Hollow
Crossbreed Lyrics


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You spend the night trying to convince me to release you
In exchange for the silence, for the silence that will never come
What's inside me can't define me

My true belief is in nothing, how long does it take to find something
Searching but I can't find myself, a long, long time ago

On my darkest day, should I show you my way?
I've given everything so give me your last word

I know, I'm hollow
Begging you to follow

I know, I'm hollow
Begging you to follow

On my darkest day, should I obey my way?
A monster with no name accepting all of you

I'm satisfied
Alone inside
At home inside
Alone inside

My true belief is in nothing, how long does it take to find something
Searching but I can't find myself, a long, long time ago

I know, I'm hollow
Begging you to follow





I know, I'm hollow
Begging you to follow

Overall Meaning

In "Hollow," Crossbreed grapples with the idea of personal identity and the emptiness that can accompany a lack of belief or purpose. The opening lines describe a night in which someone is trying to convince the singer to "release" them in exchange for the promise of silence that will never materialize. This could be interpreted in multiple ways - perhaps the singer is talking about a personal demon or temptation that they can't escape, or maybe they are considering letting go of someone in their life who is causing them pain but can't quite bring themselves to do it.


The repeated refrain of "I know, I'm hollow / Begging you to follow" underscores the theme of emptiness and the desire for something to fill the void. The singer's "true belief" is described as being in nothing, and they have been searching for so long that they can't find themselves anymore. The second verse introduces the idea of a "darkest day" and the question of whether the singer should share their own way with someone else. They refer to themselves as a "monster with no name" and seem to be torn between accepting others and embracing their own solitude.


Overall, "Hollow" is a somewhat vague and moody song that leaves a lot of room for interpretation. It touches on themes of identity, belief, and the search for meaning while also telling a story of internal struggle and perhaps even a bit of isolation.


Line by Line Meaning

You spend the night trying to convince me to release you
You try to persuade me to let you go all night long


In exchange for the silence, for the silence that will never come
You offer me peace and quiet that will never arrive in return


What's inside me can't define me
I am not defined by what is inside me


My true belief is in nothing, how long does it take to find something
I believe in nothing, and I wonder how long it takes to find something to believe in


Searching but I can't find myself, a long, long time ago
I've been searching for myself but lost myself a long time ago


On my darkest day, should I show you my way?
On my hardest day, should I reveal my true self to you?


I've given everything so give me your last word
I've given everything, so please respond with your final decision


I know, I'm hollow
I am aware that I am empty


Begging you to follow
I am pleading with you to come with me


A monster with no name accepting all of you
A nameless beast who accepts you all


I'm satisfied
I am content


Alone inside
I am alone within myself


At home inside
I feel at peace inside myself




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