ONE SMALL MOVE [Intro — Female, intimate; solo piano] The stars don’t rise all at once They shine through the dark, one by one [Verse 1 — Female] I’ve been standing at the foot of a mountain in my mind Counting every mile before I even try Making little moments into mountains I can’t climb While the clock keeps calling and I’m running out of time So I open up the curtains, let the morning touch the floor Put the cup into the sink, put my hand upon the door I don’t need a grand beginning, I don’t need to know the end I just need to make one move, then make that move again [Pre-Chorus — Female; strings enter] A single spark can split the shade A single step can start the way [Chorus — Female, soaring] One small move, then another one I don’t need the whole sky just to face the sun One deep breath, let the light come through I can build a brighter life with one small move If I fall behind, I can begin anew Love grows roots in the things I do One small move, then another one Look how far a little light can run [Verse 2 — Male, melodic rap] Yeah, I used to see the staircase, swear I had to clear a flight Then I’d sit there staring, scared to start, and lose the night Had a list a mile long, let it live inside my head Now I write the first line down and do that one instead Call the friend, send the form, clean the corner, take the walk Give the worry less of me and give my people more of my talk I can’t promise perfect days; I can promise I’ll return Every little follow-through is a little trust I earn [Pre-Chorus — Female; Male answers] Female: A single spark can split the shade Male: Even on the days I’m afraid Female: A single step can start the way Male: So I take that step today [Chorus — Both; fuller beat] One small move, then another one I don’t need the whole sky just to face the sun One deep breath, let the light come through I can build a brighter life with one small move If I fall behind, I can begin anew Love grows roots in the things I do One small move, then another one Look how far a little light can run [Bridge — Female over piano and violin; Male responds softly] Female: When I’m tired, I can rest Male: Then return to what comes next Female: When I’m lost, I can look up Male: One star’s enough to guide us Female: I don’t have to change the world tonight Both: I can make one corner bright [Final Chorus — Female lead; Male ad-libs; strings, choir, and EDM lift] One small move, then another one I don’t need the whole sky just to face the sun One deep breath, let the light come through I can build a brighter life with one small move If I fall behind, I can begin anew Love grows roots in the things I do One small move, then another one Look how far a little light can run [Outro — Female; piano only] The stars don’t rise all at once Tonight, I’ll shine with one
