Songs for Leonard

Verse 1

Boxes stacked against the fridge half unpacked but who's complaining you turned chaos into a party that's the kind of joy you're gaining

Pre-chorus

Every year the mess gets bigger every year you laugh it off so grab a glass before we

Chorus

Leonard, light the candles now let the whole room start to sway nobody throws a party like you Leonard, this is your day

Verse 2

Somebody sat down on a box said this kitchen's seen it all you just poured another round and told us not to worry, y'all

Pre-chorus

Every year the mess gets bigger every year you laugh it off so grab a glass before we

Chorus

Leonard, light the candles now let the whole room start to sway nobody throws a party like you Leonard, this is your day

Bridge

Doesn't matter where we're standing kitchen floor or dance floor too the whole room's here for one thing and that one thing is you

Chorus

Leonard, light the candles now let the whole room start to sway nobody throws a party like you Leonard, this is your day

Outro

Boxes still against the fridge but you're the reason we're not leaving

Verse 1

Coins in the slot, the drum starts to turn Steam on the glass, a chrome world churns Watching the spin, I think of you Another year good, another year to earn

Pre-chorus

Round and round, the wheel keeps going Nothing in this life stays slowing Something bright is coming through

Chorus

Leonard, Leonard, turn the light on Every year you're here, we're glad you're on You spin the room like sun through a window Leonard, Leonard, shining strong

Verse 2

Socks and shirts all tumbling free Colours mixing like they're meant to be You bring warmth to every corner Simple joy is all you need to see

Pre-chorus

Round and round, the wheel keeps going Nothing in this life stays slowing Something bright is coming through

Chorus

Leonard, Leonard, turn the light on Every year you're here, we're glad you're on You spin the room like sun through a window Leonard, Leonard, shining strong

Bridge

Every spin's a brand new start You keep the whole room warm at heart No matter how the days have run You always land where the light begun

Chorus

Leonard, Leonard, turn the light on Every year you're here, we're glad you're on You spin the room like sun through a window Leonard, Leonard, shining strong

Outro

The drum slows down, the glass stays warm Leonard, you're the calm after the storm

Verse 1

Someone's stacking chairs by the wall Making room before the guests all call You walk in and the whole place grins This is where your night begins

Chorus

Leonard, turn the lights up bright We came here just to shake this night Leonard, stand there in the glow Everybody wants you here to know

Verse 2

Someone's tossing a ball at the hoop Missing badly while we hold the group You laugh loud and steal the shot Prove to us what we forgot

Pre-chorus

We've got candles balanced on a cake Hands are ready, hearts awake Count to three before the room breaks

Chorus

Leonard, turn the lights up bright We came here just to shake this night Leonard, stand there in the glow Everybody wants you here to know

Bridge

Whatever year you're carrying now Set it down, we'll show you how You're the reason this hall's alive Louder now, let's count to five

Chorus

Leonard, turn the lights up bright We came here just to shake this night Leonard, stand there in the glow Everybody wants you here to know

Outro

Fold the chairs and dim the light We're glad you're ours tonight

Verse 1

The white radiator clicks so softly by the wall tonight There's a photograph above it watching over where you lie Every gentle sound around you is a quiet kind of light And I will stay right here beside you till the morning sky

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes now, let the warmth come pressing soft and slow Feel the hush of home wrap round you like it always does Sleep is waiting, and I'm holding you the whole way through

Chorus

Leonard, the house breathes gentle just for you tonight Nothing in the dark can touch you, you are safe and held Every little click and hum is singing you goodnight Leonard, you're the softest thing this quiet house has felt

Verse 2

The wooden panel holds the picture like it's holding you Steady in the stillness while the whole wide world winds down Nothing needs to happen now, there's nothing you must do Just the warm and worn out corners of this sleepy town

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes now, let the warmth come pressing soft and slow Feel the hush of home wrap round you like it always does Sleep is waiting, and I'm holding you the whole way through

Chorus

Leonard, the house breathes gentle just for you tonight Nothing in the dark can touch you, you are safe and held Every little click and hum is singing you goodnight Leonard, you're the softest thing this quiet house has felt

Bridge

Rest now, little one, the whole night keeps you close Nothing that you carry needs to weigh on you till dawn

Chorus

Leonard, the house breathes gentle just for you tonight Nothing in the dark can touch you, you are safe and held Every little click and hum is singing you goodnight Leonard, you're the softest thing this quiet house has felt

Outro

The radiator clicks its last soft click before you sleep And I'll be watching over you the whole night through, and keep

Verse 1

Somewhere a gate is swinging slow against the old brick wall Moonlight is resting quiet on every little thing You are so warm and so safe inside this hush that falls Sleep is the gentlest home that your tired heart can bring

Chorus

Leonard, close your eyes now, let the dark be kind Nothing can reach you here while you softly dream You are the calmest thought that ever crossed my mind Leonard, my darling, safer than you'll ever know you've been

Verse 2

Hinges hum a lullaby too old for anyone to name Night is folding softly round the wall and round the gate You curl up smaller than the hush that holds the frame Nothing in this whole wide dark has any need to wait

Pre-chorus

Hear how quiet the garden goes when everything lies still Feel how slow my hand moves as it strokes your sleepy head Something in the stillness says it's time to rest until

Chorus

Leonard, close your eyes now, let the dark be kind Nothing can reach you here while you softly dream You are the calmest thought that ever crossed my mind Leonard, my darling, safer than you'll ever know you've been

Bridge

Let the wind find its own slow way to sing Let the metal sway while you lie still and small You don't need to hold on tight to anything

Chorus

Leonard, close your eyes now, let the dark be kind Nothing can reach you here while you softly dream You are the calmest thought that ever crossed my mind Leonard, my darling, safer than you'll ever know you've been

Outro

Somewhere that same old gate is swinging soft against the wall You are already halfway into dreams too deep to fall

Verse 1

The curtain lifts and settles by the iron edge of the bed Such a small and easy motion, just a breath of white and thread Everything is quiet now, the whole wide house is still You are held here safe and steady, little Leonard, if you will

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the evening carry all its weight away Nothing here will ask you for a single thing tonight Just the dark, and you, and rest, coming closer, soft and slow

Chorus

Leonard, sleep is calling gentle from the corner of the room Nothing in the shadows here will ever bring you harm or gloom Leonard, you are cradled warm beneath this quiet, fading light Rest now, rest now, Leonard, you are safe here through the night

Verse 2

The iron bars are cool and steady underneath your drifting head Like arms that never tire of holding on to what they've said Outside the window, night is folding all its colours down to grey You don't need to keep them, little Leonard, drift away

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the evening carry all its weight away Nothing here will ask you for a single thing tonight Just the dark, and you, and rest, coming closer, soft and slow

Chorus

Leonard, sleep is calling gentle from the corner of the room Nothing in the shadows here will ever bring you harm or gloom Leonard, you are cradled warm beneath this quiet, fading light Rest now, rest now, Leonard, you are safe here through the night

Bridge

However far the night unfolds, however still the air You are thought of, you are treasured, you are always someone's care

Chorus

Leonard, sleep is calling gentle from the corner of the room Nothing in the shadows here will ever bring you harm or gloom Leonard, you are cradled warm beneath this quiet, fading light Rest now, rest now, Leonard, you are safe here through the night

Outro

The curtain settles gently now against the quiet iron frame Sleep well, little Leonard, safe and loved, and always named