Track 3 of the album Golden Hour Calling · 2023
Empty Chair at the Breakfast Table
by Zuri Bell
“Two cups out and I put one back. It is the quietest grief on the record, and also the most hopeful.”
pop · tender pop · piano pop · 3:12
Lyrics
Two cups out, then I put one back Old habit, little crack Sunlight spills on the wooden chair Where you used to sit, and I still feel you there Toast pops up, the kettle sings Morning remembers the little things There's an empty chair at the breakfast table But I set it with love, as long as I'm able Sunshine sits where you used to be Warm on my hands, warm on me Empty chair, full heart Every morning is a brand new start Marmalade jar with your handwriting on Radio plays your favourite song I hum along and I stir my tea The kitchen's still full of you and me Toast pops up, the kettle sings Morning remembers the little things There's an empty chair at the breakfast table But I set it with love, as long as I'm able Sunshine sits where you used to be Warm on my hands, warm on me Empty chair, full heart Every morning is a brand new start Some days I cry, some days I smile Both are okay for a little while Love doesn't leave, it just changes its seat Still at the table, still in the heat There's an empty chair at the breakfast table But I set it with love, as long as I'm able Sunshine sits where you used to be Warm on my hands, warm on me Empty chair, full heart Every morning is a brand new start Empty chair, full heart Good morning, good morning, my love