Ellie Sings

Lyrics

Intro - music box, child's voice
It's okay, mummy.
He said he's done with me.
He said you're next.

Verse 1 - child, sweet
Mummy doesn't sleep now, mummy sits up straight
Mummy stares at the corner and she leaves the door ajar
She sets a place at breakfast, she says she can't see him
But she says she can hear him breathing
Just like when she was little

Verse 2 - child, sweet
He told me all about it, when mummy was my size
He lived inside her wardrobe, he stood behind her eyes
He said she grew up and forgot, and that's the only rule
You forget him
And he waits for you

Chorus - children's choir
He's yours now
He's yours now
He's not imaginary, he just belongs to you
He's yours now
He's yours now
I'll grow up and forget
And then he's mine again

Verse 3 - child, sweet
Mummy said his name last night, the one she used before
Mummy said "I'm sorry" to the corner of the floor
And something very tall bent down like a bow
And mummy wasn't scared
Mummy said "I know"

[Bridge - child humming, low adult whisper underneath]
One, two, he's in the room
Three, four, he's by the door
Five, six, he's next to you
Seven, eight
He's waiting
Nine, ten
He's yours again

Chorus

[Outro - music box slowing and stopping, child's voice]
Goodnight, Mr. Nobody.
Goodnight, mummy.
Don't close the door.