Hollow
Ariana The Rose Lyrics
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Just like the things change
So I'll keep up the rules
To get through one more day
I try to fix my hair
Put on my bravest face
The mirror won't believe that I can hide the ache
I'm living in the damage
The ghosts all fill my heart up
And my ship is taking water
And the air is getting cold
And when I wake up I'm alone
When I wake up I'm alone
I try to open up
But I can't the find the strength
I'm getting kinda scared
That soon the trust won't care
I'm living in the damage
Making friends with ghosts
The ghosts all fill my heart up
And my ship is taking water
And the air is getting cold
And when I wake up I'm alone
When I wake up I'm alone The only reason I stay afloat
Is cause' I'm hollow, hollow I stay afloat, stay afloat
In Ariana The Rose's song "Hollow," the lyrics speak to a feeling of emptiness and loneliness, despite trying to maintain a brave face and push through the pain. The singer of the song is trying to cope with the damage that has been done to them and is making friends with the ghosts of their past. However, despite their efforts to keep moving forward, they feel like they are alone and their ship is taking on water.
The line "The only reason I stay afloat is cause' I'm hollow, hollow I stay afloat, stay afloat" speaks to the idea that sometimes in order to survive, we have to detach ourselves from our emotions and become numb to the pain. The singer is staying afloat not because they are strong or resilient, but because they have lost a part of themselves and have become hollow inside.
Overall, "Hollow" captures the feeling of trying to keep going despite feeling like everything is falling apart. The singer is dealing with their own personal demons and is struggling to find the strength to move forward, but they are still somehow managing to stay afloat.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun came up today
The day has started, just like it does every other day
Just like the things change
The world around me is always changing
So I'll keep up the rules
I will continue to follow the same patterns and routines to get through each day
To get through one more day
My goal for today is simply to make it through the day
I try to fix my hair
I focus on my outward appearance to distract myself from my inner pain
Put on my bravest face
I try to appear strong and confident even though I'm hurting inside
The mirror won't believe that I can hide the ache
When I look at myself in the mirror, I see the pain and sadness that I'm trying to hide
I'm living in the damage
My life feels like a wreck and I'm struggling to cope
Making friends with ghosts
I'm trying to find comfort in memories and things that are no longer there
The ghosts all fill my heart up
My memories and emotions weigh heavily on me
And my ship is taking water
My life feels like a sinking ship, and I'm struggling to keep it afloat
And the air is getting cold
Things feel hopeless and desperate, like being lost at sea in the cold darkness
And when I wake up I'm alone
I feel isolated and disconnected from others
I try to open up
I attempt to express myself and connect with others
But I can't the find the strength
I'm too overwhelmed and exhausted to keep trying
I'm getting kinda scared
I'm starting to feel anxious and overwhelmed by my emotions
That soon the trust won't care
I worry that I will stop being able to connect with the people who care about me
The only reason I stay afloat
The only thing keeping me going is the fact that I'm still alive
Is cause' I'm hollow, hollow
I feel empty inside, like there's nothing left of me
I stay afloat, stay afloat
I continue to survive, even though I feel like I'm drowning
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