Songs for Titus

Verse 1

Muddy tyres against the rack Clicking by the old brick wall You came rolling down the track And you made us drop it all

Chorus

Titus, the candles can't excite us Like the minute that you're near Something in your laugh will unite us Happy birthday, glad you're here

Verse 2

Chain still ticking, out of breath Grinning like you own the street Nothing here could feel like less When you're the one we came to meet

Pre-chorus

So park it up and stay a while Let the whole room turn your way We've got a reason not to hide

Chorus

Titus, the candles can't excite us Like the minute that you're near Something in your laugh will unite us Happy birthday, glad you're here

Bridge

Rust on the railing, sun on the wall One more year and you're still the spark Doesn't matter how far you ride You always bring us back to the start

Chorus

Titus, the candles can't excite us Like the minute that you're near Something in your laugh will unite us Happy birthday, glad you're here

Outro

Lean the bike against the wall We'll keep the light on, one and all

Verse 1

Sun comes down the narrow stairs Dust goes spinning in the beam Something in that little light Looks a lot like you and your gleam

Pre-chorus

Grab a glass and grab your feet Somebody go and light the fuse Round here we're about to

Chorus

Titus, Titus, step on down Nothing here could dim or fright us Every year you're back in town Stomp the floor and all unite us

Verse 2

Every mote is catching gold Hanging there like it's on show You walk in and start the noise Best thing this old house will know

Pre-chorus

Fiddle's tuning, feet are set Cake is lit, the room's on cue Round here we're about to

Chorus

Titus, Titus, step on down Nothing here could dim or fright us Every year you're back in town Stomp the floor and all unite us

Bridge

Doesn't matter what the year Doesn't matter what we've been through Whole room brightens when you're near That's the honest truth of you

Chorus

Titus, Titus, step on down Nothing here could dim or fright us Every year you're back in town Stomp the floor and all unite us

Outro

Dust still spins along those stairs Same old light, still yours to keep

Verse 1

Bottles roll across the gravel green glass singing as we travel tar smoke rising warm and slow this whole yard came out to save you

Pre-chorus

Something's building near the fire voices climbing, rising higher we've been waiting all year long to

Chorus

Titus, let the whole street hear it clap your hands, let joy invite us every year you walk in, we shine nothing on this earth could fight us

Verse 2

Hot tar sticky under starlight every window catching your light glass keeps rolling, never falls you're the one who makes it all right

Pre-chorus

Something's building near the fire voices climbing, rising higher we've been waiting all year long to

Chorus

Titus, let the whole street hear it clap your hands, let joy invite us every year you walk in, we shine nothing on this earth could fight us

Bridge

Hands together, let it swell ring that bottle like a bell however far you've had to roam we count you always coming home

Chorus

Titus, let the whole street hear it clap your hands, let joy invite us every year you walk in, we shine nothing on this earth could fight us

Outro

Glass still rolling on the gravel we'll keep singing while it settles

Verse 1

Vinegar sachets torn in half Two forks that came with a paper wrap Nothing about this table is fine But you make the crate feel like it's mine

Chorus

Titus, you sit like the whole world waits Nothing about us needs golden plates However this looks to anyone passing by Titus, you're the reason I don't want to fly

Verse 2

You split the last chip down the middle You laugh at nothing, low and little This crate could be a table for kings With you beside me, it's everything

Pre-chorus

I've had softer chairs and finer plates I've sat in rooms that outshine this by miles But none of them ever held what waits

Chorus

Titus, you sit like the whole world waits Nothing about us needs golden plates However this looks to anyone passing by Titus, you're the reason I don't want to fly

Bridge

Let them keep their tablecloths and wine I'll keep this crate, if you'll stay mine Nothing about this needs to be grand When your hand still finds my hand

Chorus

Titus, you sit like the whole world waits Nothing about us needs golden plates However this looks to anyone passing by Titus, you're the reason I don't want to fly

Outro

Someday we'll tear another sachet open Still no table, still no complaining

Verse 1

The field went hard beneath grey skies Ruts froze deep where the tractor lies Wire strung tight along the line But you keep something warm alive

Pre-chorus

Cold is just a season passing Nothing that we can't outlast So hold on, this is building to

Chorus

Titus, you're the warmth I trust Steady when the ground goes hard as rust Nothing here could ever fright us Long as you're the one I turn to

Verse 2

Afternoon light thin and grey Nothing moves, the fence won't sway Still I feel you close to me Even when the world won't budge an inch

Pre-chorus

Cold is just a season passing Nothing that we can't outlast So hold on, this is building to

Chorus

Titus, you're the warmth I trust Steady when the ground goes hard as rust Nothing here could ever fright us Long as you're the one I turn to

Bridge

No grand word could ever say it right Just you, steady, through the fading light We don't need to shout to feel it true

Chorus

Titus, you're the warmth I trust Steady when the ground goes hard as rust Nothing here could ever fright us Long as you're the one I turn to

