Songs for Khadija

Verse 1

Somebody left the gate wide open lanterns swinging, apple trees glow we been waiting all day long for this tonight is yours, we want you to know

Chorus

Khadija, the room lights up for you every glass tonight lifts near hands are clapping, the beat gets through happy birthday, Khadija, we're here

Verse 2

Your boots are still caked up with mud kicked off quick when the party began you move like the whole yard's dancing and it moves however you plan

Pre-chorus

Feel that bassline building slow count the lanterns, watch them sway something big is about to go

Chorus

Khadija, the room lights up for you every glass tonight lifts near hands are clapping, the beat gets through happy birthday, Khadija, we're here

Bridge

We been holding this whole day for you saving the loudest cheer we've got so shake it out beneath the branches you're the reason we gathered on this spot

Chorus

Khadija, the room lights up for you every glass tonight lifts near hands are clapping, the beat gets through happy birthday, Khadija, we're here

Outro

Boots by the shed, lanterns still swinging we'll toast you again next year

Verse 1

Crisps stacked up beside the glass Clock on the wall ticking past Everyone keeps checking the door Waiting for you to walk in at last

Pre-chorus

Someone's counting down the seconds Someone's holding back the cheer We've been saving this whole minute

Chorus

Khadija, the room lights up for you Every voice here singing true Not Amelia, not Nadia, not Sadia Just the one we're waiting near

Verse 2

You always make the kettle wait You laugh before the candles light We'd hold this room a whole year longer Just to watch you get it right

Bridge

Whatever hour brought you here However late, we're glad you're near This whole day was built around you

Chorus

Khadija, the room lights up for you Every voice here singing true Not Amelia, not Nadia, not Sadia Just the one we're waiting near

Outro

Stack the crisps back by the glass Let the clock keep time for you at last

Verse 1

Rain was hammering the tin roof loud Laundry stacked up on the table You folded through it, humming anyway Steady when the whole house rattled

Pre-chorus

Some hearts just keep the weather out We never say it half enough So we're saying it tonight

Chorus

Khadija, grab your coat, we're loud tonight Candles up before the cake gets near Everybody here would cross the city Just to make you laugh, Khadija, we're all here

Verse 2

You always find the warmest corner Even when the sky won't quit Somehow every room feels closer The second that you walk in it

Pre-chorus

Some hearts just keep the weather out We never say it half enough So we're saying it tonight

Chorus

Khadija, grab your coat, we're loud tonight Candles up before the cake gets near Everybody here would cross the city Just to make you laugh, Khadija, we're all here

Bridge

Storm can keep on drumming, we don't care We've got the whole room on your side Every year you fold the hard days smooth Tonight we're throwing one right back at you

Chorus

Khadija, grab your coat, we're loud tonight Candles up before the cake gets near Everybody here would cross the city Just to make you laugh, Khadija, we're all here

Outro

Let the rain keep drumming on the roof We're folded in together, right here with you

Verse 1

White cotton lifts so softly by the open window pane Drifting like a breath that hums a slow and easy strain You are curled up warm beneath the quilt I tucked in tight Safe inside this small and steady corner of the night

Chorus

Khadija, close your eyes now, let the evening hold you near Sleep is coming gently, there is nothing left to fear Khadija, I am watching, so you never have to try Rest inside the calm we're keeping, you and I

Verse 2

Somewhere past the curtain, a quiet rain begins to fall Soft against the window, soft against the darkened wall You are breathing slower now, sinking deeper into rest Wrapped in every bit of love that fills this little nest

Pre-chorus

Hush now, little one, the whole wide world can wait till morning Nothing needs your worry while the stars are gently forming Let the hours drift like cotton, soft and slow and warm and turning

Chorus

Khadija, close your eyes now, let the evening hold you near Sleep is coming gently, there is nothing left to fear Khadija, I am watching, so you never have to try Rest inside the calm we're keeping, you and I

Bridge

Even when the wind moves through and stirs the fabric white You are held so closely, safer than the quiet night Nothing in the dark can touch the warmth you carry here

Chorus

Khadija, close your eyes now, let the evening hold you near Sleep is coming gently, there is nothing left to fear Khadija, I am watching, so you never have to try Rest inside the calm we're keeping, you and I

Outro

Somewhere still the cotton lifts, so soft against the pane Sleep now, little dreamer, I will keep you safe again

Verse 1

Somewhere a silver tap is dripping soft and slow tonight Into a dry white sink that holds the hush so near Every small sound in this house is turning down its light And you are the warmest thing that I can feel right here

Pre-chorus

The dark is only a blanket folding itself around the room Nothing is waiting, nothing is watching, there is only you and the quiet Close your eyes now, let the whole wide night lean closer

Chorus

Khadija, the water falls so gently it could be a lullaby Sleep is a small boat and you are safe inside it Nadia never dreamed a calm as deep as this one Khadija, my quiet one, let the whole night just glide it

Verse 2

The porcelain holds the last light like it's keeping it just for you Every drop that falls is soft as breath against the ear Nothing in this house is asking anything of you tonight So let your small hands rest, there's nothing you should fear

Bridge

I will keep the hours while you drift so far away Warm and low, the whole world waiting till the day

Chorus

Khadija, the water falls so gently it could be a lullaby Sleep is a small boat and you are safe inside it Nadia never dreamed a calm as deep as this one Khadija, my quiet one, let the whole night just glide it

Outro

The tap has stilled, the sink is dry and quiet now And you are sleeping soft as silver, safe somehow

Verse 1

Wax runs soft and slow around the small green flame tonight Gathering warm and golden in the gentle candlelight Nothing here will hurry, nothing here will fall You are held as close as any warmth held near you

Pre-chorus

Hush now, let the evening settle soft around your head Every little sound grows quiet, every worry goes to bed Close your eyes and drift where all the soft things go

Chorus

Khadija, the whole wide night is folding gently over you Sleep is just a warm room where the stars come shining through Nothing in the dark tonight was ever meant to scare you Rest here, little Khadija, love is holding on to you

Verse 2

Watch the way the light pools soft along the wooden ledge Never spilling, never rushing past its quiet little edge Stillness has a shape and it is shaped like you

Pre-chorus

Hush now, let the evening settle soft around your head Every little sound grows quiet, every worry goes to bed Close your eyes and drift where all the soft things go

Chorus

Khadija, the whole wide night is folding gently over you Sleep is just a warm room where the stars come shining through Nothing in the dark tonight was ever meant to scare you Rest here, little Khadija, love is holding on to you

Bridge

Somewhere a small flame settles low and steady, burning true Just like the quiet love that never once stopped watching you

Chorus

Khadija, the whole wide night is folding gently over you Sleep is just a warm room where the stars come shining through Nothing in the dark tonight was ever meant to scare you Rest here, little Khadija, love is holding on to you

Outro

Somewhere the wax cools soft and still along the wooden ledge Sleep now, you are held and warm and safe past any edge