Songs for Omar

Verse 1

Corner flags are snapping loud empty grass before the game something in this quiet crowd already knows and calls your name

Pre-chorus

We've been counting down the days waiting here to shout it out one more year of all your ways

Chorus

Omar, the whistle's about to blow light the pitch up, near or far every single person here you know is glad the year brought back Omar

Verse 2

Nets are hanging, still and bare goalposts standing, wide and true but nothing here means much to share until we're stood here next to you

Pre-chorus

We've been counting down the days waiting here to shout it out one more year of all your ways

Chorus

Omar, the whistle's about to blow light the pitch up, near or far every single person here you know is glad the year brought back Omar

Bridge

Wind can turn and flags can bend but you're the one that we depend on for the laugh, the goal, the cheer so blow the candles, start the year

Chorus

Omar, the whistle's about to blow light the pitch up, near or far every single person here you know is glad the year brought back Omar

Outro

Flags still snap out on that field but you're the one who makes us yield

Verse 1

Crisp packets skitter down the bench empty seats where laughter went nobody left to sweep the mess but you would call that a party's trench

Pre-chorus

You never minded how it scattered you just turned the mess to song so grab your coat, the night's still young

Chorus

Omar, light the candles, here we are raise a glass, you're the loudest star some folks shine and some folks blur but you, Omar, we see from far

Verse 2

Wind takes the wrapper off the seat spins it out past the parked-up car you're already dancing down the street not caring where the party's bar

Bridge

Every year the wind comes back every year you're still the spark so let the noise get a little loud we came here just to find you, Omar

Chorus

Omar, light the candles, here we are raise a glass, you're the loudest star some folks shine and some folks blur but you, Omar, we see from far

Outro

Let the packets blow where they may we're glad you're here, Omar, today

Verse 1

Grease on your knuckles, sweat on your brow You slide out from under the car Whatever is broken, you find a way You lift up whatever we are

Pre-chorus

Oil pools dark on the concrete ground But you keep this whole house running So let the candles light up now

Chorus

Omar, tonight we raise the roof Happy birthday to the reason we're strong You hold the world up like it's nothing Omar, sing it loud and long

Verse 2

You never ask for the credit You just show up and you stay Every year you get a little steadier We wanted to say it today

Chorus

Omar, tonight we raise the roof Happy birthday to the reason we're strong You hold the world up like it's nothing Omar, sing it loud and long

Bridge

Jack it up, let the whole house cheer Another year you carried us clear Nobody else could do what you do We're just glad it was you

Chorus

Omar, tonight we raise the roof Happy birthday to the reason we're strong You hold the world up like it's nothing Omar, sing it loud and long

Outro

Wipe your hands, the work can wait Today we're just glad you were made

Verse 1

The glass sweats slow against my hand light through the window, red and grand I watch it slide down, line by line and think of how you make time mine

Pre-chorus

Nothing here is loud tonight no big words, no camera flash just this quiet feels like light

Chorus

Omar, you're the calm I found not far off, not underground two syllables, steady, low Omar, you're the best thing I know

Verse 2

Neon hums outside the pane you laugh soft, it stops the rain every drop that runs and falls spells a name I know by heart

Chorus

Omar, you're the calm I found not far off, not underground two syllables, steady, low Omar, you're the best thing I know

Bridge

I don't need the sign to glow just your hand in mine, that's all I know some loves shout, but ours stays low and that's the kind I want to hold

Chorus

Omar, you're the calm I found not far off, not underground two syllables, steady, low Omar, you're the best thing I know

Outro

The glass is empty, light's still on you're still here when the neon's gone

Verse 1

Fluorescent light on the floor Cold tile by the swinging door I watched you walk right through it And something changed in me for sure

Pre-chorus

I never planned to stay this long But standing here it feels so right So let me tell you plain

Chorus

Omar, you steady me like nothing can There's calm in you I don't understand No grand design, no master plan Just you, Omar, and here I am

Verse 2

The kitchen hums its low machine You lean against the counter, lean Into the noise and make it quiet Better than any place I've been

Chorus

Omar, you steady me like nothing can There's calm in you I don't understand No grand design, no master plan Just you, Omar, and here I am

Bridge

Some loves shout across a room This one just stays, this one just grows Under light that hums and glows I chose you slow, I chose you true

Chorus

Omar, you steady me like nothing can There's calm in you I don't understand No grand design, no master plan Just you, Omar, and here I am

Outro

The door still swings, the light still hums And still it's you the moment I want

Verse 1

The timetable clanks against the iron You take my hand and hold it still Cold wind moves through the empty station You are the warmth I choose at will

Pre-chorus

Trains keep leaving, calling out their names None of them are calling mine I've got a reason not to follow

