Songs for Marley

Verse 1

Bags set down against the railing Salt spray drifting off the tide You keep looking out to sea I keep looking at your side

Pre-chorus

Nobody else stands like this Steady in the wind and noise So tell me if you feel it too

Chorus

Marley, you're the calm I found Some hearts wander, yours stays true Marley, when the sky comes down I'd still rather be with you

Verse 2

Canvas bags against the iron Holding everything we need You laugh when the spray comes sideways That's the sound I want to keep

Chorus

Marley, you're the calm I found Some hearts wander, yours stays true Marley, when the sky comes down I'd still rather be with you

Bridge

No grand words, just this railing Just the two of us stood still Whatever comes, I'm keeping this

Chorus

Marley, you're the calm I found Some hearts wander, yours stays true Marley, when the sky comes down I'd still rather be with you

Outro

The bags still lean against the railing I still lean on you the same

Verse 1

Trolley wheels click on the ground Fluorescent lights hum all around You're reading labels like they matter I could stand here and not make a sound

Pre-chorus

Nothing here is meant to be special Just a Tuesday, just the two of us But watch how quiet turns into something

Chorus

Marley, you make the plain things golden Every aisle feels like it's holding Something I didn't know I needed Marley, this love keeps unfolding

Verse 2

You laugh at the price of the cheese Say we should splurge, live at ease I'd buy you the whole shop over If it meant one more minute like these

Pre-chorus

Nothing here is meant to be special Just a Tuesday, just the two of us But watch how quiet turns into something

Chorus

Marley, you make the plain things golden Every aisle feels like it's holding Something I didn't know I needed Marley, this love keeps unfolding

Bridge

No candles, no big declaration Just fluorescent light on your face And somehow that's the whole of loving Somehow that's enough, in this place

Chorus

Marley, you make the plain things golden Every aisle feels like it's holding Something I didn't know I needed Marley, this love keeps unfolding

Outro

Wheels still clicking on the asphalt You're still here, and that says it all

Verse 1

Steam is climbing off the sink Dishes waiting, in no rush I catch you watching, thinking, half smiling And the kitchen goes hushed

Pre-chorus

The pan can sit a while longer Nothing here is calling us away I keep finding reasons to stay

Chorus

Marley, you make the small hours count You turn a plain night into gold Every quiet minute with you adds up Marley, this is love grown slow and old

Verse 2

You lean against the counter, tired Sleeves pushed up, still half awake I love you best in moments like this Not the ones we plan or make

Chorus

Marley, you make the small hours count You turn a plain night into gold Every quiet minute with you adds up Marley, this is love grown slow and old

Bridge

No music, no candlelight required Just you, still standing there I would choose this over anything Just for the way you make me care

Chorus

Marley, you make the small hours count You turn a plain night into gold Every quiet minute with you adds up Marley, this is love grown slow and old

Outro

The steam will settle, the dish will dry But you're the warmth that stays close by

Verse 1

Soft brown feathers are brushing the window pane tonight Hushing the dark until everything settles calm and right Cold glass holds back the chill so it can't reach where you lie Warm in your blankets while a low moon drifts across the sky

Chorus

Marley, Marley, close your eyes and drift away Nothing out there needs you until the break of day Marley, rest now, let the quiet hold you tight Loved beyond measure through this whole slow night

Verse 2

Somewhere a wing folds gently against the frosted sill Nothing can trouble you, the whole wide world stands still You are the softest thing this quiet house has known Safe in your bed while the low moon slowly glows

Pre-chorus

Feel how the dark leans down to wrap you soft and slow Nothing will wake you, nothing you need to know Just this small room and the moonlight's gentle glow

Chorus

Marley, Marley, close your eyes and drift away Nothing out there needs you until the break of day Marley, rest now, let the quiet hold you tight Loved beyond measure through this whole slow night

Bridge

Sleep is a nest that was always meant for you Held in the hush where the stars keep watch till morning too

Chorus

Marley, Marley, close your eyes and drift away Nothing out there needs you until the break of day Marley, rest now, let the quiet hold you tight Loved beyond measure through this whole slow night

Outro

Somewhere those brown wings still rest against the glass Sleep now, dear Marley, let this soft night pass

Verse 1

The brass swings slow inside its wooden case tonight Counting the hours so soft they hardly seem to fall You're wrapped in blankets warm beneath the fading light Marley, my darling, safest one of all

Pre-chorus

Every tick is gentle, every tock is kind Nothing rushes here, the whole room breathes in time So let your busy little thoughts unwind

Chorus

Marley, the pendulum is swinging low and slow Wherever dreams may carry you, I'll still be near You're held by every soft thing this house can know Marley, close your eyes now, there is nothing here to fear

Verse 2

The polished wood remembers every sleepy head before Rocking gently like a boat that never learned to hurry You're safe as candlelight behind a quiet door Nothing in this room has ever caused you worry

Bridge

Rest now where the brass hangs still and slow Let the whole wide house grow dim and low

Chorus

Marley, the pendulum is swinging low and slow Wherever dreams may carry you, I'll still be near You're held by every soft thing this house can know Marley, close your eyes now, there is nothing here to fear

Outro

The brass hangs still now, the wooden case is calm Sleep on, my Marley, safe within its quiet arm

Verse 1

Watch how the fire folds itself down soft and slow tonight Grey ash is settling gently over one small coal of red Nothing in this room is asking you to keep your eyes open So let your breathing follow the warmth down into bed

Pre-chorus

Close your hands now, there is nothing you need to hold Let the hush come nearer, let it settle in your chest Sleep is only warmth that hasn't told you yet

Chorus

Marley, the dark is only a blanket pulled up tight There's an ember still glowing long after the flames have gone You are held the way that quiet holds the last of the light Sleep now, Marley, sleep on, sleep on

Verse 2

Somewhere a door has settled shut against the cold outside Your small breath keeps its own time, steady as anything can be I'll stay here while the last log turns to softly breathing ash You don't have to hold on to a single thing but me

Pre-chorus

Close your hands now, there is nothing you need to hold Let the hush come nearer, let it settle in your chest Sleep is only warmth that hasn't told you yet

Chorus

Marley, the dark is only a blanket pulled up tight There's an ember still glowing long after the flames have gone You are held the way that quiet holds the last of the light Sleep now, Marley, sleep on, sleep on

Bridge

Even the smallest coal remembers how to keep on burning low Even in sleep you are never far from anyone who loves you so

Chorus

Marley, the dark is only a blanket pulled up tight There's an ember still glowing long after the flames have gone You are held the way that quiet holds the last of the light Sleep now, Marley, sleep on, sleep on

Outro

Somewhere the ash keeps its quiet watch over one warm ember still Sleep on, Marley, sleep on, you are held and always will