Songs for Nicola

Verse 1

I found a sleeve nobody wanted Torn at the corner, faded and thin Something about it stopped me looking You do that too, you pull me in

Pre-chorus

Some things get better under all that dust Some things just wait for someone to trust Some things are worth digging for

Chorus

Nicola, you're the one I'd keep Every record here would gather dust Nicola, nothing else compares You're the find I never want to lose

Verse 2

The shop was closing, I stayed anyway Held that old thing like it was gold You make me want to slow right down You're the reason I don't let go

Chorus

Nicola, you're the one I'd keep Every record here would gather dust Nicola, nothing else compares You're the find I never want to lose

Bridge

Other names are just cardboard and dust to me You're the one that plays true Every crate I've ever searched through Led me somehow back to you

Chorus

Nicola, you're the one I'd keep Every record here would gather dust Nicola, nothing else compares You're the find I never want to lose

Outro

I'll keep that sleeve on my shelf forever However worn, however thin

Verse 1

Peas sliding down the metal shelf Under lights too bright to hide I forget what I came for When you stand there by my side

Pre-chorus

My cart's just standing still Nothing on my mind but you Say the word and I will

Chorus

Nicola, you make plain days shine Like something sweeter, like a cola Every ordinary hour feels fine Whenever I'm with you, Nicola

Verse 2

We could be anywhere at all Some bright aisle or some quiet road You make the whole world feel small And love feels light instead of a load

Chorus

Nicola, you make plain days shine Like something sweeter, like a cola Every ordinary hour feels fine Whenever I'm with you, Nicola

Bridge

No candles, no fancy show Just you and me and this cart Every place we go Feels like the best part

Chorus

Nicola, you make plain days shine Like something sweeter, like a cola Every ordinary hour feels fine Whenever I'm with you, Nicola

Outro

The peas melt slow beneath the light Still I would stand here all night

Verse 1

Rain keeps time on the metal roof You lean in close, you need no proof The light turns gold on the wet ground I love how quiet you sound

Chorus

Nicola, you're the one I keep This kind of love runs deep, not steep Nicola, standing here with me You're all I want to see

Verse 2

I forget the cold when you're this near Your hand in mine steadies the fear Every streetlight seems to bend our way Nothing I'd rather do than stay

Pre-chorus

I never needed the rain to stop Just needed you here, not to drop This feeling that keeps wanting more

Chorus

Nicola, you're the one I keep This kind of love runs deep, not steep Nicola, standing here with me You're all I want to see

Bridge

No grand thing, just this small hour No need for anything with power Just your breath slow against my ear Just knowing you'll still be here

Chorus

Nicola, you're the one I keep This kind of love runs deep, not steep Nicola, standing here with me You're all I want to see

Outro

The rain will dry on the pavement soon But I'll still hear this same slow tune

Verse 1

The lamp throws a low warm circle onto the plaster above your head Watching it drift is enough to carry you gently to bed You don't need to chase it, you don't need to follow it far Just rest here beside me, however small things are

Pre-chorus

Somewhere the light is bending soft across the wall Somewhere your breathing slows to answer its call Let it pull you under, easy, warm and low

Chorus

Nicola, the shadows move so quiet overhead Nicola, they're only tucking in your bed Nothing out there needs you, nothing calls your name You are held here safely, always just the same

Verse 2

Somewhere past the curtain the evening folds itself away Nothing that is waiting needs an answer tonight or today The bulb hums its low song, steady, golden, slow And under it you're sinking deeper into calm you know

Chorus

Nicola, the shadows move so quiet overhead Nicola, they're only tucking in your bed Nothing out there needs you, nothing calls your name You are held here safely, always just the same

Bridge

Every soft shape sliding over plaster white and warm Is only night moving gently, never any storm You are wrapped up tighter than the quiet in this room

Chorus

Nicola, the shadows move so quiet overhead Nicola, they're only tucking in your bed Nothing out there needs you, nothing calls your name You are held here safely, always just the same

Outro

The light still drifts above you, slower now than before Sleep now, Nicola, there is nothing you need for

Verse 1

Water has gone still beneath the little wooden boat Oars leaning quiet on the boards, too tired to float Nobody needs to row tonight or steer anywhere far Your breathing is the only tide that I will note

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the whole night is folding soft around this place Nothing out there needs you, nothing calls you from this space Close your eyes and let the dark become a gentle door

Chorus

Nicola, the water's calm and holding you so near Sleep is not a far country, it is waiting right here Like a slow gondola drifting where no storm can go Nicola, there's nothing in this whole wide night to fear

Verse 2

Somewhere far off a small bell rings and then it rests Damp boards remember every quiet trip and passenger they've kept You are the softest cargo that this old boat ever held Warm inside blankets while the cold night just drifts and slept

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the whole night is folding soft around this place Nothing out there needs you, nothing calls you from this space Close your eyes and let the dark become a gentle door

Chorus

Nicola, the water's calm and holding you so near Sleep is not a far country, it is waiting right here Like a slow gondola drifting where no storm can go Nicola, there's nothing in this whole wide night to fear

Bridge

Even the oars have laid their tired arms down to rest No one is asking you to travel, only to be held You don't need to keep watch, you don't need to be brave Let the small boat rock you gently until you have settled

Chorus

Nicola, the water's calm and holding you so near Sleep is not a far country, it is waiting right here Like a slow gondola drifting where no storm can go Nicola, there's nothing in this whole wide night to fear

Outro

The oars are resting quiet against the damp old floor Sleep now, little one, we are not going anywhere

Verse 1

Dust is turning slowly in the light upon the stair A hush is settling gentle over everything tonight The whole wide house is folding into shadow everywhere But one small beam is holding on to you, so soft and bright

Pre-chorus

Every breath you're taking pulls the quiet close and near Every little sigh of yours is all I want to hear So let the dark come lower, love, there's nothing you should fear

Chorus

Nicola, the light is low and gold above your bed Sleep is calling softly now, so rest your tiny head Nicola, the whole wide night is cradling where you lie Close your eyes, my dear one, let the darkness drift on by

Verse 2

The floorboards creak so quietly beneath my careful feet Your blanket holds the warmth of you like something sweet and small I'll watch the little specks of dust go drifting up to meet The last soft light that's slipping gently down along the wall

Chorus

Nicola, the light is low and gold above your bed Sleep is calling softly now, so rest your tiny head Nicola, the whole wide night is cradling where you lie Close your eyes, my dear one, let the darkness drift on by

Bridge

Rain is falling soft against the window, slow and true Every drop that falls is just another way to say I love you

Chorus

Nicola, the light is low and gold above your bed Sleep is calling softly now, so rest your tiny head Nicola, the whole wide night is cradling where you lie Close your eyes, my dear one, let the darkness drift on by

Outro

The dust has settled now, the stairway light has gone to rest Sleep well, my Nicola, held safe and warm within my chest