the morning through

Verse 2

The brass keeps swinging gently, never rushing, never loud Somewhere past the window the whole tired world has gone to sleep No need to fear the shadows pooling soft beneath the shroud Because you're wrapped in warmth too deep for worry to keep

Pre-chorus

Listen how the ticking settles slower than your breath Nothing in this room has ever wished you harm or hurt Close your eyes, my darling, there is nothing left

Chorus

Jon, the night is soft and it is leaning close to you Sleep now, little one, there is nothing you must do Jon, the whole wide dark is gentle, watching over you Rest inside this quiet, love will see the morning through

Bridge

Whatever you were carrying today can rest here too The pendulum will hold the hours steady until dawn Nothing needs deciding now, nothing waits on you

Chorus

Jon, the night is soft and it is leaning close to you Sleep now, little one, there is nothing you must do Jon, the whole wide dark is gentle, watching over you Rest inside this quiet, love will see the morning through

Outro

The brass will keep on swinging soft and slow behind the glass Sleep well, dear Jon, and let this gentle night hold fast