Songs for Magnus

Verse 1

Cups lined up along the roof every one of them your proof the water's holding still for you that nobody here is aloof

Pre-chorus

Somebody's filling every cup the gate is creaking, holding up so lift your hand and stand up

Chorus

Magnus, this whole boat's for you gathered here to see you through nobody else could hold this crew happy birthday, Magnus, true

Verse 2

The lock gate opens nice and slow the way you let the good things show we're not going far tonight just close enough to watch you glow

Bridge

However far this barge has come you're the reason we're not done raise your cup and hold your ground another year, and still around

Chorus

Magnus, this whole boat's for you gathered here to see you through nobody else could hold this crew happy birthday, Magnus, true

Outro

Cups still standing on the roof waiting there for one more toast

Verse 1

Socks left crumpled on the stairs proof that you came through here fast house feels brighter when you're near joy like that was built to last

Pre-chorus

Get the music turning up fill the room and light the floor tonight we celebrate you loud so let the candles hit the door

Chorus

Magnus, everybody's here for you dancing round the room tonight Magnus, we don't need a reason but your birthday feels just right

Verse 2

You leave traces everywhere you go half a sock, a laugh, a spark you turn ordinary days golden you're the glitter in the dark

Pre-chorus

Get the music turning up fill the room and light the floor tonight we celebrate you loud so let the candles hit the door

Chorus

Magnus, everybody's here for you dancing round the room tonight Magnus, we don't need a reason but your birthday feels just right

Bridge

Another year of laughing loud another year we're glad you're here raise it up and shout it out you make the whole room feel less drear

Chorus

Magnus, everybody's here for you dancing round the room tonight Magnus, we don't need a reason but your birthday feels just right

Outro

Leave your socks upon the stairs we'll know that you were dancing here

Verse 1

Puddle catching every colour striped tents glowing down the lane ticket booths are calling louder tonight we say your name again

Pre-chorus

Every light out here tonight seems to lean your way somehow hold that breath, get ready now

Chorus

Magnus, the whole street's turning every bulb picked you to chase funfair sparks are barely burning next to what lights up your face

Verse 2

Reflections dance across the water canvas flapping in the breeze you walk through like something better born to shine in nights like these

Bridge

Blow the candles, watch them scatter every wish is worth the ask we don't need a bigger reason just you standing in the flash

Chorus

Magnus, the whole street's turning every bulb picked you to chase funfair sparks are barely burning next to what lights up your face

Outro

Puddle settles, tents go quiet still we're glowing, still it's bright

Verse 1

Water waits before it falls I have learned that from these walls Steady beats before it lands You taught me patience with your hands

Pre-chorus

Something builds before it shows Quiet things are slow to grow I can feel it start to climb

Chorus

Magnus, you're the calm I trust Steady when the world goes fast Nothing loud about your love Magnus, that's enough, that's enough

Verse 2

Grey step underneath the eaves Holds the proof of what it keeps You don't chase and you don't beg Love just settles, love just stays

Pre-chorus

Something builds before it shows Quiet things are slow to grow I can feel it start to climb

Chorus

Magnus, you're the calm I trust Steady when the world goes fast Nothing loud about your love Magnus, that's enough, that's enough

Bridge

I don't need the sudden flood Just the steady drop of you Falling soft but always sure That's the love I'm holding to

Chorus

Magnus, you're the calm I trust Steady when the world goes fast Nothing loud about your love Magnus, that's enough, that's enough

Outro

Water's still falling from the eaves Still finding me, the way you do

Verse 1

Grease soaks through the paper bag heat lamps humming amber and slow you laugh and the whole room drags closer to wherever you go

Pre-chorus

I don't need the lights to be low don't need violins in the air just need you across from me, Magnus

Chorus

Magnus, you steady my hands stay right there, don't move an inch this counter, these plans Magnus, you're the easiest cinch

Verse 2

Salt on your fingers, ketchup stains you wipe them and keep holding mine the zinc top holds all our remains of a night that turned out so fine

Chorus

Magnus, you steady my hands stay right there, don't move an inch this counter, these plans Magnus, you're the easiest cinch

Bridge

Some nights it's candles and wine some nights it's grease on the tray either way you're still mine either way I'm still here to stay

Chorus

Magnus, you steady my hands stay right there, don't move an inch this counter, these plans Magnus, you're the easiest cinch

Outro

Bag's gone soft, the lamp's burning low you're still the warmest thing I know

Verse 1

Dust hangs still between the shelves Green light falling soft and low I forget what book I'm holding Every time you're close, it's just us

Pre-chorus

I lose the line I'm reading Some quiet part of me is leaning Towards whatever this is turning into

Chorus

Magnus, you're the one I find here Even when I'm not looking, you're near Every hush in this room holds you Magnus, nothing else is half as clear

Verse 2

The spines stand tall and even You make the crooked feel alright I stopped pretending I was reading You're the only page I want tonight

Bridge

Maybe love is just this simple Standing still while something settles No need to turn another page Just you, this light, and nothing else

Chorus

Magnus, you're the one I find here Even when I'm not looking, you're near Every hush in this room holds you Magnus, nothing else is half as clear

Outro

The dust still drifts between the shelves I'd know you blind, by breath alone