Half of What’s Left

[Instrumentation & Vocal Direction:

Tempo 78 BPM, 4/4, key of C major.

Start solo piano + lead vocal.

Gradually add bass and light percussion by second chorus.

Bridge builds with strings and harmonized vocals.

Final chorus full-band with layered harmonies, then fade back to piano outro.

Vocal 1 = raw and emotional; Vocal 2 = soft harmony and counterlines.]

⸻

I still sleep on my side of the bed,

Leave a space where you used to rest your head.

The coffee’s cold, but I still pour two cups—

One for me, one for the ghost of us.

⸻

Your sweater’s still on the chair,

I swear I’ll move it, but I don’t dare.

Every little thing still feels like proof,

That I’m still half of what’s left of you.

⸻

If I could call you just to hear you lie,

Say you’re fine, say it’s not goodbye.

I’d take that pain, I’d pay that debt,

You’re gone, but I’m not done yet.

I keep your words in the back of my chest,

You’re half of what’s gone, I’m half of what’s left.

⸻

The radio plays our song at night,

I let it hurt just to feel alive.

Your number’s still burned in my phone,

I never call, but I can’t let it go.

⸻

If I could call you just to hear you lie,

Say you’re fine, say it’s not goodbye.

I’d take that pain, I’d pay that debt,

You’re gone, but I’m not done yet.

I keep your words in the back of my chest,

You’re half of what’s gone, I’m half of what’s left.

⸻

You said someday I’d understand,

But time’s not kind, it doesn’t mend.

If moving on means losing you,

Then I’ll stay broken, it’s what I do.

⸻

If I could call you just to hear you lie,

Say you’re fine, say it’s not goodbye.

You said someday, I’d forget,

But I still see your silhouette.

I keep your words in the back of my chest,

You’re half of what’s gone, I’m half of what’s left.

⸻

Half of what’s gone,

Half of what’s left.

⸻

[Mix Notes:

Dry piano intro → subtle reverb by chorus. Add strings and bass on bridge, build to full band swell in final chorus. Dual vocal blend on last lines; reverb tail fade.]