Empty Shadows

(Verse 1 - Female Voice - Soft Piano Intro - Gentle, almost weeping tone) The church is quiet, die stilte hang swaar in die lug (the silence hangs heavy in the air) Each face a story, of loves and losses, wat die hart so ruk (that shakes the heart so much) We gather here today, 'n laaste groet te bring (to bring a last farewell) For a life so precious, a song her soul would sing. (Verse 2 - Male Voice - Piano slightly more prominent - Warm, comforting but still sad) Remember Connie’s smile, so bright, a beacon in the night She fought so bravely, with all her might, this long and weary fight. Cancer came like a thief, 'n donker skaduwee (a dark shadow) Stealing moments, stealing breath, from all that we could see. (Chorus - Both Voices - Building in intensity, harmonies on key phrases - Powerful Adele-esque vocals emerging) But listen close, can you hear? Through whispers, soft and clear She's going home now, her journey done, and so complete. No more fighting, no more pain, just peaceful, gentle sleep. Sy gaan huis toe nou, haar reis is klaar, en alles reg. (She's going home now, her journey is done, and everything is right.) Welcomed by the loved ones she’s missed with every breath. (Verse 3 - Female Voice - Piano softens again, more intimate tone) She talked of Mama, and of Dad, with longing in her eyes Of brothers, sisters, friends she’d had, beneath those distant skies. Remembering laughter, gedeelde stories (shared stories), years gone by so fast Now they surround her, love that lasts, forever meant to last. (Verse 4 - Male Voice - Piano builds slightly again - Reflective, accepting tone) No more hospital walls, no more needles, sharp and cold Just open arms, and loving calls, a story to be told. This earthly pain, it fades away, like mist before the sun She’s in a place where joy holds sway, her new life has begun. (Chorus - Both Voices - Full power now, emotional release - Classic Adele build and vocal delivery) And listen close, can you hear? Through whispers, soft and clear She's going home now, her journey done, and so complete. No more fighting, no more pain, just peaceful, gentle sleep. Sy gaan huis toe nou, haar reis is klaar, en alles reg. Welcomed by the loved ones she’s missed with every breath. (Bridge - Female Voice - Almost spoken word, very raw and heartfelt, piano stripped back) The silence now is different, 'n stilte van vrede (a silence of peace) Not of sorrow, but of comfort, a soul finally freed. We’ll miss her dearly, dis mos so (it is so), that much is true and plain But know her spirit, strong and pure, will never die in vain. (Chorus - Both Voices - Powerful but slightly softer than last chorus, more resigned and peaceful - Harmony focused) And listen close, yes we hear, through tears, both bright and clear She's home now, her journey done, and now complete. No more fighting, no more pain, just peaceful, gentle sleep. Sy's veilig nou, haar reis is klaar, en alles reg. (She's safe now, her

[Verse] Moonlight dancing on your face Night's a rhythm can't replace Whispers in the dark are sweet Take my hand let's feel the beat [Verse 2] Shadows moving soft and slow Hearts are racing letting go Every step a silent plea Lose yourself right here with me [Chorus] Sing our midnight serenade Under stars our love won't fade In this moment feels so right Hold me close all through the night [Verse 3] Candles flicker in the breeze Time stands still with perfect ease Laughter echoes through the air Nothing else can quite compare [Bridge] Promises in every gaze Lost in love's enchanting maze From twilight till the break of dawn We'll be dancing till it's gone [Verse 4] Every touch a memory Written in our destiny Two souls lost but finally found In this magic we are bound

