Hollow
...Where Angels Fall Lyrics
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Emotional states I can not explain
Emptiness with no apparent cause
You say I'm broken heal me if you can!
Using admiration as a substitute for love
Working to suppress the feelings based on my reflexions
So afraid, would I brake?
Invisible for those I love
Can you see me? Take me as I am!
Using admiration as a substitute for love
Working to suppress the feelings based on my reflexions
Existing like a sleepwalker
Wake me up, take my hand and give me what I need!
Playing with the thought of failure Could it be my saviour?
Craving to have something as a substitute for love
The lyrics of Where Angels Fall's song "Hollow" describe a person's struggle to understand their emotions and deal with the emptiness they feel inside. The opening lines suggest confusion and even frustration, as the person can't explain why they feel the way they do. The following lines suggest that they are seeking help and support from someone else but are also struggling to manage their own feelings. The lines "Using admiration as a substitute for love/Working to suppress the feelings based on my reflexions" suggest that the person is trying to fill the emotional void with other feelings, but they know deep down that it's not a genuine solution.
The next lines reveal the person's fear of their own thoughts and feelings, as they worry about the potential consequences of exploring them. They feel invisible to those around them, implying that they are struggling to connect with others on an emotional level. The lines "Can you see me? Take me as I am!" suggest a plea for acceptance and understanding from others. The chorus repeats the lines about using admiration as a substitute for love and working to suppress feelings, emphasizing the difficulty that the person is facing in processing their emotions.
The final lines suggest a desire to break free from this emotional cycle and find something that can replace the missing feeling of love. The lines "Playing with the thought of failure/Could it be my savior?/Craving to have something as a substitute for love" suggest that the person is considering the possibility of failure but is also hopeful that they can find a solution to their emotional struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Feelings I don't understand
Certain emotions are hard for me to comprehend
Emotional states I can not explain
My emotions are difficult to articulate
Emptiness with no apparent cause
Feeling empty even when there's no obvious reason for it
You say I'm broken heal me if you can!
You tell me I'm damaged and ask me to fix myself
Using admiration as a substitute for love
Preferring to appreciate someone rather than loving them
Working to suppress the feelings based on my reflexions
Attempting to disregard my sentiments based on my own analysis
Trying not to think
Trying to avoid contemplation
So afraid, would I break?
Fearful of my own capability to endure a situation
Invisible for those I love
Unseen by the people I care for
Can you see me? Take me as I am!
Asking for someone to acknowledge me and accept me as I am
Existing like a sleepwalker
Feeling like I'm just going through the motions
Wake me up, take my hand and give me what I need!
Asking for someone to help me wake up and provide the things I need
Playing with the thought of failure
Entertaining the idea of failure
Could it be my saviour?
Wondering if failure could be beneficial in some way
Craving to have something as a substitute for love
Yearning for something to replace the feeling of love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Billy Howerdel, Maynard James Keenan
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