Songs for Savannah

Verse 1

A sliver of light slips beneath the old door on the landing and lays itself down on the floor where you play the whole house has gone quiet, gentle, understanding waiting for you to close your eyes and drift away

Pre-chorus

The taps have stopped running, the water has settled and stilled every small sound in the house is folding into one hush now, the night is warm and it is willing

Chorus

Savannah, the light under the door is dimming slow for you there is nothing in this house that means you harm hold onto that thin gold line and know it's true you are held here, Savannah, you are safe and warm

Verse 2

Somewhere down the hall a door clicks softly into place and the last bit of brightness folds itself away you don't need to keep your eyes open just in case there is nothing waiting out there but the coming day

Pre-chorus

The taps have stopped running, the water has settled and stilled every small sound in the house is folding into one hush now, the night is warm and it is willing

Chorus

Savannah, the light under the door is dimming slow for you there is nothing in this house that means you harm hold onto that thin gold line and know it's true you are held here, Savannah, you are safe and warm

Bridge

Let the last little glow go quietly out there is no need to wonder, no need for doubt

Chorus

Savannah, the light under the door is dimming slow for you there is nothing in this house that means you harm hold onto that thin gold line and know it's true you are held here, Savannah, you are safe and warm

Outro

The floor stays warm long after the light has gone from it so let your eyes close soft now, there is nowhere else to be

Verse 1

Moth wings brush so lightly on the warm glass bulb tonight Green cotton holds you softly as the house grows still and slow You breathe as quiet settles, everything is turning right Close your eyes, my darling, let the gentle hours go

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the light is dimming, soft as breath upon your skin Nothing stirs beyond this room, no reason to begin Sleep is calling gently, and I'm letting the night in

Chorus

Savannah, the glow is holding you so near Rest inside this warmth I've made for you There's nothing in the dark for you to fear Savannah, the whole night's love is true

Verse 2

The moth has found its shelter by the warmth of one small light Just like you found your shelter in the arms that hold you fast Nothing needs to hurry through this soft and settled night Every worry drifting far and gently sinking past

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the light is dimming, soft as breath upon your skin Nothing stirs beyond this room, no reason to begin Sleep is calling gently, and I'm letting the night in

Chorus

Savannah, the glow is holding you so near Rest inside this warmth I've made for you There's nothing in the dark for you to fear Savannah, the whole night's love is true

Bridge

Stay small a little longer in this quiet golden light Let every breath grow softer as you drift beyond my sight

Chorus

Savannah, the glow is holding you so near Rest inside this warmth I've made for you There's nothing in the dark for you to fear Savannah, the whole night's love is true

Outro

Sleep now, little wings have folded, resting warm against the light Savannah, you are held here, safe and sound and dear tonight

Verse 1

Coats hang crooked where the lime wall meets the floor Tired from the cold they won't be needing any more Brass hooks holding all the day has asked of them Now it's you I'm holding, easing into rest again

Chorus

Savannah, close your eyes, the dark is soft and kind Nothing in this room will trouble your small mind Savannah, let the whole wide world go still I'll keep the warmth around you until you've had your fill

Verse 2

Sleeves still hold the shape of arms that carried you today Wrapped you up and kept the wind and worry both away Every thread of it was doing what it's for Loving you the way I always have and always will, and more

Pre-chorus

Hear how quiet settles soft along the wall Feel the house breathe slow around us, gentle, small Nothing needs to hurry now, no reason left to call

Chorus

Savannah, close your eyes, the dark is soft and kind Nothing in this room will trouble your small mind Savannah, let the whole wide world go still I'll keep the warmth around you until you've had your fill

Bridge

Wrapped so deep in blankets thick as coats upon the wall You are held the way that nothing's ever going to fall Rest here, little heart of mine, the night is wide and slow

Chorus

Savannah, close your eyes, the dark is soft and kind Nothing in this room will trouble your small mind Savannah, let the whole wide world go still I'll keep the warmth around you until you've had your fill

Outro

Hang your worries crooked on the hook beside the door Sleep now, you are loved here more than words can ever score