Copper pot begins to steam
Golden light a waking dream
Four white paws upon the mat
The bookstore's heavy velvet cat
Watching how the water glows
While the morning current flows
Kettle humming low and sweet
Warmth beneath the velvet feet
Counting every second slow
Watching how the tea leaves grow
Kettle humming low and sweet
Quiet rhythm, steady beat
Old ink stains on yellow page
A quiet bird in paper cage
Satin fur and amber eyes
Underneath the winter skies
Waiting for the bell to ring
Hear the silver whistle sing
Kettle humming low and sweet
Warmth beneath the velvet feet
Counting every second slow
Watching how the tea leaves grow
Kettle humming low and sweet
Quiet rhythm, steady beat
Heavy boots upon the floor
Opening the heavy door
Scent of brine and salt and oil
While the water starts to boil
Iron lamp and weathered hand
Keeping watch across the land
Tide comes in and tide goes out
Nothing left to fear or doubt
Just a cup of oolong gold
Stories that the pages hold
Keep the fire burning bright
Through the middle of the night
Softly purring by the heat
Savoring a morning treat
Dusty spines in rows of green
The calmest sight I've ever seen
Steam is rising in a cloud
While the city grows too loud
Kettle humming low and sweet
Warmth beneath the velvet feet
Counting every second slow
Watching how the tea leaves grow
Kettle humming low and sweet
Quiet rhythm, steady beat
Linen cloth to wipe the rim
As the morning light grows dim
Two old souls in one small room
Where the jasmine flowers bloom
Steady heart and steady paw
The finest peace I ever saw
Kettle humming low and sweet
Warmth beneath the velvet feet
Counting every second slow
Watching how the tea leaves grow
Kettle humming low and sweet
Quiet rhythm, steady beat
Just the kettle and the cat.
Keep it steady. Sip it slow.
(Fade out with muted trumpet)