[Verse 1] Plates are set, the food is warm, but something’s missing at the table. Mom says “eat,” I try to smile— I’m doing what I’m able. There’s a chair that doesn’t move, and everyone avoids the truth. [Chorus] Your seat is empty, but my heart’s still full of you. I’m listening for footsteps that I know won’t come through. Your seat is empty, and I don’t know what to do— Christmas feels like punishment when it’s without you. [Verse 2] They talk about the year like normal, like love don’t change its mind. I nod along to stories while I’m dying inside. I drink to swallow all the ache, but it gets worse when I blink. [Chorus] Your seat is empty, but my heart’s still full of you. I’m listening for footsteps that I know won’t come through. Your seat is empty, and I don’t know what to do— Christmas feels like punishment when it’s without you. [Bridge] If you’re out there somewhere, I hope you’re not alone. I hope somebody loves you gentle the way I never shown. [Final Chorus] Your seat is empty… and so am I.