Chorus

Omar, you're the one I'm staying for No platform pulls me half as far Omar, I don't need to look for more You're steadier than any northern star

Verse 2

Metal boards spin numbers in the draft You read them slow, not going anywhere The pillars hum a cold and iron laugh I'd rather freeze right here than be elsewhere

Bridge

Every departure sounds the same to me I've stopped listening for my name You're the only place I'm trying to be Nothing on that board feels quite the same

Chorus

Omar, you're the one I'm staying for No platform pulls me half as far Omar, I don't need to look for more You're steadier than any northern star

Outro

Let the timetable clatter on, unread I'm standing still with you instead

Verse 1

The garden holds its breath beneath a cold and slender moon Dew sits trembling soft on every quiet leaf You are curled up warm while all the night grows still around you Sleep is coming gentle, and it won't be brief

Chorus

Omar, close your eyes now, let the dark be kind and slow Nothing here can touch you, near or far Rest inside the hush that only love like this can grow You are safe as any drop of dew, my Omar

Verse 2

The leaves outside are folding, holding still beneath the sky Every drop upon them shines a little jar of light You are held much closer than the moon is to the garden Wrapped up safe and certain through the whole long night

Pre-chorus

Hush now, let the wind go by without a single sound Let your small breath slow to match the turning of the stars Sleep is only love, keeping watch till morning comes around

Chorus

Omar, close your eyes now, let the dark be kind and slow Nothing here can touch you, near or far Rest inside the hush that only love like this can grow You are safe as any drop of dew, my Omar

Bridge

No need to travel further than this quiet room tonight Everything you need is already this near

Chorus

Omar, close your eyes now, let the dark be kind and slow Nothing here can touch you, near or far Rest inside the hush that only love like this can grow You are safe as any drop of dew, my Omar

Outro

The moon will still be watching when the morning finds the leaves And you will wake up loved, however softly sleep still clings

Verse 1

Soot slides slow down the brick, so soft and unhurried Falling like sleep on a mind that's grown weary and worried Warmth still leans in the wall long after flame has died Safe in that glow is where you'll rest tonight, close by my side

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the sparks have gone quiet and small Nothing can reach you inside this warm wall Close up your eyes while the embers turn grey

Chorus

Omar, the night wraps around you so gentle and slow Deep in the hush where the last of the warm colours glow You are the reason this house holds its breath until dawn Omar, sleep easy, the dark is just warmth carried on

Verse 2

A jar of grey ash sits cooling upon the hearth stone Holding the shape of a fire that once burned alone You hold my heart in that same quiet, steady way Warm long after the bright part has drifted away

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the sparks have gone quiet and small Nothing can reach you inside this warm wall Close up your eyes while the embers turn grey

Chorus

Omar, the night wraps around you so gentle and slow Deep in the hush where the last of the warm colours glow You are the reason this house holds its breath until dawn Omar, sleep easy, the dark is just warmth carried on

Bridge

No sound but the settling hush of the coals Nothing to carry but rest through the small hours You are so loved that the whole house stays still for you

Chorus

Omar, the night wraps around you so gentle and slow Deep in the hush where the last of the warm colours glow You are the reason this house holds its breath until dawn Omar, sleep easy, the dark is just warmth carried on

Outro

Somewhere the soot still slides soft down the red brick wall And you sleep on, held warm and unhurried through it all

Verse 1

A yellow beam is sweeping slowly over the foam tonight It touches every wave before it folds and fades from view There is nowhere calmer for you to rest than here So let the gentle water carry all its hush to you

Chorus

Omar, the night is holding you like something precious and rare Close your eyes now, let the dark be soft as any star You never have to wonder if somebody's near or far Sleep, little Omar, you are loved wherever you are

Verse 2

The light moves slow across the water, never in a rush It knows that you are settling deeper into hush Nothing in this quiet night could ever pull you far You are the warmest corner of this whole and turning star

Pre-chorus

Breathe slow now, let your small hands finally uncurl Every wave that breaks tonight is breaking soft for you The dark is only night, and night was always kind

Chorus

Omar, the night is holding you like something precious and rare Close your eyes now, let the dark be soft as any star You never have to wonder if somebody's near or far Sleep, little Omar, you are loved wherever you are

Bridge

Somewhere the tide is turning, slow and sure and true And every turning tide tonight is turning back to you

Chorus

Omar, the night is holding you like something precious and rare Close your eyes now, let the dark be soft as any star You never have to wonder if somebody's near or far Sleep, little Omar, you are loved wherever you are

Outro

The beam still sweeps so slowly over the foam tonight Sleep now, you are held here, safe and warm and right