[Verse 1]
You showed up small, but you shook our world
Tiny little hands, whole future curled
Name on the crib, tag on your feet
Whole fam whispering, “yo, this is our chief”
Week one in, you don’t know your power
Every yawn big like a breaking flower
I’m your uncle, kid, I got your back
From the first soft cry to your first loud laugh
[Chorus]
Little king, go to sleep now
We gon’ guard every dream that you keep now (yeah)
Close those eyes, let the stars all sing
You just breathe, little king, little king
Drift slow, we gon’ rock you deep
Whole world here while you fall asleep
You don’t gotta do a single thing
Just rest, little king, little king
[Verse 2]
Outside loud, but in here it’s quiet
Milk in the bottle, peace on the diet
Nightlight glow on your peaceful face
Every slow breath, man, I feel my faith
Someday school, first crush, first fight
Someday late calls in the middle of the night
But tonight you’re light as a folded sheet
Dreaming in my arms to a simple beat
[Chorus]
Little king, go to sleep now
We gon’ guard every dream that you keep now (oh)
Close those eyes, let the stars all sing
You just breathe, little king, little king
Drift slow, we gon’ rock you deep
Whole world here while you fall asleep
You don’t gotta do a single thing
Just rest, little king, little king