[Instrumental Intro] (Harp, fiddle, distant choir – slow and shimmering) Verse 1 Snow lies soft on the Highland stone, the year has turned its face, Smoke drifts low from every home in this quiet, sacred place. Footsteps gather in candlelight, old voices call us near, For the dark has reached its deepest breath, and dawn is drawing here. Pre-Chorus From hearth to hill, from loch to sky, one promise still remains. Chorus Oh light of the longest night, rise gentle, rise strong and clear. We hold the fire against the dark and welcome back the year. Through winter’s hand we stand as one, till morning breaks anew. Oh light of the longest night, we are waiting here for you. [Instrumental Interlude] (Fiddle melody, choir “ah”) Verse 2 Children’s laughter on frozen air, bells ring soft and slow, Evergreen and woven thread where ancient blessings flow. We sing the names of those before, who kept this flame alive, In every song, in every spark, the old ways still survive. Pre-Chorus The earth sleeps deep, but dreams of spring, and so, we raise our voice. Chorus Oh light of the longest night, shine warm on field and glen. What sleeps beneath the winter ground will rise in time again. Through storm and frost our hope endures, as it always knew. Oh light of the longest night, we are coming home to you. Bridge (soft) No crown of gold, no walls of stone, just hands we hold so tight, For every heart becomes a star upon this holy night. Final Chorus Oh light of the longest night, the turning of the tide, We greet the sun with open arms, with love laid side by side. From Highland hill to humble door, our voices ring out true. Oh light of the longest night, the dawn is born in you. [Outro] (Harp and choir fade into silence)
