LULLABY

Waking up in the morning,

the alarm rings,

I refuse to hear its sound.

Sick of it?

Do you just want to rest?

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Only if I could stop the time,

just for a minute.

I don’t want to forget what it is to relax.

Why can’t I turn everything into slow-motion?

Why do I have to rush all the time?

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The world around me is beautiful,

but my eyes are closed,

I can’t control them anymore.

When I want to sleep they have to stay open,

but when I want them to open, they shut.

 

But don’t worry,

I know I’m not the only one.

 

So, lean on me and rest.

For you I always have the strength.

Tell me what’s bothering you,

I’ll be the lullaby putting you to sleep.

We’ll stay motionless until it calms you down.

In the speed of this life, 

you’re my rocking chair.

 

What used to make you happy lays under the dust,

and everytime you try to pull it out,

the lack of time is breathing down your neck.

You’re angry but sad,

you don’t know how to escape. 

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You eat breakfast, 

but the food is tasteless.

Worth thinking, how much pain it causes.

You put a blanket over your legs,

but as if seconds passed,

it slides down.

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You know the sky outside is gorgeous,

its color would cool you down.

Only if you could take a glimpse,

get lost in the wonders of it...

But you can’t, because the nights keep being dreamless.

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However, trust me,

you’re not alone.

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So, if there’s something that doesn’t let you sleep,

something stressing you out,

my ears are ready to listen.

Let me become your warm blanket,

you’re the pillow to me.

My comfortable embrace,

which lullaby do you want me to sing?

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I know it seems like you’re not allowed to breathe,

other’s expectations don’t let your heart calmly beat.

I know you hope to become invisible.

Hope to sit on an abandoned hill,

watch the stars glowing in their simplicity,

the Moon hugging your insecurities.

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However, remember;

That you’re an irreplaceable gem,

delicate, but you can cause harm too.

Forget about others,

they’re no one to give you orders.

You’re human,

let yourself rest.

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On my shoulder,

until you calmly sleep again,

until your tears become dry,

I’m here for you.

I’m offering to be your comforting space,

please allow me,

just us and that’s all,

I promise you.

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For the minutes spent together,

we’ll make sure the time slows down.

Talk to me and share your troubles.

I know we can’t change the world,

but I’ll stay by your side as long as you need.

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Doesn’t matter when you listen to it,

no matter what you need to hear,

it’s always there.

It’s ready to play you favourite tones

and offer you a warm caress,

’cause it understands you

and watches over your back.