Outro

Let the ground stay frozen, let it be You're the thaw that always finds me

Verse 1

Milk bottles rattle on the step Frost lets go along the brick Something in that sound wakes me Something in it feels like you

Pre-chorus

I never needed sirens or a sign Just a small cold morning, steady and slow This is how I know it's love

Chorus

Titus, you're the warmth under the frost Nothing about you needs to shout Titus, you could never bite us You're the quiet I can't live without

Verse 2

The porch light hums a little longer Waiting there till you come home Some mornings are so plain and ordinary But you make ordinary feel like ours

Chorus

Titus, you're the warmth under the frost Nothing about you needs to shout Titus, you could never bite us You're the quiet I can't live without

Bridge

Let the ice melt slow if it wants to We're not people in a hurry now No grand gesture could unite us Closer than this quiet, steady vow

Chorus

Titus, you're the warmth under the frost Nothing about you needs to shout Titus, you could never bite us You're the quiet I can't live without

Outro

Bottles rattle, frost lets go Still I'm reaching for your hand

Verse 1

Orange lights are drifting past like slow and sleepy fireflies Rain is tracing soft little rivers down the glass Nothing out there needs you awake to watch it now Close your eyes, my darling, let the evening pass

Chorus

Titus, the night is wrapping gently round you tight Nothing can reach you here, nothing can bite us Every small light out there is bowing down to say goodnight Sleep now, Titus, softly as the dark will guide us

Verse 2

The whole wide world outside has slowed to just a hum Every window blinking says it's time to rest Wherever you are going, morning waits to invite us You can let go now, you have passed every test

Pre-chorus

Hush now, the rain will keep on falling without you watching Every light will still be there when you wake up new Just close your eyes and let the quiet come and hold you

Chorus

Titus, the night is wrapping gently round you tight Nothing can reach you here, nothing can bite us Every small light out there is bowing down to say goodnight Sleep now, Titus, softly as the dark will guide us

Bridge

Somewhere the streets are humming their old quiet song You are the safest thing that they pass along

Chorus

Titus, the night is wrapping gently round you tight Nothing can reach you here, nothing can bite us Every small light out there is bowing down to say goodnight Sleep now, Titus, softly as the dark will guide us

Outro

The lights blink slow and steady as the rain begins to still Sleep now, little one, you're held and always will

Verse 1

The white lace lifts so softly above the warm radiator glow Barely moving, like it's breathing slow and easy, calm and low Nothing in this house is hurried, nothing here will make a sound You are wrapped in every kindness that this quiet room can show

Pre-chorus

The night is only warmth now, folding gently over you Every little worry settles, drifting out of view So close your eyes and listen while the hush begins to grow

Chorus

Titus, sleep is coming soft to find you now Nothing in the dark tonight could ever fright us Just the quiet and the warmth and one small vow We will keep you safe till morning, Titus

Verse 2

The lace keeps drifting gently on the warmest breath of air Not a whisper, not a worry, nothing waiting there You are held by every corner of this softly lit room now Sinking deeper into stillness, free of every care

Pre-chorus

The night is only warmth now, folding gently over you Every little worry settles, drifting out of view So close your eyes and listen while the hush begins to grow

Chorus

Titus, sleep is coming soft to find you now Nothing in the dark tonight could ever fright us Just the quiet and the warmth and one small vow We will keep you safe till morning, Titus

Bridge

Rain is falling softly, tapping out its gentle song Piano keys are humming low, so nothing feels too long You are wrapped in warmth and quiet, safe the whole night through

Chorus

Titus, sleep is coming soft to find you now Nothing in the dark tonight could ever fright us Just the quiet and the warmth and one small vow We will keep you safe till morning, Titus

Outro

The lace will still be lifting when the morning light comes through Rest now, little one, this warmth will always hold for you

Verse 1

A thread of gold slips under the door tonight and lays itself so softly across the floor it creeps along the carpet, quiet and bright the way it always finds you, and always more

Pre-chorus

Somewhere past the hallway a lamp still glows for you watching every shadow so none of them come near stay inside the warmth that keeps returning to you

Chorus

Titus, the light is spilling soft and low home in every corner, nothing here to fright us close your eyes, my darling, let the night be slow nothing in this house could ever spite us, Titus

Verse 2

The floorboards hum a tune too old to name something that was hummed before you learned to speak it travels through the walls the way love came gentle as a hand laid soft against your cheek

Chorus

Titus, the light is spilling soft and low home in every corner, nothing here to fright us close your eyes, my darling, let the night be slow nothing in this house could ever spite us, Titus

Bridge

Every door in this house leans a little toward you every quiet room keeps your small breathing near nothing waits outside these walls to unite us except the morning light, and that has no fear

Chorus

Titus, the light is spilling soft and low home in every corner, nothing here to fright us close your eyes, my darling, let the night be slow nothing in this house could ever spite us, Titus

Outro

The gold will still be waiting under the door at dawn and I'll be here beside you long before it's gone