Hollow
Favorite Weapon Lyrics


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I'm in denial, I've been for a while.
But facing the truth is such a hard pill to swallow.
I've fallen behind, slave to my own mind.
I'm always questioning which path to follow.

I swore that I was fine, but I told a lie.
I'm hollow on the inside, hollow on the inside.
Behind these bloodshot eyes,
There's no way to deny,
I'm hollow on the inside, hollow on the inside.

Maybe I'm waiting for someone to catch me.
But no one can save me, there is no hope.
There's something inside me that keeps me from seeing.
I'm falling down, I'm at the end of my rope.

I swore that I was fine, but I told a lie.
I'm hollow on the inside, hollow on the inside.
Behind these bloodshot eyes,
There's no way to deny,
I'm hollow on the inside, hollow on the inside.

I swear I want to tell you the truth,
And you'd notice, you'd notice.
You swore you'd always tell me the truth.
And you know this, you know this.

I swore that I was fine, but I told a lie.
I'm hollow on the inside, hollow on the inside.
Behind these bloodshot eyes,
There's no way to deny,
I'm hollow on the inside, hollow on the inside.

I swore that I was fine, but I told a lie.
I'm hollow on the inside, hollow on the inside.
Behind these bloodshot eyes,




There's no way to deny,
I'm hollow on the inside, hollow on the inside.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Favorite Weapon's "Hollow" convey a sense of inner turmoil and emotional emptiness. The singer in the song is struggling to come to terms with their own feelings and is in denial about their state of mind. They are torn between different paths and constantly questioning themselves, unable to find a way out of the darkness. The line "I'm falling down, I'm at the end of my rope" is particularly poignant, suggesting that the singer is reaching breaking point.


The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the repeated refrain "I'm hollow on the inside." The use of repetition underscores the sense of inner emptiness that the singer is experiencing. Despite their attempts to hide their true feelings, they cannot deny the fact that they are struggling internally. The line "Behind these bloodshot eyes, there's no way to deny" suggests that the singer is trying to put up a front, but their eyes give away the truth.


The final verse of the song adds another layer to the emotional complexity of the lyrics. The singer expresses a desire to tell the truth, but is held back by some unknown force. They seem to be reaching out to someone, perhaps a friend or loved one, who has promised to be honest with them in the past. It's unclear whether this person is actually present or if the singer is speaking to them in their own mind. Either way, the final lines of the song suggest a sense of resignation, as the singer acknowledges their own emotional state once again.


Overall, "Hollow" is a poignant and introspective song that explores the complexities of the human psyche. The lyrics suggest a sense of inner turmoil and emotional numbness, as the singer struggles to come to terms with their own feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm in denial, I've been for a while.
I am refusing to accept the reality of my situation for a long time.


But facing the truth is such a hard pill to swallow.
It is difficult to accept the truth and come to terms with it.


I've fallen behind, slave to my own mind.
I am struggling to keep up and being controlled by my own thoughts and emotions.


I'm always questioning which path to follow.
I am constantly unsure about what direction to take.


I swore that I was fine, but I told a lie.
I pretended to be okay, but I was actually lying.


I'm hollow on the inside, hollow on the inside.
I feel empty and hollow within myself.


Behind these bloodshot eyes, There's no way to deny, I'm hollow on the inside, hollow on the inside.
Even though I try to hide it, my physical appearance reflects my inner emptiness.


Maybe I'm waiting for someone to catch me.
I am hoping that someone will rescue me from my situation.


But no one can save me, there is no hope.
No one else can help me, and I feel hopeless.


There's something inside me that keeps me from seeing.
Something is preventing me from realizing the truth.


I'm falling down, I'm at the end of my rope.
I am reaching my breaking point and about to give up.


I swear I want to tell you the truth, And you'd notice, you'd notice.
I want to be honest with someone and hope that they would recognize my struggles.


You swore you'd always tell me the truth. And you know this, you know this.
I am hoping that someone I trust would reciprocate honesty in return.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: UNKNOWN WRITER(S), THOMAS H DENNEY

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Comments from YouTube:

Hance Alligood

Thank you to everyone who has listened to this song. Whether you love it, hate it, are on the fence about it, or couldn't care less, thank you for giving it a listen. 

AKRHO Gaming

I miss Woe, Is me.

Anakin the War Criminal

Came back to this song almost 10 years later after randomly remembering Favorite Weapon. Lotta bittersweet nostalgia, but still glad it exists 🤘

WoeIsADTR

Everyones so quick to judge Hance. Give the poor guy a break. This song is amazing, can't wait for the album! 

Bop- it

Right he sounds like this live :b

Vincent Cove

After a few more listens, this song has started growing on me a little more. Granted, I can't put it in my top 10, I can say i'm ready to see what this album has in store. 

WOLF

There is so much harmony to this track. The guitar tone compliments Hance's vocals incredibly. Also, it's nice to hear relatable and mature lyrics as opposed to a bunch of overdone macho talk about vengeance and delinquency. Not that a comparision to similar/older bands is necessary, this is its own thing and deserves to be treated as such. 

nomorecakes

i have always loved Hance, i thought he was a very talented singer on a very medicore band and this just proves my point. this is so fantastic i cant even get over it. thank the gods he didnt just retire !

Reese Fullwood

Glad I came back and gave this a listen. Thank you for amazing music that helped shaped my music taste and me into who I've become

Robert Himebaugh

this is one of those songs where you really have to let it grow on you.  Once you truly hear it, its actually pretty good.

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