Lullabies for Lori

Verse 1

Little ducks are floating slow in water warm and bright Underneath the dripping tap they drift into the night All the bubbles settle down as soft as they can be Just like you will settle now, so safe and warm with me

Pre-chorus

The water's still, the light is low, the day has learned to rest Every little sound grows soft, the whole room holds its breath Close your eyes, my dear one, let the quiet tell its story

Chorus

Lori, Lori, hush now, drift to sleep Nothing in this whole wide world is yours to keep from sleep You are held, you are warm, you are safe here with me Lori, you're the calm I've waited for me

Verse 2

Somewhere small a plastic duck goes bobbing round and round Gentle as the hush that falls when every light goes down You don't need to hold on tight, there's nothing you should chase Just float here in the warmth of this small quiet place

Bridge

Every ripple fades to nothing, every wave lies down The whole night leans in closer just to keep you safe and sound

Chorus

Lori, Lori, hush now, drift to sleep Nothing in this whole wide world is yours to keep from sleep You are held, you are warm, you are safe here with me Lori, you're the calm I've waited for me

Outro

The little ducks float still now on the water, calm and slow Sleep now, Lori, sleep, and know I'll never let you go

Verse 1

Far off wheels are clicking soft along the frosty rail Carrying a quiet rhythm like a slow and steady tale Frost is climbing gently on the glass beside your bed You are warm and held here, safe within this quiet vale

Chorus

Lori, hush now, let the whole wide world go still Nothing out there matters more than resting on this sill Every click and clatter fades to nothing but a hum Lori, you're my glory, and you always will

Verse 2

Somewhere down the tracks a distant whistle hums so low Wrapped up in your blanket with the lamp turned soft and slow Every little sound out there is just a lullaby Rocking you to sleep the way the old trains always go

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the night pull gently at your hand Let the hush of steel and starlight help you understand There is nothing waiting out there you need to be afraid of

Chorus

Lori, hush now, let the whole wide world go still Nothing out there matters more than resting on this sill Every click and clatter fades to nothing but a hum Lori, you're my glory, and you always will

Bridge

Every mile that train has gone, it circles back to you Every sound outside this room is just a soft love song too

Chorus

Lori, hush now, let the whole wide world go still Nothing out there matters more than resting on this sill Every click and clatter fades to nothing but a hum Lori, you're my glory, and you always will

Outro

Somewhere far the wheels roll on beyond the frosted pane Sleep now, little Lori, you are home and safe again

Verse 1

Somewhere down the hall a brass pendulum is swinging slow Keeping gentle time so softly while you drift and settle deep Every quiet tick is telling you it's safe to let it go Nothing in this house will wake you, you can finally sleep

Chorus

Lori, Lori, close your eyes now, let the dark be kind Nothing here will ever harm you, nothing you should fear I will hold this whole night steady, you are on my mind Lori, you're the reason quiet feels so good and near

Verse 2

The mahogany case stands patient, polished by the years Holding all its slow soft rhythm just to sing you down Every swing has carried whispers past a thousand fears And every one of them was gentle, never with a frown

Pre-chorus

Hush now, let the ticking carry all the day away Let the warmth around you settle like a slow held breath There is nothing you should worry over, only stay

Chorus

Lori, Lori, close your eyes now, let the dark be kind Nothing here will ever harm you, nothing you should fear I will hold this whole night steady, you are on my mind Lori, you're the reason quiet feels so good and near

Bridge

Long after lights go low and low the house breathes with you still Every corner soft and waiting, every shadow gentle, warm

Chorus

Lori, Lori, close your eyes now, let the dark be kind Nothing here will ever harm you, nothing you should fear I will hold this whole night steady, you are on my mind Lori, you're the reason quiet feels so good and near

Outro

Down the hall the pendulum keeps swinging soft and slow Sleep now, Lori, safe inside the warmth I'll always know