Lullabye
University of Rochester YellowJackets Lyrics

Goodnight my angel, time to close your eyes
It's time for you to sleep, my dear. Let the darkness of the night surround you and free you of your worries for now.

And save these questions for another day
Don't think too much about your doubts and questions right now. There's always time to ponder and wonder later.

I think I know what you've been asking me
I believe I have a sense of what you've been questioning me about lately, my child.

I think you know what I've been trying to say
And I think you already understand what I've been trying to tell you all this time.

I promise I will never leave you, and you should always know
I make a vow to you that I will never abandon you and hope that you remember this always, my sweet one.

Wherever you may go no matter where you are
No matter where life takes you, every step you take and every breath you make, you must know that I will always be by your side.

I never will be far away
I will always be close to you, whether in body or in spirit.

Goodnight my angel, now it's time to sleep
The night has come and it's time to close your eyes and rest your head, blessed one.

And still so many things I want to say
Even though there's still so much I want to share with you, I understand that sleep is more important for your wellbeing.

Remember all the songs you sang for me
Take a few moments before you drift off to remember all the joyful times we've shared together, especially the times when you've sang for me.

When we went sailing on an emerald bay
Remember one of our most precious moments, sailing on a serene bay with the sun shining bright on our faces.

And like a boat out on the ocean I'm rocking you to sleep
In my mind, I am cradling you in my arms like a boat gently swaying on calm waters, lulling you into peaceful slumber.

The water's dark and deep inside this ancient heart
It may seem like there's darkness and depth all around us, but in the depths of my heart, I am filled with light and love for you.

You'll always be a part of me
No matter what happens, no matter if we're apart physically, you will always remain a significant part of me.

Goodnight my angel, now it's time to dream
Sleep tight, my darling. Let your imagination run wild and dream of all the wondrous things that await you.

And dream how wonderful your life will be
Picture a future filled with boundless opportunities and experiences that will bring you joy and fulfillment.

Someday your child may cry and if you sing this lullaby
If and when you become a parent, and your own child is in need of comfort, I hope you sing this very lullaby to them.

That in your heart there will always be a part of me
By doing so, you'll keep a part of my spirit alive in your heart, no matter how many years pass.

Someday we'll all be gone, but lullabies go on and on
Someday we will all leave this earth, but the soothing sounds of lullabies will persist throughout generations.

They never die, that's how you and I will be
Just like how these melodies never die, you and I will forever live on in each other's memories and hearts.