to hold at night

be my guide
be my pilot
be the breath on my face
be the arms that can form it
be the heart in my chest

this is the way I want you to begin my life.
I couldn't face another night like that again.

be my hope, I'll be your hope.
be the hair that knots with my hair.
be the drink when I am thirsty.
be the hand to hold at night.

this is the way I want you to begin my life.
I couldn't face another night like that again.
[Reindeer Section, "If Everything Fell Quiet", from Y'all Get Scared Now, Ya Hear!]