[Verse 1] Your daddy left before the morning, kissed your head and kissed my cheek. Said, “Try to get some rest now.” Like rest was something I could keep. Every time your breathing changes, something in me wakes before you. Even when I close my eyes, some part of me is listening too. [Chorus] Sleep, little one. Sleep, mama too. Nothing in this room needs more from you. Let the night be quiet. Let the whole world wait. Sleep, little one. I'll try to sleep too. [Verse 2] She comes in with the morning, doesn't need me to explain. Takes you gently from my shoulder, says, “Go lie down. I'll stay.” And I almost say, “Just wake me if she makes the smallest sound.” She smiles. Like she's heard me say this before. [Chorus] Sleep, little one. Sleep, mama too. Let the morning happen. Let somebody else stay awake. Sleep, little one. Mama can too. Someone who loved me first is loving you. [Bridge] She held me before I knew her name. Learned every sound before I learned to speak. She stayed awake so I could sleep. Now she's holding you. And I don't have to be the one awake. [Final Chorus] Sleep, little one. Sleep, mama too. There are arms around us older than you. You don't have to worry. I don't have to listen. Sleep, little one. I'll sleep too. Someone who loved me first is loving you. [Outro] Close your eyes. I'll close mine too. We're safe enough to sleep.
