Lullabies for Nicole

Verse 1

The kitchen clock ticks soft above the sink of quiet spoons Somewhere far off a gentle hush is settling on the rooms You breathe so slow beneath the blanket, warm and curled up small Close your eyes now, let the evening carry you like tunes

Pre-chorus

Every little sound tonight is folding into rest Hushing all the day away till nothing feels like stress Sleep is coming closer now, so lean into its chest

Chorus

Nicole, the whole wide world is holding you tonight Nobody could love you more or hold you half as tight There's nothing you should carry now, just let it go entire Sleep on, Nicole, until you wake up in the morning light

Verse 2

The spoons lie still and dreaming in the basin's gentle bowl Nothing needs your worry now, no reason and no toll You are the softest ending to a day that ran so full Rest here where it's warm and slow, let quiet take control

Bridge

Even the clock upon the wall is ticking out a lull Time is only holding you until the morning's full

Chorus

Nicole, the whole wide world is holding you tonight Nobody could love you more or hold you half as tight There's nothing you should carry now, just let it go entire Sleep on, Nicole, until you wake up in the morning light

Outro

The spoons will still be resting in the sink when morning comes Sleep now, and the whole wide world will still be here for you

Verse 1

Somewhere out there the leaves are shining softly wet holding onto moonlight that the grey sky lent them still and just like them you carry every drop you get filling up with love until it spills against my will

Pre-chorus

The dark outside is gentle, it is only resting there and nothing in this shadow means you ever sleep alone so let the hush come closer, let it settle in your hair

Chorus

Nicole, the whole wide night is holding you tonight close as breath, as steady as the moon up in the sky nothing here will hurt you, you are wrapped up safe and tight Nicole, my quiet comfort, this is where you'll always lie

Verse 2

The bush stands very still beneath a sky of soft grey light not needing any sound at all to prove that it is there and you don't need a single word to make this feel so right your breathing is enough to fill this whole and quiet air

Pre-chorus

The dark outside is gentle, it is only resting there and nothing in this shadow means you ever sleep alone so let the hush come closer, let it settle in your hair

Chorus

Nicole, the whole wide night is holding you tonight close as breath, as steady as the moon up in the sky nothing here will hurt you, you are wrapped up safe and tight Nicole, my quiet comfort, this is where you'll always lie

Bridge

No need to keep watch, no need to hold on tight I am here beside you, steady through the fading light

Chorus

Nicole, the whole wide night is holding you tonight close as breath, as steady as the moon up in the sky nothing here will hurt you, you are wrapped up safe and tight Nicole, my quiet comfort, this is where you'll always lie

Outro

Somewhere the leaves are glistening, holding their small share of light and just like them you're held here, safe and shining, through the night

Verse 1

Your little socks are hung up softly on the peg tonight Sleep is coming slow and gentle, easy as a breath Nothing in this house can reach you, nothing dims your light Rest inside this quiet corner, far away from any threat

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes now, let the amber glow keep watch for you Every sound outside grows distant, softer than a hum Hold this stillness, hold this moment, let the whole night lean in too

Chorus

Nicole, you are the calm this house was always missing Nothing in the dark can touch the peace that you bring near You're the whole warm reason every door was built for closing Nicole, sleep soft, there's nothing in this world to fear

Verse 2

Somewhere past that wooden door the whole wide world is turning slow You don't need to know its shape tonight, you only need to rest Wrapped in warmth that doesn't ask you anywhere to go Held here safe and steady, closer than a hand pressed to your chest

Pre-chorus

Close your eyes now, let the amber glow keep watch for you Every sound outside grows distant, softer than a hum Hold this stillness, hold this moment, let the whole night lean in too

Chorus

Nicole, you are the calm this house was always missing Nothing in the dark can touch the peace that you bring near You're the whole warm reason every door was built for closing Nicole, sleep soft, there's nothing in this world to fear

Bridge

Rain keeps time against the window, soft as any lullaby Nothing asks you to be anything but sleepy now, and small

Chorus

Nicole, you are the calm this house was always missing Nothing in the dark can touch the peace that you bring near You're the whole warm reason every door was built for closing Nicole, sleep soft, there's nothing in this world to fear

Outro

The socks still hang there on the peg, waiting for the morning Sleep now, Nicole, the amber light will keep on glowing