This song is the story of a child who is taken in by a seemingly kind stranger who is really trying to do the right thing, but in the process traps him there alone in an effort to keep him safe.
[Verse 1]
You look like you need a friend
Let me in, and we'll pretend
Light some candles, do not cry
I'll sing you a lullaby
You lost your key and cannot leave
I'll play with you and make believe
I'll keep you safe with all my power
I will build you a tower
In every stone I'll carve your name
Nothing will be quite the same
Laughter at the midnight hour
In our own little tower
Ashes paint our bedroom grey
These shall be our finest days
As I pledge, my precious flower
Keep you safe in a tower
[Chorus]
Stay inside and dream of towers
Wake up all alone
Welcome home
All alone you count the hours
Right where you belong
Welcome home
[Verse 2]
Don't be scared, you won't be hurt
I promise that I'll keep my word
Just behave and we can play
Just do everything I say
Do not speak and do not think
I will give you everything
Everything within my power
I will bring to your tower
[Chorus]
Stay inside and dream of towers
Wake up all alone
Welcome home
All alone you count the hours
Right where you belong
Welcome home
[Bridge]
See your home on the horizon
What you were will fade away
Every day of every season
Is devoured by the gray
[Chorus]
Stay inside and dream of towers
Wake up all alone
Welcome home
All alone you count the hours
Right where you belong
Welcome home
Tower was written by Johannes Eckerström.
Tower was produced by Tobias Lindell.