Hollow Tune
Brick Mortar Lyrics
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Heard from the dead, when I was born.
My weakened bones and my blood shot eyes.
A one way street to nowhere.
Neon lights so soft like blankets,
Seen you smile in a secret language.
Love i know is like the ocean.
A hollow tune, within the fire.
I feel them breathe, so uninspired.
My broken hands my weary bones,
I sit my words beside my throne.
You're not alone. I'm not alone.
Can you hear me thunder?
You're not alone.
I'm lost again, but i'm still alive.
Your broken heart I sacrificed.
I'm sorry for all that I've done,
To find my voice;
I'm someone.
Neon lights so soft like blankets,
Seen you smile in a secret language.
Love i know is like the ocean.
A hollow tune, within the fire.
I feel them breathe, so uninspired.
My broken hands my weary bones,
I sit my words beside my throne.
You're not alone. I'm not alone.
Can you hear me thunder?
You're not alone.
Forever! Forever now we can live! Tell me when we can talk again.
Show me,
Are you real or are you just pretend?
Neon lights so soft like blankets,
Seen you smile in a secret language.
Love i know is like the ocean.
A hollow tune, within the fire.
I feel them breathe, so uninspired.
My broken hands my weary bones,
I sit my words beside my throne.
You're not alone. I'm not alone.
Can you hear me thunder?
You're not alone.
The song "Hollow Tune" by Brick Mortar depicts the struggle of finding one's self and voice in a world that can sometimes feel lonely and uninspiring. The lyrics suggest that although the singer has faced hardship and isolation, there is still a glimmer of hope and connection with others. The opening lines, "Not born a fool, but I've found my door. Heard from the dead, when I was born," hint at a spiritual or mystical experience that has led the singer down a path of discovery. However, the following lines convey a sense of physical weakness and aimlessness, portrayed through the imagery of "weakened bones" and a "one way street to nowhere."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the feeling of disconnection and emptiness that the singer is experiencing through the repetition of the phrase "a hollow tune, within the fire." The juxtaposition of these two contrasting images implies that although the singer may feel empty and uninspired, there is still a spark of passion and potential within them. The stanza, "My broken hands my weary bones, I sit my words beside my throne. You're not alone. I'm not alone. Can you hear me thunder?" further confirms the singer's desire for connection and communication with others. The final lines of the song, "Forever! Forever now we can live! Tell me when we can talk again. Show me, are you real or are you just pretend?" highlights the singer's uncertainty and longing for authenticity in a world that can feel fake and superficial.
Line by Line Meaning
Not born a fool, But I've found my door.
Although I wasn't born foolish, I have struggled to find my way.
Heard from the dead, when I was born.
I have a sense of being informed by something beyond myself since my birth.
My weakened bones and my blood shot eyes.
My body has been strained and my eyes have been tired by life.
A one way street to nowhere.
I feel like I am on an endless journey with no clear destination or purpose.
Neon lights so soft like blankets,
The gentle glow of the lights reminds me of something warm and comforting.
Seen you smile in a secret language.
I see joy in others, but sometimes it feels like it is just out of reach.
Love i know is like the ocean.
Love is vast and powerful, much like the ocean.
A hollow tune, within the fire.
There is something empty within me, despite the passion and energy I feel.
I feel them breathe, so uninspired.
I sense others around me living life, but I lack the spark that drives them.
My broken hands my weary bones,
My physical limitations are a reminder of the difficulties that come with being alive.
I sit my words beside my throne.
I may not feel powerful or in control, but I still have my words and the ability to express myself.
You're not alone. I'm not alone.
Although it may feel isolating at times, I know others are going through similar struggles.
Can you hear me thunder?
I want to make my voice heard, to be seen and understood.
I'm lost again, but i'm still alive.
Despite feeling adrift or confused, I am still alive and fighting.
Your broken heart I sacrificed.
I have put others before myself, even if it means sacrificing my own heart.
I'm sorry for all that I've done,
I have made mistakes and I am willing to take responsibility for them.
To find my voice;
I am still searching for my identity and my place in the world.
I'm someone.
Despite feeling lost or insignificant, I have value and a unique identity.
Forever! Forever now we can live! Tell me when we can talk again.
I yearn for connection and the chance to truly live - to seize the moment and make the most of my time.
Show me, Are you real or are you just pretend?
I want to know if others truly see me and understand me, or if they are just playing a role.
You're not alone.
No matter how lonely or lost we may feel, we are not truly alone in this world.
Writer(s): Aaron Accetta, Michael Goodman, John Tacon, Brandon Asraf
Contributed by Joshua N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Archarian
I work in a burger restaurant in Moscow during the summer break and I heard this song through the stereo but, since I didn't have Shazam installed, I couldn't find out the name. Every day since then I had been coming to work with the hope to find this song... and then I heard it. That was yesterday and now I've come here to tell you that this is pure amazing, the chorus gives me chills.
@SebastienJoye_
💓
@mikeyg831
That's a great story I love finding songs that way makes them feel that much more important
@renpan
Music unites ....doesn't matter where you from at this times. Love and peace from Switzerland
@emilyo604
This song is honestly so under-rated. This should have twice as many views. More even.
@ElZedLoL
8 mil candidate
@katalinnagy7375
Yeah,how is it possible?😩
@nateimbalzano7163
I unoffically call Jan 23 brick + mortar day! We saw them today 9 years ago and I knew they were special but my ex went into labor at their concert during their radio set... Extremely underrated for an amazing talent from NJ! ❤️
@sinewedbastion
It's absolutely criminal that this song has so few views.
@user-gx7sv4tp7n
Absolutely 💯