[Intro] (Soft fingerpicked acoustic guitar, sound of a deep breath) [Verse 1] Morning light is breaking through the blind Leaving all the heavy nights behind The coffee cups are stacked up in a row The monitors have lost their midnight glow There’s a quiet peace I haven’t felt in years A silent room wiping away the tears [Chorus] Look at the empty chair, bathed in the sun The marathon is over, the race is won Four hundred chapters written in the air Now there’s nothing left but the empty chair I’m stepping out into the breaking day Letting the gentle silence lead the way [Verse 2] The hard drives rest, the cables lie untied I leave this sanctuary full of pride Every single chord was a piece of me But now it’s time to set the music free I don’t need to push the limit anymore I’m walking out and closing up the door [Chorus] Look at the empty chair, bathed in the sun The marathon is over, the race is won Four hundred chapters written in the air Now there’s nothing left but the empty chair I’m stepping out into the breaking day Letting the gentle silence lead the way [Outro] (Guitar slowing down, fading gently) The room is quiet. The work is done. [End]
