Hollow
Distorted Harmony Lyrics


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Tell me lies, surprise me with a smile
Promise i won't mind, i'm used to your deception
Tell me lies, for i might come to realise
I am just a pawn, in your own twisted logic
I am the wave, I am the wave
Coming your way, Coming your way
Listen to me, Listen to me
I am the wave, I am the wave
Coming your way, Coming your way
Listen to me, Listen to me

Drowning in vain in a sea of sorrow
Lying awake in a field of horror
Rehearsing our lines making sure we follow
Our own lines like we're told
Make me hollow
A part of something
Sell me a laugh sell me a smile
Take my blood it's yours
Forever

Follow me, i'll be your guide in darkness
We'll be free of lies fake smiles and misdirections
Follow me, i'll paint your world in colour
For you're no longer blind
In truth we'll hide each other

I am the wave, I am the wave
Coming your way, Coming your way
Listen to me, Listen to me

I am the wave, I am the wave
Coming your way, Coming your way
Listen to me, Listen to me

Drowning in vain in a sea of sorrow
Lying awake in a field of horror
Rehearsing our lines making sure we follow
Our own lines like we're told

We're drowning in vain
Drowning in vain

Make me hollow
A part of something
Sell me a laugh
Sell me a smile




Keep my blood it's yours
Forever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Distorted Harmony’s song “Hollow” explore themes of deception and the idea that the singer is a pawn in someone else’s twisted logic. The song begins with the singer asking to be lied to, as they are already used to the deception. They fear the realization that they are just a pawn in someone else’s game. The chorus repeats the phrase “I am the wave” to represent the singer’s power and influence, but also their potential to crash and fall at any moment.


The second verse depicts the singer drowning in sorrow and horror, while simultaneously rehearsing lines to follow in their life. They are seeking to be hollow and a part of something else, willing to trade their own blood to belong. The singer then invites someone to follow them, to be free from lies and misdirection, and promises to paint their world in color. They indicate that together they can hide in truth from the deceptions of the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me lies, surprise me with a smile
I want you to deceive me with a smile.


Promise i won't mind, i'm used to your deception
I’m not bothered by your falsehoods since I’m accustomed to them.


Tell me lies, for i might come to realise
Lie to me because if you tell the truth, I might learn the actual facts.


I am just a pawn, in your own twisted logic
I am a tool to be used for your distorted reasoning.


I am the wave, I am the wave
I am powerful and unrelenting like a wave.


Coming your way, Coming your way
I'm steadily progressing in your direction.


Listen to me, Listen to me
Pay attention to my words.


Drowning in vain in a sea of sorrow
I am being consumed by my intense sadness.


Lying awake in a field of horror
I'm afraid to sleep because of the terrifying thoughts in my head.


Rehearsing our lines making sure we follow
We're practicing what to say so that we stay on the right path.


Our own lines like we're told
We must follow instructions and not deviate from the plan.


Make me hollow
Empty me of my emotions and feelings.


A part of something
Be a part of the bigger picture.


Sell me a laugh sell me a smile
Make me feel better by giving me a reason to smile.


Take my blood it's yours
You have complete control over me.


Forever
This will last for eternity.


Follow me, i'll be your guide in darkness
I will show you the way to go when things are not illuminated.


We'll be free of lies fake smiles and misdirections
We'll be liberated from falsehood, fake happiness, and confusion.


Follow me, i'll paint your world in colour
I'll bring vibrancy and life to your otherwise dull life.


For you're no longer blind
You can now see the truth.


We're drowning in vain
Our struggle is for nothing.




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One of the best i've heard!!!

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Love all your stuff, been listening for a while now. Keep em coming!

Ricky Davis

Deserves more views.

alix

Nice one! In some parts of this song vocals and instrumentals reminds me of System Of A Down.

Paolo De Angelis

At last! I gave my (little) contribution on Indiegogo and I'm proud of that! Can't wait for the CD!

Daniel Mårtensson

Excellent! Reminds me a bit of Tool :)

Crabcore1 Attack

Yeah, Vicarious I bet ? Te part that goes "Why can't we just admit it"

Giladiator

שיר אדיר!

Andrew Berlet

Awesome!

N F

YES!

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