Hollow
Ellen Sundberg Lyrics

Hollow is empty, hollow is a hole, hollow I feel when I feel alone
The singer is explaining that feeling hollow is a state of emptiness or feeling like there is a hole inside, especially when feeling alone.

I walked over thin ice on the lake below, it was thin but thick enough to hold
The singer is describing a precarious situation where they walked over thin ice on a lake, but it surprisingly held their weight.

The wind was blowing and it grabbed my hair, pushed me further out, is this fair
The singer is recounting a scary experience where the wind pushed them further out onto the thin ice, and questioning if this was fair or just.

Come hang with me whenever, on the playground of the devil
The artist invites someone to hang out with them anytime, even if it's in a place that is typically associated with darkness or evil.

Everything is tomorrow Everything is then The stars twinkle in a deep void The stars never pretend Why do I feel so hollow now
The artist expresses confusion about why they feel hollow, even though everything else seems to be focused on the present or future, and the stars, which represent hope and guidance, continue to shine truthfully.

Told to be here told to go there, shouldn't seem to mind but I sure do care
The singer is frustrated with being told where to go and what to do, even though they know they shouldn't care.

Told to do this and told to do that, being pushed around and get a punch in the back
The singer is describing a situation where they are pushed around and feel like they are being physically and emotionally hurt.

Freedom for me is to feel free, the stars above, ground underneath Drop my phone, drop my hat, running away, running back
The artist defines freedom as feeling free and independent, and finds solace in nature. They also mention the freedom of making their own choices, even if it means changing their mind or running away momentarily.

Some traces must never be traced, some fears must never be faced Face me now when I've come, lack of sleep makes me dumb
The artist acknowledges that some things are better left untouched, and some fears are better left unexplored. They also admit to not being at their best when they are sleep-deprived.

Do what you gotta do but do what you want, make an effort and get what you want Talk to me whenever, meet me on the playground of the devil
The artist encourages others to do what they feel they need to do, but also to pursue their own desires and put in effort to achieve them. They also invite others to confide in them and hang out with them, even in a place that may seem dark or uninviting.

Someone tells you to do what you think you are feeling, to follow the one you are fooled to believe in Promote well and advertise, on my terms I can compromise
The singer points out that sometimes we are told to act based on our emotions, even if we may be fooled or misled by someone else. They also express the idea that they are willing to compromise, as long as it is on their own terms and not someone else's.

Freedom for me is to feel free, underneath the stars I wanna sleep Wake me up when the stars fall, I hear my song as a hollow call
The artist reiterates their definition of freedom as feeling independent, and expresses a desire to sleep under the stars. They also acknowledge the idea of the stars falling, which would represent a significant and potentially traumatic event, and hint at feeling an emptiness that may be difficult to fill.