Songs for Lilah

Verse 1

Rain runs crooked down the glass engine off, no need to rush a van sits parked outside and you're the one I'm watching, not the road

Pre-chorus

I've got nowhere better to be no clock pulling me away just this quiet building into something

Chorus

Lilah, you're the calm inside the noise the steady hand, the certain choice some folks chase the storm for fun but Lilah, I'd choose you every time it pours

Verse 2

The window fogs where I breathed too long watching lines that never run straight funny how a small thing holds you this van, this rain, this you beside me

Chorus

Lilah, you're the calm inside the noise the steady hand, the certain choice some folks chase the storm for fun but Lilah, I'd choose you every time it pours

Bridge

Let the whole street flood if it wants to I've got exactly what I need your shoulder warm against the cold glass that's enough, that's always been enough

Chorus

Lilah, you're the calm inside the noise the steady hand, the certain choice some folks chase the storm for fun but Lilah, I'd choose you every time it pours

Outro

The rain still runs its crooked lines and I'm still glad it's you I'm watching

Verse 1

Static hums on the bedside table soft little sound, barely stable you turn it low and lie back down and somehow that's the safest sound

Chorus

Lilah, you're the calm in the room warm little light through the gloom Lilah, I could listen all night just to know you're breathing right

Verse 2

The speaker crackles, half asleep you hum along, quiet and deep I watch you drift, I watch you stay and the whole world softens away

Pre-chorus

No need to fill the air with talk just your hand while we walk this feeling's building, steady and slow

Chorus

Lilah, you're the calm in the room warm little light through the gloom Lilah, I could listen all night just to know you're breathing right

Bridge

Some loves shout, some loves race yours just settles into place you don't need to try so hard you're already who I want

Chorus

Lilah, you're the calm in the room warm little light through the gloom Lilah, I could listen all night just to know you're breathing right

Outro

The static hisses, low and true still the sweetest sound is you

Verse 1

Salt dries white along the railing Green water lifts then falls away I stood there thinking nothing of it Till I thought of you, Lilah

Pre-chorus

The tide goes out and comes right back Same as this feeling in my chest It keeps on climbing toward you

Chorus

Lilah, you're the tide I count on Steady as the rising sea Isla could not hold a candle Nothing pulls at me like Lilah, Lilah

Verse 2

You lean against the wooden railing Salt caught bright along your sleeve I watch the water rise and settle And that's the calm you give to me

Bridge

Some loves crash and some loves wear thin Ours just keeps on coming in

Chorus

Lilah, you're the tide I count on Steady as the rising sea Isla could not hold a candle Nothing pulls at me like Lilah, Lilah

Outro

The salt will dry white on the railing And I'll still be right here loving you

Verse 1

Somewhere down the hall the pendulum is swinging slow past the kitchen where the small light starts to glow counting out the minutes as the house grows still and every gentle beat says you are loved, you know

Chorus

Lilah, Lilah, close your eyes and rest your head the whole wide house is settling as you climb into bed nothing in the dark tonight can ever touch your calm you are held so close and safe, Lilah, by my arm

Verse 2

The clock behind the glass keeps time so soft and true marking every heartbeat that the night sets aside for you nothing hurries, nothing waits, the hours drift like foam and every quiet tick just says that you are home

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the hallway hums its low and steady song the dark is only velvet, it was never very long and sleep is coming gently to carry you along

Chorus

Lilah, Lilah, close your eyes and rest your head the whole wide house is settling as you climb into bed nothing in the dark tonight can ever touch your calm you are held so close and safe, Lilah, by my arm

Bridge

Let the pendulum keep swinging while you drift away you are the warmest, softest part of every single day

Chorus

Lilah, Lilah, close your eyes and rest your head the whole wide house is settling as you climb into bed nothing in the dark tonight can ever touch your calm you are held so close and safe, Lilah, by my arm

Outro

Somewhere down the hall the pendulum still swings and you are the softest, safest of all things

Verse 1

Yellow light is creeping soft through the wool above your head Warm and slow it settles down like honey on the bed Everything is quiet now, every worry gone instead Close your eyes, my darling one, there's nothing left to dread

Pre-chorus

Hush now, let the evening fold around you soft and slow Feel the warmth that's gathered here from all the light we know Sleep is coming gentle now, so let it come and go

Chorus

Lilah, Lilah, close your eyes and drift away with me Nothing in the dark tonight is anything to see You are held here safe and warm as warm as warm can be Lilah, you're the calmest thing this house will ever be

Verse 2

Blankets hang like sleepy clouds all heavy soft and low Catching up the lamplight gold and letting it slow glow You are wrapped in something kind that only you would know Rest here now beneath it all and let the whole world go

Chorus

Lilah, Lilah, close your eyes and drift away with me Nothing in the dark tonight is anything to see You are held here safe and warm as warm as warm can be Lilah, you're the calmest thing this house will ever be

Bridge

Every little breath you take is safe within these walls Sleep will hold you gentle now till morning slowly calls

Chorus

Lilah, Lilah, close your eyes and drift away with me Nothing in the dark tonight is anything to see You are held here safe and warm as warm as warm can be Lilah, you're the calmest thing this house will ever be

Outro

Somewhere still that yellow light is glowing soft and slow Sleep now, Lilah, you are loved wherever dreams may go

Verse 1

The grey sky keeps no moon to spare tonight But sleep will find you well without its light Far off the foam breaks soft on quiet stones And here you rest inside my arms, held tight

Pre-chorus

Somewhere the water hushes low and slow Rocking the dark to something calm and kind So let the tide outside just come and go

Chorus

Lilah, the night has nothing sharp for you Lilah, I'll keep you warm till morning's near Every soft wave that breaks was made for you Sleep now, my love, there's nothing you should fear

Verse 2

No colour left to catch upon the shore Just grey and hush and breath and nothing more The shingle waits, it does not need to shine To hold you close is all I'm wishing for

Bridge

Rest your small hands, let go of all the day The tide will carry every worry far away

Chorus

Lilah, the night has nothing sharp for you Lilah, I'll keep you warm till morning's near Every soft wave that breaks was made for you Sleep now, my love, there's nothing you should fear

Outro

Far off the foam still breaks on quiet stone Sleep now, my love, you never rest alone