Hollowed Out
'sabella Lyrics
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Sleep don't live here no more, while these shadows surround me
Nowhere to turn, I just can't seem to outrun it
And I'm tired of running, all this running from nothing
Slowly drowning in my vices I just want to feel something
How come the things we love, seem to kill without warning
I'll swallow the sea, to fill the hole in me
Distant nightmares turn to reality
Searching for the pieces that once made me happy
I'll never let it show, but this pain still grows
I'll keep on wearing this mask at least in place of a rope
Until I've gained the strength to stand on broken bones
Because I know that someday, life again will grow
I've never been here before, let me learn to bleed
Let me watch the blood stain the snow, beneath my feet
Let me learn to breathe, oh let me learn to see
Cause it feels like my worlds been ripped from underneath me
This pain can be my home I suppose…
But the ivy inched higher with each passing season
And my sunburn it blistered The cuts on my fingers
Raw and bleeding again
Self-destruction or actualization?
My vices are cement I need to destroy them
Bricks to dust and that shit coats my lungs
Close the door it has to be me Im a hollow shell and I need to be set fucking free
Emptiness is all that I see But empty hands are all I can be
The song "Hollowed Out" by Sabella is an emotional portrayal of someone who is struggling with their inner turmoil. The opening lines "I feel the walls caving in, I watched the candle burn out" sets the tone of the song as one of desperation and bleakness. The singer seems to be losing hope and drowning in their own vices without anything to hold onto. The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness and despair where the singer has lost the ability to find solace in their surroundings.
The subsequent lines, "I'll swallow the sea, to fill the hole in me. I can't open my eyes, I'm lost in this blue dream" are an attempt to describe the intensity of their emotions. The Blue Dream here could refer to a strain of cannabis, but it is evident that the term is used in the context of the song as a way of conveying the singer's feeling of drowning.
As the song progresses, there is a sense of self-realization in the lyrics "Let me learn to breathe, oh let me learn to see. Cause it feels like my world's been ripped from underneath me.” The singer longs to learn how to cope with the emotions they are feeling instead of giving up hope entirely.
Overall, "Hollowed Out" is a heart-wrenching song that captures the feelings of hopelessness and despair that many people experience at some point in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the walls caving in, I watched the candle burn out
I am overwhelmed by a sense of confinement and despair. I feel as though my life is fading away and there is nothing I can do to stop it.
Sleep don't live here no more, while these shadows surround me
I am plagued by insomnia and the darkness both within and around me.
Nowhere to turn, I just can't seem to outrun it
I am lost and trapped, unable to escape my pain and fears.
And I'm tired of running, all this running from nothing
I am exhausted by my constant attempts to avoid or evade my problems, which I now realize are unavoidable.
Slowly drowning in my vices I just want to feel something
I am sinking deeper into my self-destructive habits and addictions in a desperate attempt to find relief or escape from my pain.
How come the things we love, seem to kill without warning
I am questioning why the things that once brought me joy and comfort are now causing me so much harm and suffering.
I'll swallow the sea, to fill the hole in me
I am so empty and broken inside that I would go to any lengths, even impossible ones, to try to fill the void within me.
I can't open my eyes, I'm lost in this blue dream
I am so overwhelmed by my depression and pain that I feel as though I am trapped in a never-ending nightmare, unable to face reality.
Distant nightmares turn to reality
My worst fears and anxieties are becoming all too real, and I can't escape them.
Searching for the pieces that once made me happy
I am desperately trying to find the parts of myself and my life that used to bring me joy, but that now seem out of reach.
I'll never let it show, but this pain still grows
I am hiding my pain and struggles from others, but it only continues to worsen and consume me.
I'll keep on wearing this mask at least in place of a rope
I am pretending to be okay and keep going, even though I am on the brink of self-destruction and despair.
Until I've gained the strength to stand on broken bones
I am determined to keep going and rebuild myself, even if it means doing so from the ruins of my former self.
Because I know that someday, life again will grow
I have hope that one day, things will get better and I will be able to find joy and meaning in my life once more.
I've never been here before, let me learn to bleed
I am in uncharted territory and am willing to face the pain and challenges that come with it in order to grow and learn.
Let me watch the blood stain the snow, beneath my feet
I am willing to face the consequences of my actions and see the evidence of my struggle, even if it is painful and difficult.
Let me learn to breathe, oh let me learn to see
I am seeking to rediscover my sense of self and my place in the world, to take control of my life and see things in a new light.
Cause it feels like my worlds been ripped from underneath me
I feel like everything I once knew and relied on has been taken away from me, leaving me lost and alone.
This pain can be my home I suppose…
I am contemplating whether my pain and struggles are a part of me and my identity, and whether I should embrace them rather than fight them.
But the ivy inched higher with each passing season
My problems have only gotten worse over time and have slowly taken over my life.
And my sunburn it blistered The cuts on my fingers
My struggles have physically manifested themselves through exhaustion and self-harm.
Raw and bleeding again
I am in constant pain and suffering, and feel as though I am reliving my struggles over and over again.
Self-destruction or actualization?
I am questioning whether my behavior and habits are helping me grow or driving me further into despair and darkness.
My vices are cement I need to destroy them
I am realizing that my self-destructive habits and addictions are only weighing me down and preventing me from moving forward, and that I need to overcome them to truly heal.
Bricks to dust and that shit coats my lungs
The process of overcoming my vices is difficult and painful, and is leaving its mark on me both physically and emotionally.
Close the door it has to be me Im a hollow shell and I need to be set fucking free
I am closing myself off from the world in order to focus on my healing and growth, and recognize that I am currently just a shell of my former self, and need to break free from it.
Emptiness is all that I see But empty hands are all I can be
I feel empty and disconnected from the world around me, but recognize that I am currently lacking the tools and resources to truly rebuild myself and my life.
Contributed by Oliver C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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