Songs for Keith

Verse 1

The map won't fold the way it should I keep it spread across my knees Orange light is falling soft You trace the roads with me for good

Chorus

Keith, you steady every mile I feel it every time you smile Whatever road we're taking now Keith, you make the whole thing worth it

Verse 2

We don't know where this line will end Somewhere past the edge of the fold You keep your finger on the route Like you already know it well

Pre-chorus

I could sit here all night long Just watching how you read the dark Something's building up in me

Chorus

Keith, you steady every mile I feel it every time you smile Whatever road we're taking now Keith, you make the whole thing worth it

Bridge

No map shows how close I feel Nothing printed says this part You're the one thing that is real Underneath the dark and stars

Chorus

Keith, you steady every mile I feel it every time you smile Whatever road we're taking now Keith, you make the whole thing worth it

Outro

Fold the map, the light's still low Keith, I'm glad it's you I know

Verse 1

Rain is finding every seam but you hold the canvas tight water runs in one long line down to the step tonight

Pre-chorus

I could stand out in the storm but I'd rather stand right here close enough to feel you breathe

Chorus

Keith, you're the one I lean on when the whole sky turns to teeth stay with me a little longer safe here underneath

Verse 2

Drops are falling off the edge counting seconds, slow and small doesn't matter how long it takes you're the reason I don't fall

Bridge

Let it pour, I won't move this is where I choose to be nothing out there feels like you nothing out there feels like free

Chorus

Keith, you're the one I lean on when the whole sky turns to teeth stay with me a little longer safe here underneath

Outro

Step is wet but we're still dry one umbrella, you and I

Verse 1

Waiting where the floor turns gold Blue light falling, calm and cold I keep still beneath the glow Thinking how I love you so

Chorus

Keith, you're steadier than that light Keith, you make the waiting right Two names said, but only one Holds me here when day is done

Verse 2

Doors slide shut, the hallway clears Nothing changes, but you're here Colours shift across the ground Still, you're the calm I've found

Pre-chorus

No grand rooms, no wide-open skies Just a hallway, and your eyes Something steady starting to rise

Chorus

Keith, you're steadier than that light Keith, you make the waiting right Two names said, but only one Holds me here when day is done

Bridge

I don't need the bright or new I just need this, and you Let the world stay far and small You're the truest thing of all

Chorus

Keith, you're steadier than that light Keith, you make the waiting right Two names said, but only one Holds me here when day is done

Outro

Still that floor turns gold for me Still it's you I want to see

Verse 1

A small warm glow is watching over you tonight, Keith It hums so soft upon the shelf beneath the light, Keith Your breathing slows, your little hands unclench and rest Nothing in this whole wide dark can touch what's best

Chorus

Keith, my love is wrapped around you like a wreath Sleep is calling gentle, soft as candle heat, Keith Nothing here can reach you, nothing underneath Close your eyes, my darling, dream in peace, sweet Keith

Verse 2

That woven cloth is glowing dimly, quiet as a sigh Watching gently over you as hours drift on by You are held here safer than a seed beneath the ground Wrapped in warmth and stillness, wrapped in love profound

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the whole wide house is settling into rest Every corner soft and dim, every worry laid to rest Feel how safe you are right here, how deeply, dearly blessed

Chorus

Keith, my love is wrapped around you like a wreath Sleep is calling gentle, soft as candle heat, Keith Nothing here can reach you, nothing underneath Close your eyes, my darling, dream in peace, sweet Keith

Bridge

Somewhere soft a low light hums a tune that only glows Cradling you in comfort as the quiet night wind blows

Chorus

Keith, my love is wrapped around you like a wreath Sleep is calling gentle, soft as candle heat, Keith Nothing here can reach you, nothing underneath Close your eyes, my darling, dream in peace, sweet Keith

Outro

That small glow will keep on shining till the morning comes Rest now, gentle Keith, beneath the hush of sleepy drums

Verse 1

Down the carpeted passage a brass pendulum swings so slow behind its little glass door it hums a tune soft and low Keith, the whole house is settling in around your bed and every gentle tick just tells you it's time to go

Pre-chorus

The hallway light is dimming as the clock begins to keep time your blanket's warm and heavy and the shadows learn to rhyme so let your eyes grow heavy while the night starts to unwind

Chorus

Keith, my love, the dark is only quiet dressed in black there's nothing out there waiting that will ever hold you back Keith, you're wrapped in something softer than the moon's own sheath and every tick tock tells you that the morning's coming back

Verse 2

Somewhere down the passage that old brass keeps its steady beat counting out the minutes like a lullaby on repeat Keith, you don't need worry over anything tonight the whole house breathes around you soft as snow beneath your feet

Bridge

Rest now while the pendulum keeps swinging safe and slow let the ticking carry you to somewhere soft you know

Chorus

Keith, my love, the dark is only quiet dressed in black there's nothing out there waiting that will ever hold you back Keith, you're wrapped in something softer than the moon's own sheath and every tick tock tells you that the morning's coming back

Outro

The brass pendulum settles as the house grows still and deep sleep now, little Keith, behind that quiet door of sleep

Verse 1

Dust is turning slowly gold beneath the old worn stair Every speck of light is drifting soft as breath can be Nothing in this house tonight will bring you any care You are held here safe and quiet, close as close can be

Pre-chorus

Hush now, let the evening settle over everything Every worry of the day has folded up its wings Close your eyes and feel the calm the coming darkness brings

Chorus

Keith, my love, the night is soft and low beneath the eaves Sleep is coming gentle now to carry you with ease Keith, the house breathes slow around you, sheltered by its walls Rest inside the quiet dark where nothing ever falls

Verse 2

Somewhere down the hallway light is pooling by the door Warm and low and gold as honey spilled across the floor You don't need to know the hour, don't need to keep the score Only need to know you're loved, tonight and evermore

Bridge

Every shadow in this room is soft and full of peace Let the day and all its noise at last, at last release

Chorus

Keith, my love, the night is soft and low beneath the eaves Sleep is coming gentle now to carry you with ease Keith, the house breathes slow around you, sheltered by its walls Rest inside the quiet dark where nothing ever falls

Outro

The light is dimming golden now beneath the quiet stair Sleep well, my love, there's nothing waiting but the morning there