[Verse 1] The trees don't answer, neither do you I still walk the path we used to know I hum the words you memorized by heart Before the forest swallowed you whole [Pre-Chorus] I don't know where you are tonight But I'll sing it anyway [Chorus] Sleep now, the day is over The morning always comes Dream now, wherever you are My restless, wandering son I love you like the roots love stone Like the dark loves being alone Sleep now, sleep now, dear Riven Come home [Verse 2] I leave the lamp on, I leave the door I keep your blanket folded on the chair Some nights I hear you in the wind And I answer, but nothing's there [Pre-Chorus] Maybe you can hear me still So I'll sing it anyway [Chorus] Sleep now, the day is over The morning always comes Dream now, wherever you are My restless, wandering son I love you like the roots love stone Like the dark loves being alone Sleep now, sleep now, dear Riven Come home [Bridge — raw, almost breaking] I taught you not to fear these woods… I should have taught you how to run… [Final Chorus — stripped back, just voice and one guitar] Sleep now, the day is over The morning always comes Dream now, wherever you are My restless, wandering son I love you more than I could say More than I showed you every day Sleep now, sleep now, dear Riven Come home. [Outro — silence]
