Small Bump

Album: + (2011)
Charted: 25
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  • You're just a small bump unborn
    In four months you're brought to life
    You might be left with my hair
    But you'll have your mother's eyes
    I'll hold your body in my hands, be as gentle as I can
    But for now you're a scan of my unmade plans
    A small bump
    In four months you're brought to life

    And I'll whisper quietly
    I'll give you nothing but truth
    If you're not inside me
    I'll put my future in you

    You are my one and only
    And you can wrap your fingers 'round my thumb
    And hold me tight
    Oh, you are my one and only
    You can wrap your fingers 'round my thumb
    And hold me tight
    And you'll be alright

    Ooh, you're just a small bump unknown
    You'll grow into your skin
    With a smile like hers
    And a dimple beneath your chin
    Fingernails the size of a half grain of rice
    And eyelids closed to be soon opened wide
    A small bump
    In four months you'll open your eyes

    And I'll hold you tightly
    I'll tell you nothing but truth
    If you're not inside me
    I'll put my future in you

    You are my one and only
    And you can wrap your fingers 'round my thumb
    And hold me tight
    Oh, you are my one and only
    You can wrap your fingers 'round my thumb
    And hold me tight
    And you'll be alright

    And you can lie with me
    With your tiny feet
    When you're half asleep
    I'll leave you be
    Right in front of me
    For a couple weeks
    So I can keep you safe

    'Cause you are my one and only
    And you can wrap your fingers 'round my thumb
    And hold me tight
    You are my one and only
    You can wrap your fingers 'round my thumb
    And hold me tight
    And you'll be alright

    'Cause you were just a small bump unborn
    For four months then torn from life
    Maybe you were needed up there
    But we're still unaware as why Writer/s: Edward Christopher Sheeran
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, TuneCore Inc.
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 3

  • Mary from WashingtonMy daughter lost her little girl Bellamy On October 7, 2020 at almost 28 weeks. She heard this song on her lunch today and then while walking back in to work saw a heart shaped mark on the pavement! Very touching tribute to his friend and all Mom’s who have experienced such a tragedy! Thanks Ed
  • Rebecca from BurnleyLove this song i lost my baby 22 april 2020 but i wasnt 5 months i was 36 weeks 2days but still play it for my angel daughter
  • Hillary from Kenya Sweet though sad song-I like it!
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