Songs for Miles

Verse 1

Streamers tangled up in the beams folding chairs all creak at the seams cold hall but nobody cares because you're the one who's here

Pre-chorus

Somebody grab a fiddle now stomp your boots and don't ask how tonight we're building up to

Chorus

Miles, we came here just for you clapping hands and stomping too cake is lit and so are the smiles happy birthday, Miles

Verse 2

Lights are swinging on a wire circle up around the fire everybody grabs your hand this is your night, understand

Bridge

Every year piles up like straw but you shine brighter than before so raise your cup and take your bow the whole room's here for you right now

Chorus

Miles, we came here just for you clapping hands and stomping too cake is lit and so are the smiles happy birthday, Miles

Outro

Streamers still tangled in the beams but you're the best part of this scene

Verse 1

Breath is fogging up the glass Coats are piling by the door Every voice waits for your laugh We were quiet, now we're more

Pre-chorus

Someone's counting down the light Someone's reaching for your hand Hold that feeling, hold it tight

Chorus

Miles, the room lights up in style Everybody wears your smiles Miles, we've counted all the miles Just to cheer you down the aisles

Verse 2

Winter's climbing up the pane Voices warm the frosty air You walk in and steal the scene Every eye was waiting there

Pre-chorus

Someone's counting down the light Someone's reaching for your hand Hold that feeling, hold it tight

Chorus

Miles, the room lights up in style Everybody wears your smiles Miles, we've counted all the miles Just to cheer you down the aisles

Bridge

Through the trials, past the miles We still gather, we still cheer Every dial points to your smiles This is why we're all still here

Chorus

Miles, the room lights up in style Everybody wears your smiles Miles, we've counted all the miles Just to cheer you down the aisles

Outro

Breath still fogs the winter glass We are glad you made it here

Verse 1

Yellow bulb spinning under the tent You steer that wild little ride Every spark says you're the moment Nobody dims your shine, your pride

Pre-chorus

Feel that engine start to hum Room's about to catch the beat We're all waiting for the drum

Chorus

Miles, you light the whole tent up Happy birthday, here's your crown Miles, we're cheering for your laugh Nothing ever brings you down

Verse 2

You bump and spin and never stop Chasing sparks across the floor Everybody wants your energy You leave them wanting more

Chorus

Miles, you light the whole tent up Happy birthday, here's your crown Miles, we're cheering for your laugh Nothing ever brings you down

Bridge

Another year of circling round Brighter now than all the piles Of candles ever burned before We're clapping loud for you, Miles

Chorus

Miles, you light the whole tent up Happy birthday, here's your crown Miles, we're cheering for your laugh Nothing ever brings you down

Outro

The bulb still flashes, buzzing bright We're glad you're spinning through our lives

Verse 1

Grey ash is falling soft over embers burning low tonight Behind the iron guard everything is settled and it's right You are wrapped up warm where nothing in the world can reach Sleep is the only thing that this quiet room will teach

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the fire is dimming down to gold and then to grey Nothing can slip past the guard to trouble where you lay Close your eyes and let the last small warmth carry you away

Chorus

Miles, my love, the embers glow so soft and low for you Rest inside the quiet that this gentle house holds true Miles, you are held closer than the warmth behind the screen Sleep now in the calmest hush this night has ever seen

Verse 2

Watch the last small flicker settle deep into its bed Nothing sharp or hurried ever touches where you're laid Every glowing ember dims to something soft and slow You are safer than the warmth that guard will ever know

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the fire is dimming down to gold and then to grey Nothing can slip past the guard to trouble where you lay Close your eyes and let the last small warmth carry you away

Chorus

Miles, my love, the embers glow so soft and low for you Rest inside the quiet that this gentle house holds true Miles, you are held closer than the warmth behind the screen Sleep now in the calmest hush this night has ever seen

Bridge

Nothing in this room will ever let the cold come near Even as the light goes low, you have no cause to fear

Chorus

Miles, my love, the embers glow so soft and low for you Rest inside the quiet that this gentle house holds true Miles, you are held closer than the warmth behind the screen Sleep now in the calmest hush this night has ever seen

Outro

Somewhere the ash is settling, quiet, grey and slow You are already sleeping where the last light used to glow

Verse 1

White lace is drifting soft against the open glass tonight Nothing in the dark out there will ever reach this quiet light Every breath you take is small and safe and slow Miles, you are held here, gathered in and held so tight

Pre-chorus

Hush now, let the curtain sway and settle where it leans Nothing in this room will stir beyond what sleep permits So close your eyes and drift to where the calm begins

Chorus

Miles, my love, the night has folded soft around your smiles Sleep is only steps away, no further than a mile Dream a while beneath the hush that gathers by the door And Miles, you'll wake to morning after all these gentle trials

Verse 2

Somewhere past the window there are stars that never fall Watch how gently shadows learn to lie along the wall You are the reason every quiet hour feels so kind Rest now, little one, you don't need dreams at all

Bridge

Let the draft go wandering through the lace and out again Nothing that it carries will ever touch you now

Chorus

Miles, my love, the night has folded soft around your smiles Sleep is only steps away, no further than a mile Dream a while beneath the hush that gathers by the door And Miles, you'll wake to morning after all these gentle trials

Outro

Somewhere the lace is still against the quiet glass And you are safe inside this hush, until the morning comes at last

Verse 1

The amber light is glowing soft along the dark tonight There's nothing out beyond this warmth that you need ever fear Every mile we've travelled brought us safely to this quiet And now the whole wide world can rest because you're finally here

Chorus

Miles, close your eyes and let the night wrap round you slow You are the softest thing this tired old world has known Miles, my love goes with you everywhere you go Wherever you may wander, you will never be alone

Verse 2

The blanket's warm and heavy like a hand upon your chest Beneath it you are drifting somewhere gentle, somewhere kind There's no map for where you're going, only rest, only rest So let your busy little thoughts unwind and float behind

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the dark is only quiet, nothing more It holds you like the sea holds every sleeping shore Let go a little further, there is nothing to be scared of

Chorus

Miles, close your eyes and let the night wrap round you slow You are the softest thing this tired old world has known Miles, my love goes with you everywhere you go Wherever you may wander, you will never be alone

Bridge

Somewhere far off a light is turning low and warm You will always have somewhere safe to land in any storm

Chorus

Miles, close your eyes and let the night wrap round you slow You are the softest thing this tired old world has known Miles, my love goes with you everywhere you go Wherever you may wander, you will never be alone

Outro

The amber light still glows so soft, so steady on the dark Sleep now, little Miles, you are the brightest thing in it