The One You Say Goodnight To
Kina Grannis · Stairwells [2011]
I will be the one you say goodnight to
Let me first say that you're so charming
Don't you think that you could use someone to charm?
I would sit back, I would laugh, I would laugh again
Ohh, and maybe you'd like someone to greet you
At the door after a long, long day
I'm here for you if you let me
I will be the one you say goodnight to
I will be the one you say goodnight to
Funny thing is I'm trying hard
And it's unlike me to get so caught up in things
But I won't quit, I won't quit 'til you smile at me
Ohh, and I just cry if you don't stop to say hello
It hurts the longer this goes
I'd cry for you if you let me
I will be the one you say goodnight to
I will be the one you say goodnight to
Oh, oh, oh
If you let me
Oh, oh, oh
If you let me
Oh, ooh, ooh
If you let me
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
I will be the one you say goodnight to
I will be the one you say goodnight to
I will be the one you say goodnight to
I will be the one you say goodnight to
The One You Say Goodnight To
Kina Grannis delivers a hauntingly intimate acoustic performance on 'The One You Say Goodnight To,' a standout track from her 2011 album 'Stairwells.' Rooted in the folk and Americana traditions she helped define, the song showcases her signature ability to weave personal narrative with universal longing. Recorded with a stripped-down arrangement that highlights her emotive vocals and intricate fingerpicking, the recording captures the quiet intensity characteristic of her early work. Released alongside other acclaimed tracks like 'It's Love' and 'Valentine,' this piece exemplifies the atmospheric storytelling found in Grannis's discography, resonating deeply within the indie folk community for its raw honesty and melodic beauty.