Lullabies for Nico

Verse 1

The old boards creak beneath a rug that glows so gold and slow Underneath your feet the whole house hums a tune so soft and low Every corner of this room was built to keep you warm and still There is nowhere safer in the world than right here on this sill

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes and let the day float gently out the door Let the light beneath the floor hum softer than before Rest a little longer now, there's nothing to be for

Chorus

Nico, the whole house glows just to keep you near Every creaking board says softly, you are dear Sleep now, little Nico, let the warmth stay true There is nothing in this world that loves the way I love you

Verse 2

The stripes upon the rug run soft like rivers made of light They carry all the hush and colour gently into night Somewhere far beneath the floor a quiet warmth begins to spread It climbs up through the timber just to tuck you into bed

Chorus

Nico, the whole house glows just to keep you near Every creaking board says softly, you are dear Sleep now, little Nico, let the warmth stay true There is nothing in this world that loves the way I love you

Bridge

Hush now, let the glow beneath you carry every sound away Nothing here can touch you, you are held here till the day

Chorus

Nico, the whole house glows just to keep you near Every creaking board says softly, you are dear Sleep now, little Nico, let the warmth stay true There is nothing in this world that loves the way I love you

Outro

The rug still glows so softly as the house breathes low and slow Sleep on, my dear one, in the warmth of that gentle glow

Verse 1

Little yellow pieces rolling soft across the flannel red Settling now like sleepy thoughts still tumbling round your head Nothing in this room can hurt you, nothing needs to move Everything is still and warm and waiting to be said

Pre-chorus

The lamp is low and every shadow's turned to friend tonight Your breathing slows to match the hush that's settling the light So close your eyes and drift where all the soft things go

Chorus

Nico, Nico, sleep is calling low and sweet Somewhere warm and round like Rio, resting from your feet You are held here, you are wanted, nothing less than whole Drift away now, little Nico, let the night be slow

Verse 2

The little rolling shapes have found their place and gone to rest Just like you will, curled up softly, tucked against my chest No need to chase the day that's finished, let it go and rest Sleep is just another game where you are always blessed

Chorus

Nico, Nico, sleep is calling low and sweet Somewhere warm and round like Rio, resting from your feet You are held here, you are wanted, nothing less than whole Drift away now, little Nico, let the night be slow

Bridge

Every small thing finds its corner when the day is through Every scattered piece of morning settles back to you Rest inside the quiet that was always built for you

Chorus

Nico, Nico, sleep is calling low and sweet Somewhere warm and round like Rio, resting from your feet You are held here, you are wanted, nothing less than whole Drift away now, little Nico, let the night be slow

Outro

The little pieces settle still upon the flannel red Sleep now, Nico, safe and certain, in your quiet bed

Verse 1

The moon has laid its light along the shore for you White foam is curling soft on pebbles dark and still Every wave that comes tonight is coming slow and true And you are safe here, Nico, held against the chill

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes now, let the cold night pass you by Nothing out there in the dark can trouble you Sleep is coming closer with a soft and quiet sigh

Chorus

Nico, Nico, rest your head and drift away Rio never shone as calm as you shine here Sleep is gentle, sleep will keep the dark at bay Nico, you are loved, so there's nothing left to fear

Verse 2

The pebbles hum a quiet song beneath the tide There is nowhere warmer than this bed tonight You don't need to wonder what the dark can hide Because you're wrapped in arms that hold you safe and tight

Chorus

Nico, Nico, rest your head and drift away Rio never shone as calm as you shine here Sleep is gentle, sleep will keep the dark at bay Nico, you are loved, so there's nothing left to fear

Bridge

Like an echo fading soft across the sea You can let this whole day go and simply be

Chorus

Nico, Nico, rest your head and drift away Rio never shone as calm as you shine here Sleep is gentle, sleep will keep the dark at bay Nico, you are loved, so there's nothing left to fear

Outro

The foam still curls so gently on the shore tonight Sleep now, Nico, wrapped in moonlight, safe and quiet