I hear your laughter in the morning light,
I feel your presence when the stars shine at night.
But when we gather, there’s silence so deep,
An empty chair reminds me, and I quietly weep.

There’s an empty plate at the table,
There’s an empty space no one else can fill.
Your spirit lingers, unshakable,
In my heart, you’re with me still.
Though the world can’t hear your voice,
I’ll be the one to speak your name.
An empty plate at the table,
But love remains the same.

I carry your dreams, I’ll carry your fight,
Through every shadow, I’ll shine your light.
Your story’s not over, I’ll tell it strong,
Through me, your voice will still live on.

There’s an empty plate at the table,
There’s an empty space no one else can fill.
Your spirit lingers, unshakable,
In my heart, you’re with me still.
Though the world can’t hear your voice,
I’ll be the one to speak your name.
An empty plate at the table,
But love remains the same.

(Though I can’t hold your hand today)
Tanisha,
(Your love will never fade away)
Lifting others
(Every life you touched, you changed,
Your kindness will always remain.)
Tanisha, every prayer, every tear
Keeps you near.

There’s an empty plate at the table
There’s an empty space, but I’ll set it every year.
To honor a life so beautiful,
To remind the world you’re here.
Though the seat is left in silence,
Your soul will always stay.
An empty plate at the table,
But your love lights the way.

I hear your laughter
So warm, so free.
I hear your laughter,
It still echoes inside of me.
I hear your laughter,
I hear your laughter.