Empty Chairs At Empty Tables - Les Misérables (musical) (Michael Ball) - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" is sung by the character Marius Pontmercy in Les Misérables, portrayed by Michael Ball in the original West End production. It occurs in the second act of the musical, as Marius Pontmercy reflects on the loss of his friends following the failed June Rebellion of 1832 in Paris. "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables" captures Marius Pontmercy's sorrow and survivor's guilt as he mourns the deaths of the revolutionaries who fought alongside him. The lyrics focus on the empty space left behind by the fallen students, with Marius Pontmercy expressing his deep grief and regret for not being able to save them. The song’s central image of "empty chairs at empty tables" symbolizes both the absence of his comrades and the emptiness he feels in the aftermath of their sacrifice. “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables” was immediately recognized as one of the standout songs in Les Misérables, which went on to become one of the longest-running musicals in the world.