Warm and Near, Little Dragon
Warm and near, little dragon, snow outside and love in here. A cosy Christmas lullaby by the fire.
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What this song is about
Warm and Near, Little Dragon is a slow, tender lullaby for a quiet Christmas evening at home. The family is together on the sofa under one big blanket, snow is falling outside, the tree lights glow and the fire crackles safely behind its guard. The Dragon watches the flames from the rug, a little way back. This dragon never breathes fire; it only puffs a tiny warm cloud.
The verses are small, ordinary moments that feel big at Christmas: a grown-up looking after the fire, a favourite book read aloud, a cup of cocoa that has cooled down first, a blanket tucked around everyone's feet. The bridge is a slow breathing exercise, and the last verse is about the best part of the day: hugs from the family, everyone you love in one room, and a whispered "I love you", "I love you too". It is the calm partner of our cheerful Sparkle-Puff Christmas: the busy song in the morning, this one before bed.
Sung and danced with the Dragon, our mascot who learns new things alongside children.
Learn the moves
Each step shows when it first comes up in the song. Every move works standing or sitting down.
Step 1: Snuggle in
First at 0:14
Lean on a grown-up's shoulder and pull the blanket up.
Step 2: Tuck in your feet
First at 1:18
Tuck your feet under the blanket, nice and cosy.
Step 3: Breathe a warm cloud
First at 1:51
Breathe in slowly so your tummy rises, breathe out slowly, then puff a tiny cloud and let it go.
Step 4: I love you
First at 2:08
Give a hug and whisper "I love you"; the other one whispers back "I love you too".
Lyrics
The words as sung. The bits in brackets are the echoes to shout back.
Chorus
Warm and near, little dragon,Snow outside, and love in here,Fire glowing safe behind its guard,Sleepy now... (Mmm...) we're all right here.
Verse 1
A grown-up tends the fire bright,Behind its guard, all safe tonight,We sit on the rug, a little way back,Little dragon watches, crickle and crack.
Chorus
Warm and near, little dragon,Snow outside, and love in here,Fire glowing safe behind its guard,Sleepy now... (Mmm...) we're all right here.
Verse 2
Grown-up reads our favourite book,We snuggle in to take a look,Cocoa's cooled, (Mmm...) a cup so sweet,Blanket's tucked around our feet.
Chorus
Warm and near, little dragon,Snow outside, and love in here,Fire glowing safe behind its guard,Sleepy now... (Mmm...) we're all right here.
Bridge
Breathe in slow... (Mmm...)Breathe out slow... (Haaa...)Puff a little warm cloud, soft and low.
Verse 3
Hugs from the family, warm and near,Everyone you love is here,Tree lights glowing, steady and true,"I love you." (I love you too.)
Final Chorus
Warm and near, little dragon,Snow outside, and love in here,Fire glowing safe behind its guard,Sleepy now... (Mmm...) we're all right here.
Outro
(Mmm...) Warm and near... little dragon...Night-night. (Mmm...)
For grown-ups
The fire in this song is always behind its guard, with a grown-up looking after it and the children sitting well back.
- An open fire needs a fireguard that encloses the whole fireplace and is fixed to the wall; don't put anything on it or hang anything from it, stockings included.
- Let hot drinks cool and check them first: a hot drink can still scald 15 minutes after it was made.
- Carry sleepy little ones to their own bed rather than letting them sleep on the sofa, and switch the tree lights off at the plug.
Sources
Questions parents ask
Where can I listen to Warm and Near, Little Dragon?
Press play on the 30-second sample at the top of this page. The full song and video will be on YouTube and the music apps once they are published, and the listening buttons on this page will then link to them.
Is the fire safe in the song?
Yes. The fire stays behind its guard, a grown-up looks after it, and the children and the dragon sit back on the rug. The dragon never breathes fire.
What makes it a good song for winding down?
It is slow, has no drums and gets quieter as it goes. It ends with slow breathing, a hug and a whispered "I love you".
Music and vocals made with AI. Lyrics, moves and animation by our team, with AI tools. Words and moves are original to Dragon Kids Land.
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