Dust on the Shelf

[Intro] Dust on my seams, a quiet room, a softened glow I am the whisper of a toy, the years that softly slow [Verse 1] I wake in shelves where sunbeams rarely roam Once I danced with laughter, now I murmur-foam Buttons gleam like distant stars in faded light I held brave dreams of play: a child’s pure delight [Pre-Chorus] But time, a patient thief, has tucked me in its loom I speak in creaks and sighs, in memory’s gentle bloom [Chorus] I remember the bright banter of a world beyond these walls Tiny feet, roaring giggles, a brave voice that called Though I’m left behind, I still glow with a hopeful spark A tender, quiet promise in the aging dark [Verse 2] Dust whispers stories carved in red and blue Of glue-sticked birthdays and a hero’s cue If you listen close, you’ll hear a soft, soft cheer For every small explorer who carried me near [Pre-Chorus] I’m not forgotten, just resting in a patient space Awaiting a soft hand to bring me back to grace [Chorus] I remember the bright banter of a world beyond these walls Tiny feet, roaring giggles, a brave voice that called Though I’m left behind, I still glow with a hopeful spark A tender, quiet promise in the aging dark [Bridge] If a child someday returns to hum this old refrain I’ll hum along with them, rekindling joy again [Chorus] I remember the bright banter of a world beyond these walls Tiny feet, roaring giggles, a brave voice that called Though I’m left behind, I still glow with a hopeful spark A tender, quiet promise in the aging dark [Outro] Keep me in your pocket, let the days be bright and new I’m here, a patient memory, waiting for you