(Song begins with soft, gentle music, perhaps piano or acoustic guitar. Male voice starts, soft and slightly melancholic) (Verse 1 - Male) Die stilte sak neer, soos ‘n kombers van grys, Vandag in die kerk, met ‘n traan in ons almal se oë, gewis. Ons groet vir Connie, ‘n vrou met ‘n hart so rein, Wat haar stryd geveg het, maar die pyn was te fel, te fyn. (Chorus - Female voice joins, harmonizing with male on some parts, stronger and more resonant but still sad) Connie, Connie, jou naam klink sag in die wind, Jou gees nou vry, van die siekte wat jou so hard gebind. Jy’s by familie, wat jy so lank gemis het, daar bo, In ‘n plek van vrede, waar die son altyd glo. (Verse 2 - Female) Ons onthou jou lag, jou glimlag so helder en warm, Jou hande wat altyd gehelp het, teen die storms. Jy was sterk, Connie, so dapper deur die laaste tyd, Al die hospitaal dae, die moed wat jy altyd verbly. (Chorus - Male and Female Harmony) Connie, Connie, jou naam klink sag in die wind, Jou gees nou vry, van die siekte wat jou so hard gebind. Jy’s by familie, wat jy so lank gemis het, daar bo, In ‘n plek van vrede, waar die son altyd glo. (Bridge - Male voice, slightly lower, more personal) Die leemte is groot, ‘n gat in ons harte vandag, Maar ons weet jy ly nie meer nie, geen pyn, geen smag. Jy rus nou in vrede, Connie, jou siel is vry, Ons sal jou onthou, vir altyd, jy sal by ons bly. (Chorus - Female and Male Harmony, slightly more powerful now, with a hint of hope) Connie, Connie, jou naam klink sag in die wind, Jou gees nou vry, van die siekte wat jou so hard gebind. Jy’s by familie, wat jy so lank gemis het, daar bo, In ‘n plek van vrede, waar die son altyd glo. (Outro - Female voice, spoken word, soft and directly to the children) Vir haar kinders, jou seun en dogter... Liefste kinders, jou Ma sê sy is so jammer sy moes so gou gaan. Dit was nie haar keuse nie, maar haar tyd was ryp. Die pyn was te veel om te dra, en sy moes gaan na ‘n plek waar daar net vrede is. Sy wou nie julle verlaat nie, maar sy moes hierdie pyn los. Sy is lief vir julle, altyd, en sy sal altyd oor julle waak van daar bo. (Music fades out slowly.)

(Verse 1 - Male Voice) Vrydag is verby, die son sak stil 'n Skaduwee langer, 'n hart wat tril Die telefoon se klokkie, so hard en koud 'n Nuus wat breek, 'n storie oud Van lewe se draad, wat skielik knap En stilte val, in ons almal se lap. Tannie Connie, naam so sag en rein, Nou net 'n herinnering, in die son se skein. (Chorus - Female & Male Voices - Harmonizing) Waarheen gaan die gees, as die lig hier doof? Na 'n ander plek, ver bo ons hoof? 'n Ster wat blink, in die nag so diep, 'n Engel weg, dis ons wat roep. Hartseer so diep, soos die see se vloed, 'n Leemte groot, waar Connie moes hoed. Maar in ons harte, 'n vlammetjie klein, Brand die liefde voort, vir altyd rein. (Verse 2 - Female Voice) Ek onthou jou lag, so helder en vry, Jou hand in myne, toe ek klein was, jy Het stories vertel, van lank gelede se dae, Van drome groot, en klein se vrae. Jou oë so warm, vol wysheid en lig, Nou net 'n echo, in die nag se gesig. Die huis is stil, die tuin is bleek, Waar jou voetstappe was, raak die gras nou week. (Chorus - Female & Male Voices - Harmonizing) Waarheen gaan die gees, as die lig hier doof? Na 'n ander plek, ver bo ons hoof? 'n Ster wat blink, in die nag so diep, 'n Engel weg, dis ons wat roep. Hartseer so diep, soos die see se vloed, 'n Leemte groot, waar Connie moes hoed. Maar in ons harte, 'n vlammetjie klein, Brand die liefde voort, vir altyd rein. (Bridge - Male Voice - Spoken Word feel) Ons soek na woorde, wat troos kan bring, Maar taal faal dikwels, in hierdie ding. Verlies is 'n skadu, wat oor ons val, 'n Pyn wat onthou, in die gang van al. Maar liefde bly sterker, as selfs die dood se hand, En Connie se gees, versprei oor die land. (Chorus - Female & Male Voices - Harmonizing - More intense now) Waarheen gaan die gees, as die lig hier doof? Na 'n ander plek, ver bo ons hoof? 'n Ster wat blink, in die nag so diep, 'n Engel weg, dis ons wat roep. Hartseer so diep, soos die see se vloed, 'n Leemte groot, waar Connie moes hoed. Maar in ons harte, 'n vlammetjie klein, Brand die liefde voort, vir altyd rein. (Outro - Female & Male Voices - Softly fading out) Rus sag, Tannie Connie, rus in vrede nou, Jou liefde bly by ons, hoe ookal, waar en hoe. 'n Ster vir Connie, blink helder en klaar, In ons herinneringe, vir altyd ... daar. ... vir altyd ... daar...

Such a feeling's coming over me There is wonder in most everything I see Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes And I won't be surprised if it's a dream [Verse 2] Everything I want the world to be Is now coming true especially for me And the reason is clear, it's because you are here You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen

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### **[Intro – 0:00]** *(Ethereal synths with rising percussion)* Tick-tock, echoes hum— Pull me through the endless stream. Memories unravel, torn apart, Aether binds what breaks the heart. --- ### **[Verse 1 – 0:15]** A restless wind across the plains, Chasing shadows, bearing stains. Scarred by battles left behind, A soul that seeks but dares not find. Crystals hum beneath the earth, Guarding secrets tied to birth. A flame extinguished, yet remains, Bound by shards and unseen chains. --- ### **[Pre-Chorus – 0:45]** Searching… (Searching…) For echoes in fractured skies. Aether… (Aether…) Whispers where destiny lies. Searching for the way… --- ### **[Chorus – 1:05]** Aetherbound echoes fill the sky, Crimson teardrops we won't deny. Threads entwined by time’s cruel hand— Will we rise or let the darkness stand? --- ### **[Verse 2 – 1:35]** A fleeting shadow lost in time, Caught between the stars’ faint chime. A heartbeat torn from past and void, Seeking peace yet never joyed. An ark adrift through endless seas, Guiding lost souls on whispered breeze. Hope is carved from ancient wood, Weathered but forever good. --- ### **[Pre-Chorus – 2:00]** Searching… (Searching…) For hope beyond the veil of time. Aether… (Aether…) Guides us through this fractured rhyme. Searching for the way… --- ### **[Chorus – 2:20]** Aetherbound echoes fill the sky, Crimson teardrops we won't deny. Threads entwined by time’s cruel hand— Will we rise or let the darkness stand? --- ### **[Verse 3 – 2:50]** Winds howl across forsaken lands, A heart that falters yet withstands. Silent songs within the stone, Stories etched but still unknown. The void beckons, fierce and wide, Yet light remains, our constant guide. Through shadows deep, we find our way, Where dawn breaks upon a new day. --- ### **[Bridge – 3:10]** Between the cracks of broken space, We touch the crystal’s heart. Our journey ends where it began, Will hope survive this dying plan? --- ### **[Final Chorus – 3:35]** Aetherbound echoes fill the sky, Crimson teardrops we won't deny. Threads entwined by time’s cruel hand— We will rise and save this land. *(Instrumental outro fading at 4:00)*

[Verse] Walkin' beneath the moon's sad glow Whispers in the night a show Stars above me shine unsure Wonder what I'm wishin' for [Verse 2] Shadows dance on cobblestone Lonely as I roam alone City hummin' soft and low Dreamin' where the rivers flow [Chorus] Moonlight fallin' on my face Lost in time and lost in space Heartbeats echo in this place Love's a fleeting sweet embrace [Verse 3] Streetlight's flicker hold me tight Guidin’ steps through silent night Thoughts like echoes can't escape Ghosts of memories take shape [Bridge] Footsteps echo down the lane Wash away my inner rain Dream of you and me again In the moonlight’s warm refrain [Chorus] Moonlight fallin' on my face Lost in time and lost in space Heartbeats echo in this place Love's a fleeting sweet embrace

[Verse] In the dark where shadows linger Silent whispers cold as ice Heartbeats trapped within the echoes Lost in mazes of their lies [Verse 2] Eyes that once held distant glimmers Now just vacant windows stare Promises that once were treasures Shattered dreams float through the air [Chorus] In the storm where hope has faded Lonely voices cry in vain Secrets buried deep and jaded All that's left is empty pain [Verse 3] Hands once held now grasp at nothing Words of love turned ghostly Pale Laughter echoes in the distance Every memory feels frail [Bridge] Confusion wraps me tight like armor Betrayal cuts this fragile thread Every beat feels like a monument To the promises now dead [Chorus] In the storm where hope has faded Lonely voices cry in vain Secrets buried deep and jaded All that's left is empty pain

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